This doesn't work. I plugged in the thunderbolt to macbook air, and the HDMI into my TV, but there is nothing displaying. what am i doing wrong?
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Go to settings on MBA, displays, and adjust the resolution. Your TV will have a preferred resolution that it wants to display, just try different ones. 1080i, 1080p, etc. My projector won't display 1080p but will show 1080i just fine.
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It works, you just have to coincide the settings. Nothing is automatic, so nothing just happens when you hook it up. TV is easiest, so check it first just to make sure you're on the right component. Mine had two HDMI outlets, so check both in case you're plugged into the right one for your TV. Next check the computer settings to make sure that youre set up to display from the TV (second monitor). Play around with the resolutions too as all sets don't display at all resolutions.Finally, adjust your sound to play thru the TV. If you can heAr the audio, your cable is working, your settings are just off.It takes some tinkering, but it should work. It works, you just have to coincide the settings. Nothing is automatic, so nothing just happens when you hook it up. TV is easiest, so check it first just to make sure you're on the right component. Mine had two HDMI outlets, so check both in case you're plugged into the right one for your TV. Next check the computer settings to make sure that youre set up to display from the TV (second monitor). Play around with the resolutions too as all sets don't display at all resolutions.Finally, adjust your sound to play thru the TV. If you can heAr the audio, your cable is working, your... » Read More It works, you just have to coincide the settings. Nothing is automatic, so nothing just happens when you hook it up. TV is easiest, so check it first just to make sure you're on the right component. Mine had two HDMI outlets, so check both in case you're plugged into the right one for your TV. Next check the computer settings to make sure that youre set up to display from the TV (second monitor). Play around with the resolutions too as all sets don't display at all resolutions.Finally, adjust your sound to play thru the TV. If you can heAr the audio, your cable is working, your settings are just off.It takes some tinkering, but it should work. « Show Less
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The most recent Cinema Displays have a Mini Displayport cable directly out that should go straight to your MBA Thunderbolt port without the need for an adapter, so I'll assume you're talking about an older (pre-LED, from 2010 or earlier) Cinema Display with a DVI connection. If that's the case, this will work, but it'll be restricted to 1080p resolution at best. You'll be better served by a different adapter that can pass the full resolution. Try to determine whether you have a Dual-Link DVI connection or simply a DVI-D connection, and get an adapter that has that connector.
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The thunderbolt cable only works with the Apple thunderbolt monitor. You can get a thunderbolt adapter that will change it to DVI/VGA/HDMI fairly cheap
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You are doing nothing wrong,Mac mini ports don't always work properly.do you have an hdmi port?the standard size on your laptop they work .
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Yeah you should be able to. We think this cable is amazing because we don't need any other attachment. We leave it plugged to the TV HDMI slot, then just plug the thunderbolt end to our mac pro when needed. After the initial set-up on your mac settings for display and audio, it automatically mirrors when connected. Love it!
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I don't know if this answers the question but it basically its a HDMI to thunderbolt cable. You plug the thunderbolt to your mac and the HDMI should be connected to your television.
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Love my cinema displays (have three -- one bought new, two others bought used/refurbed thru Amazon). Just be sure the display you buy has the proper video connector for your MacBook -- I can't remember the year but at some point they changed the connector from the Cinema display to the PC to the mini connector plug (rather than an HDMI or DVI).
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If you have an HDMI out - then yes directly. You have a DisplayPort/Thunderbolt - then get a DisplayPort-HDMI adapter - then you can connect it, this is how I connected my parents mac mini to their HD TV. Sound is separate in this case.If you are also looking for sound to travel - The best route may be use an AppleTV and send your display to the AppleTV.
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yes you should be able to. I have 2 hooked up to a mac air book. use the thunderbolt connection for one and get a usb to hdmi converter (radio shack has it for about $40). Hope this was helpful..:)
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It works for me. I use the HDMI connections to allow for audio passthrough with one cable. Works fine for me. Didn;t notice any difference from thunderbolt to DVI connection.
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The cable plugs into the Thunderbolt port on my MacBook Air on one side, and the other end plugs into the HDMI input on the TV.Hope this helps!
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This display does not display full resolution with MiniDisplayport, MacBook Airs are out of luck. You must use HDMI to HDMI.
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I think it does, I have a 13" Macbook pro with the thunderbolt and the 4th generation macbook air has it too: " The Thunderbolt port on the right-hand side can daisychain up to six Thunderbolt peripherals and also supports MiniDisplayPort devices (and, via an adapter, VGA, DVI and HDMI monitors too). " so you could give it a try. So far mine works super.
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Depends on what Mac you have. Macbook Pros have an HDMI port so this adapter will work with it, however Macbook Airs do not so you'd have to get a Thunderbolt-to-HDMI adapter first. At that point it might be better to find a Thunderbolt-to-VGA adapter instead.
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Cord could be bad- doubtful. Make sure the HDMI port on the TV is selected. you will also need to select audio output from Mac to TV speakers.
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You probably need a HDMI to mini-display port, I bought this one for my MacBook when I purchased this monitor as it doesn't come w/ one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004CAGDUA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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You should be able to connect the display's DisplayPort (DP) input to one of the Thunderbolt outputs on your MBP. Thunderbolt is compatible with mini-DisplayPort (mDP). I believe the display comes with a mDP to DP cable.