![]() ![]() It's simple, connect the red to the red and the white to the white the yellow is only for video and is used when connecting a device such as a DVD player. ![]() On the back of your television there are three jacks (Yellow, white, and red) that will receive the two ends of your audio cable. The other end is a "Y" with a red and white end. The 3.5mm to RCA cable has one end that fits into the headphone jack of your computer. They are all labeled: HDMI 1, HDMI 2 etc. You can connect it to any one of the HDMI jacks, but just remember which one it was. The smaller, HDMI end will connect to your television. The DVI end of the cable is the bigger end and connects to your computer. In a few seconds, you should see the Mac desktop on the HDTV.When you have the two cables, simply connect your TV and Computer to each other. Your Mac should recognize the format and resolution of the TV, and automatically select the native resolution of the TV for running the video. Once the HDTV is powered up, turn on the Mac. It doesn't need to be set to the connection the Mac is on, but it must be powered up first, so that when it boots, your Mac can recognize the TV and the resolution it needs. You may also need a DVI-to-HDMI or DVI-to-VGA adapter, depending on which port on the HDTV you choose for the connection.Ĭonnect the cable between the Mac and the HDTV. At a minimum, you'll need a mini DVI-to-DVI adapter. You'll need at least one adapter, maybe even two. IMacs and MacBooks have a mini DVI connector for hooking up external monitors or TVs. The adapter may be a cable with a DVI connector on one end and an HDMI connector on the other, or it may be a small adapter that has both types of connectors, but no cable. ![]() If you choose HDMI, you'll need a simple adapter, which is available from multiple sources. If you choose VGA, you can use the adapter that came with your Mac. But in all likelihood, you'll need to connect your Mac to your HDTV using either an HDMI or VGA connection both options require an adapter. If your HDTV has a free DVI port, then all you need is a standard DVD cable no adapter is necessary. Mac Minis and MacBook Pros have a single DVI port Mac Pros have at least two DVI ports. Mac Pros, MacBook Pros, and Mac Minis have standard DVI connectors. ![]()
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