Tutorial: How to Connect MacBook Pro to High Definition TV (HDTV)


i've been seeing question quite lot lately, thought i'd jump in tutorial of how connect mac laptop mini displayport hdtv. allows both video , audio 1 output, thuderbolt/mini displayport. simple.

need mini displayport hdmi adapter. i've listed few options links below:
all listed should work same, thing may vary build quality. i've listed found best. links amazon.com because far cheaper apple store.

, hdmi cable (almost since they're same if work, being signal digital, not analog.)

have plug adapter macbook pro or air , hdmi cable adapter , hdtv. once you've put set tv correct input macbook should automatically detect tv , adjust (it go blue screen detects new display , adjusts). if doesn't , something's not working, see below.

if picture isn't how want it, adjust settings here: navigate system preferences>displays

if audio isn't working: navigate system preferences>sound>output , adjust accordingly.

if video isn't working correctly: navigate system preferences>displays , click on detect displays. can choose "mirroring" option , computer screen should displayed on tv. if have other problems, please let me know.
 



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