macbook and 42''sharp lcd

[olddog]

What would be needed to watch streaming video from the mac on sharp lcd tv

 

[Quad-Pat]

If you are asking about adapters and cables, you would need to buy either a DVI or VGA cable (recommended DVI if your tv has a port for that) and lastly an adapter for the cable you chose found here

 

[olddog]

mac sharp lcd

I am confused as to what adapter to use,,,Originally i read to use mini dvi to vga

then read another post to use mini dvi to video adapter as as vga was only for a monitor.

So i bought a mini Dvi to video adapter,while searching internet to find how to connect to tv came across another post that dvi to video adapter would not give proper resolution on high definition tv and should use Dvi to hdmi adapter?
Any suggestions

 

[bobtomay]

No one can provide you with accurate detail without the following info:

Which MacBook model you have - either year and processor speed or if you know, what video port is on your MB - the two options are mini-DVI and mini-displayport.

The model # of your Sharp TV.

Do you want sound from the TV or a separate audio receiver?

 

[olddog]

Mac book sharp tv

MacBook 2.16 GHz intel 2 duo,Mini DVI

TV Sharp LC42D65U

RE;sound,Thru the tv /or macbook I have external speakers (audioengine2)that i use with mac.

 

[Quicktime_GT]

I run a mini dvi to dvi on an ilo 32" and run a mini dvi to hdmi on a 50" panasonic G10. Both work great..

You need this:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Dynex&#...557417274&skuId=8424305&st=mini dvi&cp=1&lp=3

 

[bobtomay]

You can use either VGA or HDMI with your Sharp.

With VGA, you'll need a mini-DVI to VGA adapter and a VGA cable. The max supported resolution of the TV via VGA in 16:9 mode is 1360 x 768. For audio, you'll use a 3.5mm stereo minijack cable.

With HDMI, you'll need the mini-DVI to HDMI adapter and a HDMI cable in whatever length you need. Still need the same audio cable and it connects to the same input.

For the sound to work with HDMI, you'll need to connect to the HDMI port # 6.
you'll then also have to set "PC Audio Select" in the menu to Input 6 (HDMI).

For more info, see pages 13, 28 & 42 in your Sharp owner's manual. You can download it from here if it's been misplaced.

 

[olddog]

mac sharp tv

Thanks very much for your help,will let you know how i make out

 

[olddog]

No picture?

Have hooked up per instructions (Except) ihave the sound running thru mac book wireless Does the movie have to be on a disc?.I have it as avi file on computer and playing it with DIVX player program on mac book.