[DM-MUG] Connecting macbookpro to HDTV: solution

[Roses Derise]

On 10/2/07 5:03 PM, "Matthew W." <maccelerate at earthlink.net> wrote:


> 
> The MacBook has an optical/analog audio out. Apple describes it
> thusly: "Combined optical digital audio output/headphone out
> (minijack)." You can probably solve your audio problem by plugging in
> an optical cable. I run a DVI to HDMI cable from my Mini to my TV and
> run a separate optical cable to the receiver. I switch inputs on both
> the TV and the receiver to get video and audio. Our Apple Store
> carries ExtremeMac branded cables (a very good value IMO), and they
> even include the extender/adapter needed for the port used by Apple.
> I'd like to see a longer version, as they only sell the 6' length.
> 
> Most of the "gee-whiz" settings that are supposed to attract your
> attention on the showroom floor will make the set challenging, if not
> impossible, to operate as a computer monitor. You can improve your TV
> picture a tremendous amount by having it calibrated, but adjusting
> your brightness and contrast to normal levels, adjusting the
> sharpness, and turning off false enhancements like Scan Velocity
> Modulation will go a long way toward making the text easier to read,
> and make your movies look better too. If your set is a CRT, plasma,
> or rear projection, the life of the set will also be increased by
> turning down these settings. Don't leave it at factory settings (too
> bright) as it can cause burn-in in a shorter period of time (months
> instead of years), especially with a static screen image. Just make
> sure to set a screen-saver in a reasonable amount of time if you plan
> to use it as a computer screen.
> 
> LCD, DLP, and LCOS sets are less affected by these settings, but
> picture quality can improve with minimal adjustment.
> 
> Matthew
> 

Thanks for the info, Mathew. I have gotten the brightness, contrast and
"mode" on standard. (by the way, the TV is an lcd, which I understand is
better for reducing reflections.) I'll check the other things out. :-) Roses