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Sep 30, 2006, 08:37 PM
 
I started up my new Mac mini connected to my new HDTV. It worked falwlessly via VGA. Later I connected it to another display via VGA also. I also tried an HDMI connected but that didn't worki out-- it worked fine after that, though. Now I re-connected it to my HDTV and I cannot get past a "No supported Timing" message from my TV. Worst part is that everything comes down to this moment-- I ahd invited some friends over specifically to see this.. and now it doesn't work.

I reset the PRAM (several times) and nothing. I don't know what to do now. If anyone has *ANY* clue, please let me know!
     
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Oct 1, 2006, 10:32 AM
 
Originally Posted by Gabriel Morales
I started up my new Mac mini connected to my new HDTV. It worked falwlessly via VGA. Later I connected it to another display via VGA also. I also tried an HDMI connected but that didn't worki out-- it worked fine after that, though. Now I re-connected it to my HDTV and I cannot get past a "No supported Timing" message from my TV. Worst part is that everything comes down to this moment-- I ahd invited some friends over specifically to see this.. and now it doesn't work.
This might not be helpful to you, but I've noticed that with some of my HD devices, the startup sequence while connected makes a difference. This is generally for HDCP, but its worth a shot for your situation.

Fortunately for me, my MacBook connects instantly to my Westinghouse 37" HD monitor in full 1920x1080 resolution. No HDMI in the picture though.
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Oct 1, 2006, 02:09 PM
 
It cleared up in time fortunately. Perhaps I didn't reset the PRAM properly at first or something of the sort. It's all good now. Thanks for the tip though, cruisereg.
     
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Oct 1, 2006, 08:34 PM
 
Apple has stated that resetting the PRAM multiple times on new Intel-based Macs can actually harm them, so I'd watch out about that.
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Oct 1, 2006, 08:38 PM
 
Originally Posted by brokenjago
Apple has stated that resetting the PRAM multiple times on new Intel-based Macs can actually harm them, so I'd watch out about that.
Harm them?? How? This doesn't make sense.
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Oct 1, 2006, 10:45 PM
 
Originally Posted by brokenjago
Apple has stated that resetting the PRAM multiple times on new Intel-based Macs can actually harm them, so I'd watch out about that.
Wow, well I resorted to resetting it a good number of times to be sure. I don't really see how it would harm them, but I suppose it's better to be on the cautious side. Any more info on this?-- Particularly why this would be?
     
   
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