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"Do not connect a PC to the TV's HDMI input."
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So, I just got a 1080p projection HDTV (Sony KDS-50A2000) and there's a note in the manual that says "Do not connect a PC to the TV's HDMI input. Use the PC IN (RGB IN) input instead when connecting a PC."
However, to display HD resolutions it seems to suggest that you must use the HDMI input.
Is there any reason why using a DVI > HDMI adapter to connect an Intel Mac Mini to this TV might be harmful? I was under the impression that this was doable-- is there something specific about projector HDTVs (as opposed to LCD / Plasma) that makes it undesirable or even hazardous to the TV's health to connect the PC's DVI output to an HDMI input on a projector HDTV?
The "PC Input" is just an analog VGA input that only supports up to about 136x x 76x resolution.
Or does it simply mean a Windows box when it refers to "PC"  hehe... thanks in advance for any insight. Some quick searching didn't turn anything up.
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MacBook Pro: 2.16ghz, 2GB, 100GB@7200RPM
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as a non-native-english speaker, that is EXACTLY how I would interpret that line: "a computer has no HDMI, is VGA only.."
and: afaik, HDMI is just another word for "dvi" plus some additional "features" as DRM-transport etc... therefore: different plugs...
you get at the Apple Store DVI>>HDMI adapters.. I'm pretty sure, you do NO harm to your Mac nor your beamer (me jealous... )
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[QUOTE=Rumz;3221096]So, I just got a 1080p projection HDTV (Sony KDS-50A2000) and there's a note in the manual that says "Do not connect a PC to the TV's HDMI input. Use the PC IN (RGB IN) input instead when connecting a PC."
I was wondering about this too, the manual for my 40" Sony LCD has the same note, so its not projection specific...
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Well it's working fine so far hooked up to HDMI via a DVI -> HDMI adapter. I can't imagine what would be unique about a digital signal coming from a Mac Mini as opposed to a digital signal coming from another electronic component.
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MacBook Pro: 2.16ghz, 2GB, 100GB@7200RPM
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Pictures please!
I want to get a similar setup within the next 12-24 months and slim down my TVs to just one (from my current two clunky CRTs)
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My Samsung 42" plasma had the same warning but the DVI to HDMI cable is running off the Mini without a problem.
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