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    MBP audio to TV

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by NotoriousJTC, Oct 15, 2009.

  1. NotoriousJTC

    NotoriousJTC Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'd like to stream some movies and TV shows from my laptop to view on my TV. The TV is a Pioneer Kuro PDP-5080.

    I'm going to be ordering a Mini DisplayPort -> HDMI cable from monoprice to get the video going, but am unsure of what i need for audio, as i understand the minidisplay port doesn't carry audio. I'd like to use the highest quality option available, which i think is the optical out via headphone jack but what cable do i need? My TV has a "Optical - Digital Out" port on the back.

    Also, the other option i have is to use a 1/8" -> RCA Y-cable correct? And the output quality won't be as good as the other method, right?

    thanks for any help
     
    NotoriousJTC, Oct 15, 2009
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    Seshan Rawrrr!

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    Seshan, Oct 15, 2009
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    NotoriousJTC Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks i took a look.

    What is the exact cabling i need to use the analog and digital signals?
     
    NotoriousJTC, Oct 16, 2009
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    Actually re-reading your post, your TV has optical out, you need a optical in. So you can't use optical.

    From the looks of this. http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/pioneer-kuro-pdp-5080/4505-6482_7-32476901.html

    You have a PC input for audio, so you could just use a 3.5mm male jack - 3.5mm male jack. Or a 3.5mm male jack to RCA. Not sure what one would be better, if there is even a difference. But that looks like your only options.
     
    Seshan, Oct 16, 2009
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    Ah ok, i understand now. Thanks a lot for your help!
     
    NotoriousJTC, Oct 16, 2009
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    I guess mine is a more pricey suggestion but I currently stream from my Mac to my xbox 360. So if you happen to have a xbox 360 then you'd just need a program called Connect360 (Unsure of other vendor products) and your good to go! :)
     
    Durious, Oct 16, 2009
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