Support: October 2009 Archives

Kanex Mini DisplayPort Adapter To HDMI 1080p Video w/ Digital Audio - Sku: MDPHDMITOS

As some of you may know we do not include a user guide or manual in our package for several reasons. The device is a plug and play build for native Mac OS X without drivers. However it does require users to take some additional steps to ensure the correct resolutions and audio settings match your HDTV settings. For instance a 720p 32" HDTV will not display a picture if your Mac is telling the adapter to output 1080p. Audio settings must also be set to "Digital Out" output instead of "Build in Speakers". Another reason why we don't include a manual is that we are also going green like everyone else!...:)

Never the less here is a no brainer step by step user guide and trouble shooting tips directly tested and approved by us.

*Also please note your Apple® Macbook, Mini needs to have an Mini DisplayPort out which is not the same as Mini DVI out used on 2008 and older models. 2009 models all have the new Mini DisplayPort out.

Connection Steps: (Follow these steps to ensure best compatibility)
1. Connect your HDMI cable from your HDTV etc to the adapter HDMI female port
2. Connect the supplied optical fiber cable to the adapter
3. Connect the MiniJack attached from the adapter to your Macbook, Mini etc
4. Now plug the mini displayport from the adapter to your Macbook, Mini etc
5. Lastly connect the attached USB from the adapter to your Macbook, Mini etc

Once plugged in Mac OSx will detect the device as another display call "MDP Adapter". From here you can control the adapter just like a secondary monitor. Adjust resolution output, mirror images, set colors, set refresh rates PAL/NTSC etc. Mac OS X Snow Leopard should detect your HDTV available resolutions and display it "MDP Adapter". Here is a great article on Snow Leopard supports HDTV settings.

Operation:
Step 1. Digital Audio Out Settings:
Open sound settings under system preference and select the output tab. Ensure "Digital Out" is selected and close window. Also make sure your output volume is not set to mute or at the lowest volume.

Step 2: Images Settings
Open the "Displays" settings under system preferences. Make sure the resolution selected under "MDP Adapter" dialog box going out to your HDTV and does not exceed the max resolution supported by your HDTV. For instance the adapter cannot output 1080p to a 1080i HDTV. Make sure output resolution matches.

Under "Display" tab refresh rate should be set to NTSC for North America format and PAL for Europe

-Make sure under the "Arrangement" tab that mirror display is checked.

Troubleshooting:
Some resolutions may cause the adapter to reset due to incompatibility from switching to supported and unsupported HDTV resolution. If this happens reset the adapter by unplugging and following the "Connection Steps" above again.

If you do not get any picture please try changing the resolution on the "MDP Adapter" and or your HDTV.

FAQ:
Here are some additional FAQ

Let us know if you have questions by commenting below. Thanks!