PLEX MAC MINI 1080P CPU MINIMUM UPDATE
Likewise, go to System Preferences > Software Update and make sure it isn’t checking for updates. Otherwise you’ll get interfering messages, worrying about the lack of a keyboard attached. Go to System Preferences > Bluetooth, and make sure this option isn’t ticked: One of the first things you’ll want to do is minimise the possibility of the OS giving you messages.
If you have a new Mac Mini 2010 then you will not have to worry as HDMI carries video and sound!
This is currently the cheapest way for owners of a Mac Mini 2009 or before, however if you are willing to spend a little more (£44) you can have an all-in-one solution that will carry video AND audio over HDMI ( link) Using my method of choice you will be running 2 cables from the Mac to the TV.
PLEX MAC MINI 1080P CPU MINIMUM MANUAL
Please consult your TV manual regarding this. I had to use a RCA to scart adaptor ( link) and tell my TV to use an analogue audio input. 3.5mm to phono cable via RCA to scart adaptor ( link)Īgain, I went with the latter option as my TV does not have a 3.5mm audio input.Optical cable to AV receiver via 3.5mm optical adaptor ( link).You may decide on one of the following options. If you have problems with overscan please consult the display settings within Plex ( link)Īs mentioned above, if you are using the Mini-Displayport you may need an audio cable to get sound out of your Mac. You will require an additional cable to transmit an audio signal. NB - Apple has not enabled audio-out on the Mini-Displayport. I decided on the latter option as I have a 2009 Mac Mini. Mini-Displayport to HDMI adaptor + HDMI cable (£14.95).Mini-Displayport to DVI adaptor + DVI to HDMI cable (£20).If using a Mac Mini without HDMI you can use one of the following adaptors to give you a HDMI connection. The Mac Mini (2010) has a straight HDMI port which can plug in to a TV to deliver audio and video. To get this in to a standard HDMI that your TV will accept you need an adaptor. The Mac Mini (2009 and before) has a Mini-Displayport output. The Mini-Displayport is only capable of transmitting video (due to limitations / restrictions by Apple).The 3.5mm audio port is capable of Digital AND Analogue output (depending on cable used).