[Hidden-tech] HDMI adapter needed

[Chris Hart]

I'm guessing the adapter you used was drawing too much power from either the Mini Display Port or the USB port.

If the adapter came with a power adapter, make sure you use it.

Also make sure that you have no other USB devices connected at the same time.

If none of that works, then I would suggest using an Mini DisplayPort > HDMI adapter or cable, that doesn't incorporate audio. And simply use the Analog audio (headphone jack) of the laptop to get the audio.

Chris Hart
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> On Jan 5, 2016, at 4:48 PM, Christine Polaczak <chris at cpdesignworks.com> wrote:
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> Dear Hidden-Tech folks,
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> Happy New Year to all! 
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> I need your help finding the correct cable which will link my 2009 MacBook Pro with an HDMI-ready tv. I have the HDMI cable and am using it with a Roku box. But I want to connect my MacBook to a tv at a friend’s house without Roku, Apple TV, or a Netflix account. 
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> My first attempt was to purchase a Mini DisplayPort+Toslink Audio to HDMI Adapter. The setup worked for a few minutes, then an error message appeared on the computer screen indicating that I should turn off the device using too much power. I don’t understand that message.
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> Is there a solution to this problem? 
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> Thank you in advance for your help, as always.
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> Chris
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> Christine Polaczak
> chris at cpdesignworks.com <mailto:chris at cpdesignworks.com>
> 413 539-3582
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