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Kanex iAdapt HDMI V2 - Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter w/ Audio Support
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Overview
Mini DisplayPort is a miniaturized version of DisplayPort technology commonly found on Apple computers. The latest Mac models are equipped with Mini DisplayPort connectors that can now support both video and audio output. The iAdapt HDMI V2 has been engineered to support full 1080p HD video output and audio to a single HDMI cable.
Kanex iAdapt HDMI V2 will allow you to connect a Mini DisplayPort equipped Apple computer to any HDMI enabled external display such as an HD projector, monitor, or HDTV. Connect with iAdapt HDMI V2 to extend your Mac desktop onto a secondary display or use it in mirror mode for presentation and viewing purposes. With a sleek design and user-friendly functionality, this adapter will meet every connectivity need and expectation.
Features
- Exclusively designed for Apple MacBook, MacBoook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac Mini, and iMac with a Mini DisplayPort connector
- Supports audio and video passthrough for April 2010 MacBook / April 2010 MacBook Pro and all 21.5-inch and 27-inch iMac desktop computers (For complete list, see compatibility list below).
- Converts video signal from Mini DisplayPort to HDMI format for use with HD monitors, projectors, and HDTVs
- Display video in full 1080p HD for highest quality resolution on any HDMI enabled device
- Supports video passthrough for all Mac models with a Mini DisplayPort connector
- Simple design allows for a single cable solution for HDMI connectivity
Technical Specifications
- Supports Mini DisplayPort input and HDMI output
- Supports full 1080p HD digital video
- Supports HDMI 225MHz/2.25Gbps per channel (6.75Gbps total) bandwidth
- Supports HDMI Deep Color 12bit per channel (36bit color depth)
- Supports uncompressed digital LPCM 7.1, 5.1 or 2 channels and compressed digital Bit-Stream (Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD Master Audio) through HDMI Input.
- Powered via Mini DisplayPort source
List of Apple Computers (Mid 2010) models with Mini DisplayPort audio pass through :
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MacBook 13-inch: 2.4GHz (MC516LL/A)
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MacBook Pro 13-inch: 2.4GHz (MC374LL/A)
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MacBook Pro 13-inch: 2.66GHz (MC375LL/A)
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MacBook Pro 15-inch: 2.4GHz (MC371LL/A )
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MacBook Pro 15-inch: 2.53GHz (MC372LL/A)
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MacBook Pro 15-inch: 2.66GHz (MC373LL/A)
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MacBook Pro 17-inch: 2.53GHz (MC024LL/A)
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iMac 21.5-inch: 3.06GHz (MB950LL and MC413LL/A)
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iMac 27-inch: 3.06GHz (MB952LL/A)
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iMac 27-inch: 2.66GHz Intel Core i5 (MB953LL/A)
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iMac 27-inch: 2.8GHz Intel Core i7 upgrade (MB953LL/A)
- Mac Mini: Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz (MC270LL/A)
- Mac Mini (Server): Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz (MC438LL/A)
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FAQ
Question: What is the difference between the iAdapt HDMI and the iAdapt HDMI V2? - by Kanex on 06/10/2010
Answer: The iAdapt HDMI only supports video passthrough from your Mac to your display. The iAdapt HDMI V2; however, passes not only video but audio through to your display so that you can have a more complete and in-depth multimedia experience.
Question: If I purchased my Mac product prior to Mid 2010 will it still work with the iAdapt HDMI V2? - by Kanex on 06/10/2010
Answer: Yes, this product will work with any device that can output video through their Mini DisplayPort connector;however, please not that only video and not audio will be supported.
Question: When can I purchase the iAdapt HDMI V2? - by Kanex on 06/10/2010
Answer: The iAdapt HDMI V2 will be available for purchase in July 2010.
Question: Why can’t my Mac product prior to the 2010 release support audio passthrough? - by Kanex on 06/10/2010
Answer: Apple recently upgraded their Mini DisplayPort connectors to pass both video and audio signal with their recent Mac releases. Unfortunately, Mac models released prior to that only support video. However, Kanex carries a product that can provide a workaround to that problem in the Kanex iAdapt 51 which you can find here http://www.kanexlive.com/products/item-id-3495.html .
Question: Will this be compatible with an xbox 360 / iMac 27 inch quad core i7? - by Paul Stevens on 07/06/2010
Answer: Thank you for your reply.
Please be advised that this cable is not bi-directional. It can only take a Mini DisplayPort source and display it on an HDMI display. The product you are looking for is the Kanex XD which can be found here:
http://www.kanexlive.com/products/kanexXD.html
This will allow you to take an HDMI display such as an XBOX 360 and display it on a Mini DisplayPort display such as an iMac.
If you have any other questions please don't hesitate to contact us at:
http://www.kanexlive.com/contact/
Thank you and have a nice day.
Question: If I connect my macbook to a monitor with HDMI input, will the macbook assume that audio will be directed to the monitor, disabling my built in speakers?
Also, when is the specific release date for this adapter? - by Joe on 07/28/2010
Answer: Dear Customer,
Please note that you can choose where the audio will be output from. From either your internal speakers or the speakers via the HDMI display.
Please note that the V2 is shipping now and available for purchase.
If you have any additional questions please contact us at:
http://kanexlive.com/contact/
Thank you and have a nice day.
Question: What is the difference between the Kanex iAdapt 51 MDP to HDMI w/ 5.1 Channel Digital Audio and the iAdapt HDMI V2? - by Simon on 07/30/2010
Answer: Dear Customer,
Please note that the main differences between the iAdapt 51 and the HDMI V2 are in size and form factor.
The V2 eliminates cable clutter and shrinks down the size of the adapter much smaller and in a much more sleek form. It is able to transmit both audio and video as long as your mac model is capable of transmitting audio and video through the mini displayport.
Please note that only the newer releases of Mac products are capable of doing this. To verify whether your Mac is capable of using the V2 to transmit both audio and video please check the product page at:
http://kanexlive.com/products/item-id-3608.html
If you are having trouble locating your Mac model number you can view our informative blog post at:
http://www.kanexlive.com/blog/2010/07/how-to-retrieve-your-mac-infor.html
Please also note that if your Mac model is not compatible for audio you can still use the V2 to transmit video only or you can purchase the iAdapt 51 which will work with any Mac model that has mini displayport and optical audio.
Please let us know if you have any other questions at:
http://kanexlive.com/contact/
Thank you very much.
Question: I recently purchased a Mac Book Pro (model# MC372LL/A) and the apple support center is telling me that the minidisplay port does not support audio. The information on your website contradicts this. How can I confirm which information is correct? - by Geoff Clinton on 08/28/2010
Answer: Dear Customer,
We are not sure what the apple support center representative was referring to; however, the new Mac Book Pro does support audio via the Mini DisplayPort. This is a footnote taken from the apple website:
Requires a third party adapter, sold separately. Full audio and video support through Mini DisplayPort is available on all mid 2010 MacBook Pro models.
If you would like to reference this it is at:
http://www.apple.com/macbookpro/features.html
It is the 6th footnote in grey at the very bottom of the page.
Thank you.
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Ratings (5)
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Review: Reviewed on 8/12/2010 by JL - Raleigh NC United States
1. I use the product with my recently purchased 15.4" Macbook Pro
2. I'm using it to hook my computer up to a 22" LCD external display so I can work across two screens. I'm sure I will also use it with my TV to watch Hulu and other shows/movies, because sound works too!!! Very exciting
3. So far only pros. Both video and sound appear to work great, I will test on higher resolution screens soon to see if the device can stand greater pixels, but I'm sure I won't be disappointed. One happy customer!
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Review: Reviewed on 8/22/2010 by RC - Victoria BC Canada
I am using this product with a new macbook pro 15". It allows me to display my photos on a flat screen TV which gives an image size suitable for slide shows to multiple people. I am using a 4.5m HDMI cable and keeping the computer near me in a comfortable chair. The cable is plugged into a AV receiver that passed the image to the TV, and plays the sound through the large speakers. It looks and sounds great.
I like the iAdapt HDMI v2 very much. I am also mildly annoyed that Apple just didn't put an HDMI port into the computer in the first place. Part of the "think different" plan I guess. Anyway, thank Kanex for a well designed, well performing addition to my shiny new macbook pro.
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Review: Reviewed on 8/24/2010 by RM - Toronto Ontario Canada
1) I have a mid-2010 Apple MacBook Pro 13"
2) To play iTunes and other related media ion the television. Also using this product to help use my HD TV as a monitor sometimes. Hooking it up directly to my TV.
3) Great product, no cons, just works!
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Review: Reviewed on 8/10/2010 by tg - Novato CA United States
Product works great with my 2010 MBP 17.
I use it to play rented itunes movies on my TV
had a crack in it right out of the box.
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Review: Reviewed on 8/19/2010 by MS - Markham Ontario Canada
Doesn't work with mid 2009 imacs. Will send audio but not video. Horrible product and i cannot believe I was dooped into buying one. No where can I find how to get audio support with this product.
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