Kanex iAdapt MDPHDMIV2 HDMI V2 - Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter with Audio Support

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.7 x 1.1 x 5 inches ; 1.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0041NFIBS
• Item model number: MDPHDMIV2
  

List Price : $29.95
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Product Description

From the Manufacturer
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 V2 has been engineered to support full 1080p HD video output and audio to a single HDMI cable.
Kanex iAdapt 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. The iAdapt V2 has a compact form factor which will allow you to carry it with you wherever you go. Take it to your hotel room on your next business trip and watch movies on the TV or to a friends house to display your content on HDTVs anywhere you go. With a sleek design and user-friendly functionality, this adapter will meet every connectivity need and expectation.
Fit For Thunderbolt� Port
So, if you're using an existing machine with Mini DisplayPort or looking to upgrade to the new MacBook Pro, we have you covered. This adapter is fully compatible with the Thunderbolt port.
Mini DisplayPort meets HDMI
Convert Mini DisplayPort into HDMI so that you can extend or mirror your desktop onto any HDMI HDTV or projector. Don�t feel left behind because your Mac does not have HDMI. The V2 will solve your HDMI connectivity needs.
Automatic EDID and HDCP compliant
This cable has an auto�EDID feature built-in that adapts to maximum resolution depending on users display. If a user has 720p HDTV it will read the EDID and adjust Mini DisplayPort output automatically and vice versa for 1080i/1080p displays.
Movies, Music, Media
Display your content on your HDTV or HD Projector with this adapter with audio pass-through. Watch and listen to your favorite movies, YouTube clips, or iTunes songs and movies with the iAdapt V2.
All in one solution
This sleek adapter combines the audio and video pass-through into one simple design. The audio is drawn from the Mini DisplayPort which helps eliminate cable clutter. The V2 also does not take up any of your valuable USB ports.
Technical Specifications

• Input: Mini Display Port
• Output: HDMI
• Supports up to 2.25Gbps per channel
• Maximum Resolution of 1920x1080p60Hz
• Color Depth of 12 bit per channel
• Supports uncompressed digital audio LPCM 7.1, 5.1 or 2 channels
• Supports compressed digital audio Bit-Stream (Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD Master Audio)
• Power: Mini DisplayPort
• Dimensions: 6 inches(L)x1.3 inches(W)x0.6 inches(H)

The Kanex iAdapt HDMI V2 is a single HDMI output solution that brings audio and 1080p video from the new mid 2010 MacBooks and MacBook Pros and all 21.5-inch and 27-inch iMac desktop computers to your HDTV. You can now enjoy Hulu, Netflix, iTunes movies or surf the web right from your couch.

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Technical Details

• Exclusively designed for Apple, MacBook, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac Mini and iMac with a Mini DisplayPort connector
• Supports audio and video pass-through for April 2010 MacBook/April 2010 MacBook Pro and all 21.5-inch and 27-inch iMac desktop computers
• 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 pass-through for all Mac models with a Mini DisplayPort connector

Customer Reviews

This Kanex V2 adapter works as advertised. If you own a recent model MacBook Pro, this adapter will transmit BOTH video AND sound. I own the 15" i5 MacBook Pro and I can get both video and sound.
It's important for people who buy this to make sure that they set the System Preferences so that their video and sound work on their TVs.
First for Video, make sure you choose the the setting you want under -System Preferences-Displays-Duplicate. I use this so that my TV will display exactly what's on my MacBook Pro. You can keep this unchecked if you want your TV to be an extension to your MacBook Pro. Just drag that second image of the screen meant to be your TV around until you have it the way you like.
Second, for the sound you have to make sure you choose the sound to transmit through the HDMI to your TV instead of through your Macbook Pro speakers. To do that go under -System Preferences-Sound-Output-Your TV
That should do it! You will now have both video AND sound.
This device is a tiny little lightweight box which measures 2" x 1.25" x .5" and the length including the box is 7.25". Remember, you'll have to get your own male to male HDMI cable to use with this because it doesn't come with one.

Just like the adapter sold in Apple store (Moshi Mini Displayport to HDMI) that also sends audio via MDP(Mini Displayport) it causes the iMac to freeze intermittently when switching sources. This happens when the HDMI cable goes from the MDP adapter to AV receiver and then from receiver to HDTV. However, if connected from MDP adapter to HDTV directly it works just fine. This isn't ideal in a home theater environment where all the sources (HTPC, PS3, XBOX 360, etc.) are plugged into a receiver.
The packaging doesn't come with any manual but the picture in front of the box that it's housed in clearly shows how to plugin the adapter. It does show that the HDMI cable from the adapter can be connected to either an HDTV or a projector or an AV receiver. So, according to the picture I shouldn't have any issue but I am and it seems like the product wasn't fully tested.
Before I bought the Moshi adapter I bought a Monoprice MDP adapter which was advertised to send audio and it's even written on the package but the audio doesn't work and Monoprice updated their product page to note that audio in fact is not supported. This Monoprice version doesn't cause any issue with the iMac. I can switch sources all day without causing iMac to freeze. It's just too bad the audio doesn't work.
So, I ended up ordering Toslink cable to handle audio and use the Monoprice MDP adapter to handle video for now and I will be returning the Moshi and Kanex adapters.
I am curious to try the adapters on a MacBook or a MacBook Pro just to see if the same problem occurs just to rule out that our brand new iMac is free of defect.

 

Kanex iAdapt MDPHDMIV2 HDMI V2 - Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter with Audio Support