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PC to TV?
Posted on 5/31/09 at 2:37 pm
Posted on 5/31/09 at 2:37 pm
without getting bashed... i would like to get the game from my computer to the tv. how is this done? is it better to use usb to usb port? and i also have a cable that has 2 screws w/ the adapter thing. i am not getting any picture at all. i have a 42 inch samsung if that helps.. any help is appreciated!
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Posted on 5/31/09 at 2:38 pm to 2Deuce
I know you can use a long monitor cable if you tv has that type of connection on it.
Posted on 5/31/09 at 2:38 pm to 2Deuce
double post
This post was edited on 5/31/09 at 2:39 pm
Posted on 5/31/09 at 2:45 pm to ehidal1
i have the cable going to the back of the tv and to the back of my pc but getting no picture
Posted on 5/31/09 at 2:46 pm to 2Deuce
it will be blurry as f&ck
Posted on 5/31/09 at 2:48 pm to 2Deuce
You need to have video output on either your card or motherboard. You can't just plug into a USB port and hook the other end to a TV.
Posted on 5/31/09 at 2:48 pm to 2Deuce
You will have to switch the screen inputs. There should be a control or monitor key function on the keyboard that will allow it to flip between the laptop screen and the tv. On most laptops its on the fuction keys in purple or whatever. So you will have to use the function key. That should work.
ETA: Also make sure the tv is on the right input, probably RGA.
ETA: Also make sure the tv is on the right input, probably RGA.
This post was edited on 5/31/09 at 2:50 pm
Posted on 5/31/09 at 2:49 pm to ehidal1
if its a laptop hit the "fn" key and f8 at the same time.
Posted on 5/31/09 at 2:50 pm to Cheetah Flex
I have mine connected through a S video cable from the back of the laptop to the tv and then one of the AV channels picks up the direct feed from my comp to the screen .... some laptops do not have the S video port though ... the S video cable is pretty cheap if you can find one
Posted on 5/31/09 at 2:51 pm to ChrisLSU15
quote:This is the best way that I have found.
I have mine connected through a S video cable from the back of the laptop to the tv and then one of the AV channels picks up the direct feed from my comp to the screen .... some laptops do not have the S video port though ... the S video cable is pretty cheap if you can find one
Posted on 5/31/09 at 2:51 pm to Elleshoe
quote:On my laptop its F9 but it should show the monitor icon on the key.
if its a laptop hit the "fn" key and f8 at the same time
Posted on 5/31/09 at 2:57 pm to ehidal1
got it guys appreciate the help!
Posted on 5/31/09 at 3:01 pm to ehidal1
I have mine VGA on my computer out to the VGA on my tv. You have to change the input on your tv to PC and you should get a picture. Getting the audio you need to have an audio cable from your PC to your Tv and just turn your tv speakers off. It's not that difficult once you realize what you have to do.
Posted on 5/31/09 at 3:02 pm to tigerjuice
i have an hdmi outlet on my laptop. makes this easy
Posted on 5/31/09 at 3:03 pm to tigerjuice
if you have a newer computer, it has an HDMI output.
Thats what I use and the picture quality is great.
Thats what I use and the picture quality is great.
Posted on 5/31/09 at 3:04 pm to 2Deuce
search Display Options on your computer, but I did this yesterday and I had to shut down my computer, plug in the DVI cable, then restart it. after that it worked.
Posted on 5/31/09 at 3:06 pm to SCUBABlake
I wonder if a PS3 internet connection would work?
Posted on 5/31/09 at 3:07 pm to 2Deuce
I used the s-video cable last night (and for the SEC tourney). You have to toggle between monitor inputs. Also, if you make sure the resolution you choose fits your TV, it won't be blurry at all, so ignore the earlier poster that said it would be blurry.
Posted on 5/31/09 at 3:08 pm to ehidal1
Not sure because I have an iMac but I don't think you can use USB to TV from Computer... unless have a usb video adapter. And if you do have one I think you have to a software to make it work...
This is why I love my Apple all the drivers needed to make it work is already in the computer...
Not sure what type of computer you have but if you have an Apple computer all you need is a "mini DVI Video Adapter" and a RCA or S-Video extension cable.
VGA to video input
mini DVI to video input
This is why I love my Apple all the drivers needed to make it work is already in the computer...
Not sure what type of computer you have but if you have an Apple computer all you need is a "mini DVI Video Adapter" and a RCA or S-Video extension cable.
VGA to video input
mini DVI to video input
This post was edited on 5/31/09 at 3:26 pm
Posted on 5/31/09 at 3:10 pm to 2Deuce
There's several ways to do it. Here they are in order of quality. Choose the best one that your TV and computer both have. Use google if you don't know what these look like.
[1] HDMI... (USB-sized flat trapezoid)
[2] DVI... (big, usually white)
[3] VGA... (standard monitor cable. big, blue.)
[4] S-Video... (round, I forget what color)
HDMI is the best because all you have to do is plug it in and Vista does everything automatically, turning your TV into an extended desktop. Sound comes out of it too.
[1] HDMI... (USB-sized flat trapezoid)
[2] DVI... (big, usually white)
[3] VGA... (standard monitor cable. big, blue.)
[4] S-Video... (round, I forget what color)
HDMI is the best because all you have to do is plug it in and Vista does everything automatically, turning your TV into an extended desktop. Sound comes out of it too.
This post was edited on 5/31/09 at 3:18 pm
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