When the computer screen is not enough to meet all needs, then a good old friend comes to the rescue - the TV. Well, not very old, "Dawn" will not work for these functions, but modern plasma panels quite become friends with the computer. And then it will be possible to launch a game, favorite movie or music (although why a big screen for music?) On a wide plasma.
It seems that this is very simple, but in the process, many face difficulties, and on the Internet they ask Google how to connect a TV to a computer. Fortunately, the search engine knows the answers to all questions. And this problem also has several solutions.
- 1 HDMI
- 2 DVI cables
- 3 VGA cable
- 4 RJ45 - network connector
HDMI
HDMI allows you to better connect your PC to your TV. Through this cord, you can transfer both a high-quality picture and even sound. The TV and the system unit panel must have a special connector with a height of 4.5 mm and a width of 14 mm. To make the connection, you need a wire with an HDMI plug at each end.
Some video card models are equipped with a mini-HDMI input, so you also need a special adapter from the standard version to the mini. This adapter should come with a video card, so you should look for it in old boxes. If it is not there, then the purchase will not be a problem, any computer store or point on the market sells such a product at a low price.
By the way, about the price. Materials, color and other features of the cord and adapter do not affect the image transmission quality, but only the cost of the goods. Counselors may argue otherwise, but they are not. Therefore, buying a piece of cord for several hundred "evergreens" is not worth it, cheap options for $ 5-15 will perfectly fulfill their function. Digital data will go through the cable, which is not affected in any way by various interference.
How to connect a TV:
DVI cables
First, you need to remember that DVI connectors, and therefore cables, are different.
Therefore, you should find out which specific type is needed, and only then buy it. Each option has its own characteristics and characteristics:
- DVI-D. This kind transfers digital signals from the video card of the unit to the TV. Data is transmitted promptly and with high quality;
- DVI-I. Such a cable is rightfully universal, because it provides both analog and digital transmission image and sound. Choosing this option would be the best solution, although it costs a little more;
- DVI-A. Most experts advise against buying this type of cable. Its peculiarity is that data is processed from digital to analog, and only then appears on the screen and in the TV speakers. These processes greatly affect image quality.
VGA cable
The problem of connecting the TV to the computer can be solved with a VGA cable. The connector for this cable is standard and is present in all video cards for transmission analog signal... If there is a connector for it in the TV, then the connection will not be any problem. To do this, you need the actual VGA cable and audio cable.
But before you start using this method, you need to check if the TV supports high definition. The fact is that many TV models can only receive low-quality signals via VGA cable. If everything is in order and high resolution is supported, then you can start connecting:
- Disconnect the equipment from the mains;
- Connect a VGA cable to the corresponding inputs on the TV and computer;
- The PC audio output must be connected to the audio-in socket on the TV. This requires a special audio cable;
- Turn on TV and PC power;
- Make settings for the computer and TV (similar to the settings from the HDMI connection);
RJ45 - network connector
To make such a connection, the TV must match two parameters:
- He must have a media player (to put it simply, he must be able to play music, videos and images from a flash drive);
- It must support DLNA technology and its block must contain an RJ45 network connector;
DLNA is a special technology that allows the exchange of information between the TV and other devices in real time. Thanks to this system, it is possible to play files directly from hard diskwithout transferring them to other media. Find out if there is such a function in specific model the TV can be from the instructions for it or on the manufacturer's website.
To connect your TV to your computer, you need:
- Make a physical connection;
- Download and install special program (it's free);
The first stage involves connecting directly or through a router. It is not advised to use a router, because then it has a heavy load, which will lead to a loss of performance. In order to connect without a router, you need a "Crossover" cable of the " Twisted pair". The crimp on the cord must be crosswise. You will also need to make changes to the IP settings.
A configuration like this would work:
If your computer contains two network cards, then you only need to configure the one that connects to the TV. You also need to download and install the application " Home media server". After that, you need to change certain settings (when the cable is already connected and the equipment is turned on):
To view the files, the equipment must be turned on, the Home Media Service program must be running, and the source of media files must be set to Ethernet (Lan). This will open a file explorer that will allow you to view the required files using the remote.
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Connecting the TV to a computer
When connecting a TV to a computer, you must first implement the hardware connection using suitable cables and connectors, and then configure the necessary parameters. The settings themselves may differ from the operating system used and the model of the video card on the computer.
It must be said that such a connection of a TV to a computer or laptop is needed to use a large-screen TV set as a monitor. This makes it much more enjoyable to watch movies, photos or play games. But all this is true for modern models of HD Ready TV sets with a screen resolution of 1920 × 1080 or 1366 × 768. If you use lower resolution screens like older TVs, you may not get the benefit of video quality. Or there may be a situation when there are no necessary connectors for video transmission high resolution from computer to TV. But all modern models of both TVs and video cards can be connected to each other to view Full HD video on a TV screen.
TV sockets
The transmission of high-resolution images is associated with the application of a video signal in digital form and its subsequent processing. For digital video transmission, HDMI and DVI interfaces are used. It is with the connectors and cables of these two interfaces that the connection of the TV to the computer is connected today. I must say that DVI is of three types: digital, analog and combined. That is, to pass on it digital signal Full HD, you need to choose a video card with a digital output (denoted by the additional letter D) or a combined one and use the appropriate cable.
HDMI is considered the preferred connection option, since it also carries audio along with video. When connecting via DVI, you may need to additionally connect the audio signal via a separate cable. In order for the video card to output sound to the output, in some models it will be necessary to connect the S / PDIF connectors inside the computer system unit, the connection cable goes in the video card kit. Then it is even possible that there will even be sound at the DVI output and, using the DVI-HDMI adapter, and further to the TV hDMI to HDMI cable you can get video and sound from one DVI connector. HDMI cable is even better because it can be very long (more than 10 meters). And when using a DVI-DVI cable, you may need to install intermediate amplifiers (which no one does) if the length exceeds 5 meters, otherwise interference will occur.
To connect a computer, the TV may have a separate HDMI input, despite the fact that the TV receiver usually has several such connectors. You need to read the instructions to determine the required input.
If you are using home theater to play sound or other audio system, you can send a signal to the receiver from the computer via HDMI, and from the receiver to the TV also via HDMI.
All other methods of transferring video from a computer use an analog signal form and cannot transfer HD video. They are used when it is not possible to connect via HDMI or DVI.
- 1) VGA (D-sub). One of the main connectors in modern LCD TVs. Used to connect a computer. Has 15 contacts. Able to transmit a signal with a resolution of 1280x1024 pixels.
- 2) Component. Represents three "tulips" different color: green, blue, red. Two of them transmit the color component, and the third one passes the luminance signal. On devices it is designated as Y Pb Pr. The performance is better than A / V and S-video.
- 3) Scart. This is a large 21-pin connector. Has different specifications, so it can transmit various signals, depending on what the manufacturers have connected inside the connector. It can transmit good quality (standard definition) video and audio.
- 4) S-video. It has also been used in video equipment for a long time. May no longer be on modern TVs. Color and brightness are transmitted through different wires, so this connector is better than ordinary tulips. Only video signal transmission, sound is connected with a separate cable. There may be 4 or 7 pins in the connector.
- 5) Composite (A / V). These are ordinary "tulips" (RCA). They have been used for a long time. Worse than the component one in that both the luminance and chrominance signals are transmitted over the same cable, so interference occurs. Can stand on DVD, game consoles and others. Both video and sound are transmitted.
Usually, after correct connection, the picture from the computer appears on the TV screen right away. Sometimes you need to adjust the resolution or, if there is no image at all, adjust the outputs and inputs correctly. Before configuring, it is recommended to download and install the latest drivers for your video card and computer sound card.
The most common are the following video card models:
- Powered by NVIDIA platform. Drivers are available on NVidia.ru
- Based on ATI platform. Drivers are available at ATI.ru
- Powered by Intel Extreme Graphics platform. Drivers available on Intel.com
After connecting and turning on the network on both devices, Windows should display a connection message and ask how you are going to use the additional screen. There are three options:
- 1 Use external display as primary display.
- 2 Extend the work area to another screen while using both displays.
- 3 Connections, use the screen as a clone, that is, the image on both displays is the same.
It is preferable to use the connected TV in "clone" mode, it is easier to set up and control it.
If the operating system itself has not detected a new connection, then you can go to the display settings menu yourself. Through Start-Control Panel-Display you will be taken to the screen settings menu.
In this menu, you need to configure the parameters of the connected display as you need.
For more full customization images (resolution, frame rate, aspect ratio, color gamut), you may need to go to the video card settings.
For aTI video cards this is “ATI Catalyst Control Center”:
For nVidia video cards this is the “panel nVIDIA control”:
To enter the video card settings, you need to click right click mouse over an empty place on the desktop and in the menu that appears, select the desired item corresponding to your video card.
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How do I connect my computer to a TV via HDMI?
Most modern LCD TVs are equipped with various interfaces for connecting other devices. An HDMI interface is found on almost every LCD panel. Thanks to the HDMI connector, you can connect a DVD player, a receiver satellite dish, computer and various mobile devices, for example, a tablet, smartphone or mini-computer. But most of the users do not know how to connect a computer to a TV via HDMI. If you are faced with the problem of "correct" connection of the computer to the TV, then this article will help you solve it.
The first step is to find out if your computer's system unit has an HDMI connector. For connecting two devices via HDMI, in our case a computer and a TV, an HDMI interface is required in each device. This connector is located in the video card of your computer and allows you to transfer video and sound over a single cable. Thus, unlike VGA, HDMI has no problem with audio transmission. The HDMI connector in the video card looks like this:
The interface is always on the back of the system unit. As for the HDMI connector on the TV, it can be located both on the back of the case and on the side. Moreover, the TV may have several connectors that are designed to connect various devices.
The scheme for connecting a computer to a TV looks like this: turn off both devices, insert one end of the cable into the TV, and the other into the HDMI connector on the computer.
Note that you will need to purchase an HDMI cable from a store, as this cable does not come with your TV. The HDMI connector looks like this:
After connecting the TV to the computer, turn on the LCD panel, open the settings and set the HDMI input as a signal source.
Then we turn on the computer and wait for the system to boot. As a rule, the image on the TV should appear at this moment. If there is no image, then right-click on the desktop after booting the system and select the "Screen Resolution" tab. In the line "Screen" select the LCD panel, click "Apply" and "OK".
In this way, you can connect your computer to your TV via HDMI on Windows 7/8/10. But what if your video card doesn't have an HDMI interface? Typically, every video card has a DVI connector. There are special cables and adapters of the DVI-HDMI type on sale, with which you can connect an LCD TV to the computer system unit.
If the image on the TV is of poor quality or cropped, then in the settings of the video card you can always set the necessary values \u200b\u200bof the resolution and image quality. When buying a cable, you should not save money, since often with cheap HDMI cables there are problems: no sound is transmitted, picture quality deteriorates, data transmission stops.
We think that many of you dreamed of connecting your TV to a computer in order to enjoy watching movies or playing a computer shooter not on a small monitor, but on big screen TV. However, this is not always as easy as it seems. Today in our article we will reveal the main ways to connect modern TVs to a computer. Moreover, we intend not to consider connecting to old TV models, since due to the small screen resolution of such a TV, you will not be satisfied with the result anyway.
How can I connect a TV to a computer
First, let's decide with which cable you can connect the TV to the computer. To do this, you need to study which connectors are on your video card in the computer and which connectors are on the TV. All of them are, as a rule, on the back of the vehicle, so study it carefully. In our case, such connectors are important as:
- HDMI (or HDMI-mini);
- SCART.
You can see the photos of each connector below:
The listed slots can be located both on the TV and on the computer (only it will not have SCART). It is not necessary that your equipment supports all connectors, the main thing is that you find compatible connectors and a suitable cable for them.
What cables are there for connecting a computer?
- DVI - HDMI;
- DVI - VGA;
- DVI - DVI;
- HDMI - HDMI;
- HDMI - SCART;
- VGA - VGA.
In addition, there are various amplifiers and signal splitters that convert the signal and make it possible to connect a TV with VGA to the HDMI slot, for example. However, it is difficult to find such products on store shelves, moreover, even few people know about them, so if such a situation arises, look for goods in online stores.
Once you have the cable, just connect one end to the TV and the other to the computer and that's it. Now your TV is connected to your PC and you can use it. Although, before that, you still need to configure the connection itself in the operating system of your computer. We will talk about this further.
How to connect a TV in Windows 7 or 8
After you have connected the cable to the system unit and the TV, turned on the latter to the "PC" position (for this, there must be a special button on the TV control panel), then you can go directly to the setup.
1. Open the "Desktop" on your computer in front of you and right-click on an empty space to call context menu as shown in the screenshot below and select "Screen Resolution":
2. A window will open in front of you, in which you need to first find the second monitor, if the system has not automatically found it. To do this, click on the "Find" button. In the picture below, it is marked at number 1. Then click "Apply" to fix the presence of the TV connected to the computer.
3. When the TV screen is connected, you need to align it with the computer, for example, it can be at the top (above the monitor), left or right. In the screenshot, under the action number “2”, we have visually moved the TV screen unevenly relative to the main monitor to show the possibilities. Moving it is quite simple - hold down the left mouse button on the TV screen on the diagram and drag it to the side that would be convenient for you. For example, if the TV is on the left, then schematically place the screen on the left side to make dragging the windows easier. Otherwise you will get confused. After all, click the "Apply" button.
4. Now is the time to make some corrections (if necessary). A number of actions are highlighted in the picture above under the number "3". In order to enter them, select the TV screen on the diagram with the left mouse button, then specify or correct the resolution of the second display (TV), although Windows 7 and 8 always select them correctly themselves. Next, check the orientation, it should be landscape, unless your TV is suspended at a 90 degree angle. If you want the TV to be a kind of continuation of the monitor, so that, let's say, watch a movie on one monitor and work on the other, then select "Expand these screens" in the "Multiple displays" item. In addition, you can also duplicate screens so that the same picture is shown everywhere; or display one of the monitors.
5. You can make your TV your primary display. To do this, you need to left-click the display number two in the screenshot above and perform the action marked with the number "4" in the picture. That is, check the box. If you don’t want to change, then just don’t do anything.
6. Still everything in the same screenshot above there is a link to additional parameters, by clicking on which you can update the display drivers (check their availability at all); set the desired screen frequency; make adjustments to color range monitor; and also go to the driver settings responsible for the graphical shell. The window will look something like this:
7. If all the manipulations with the setting are over, it's time to apply them. To do this, click on the button at the bottom of the "OK" window, or it was named under the number "5" in the previous screenshot.
What if the TV continues to stubbornly not connect to the computer?
To answer this question, you first need to figure out the reason for not connecting. After all, it can be, both at the software level, and quite at the physical level. We will analyze all these cases below.
- Check cable connections. Very often, newbies, fearing damage to their computer or TV, do not fully insert the plug into the special slot. If it is DVI or VGA, then the plug must also be secured with bolts that are located directly on the plug itself. There may also be a malfunction of the cable itself, try changing it or checking it on another PC.
- Check that the correct connector is selected. Try not to confuse VGA with DVI, as well as inputs and outputs, for example on the same SCART, where there is an input and output. It also happens that video cards have several DVI inputs, choose the one that fits your plug, or you have to buy an additional adapter.
- RebootWindows. Sometimes the system needs a reboot to see a new display (TV, in our case), so experts recommend the site after installing the drivers or simply introducing additional parameters, restart the PC and perhaps after that the TV will be found by the computer.
- Try disconnecting the wire and doing all the above steps again. If you make a mistake at any stage, then you may have to disconnect the wire and do the above steps for connecting and setting up again. Do not be lazy to do this, as calling a specialist will cost you a considerable amount of money.
- Check if the drivers are installed on the video card. If your operating system did not have the drivers installed on the video card, or a technical error was made during the installation, then most likely you will not be able to connect the TV correctly (the resolution will not be set at all, or the image will not be natural).
- Select the correct mode on your TV. If the computer sees the connection of the TV, but you still have nothing on the screen, then you have chosen the wrong mode. For example, instead of PC they chose AV-1 or AV-2 or VHS in general. Be careful.
- Your TV is not able to see the signals sent by the computer. We do not exclude the possibility that the PC may not recognize the TV at all due to the peculiarities of the latter. This is often found in chinese models, where it seems that there is such a possibility, but in practice there is nothing of the kind.
- Seek help from a specialist. And the last, probably the most correct option (but also the most expensive) would be to contact service center... Here they will help you with a specific problem and find solutions. The point is that each of the cases is unique, it is impossible to foresee everything, because sometimes the TV may not connect due to common viruses.
I decided to prepare a separate article in which to tell in detail and show by example how to connect a TV to an ordinary desktop computer using an HDMI cable. The topic is relevant, and I am often asked about it. In fact, nothing is complicated. But there are some nuances that we will try to understand within the framework of this article.
Almost every, not even the newest, TV has at least one HDMI input. And in the computer, on the back of the system unit there is HDMI output... This means that we can easily connect a PC to a TV using a regular HDMI cable, which can be bought in every digital equipment store.
Why connect them? Everything is very simple. The TV can work as a monitor. That is, you can display an image from a computer on a TV screen. The TV can be used as a main monitor or as a second monitor. This means that the image from the PC will be displayed on the screen of a conventional monitor and TV at the same time. Or just on TV. It already depends on your tasks. It should be noted that not only image, but also sound is output via HDMI.
I myself, and other users, most often connect a PC to a TV to watch movies on a big screen, or to play. You can also connect a gamepad to your computer and play on the big screen. Some people use televisions instead of monitors. They work with documents, surf the Internet, etc. But it seems to me that this is not very convenient. And the eyes get tired faster. For permanent work it is better to use a monitor at the computer. And connect the TV to watch movies, photos, games, etc.
The connection process will be the same for TVs from different manufacturers: LG, Samsung, Sony, Philips, Panasonic, Ergo, Hitachi, etc. In the same way, there will be no strong differences in windows settings... Yes, the settings in Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7 are slightly different, but not critical. I'll show you everything.
If you have a laptop, you can do everything according to this article:.
Preparation: check the HDMI ports on the TV and computer, choose a cable
First, we need to check if our devices have the required ports. We also need an HDMI cable to connect. Let's take a closer look at everything. If you have everything, then you can go directly to the connection and configuration.
If you have ports on both devices and have a cable, then you can connect.
We connect the TV to the computer using an HDMI cable
You just need to take a cable, connect it to the HDMI output on your computer and to the HDMI input on your TV.
Important! Devices must be connected when they are off and power off. There is a risk of burning ports. There are such cases.
If you connect the TV as a monitor, that is, a single screen, then the circuit will look something like this:
Let's also consider another case when a TV and a monitor will be connected at the same time.
TV as a second monitor for PC
The monitor can also be connected via HDMI (as in my photo below), over DVI, or even over VGA. As a result, two screens will be connected to the PC.
We figured out the connection. Most likely, in your case there will already be system unit with a monitor connected to it. And all that needs to be done is to connect another TV to it.
Select HDMI input as a signal source in the TV settings
Most often, after connecting and turning on the devices, there is no image on the TV. An inscription like "No signal", "No signal source selected" or something like that will appear. You need to select a signal source on the TV. The port where we connected the cable.
For this, your TV remote control must have a separate "SOURCES" or "INPUT" button.
After clicking on it, a menu should open in which you can select a signal source. You can see which port on the TV you connected the cable to (each port has its own number)... Or just select an active source. The actual process may differ depending on the TV. I have an old LG.
An image from the computer should appear on the TV. This will be either a copy of what is displayed on the monitor (if any), or a clean desktop (expand).
The main thing is that the picture from the computer appeared on the TV screen. Further, in the Windows settings, we can already change the image display mode. There are several of them.
Setting up an HDMI-connected TV in Windows
The screen resolution is adjusted automatically in most cases. So in the Windows settings, we can only change the mode of operation with multiple displays. This is only relevant when a monitor and TV are connected to the PC. If there is only one display, then these settings are not needed.
The easiest way to change the mode in Windows 10, Windows 8 and Windows 7 is a keyboard shortcut Win + P.
After clicking on them, the "Project" menu will appear. In the top ten it looks like this:
In Windows 7 like this:
Let's take a closer look at each mode.
In most cases, these settings are sufficient.
Additional screen options
To open them, just right-click on an empty area of \u200b\u200bthe desktop. In Windows 10, select "Display Settings", and in Windows 7 - "Screen Resolution".
A window with settings will open, where you can see how many screens are connected to the computer.
You can also define them (by clicking on the "Define" button), change the resolution of each screen and the operating mode (which I talked about above).
In Windows 7, the settings of a TV connected via HDMI look like this:
With the image setting on the computer sorted out.
What if the sound from the computer is not going to the TV?
This happens very often. The image appears on the TV, but there is no sound. It's not there at all, or it sounds from a computer connected speaker system... If you want the sound to go through the TV, then the first thing to check is that the sound on the TV is not muted or twisted.
Your TV should be in the device list. You need to right-click on it and set "Use as default".
If the TV is not in the list, then right-click on an empty area and check the boxes next to two items: "Show disconnected devices" and "Show disconnected devices".
If this does not help, and the TV still does not have sound from the PC, then try reinstalling the video card driver. Just download it and run the installation. Let the HDMI cable be connected to the computer at this moment.
How to check these settings in Windows 7, I showed in the article. Be sure to watch it and read the comments. There is a lot of useful information there.
I have never encountered the problem of audio output via HDMI. How many I connected, everything worked immediately after connecting. But there is such a problem.
Connect 4k TV to computer. Ultra HD over HDMI
If you have an Ultra HD TV (aka 4k) and the video card supports this resolution, then there is a chance to get a beautiful and clear image. I checked, everything works. I have a 4k TV from Philips. And in the computer the video card GeForce GTX 750Ti which supports resolutions up to 4096x2160.
There are a lot of nuances. I'm not a gamer, so I'll try to explain as best I can. The fact is that you can display a 4k image via HDMI, and I did it. But most likely we will get a refresh rate of 30 Hz. Which is very little. To get 60Hz, we need a video card with HDMI 2.0 and the same cable. That is why they use DVI cables to connect to 4k monitors. And I have not seen something in DVI TVs.
I connected everything, started the computer, and saw that the image on the TV was somehow strange, wrong colors. Perhaps this is only in my case.
Everything can be solved very simply. First, I tried to disable UHD (Ultra HD) for the HDMI port to which the PC is connected in the TV settings. The image is normal, but the resolution is normal, 1920x1080. Therefore, this method is not very suitable for us.
To get a real 4k image with natural colors, you just need to change the screen resolution to the maximum 3840x2160 in the display properties in Windows 10.
The image immediately became normal. The scale was also automatically set to 300%. Otherwise everything would be very small. It can be changed if necessary. I have not tried to play at this resolution. But I think it's not real. Moreover, the video card on my computer is not the newest and most powerful.
I look forward to your comments. Ask questions and don't forget to share tips. Good luck!
Hello everyone, friends! How do I connect my computer to a TV? You can find out the answer to this question in my article below.
TV has become a part of life for many of us. We are used to enjoying movies, photos, playing games and even working on a large screen. Yes, a large computer monitor requires a separate investment. It is not really needed if you have a large screen TV. No special skills are required to connect a computer to a TV. All that is needed is to check them for the presence of the necessary inputs and ports in order to carry out our plans without much effort and knowledge. So, in this article I will tell you in detail how to connect a computer to a TV, and what is required for this.
How do I connect my computer to a TV? - PREPARATION FOR CONNECTION
First you need to know that you need a special cord to connect. There are several models of them.
- VGA is the most common cable connector. Through it, numerous models of monitors are still connected, so the computer should definitely have a port for it. It is worth noting the fact that video cards of all types have the same output;
- DVI is more new model cable, which came to replace the connector described above. Its average length reaches about 10 meters;
- HDMI - almost everyone knows about this type of cable today. This is a modern model that allows you to transmit the highest quality picture and sound. The average length of such a cord is 15 meters;
- S-video - these cables are not so common today. These models cannot boast of high picture quality. Although, if the average suits you, then you may well use;
- RCA - many of you will remember this kind of connector. Usually, thanks to this cable, we connected a VCR to a TV or SEGA and DENDY set-top boxes. Today practically nobody uses such a model. It conveys a very low quality, so we will not take it into account.
If you have a question about which cable to use for connection in order to get high quality picture and sound, then I do not hesitate to answer - HDMI. This is a universal model that is used today in almost all television and computer devices.
CONNECTION ACTIONS
Now let's move on to the next point. If you have already decided on the choice of the cable model, then the next step is to set up your computer or laptop. It all depends on what kind of device you have.
COMPUTER SETTINGS
Let's take this moment in a little more detail, as many may have difficulties. All actions take place with a connected cable, both to a PC and to a TV.
- Right-click at any empty point on the desktop;
- A window will appear in front of your eyes, where you need to find "Screen Resolution". We select this item;
- If you are using operating system Windows XP, then you need to go to "Properties" and click on "Options";
- Next, we need to transfer the image from the computer to the TV screen. To do this, select the item "Duplicate screens".
It is worth remembering that the resolution of the TV and the monitor must be similar. If they are different, then the transmitted picture will be distorted, narrowed or, on the contrary, stretched.
HOW TO CONNECT COMPUTER AND TV
Everything here is quite simple and easy. You need to connect one end of the cable to the TV, and the opposite end to the connector on the video card. Do not confuse this input with the motherboard.
CONNECTING VIA HDMI
If in your stock hDMI wire, then the connection will be carried out as follows. We also connect the cable to both sides of the devices. After that, on the TV, you need to switch the mode to AVI. It is he who ensures the change of the display mode not from the antenna, but from an external source.
Now you just have to choose the port where the cord is connected.
CONNECTING VIA DVI
If you decide to use a DVI cable connection, remember that it only transmits a picture to the screen. The sound is provided by another cord and plug. In addition, if you do not have such an input on one of the devices, then you will need a special VGA-DVI adapter. In general, the connection procedure is the same as that of the previous representative.
CONNECTING VIA S-VIDEO
If your TV is not equipped with the previous ports, then the S-VIDEO cable comes to the rescue.
There should be a port of this format on the back of the computer. If everything is so, then we connect through a connector called SCART.
In fact, the procedure for this connection has some nuances. You will need the following items:
- SCART adapter - audio / video / s-video;
- S-VIDEO cable;
- Jack - 2 tulips - this cord is designed for separate audio connection.
- Combine the adapter and cord;
- We insert this adapter into the SCART port on the TV;
- The tulips must be inserted so that they coincide with the positions R - right, L - left.
- The mini-jack must be inserted into a special connector located on sound card computer.
Ultimately, we should go to the "Screen Resolution", where in the Settings we make all the necessary settings.
OTHER METHODS
In fact, there are still quite a few ways to connect. New adapter models are regularly developed. However, not everyone can afford them, since the price is high.
ANALOG OR DIGITAL INPUT?
The answer to this question is simple. Computer - is digital device... If you have modern TVthen it is also digital. Accordingly, the connection will be the same. If there are no such connectors on one of the devices, and there is no desire to bother with adapters, then you can connect with an analog. But remember that sound and images may not please you.
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TV ON LOCAL NETWORK
There is a connection option via local network... You will need a crimped cord. So, in order to carry out the procedure, you need to connect your PC and TV to lan. Let's analyze it step by step:
- You need to download and upload an application called Home Media Server;
- We copy the necessary videos to the application folder and launch;
- Now you can watch what you wanted.
However, this method will help you enjoy only what you download from your PC.
ROUTER
There is also a way to connect to a router. You don't need special cable... Need to:
- In the settings, select the "Network" item;
- Next, we are looking for wireless;
- We find the desired access point and enter the password for it.
It should be noted that for wi-Fi settings the procedure is the same. It will not be difficult for you to connect to the network.
DIRECTLY
It should be noted that direct connection is carried out using the same method as before. On the "Network" you only need to select the wired option.
CORRECTLY JOINT COMPUTER TO LG TV
There is a special service called LG Smart Share. Thanks to him, you can view video files, listen to music and much more. To do this, you need a dedicated router. This is a separate point on the network to which both of your devices (PC and computer) are connected.
HOW DO I CONNECT MY COMPUTER TO A LG TV?
We will consider this method using the example of the well-known windows applications Media. To connect you need:
- Launch the player;
- Then we go to the "Stream";
- There we need to check the boxes opposite two items: "Allow remote control... "and" Automatically allow devices ... ";
Now the user will be able to view any files located there in Smart Share.
NO SOUND ON TV VIA HDMI
Lack of sound is a common problem. This happens with different brands and models of TVs. Don't panic right away. Now I will tell you what should be done in order for it to appear.
- On the computer, right-click on the sound icon. It is shown as a column;
- You will see a tab where you need to enter the "Playback Devices";
- We leave the sound only for your TV, and the rest must be turned off;
- Set the default mode for TV.
Sometimes it happens that the TV is invisible in the tab. In this case, right-click on an empty area. The "Show disconnected devices" mode will appear. It is opposite to it that we set a check mark.
Conclusion
So you have learned the answer to the question "How to connect a computer to a TV?" . So, in this article, I thoroughly told you about the connection methods, types of cables and connectors, and the problems that arise when connecting. Everything, on the one hand, seems to be impossible, but it seems so at first glance. I hope I helped you solve the connection problem, and you are already enjoying watching your favorite movie on the big screen.
How do I connect my computer to a TV?
A huge number of moviegoers prefer to watch films high Quality on large screens. In order not to waste money on an expensive Blu-ray player, many people connect the TV directly to their computer.
You will need
- hDMI-HDMI cable, DVI-HDMI adapter.
Instructions
You will need
- - VDI-HDMI cable.
