TV as Computer Monitor - Comments Page 5

VGA transfer video only so ur laptop speakers will be ur speakers u can do a HDMI cable and u'll get both HD picture and sound thru ur HDTV but if u wish to or can only do VGA u'll be using ur tv as the monitor and ur sound will come thru ur laptop speakers.

Excellent article and posts, Bob !

I was just wondering if we could entirely get rid of the cables, by connecting the video-out from the PC directly into the coaxial cable socket. In that way, the signal will be distributed to all TV's in the house. Any possibilities?

EDITOR'S NOTE: You could try, but I don't know if you can "push" a video signal backwards along a coax cable. What would happen when it encountered the splitter?

i have an (L26WD14) 26"in rca scenium hdtv with a hdmi to dvi cable and a geforce bfg 8800 gt oc graphics card i was just wondering if u know were i can get a better resolution.. my tv max resolution is 1366x768... but right now i got it set on 1280x720...my cards max resolution is a 1920x1080....plz and thank u...

EDITOR'S NOTE: Sounds like you have a 720p TV. The max resolution for those is 1366 x 768.

I have a 2003 Model Samsung TV and want to use it as my monitor. I bought what looks like a VGA to RCA cable, but when I hook it up from my Monitor port on my PC to my RCA ports on my TV I don't see anything. Is my computer not able to transfer VGA to RCA or did I buy the wrong cable? The cable's packaging says Connection Cable YUV 3 RCA Plugs to 15 pin HDD Plug, Transfers YUV signals. Thanks for any advice in advance.

EDITOR'S NOTE: It could be the wrong cable, but I've never tried exactly what you're wanting to do. I'd visit the local Radio Shack and ask them which cable will work.

hey yo bob do u know any programs or software so i can use that 1366x768 resolution ...ty

EDITOR'S NOTE: It's a function of your video adapter. Go to Control Panel / DIsplay / Settings to try different screen resolutions.

ive got an lcd tv and already have my computer hooked up to my tv....but i dont have any audio when on my computer, ive checked my audio volume on my pc and its all the way up....do i need some "special" cable? or do i just need to go out and buy computer speakers?

EDITOR'S NOTE: You'll need to connect the audio OUT from your computer to some speakers, or to the audio IN on the TV.

I want to know if using my DLP projection screen as a primary monitor for my computer is a good idea or not. I understand that some technologies (of T.V.s) do better or worse with a concept termed as "burn-in" by some people. I guess what I'm saying is, I'm concerned about seeing a permanent Task bar at the bottom of this DLP projection screen while viewing any of my other inputs such as cable television, DVD player, etc.

If this is not a good idea, is there a HDTV that you would suggest for a multipurpose monitor like what I'm looking for...? To fill my recessed wall I was able to fit a 46". I would like to keep roughly that same size. (did not know if the size would affect your suggestion)

EDITOR'S NOTE: Unless you plan to leave the screen on all the time, then you should not be concerned about burn-in. Even so, you could you use a screen saver or auto-shutoff feature on the PC end to minimize these concerns and save energy,

I have had a tv card, but i cant get my pic fixed. Its good for like 1 sec then it goes black white and lines etc. I have rewired the connects, remvoed splitter from the wiring and still directly into the comp. Also played with many options, and settings and got me no where. Any ideas for me?? thanxs

Hi, Bob. I have a Hp Pavilion DV6000 Laptop and we also have a RCA HDTV Model # D52W23 big screen projection TV. Is it possible with these devices to make our TV into a Computer monitor?

EDITOR'S NOTE: It should be possible. See what kind of video outputs you have on the laptop (VGA, DVI, S-Video, etc.) and then try to match it up to the inputs on your TV. You may need some sort of adapter cable. See pix of the various connectors here: http://askbobrankin.com/buying_an_hd_tv.html

I Have a 36 inch rca proscan tv.I would like to know what cables i would need to turn my tv to a moniter.on the back of the tv it fits rca and s video wires.if its possible can i hook up the tv and the computer moniter to my computer.

EDITOR'S NOTE: It all depends on your computer's video out options. If it has S-Video OUT, you can use a simple S-Video cable. Otherwise, you'll need an adapter from whatever you have to S-Video.

i have a question i have a rca tv and there is a S plug in the back but all it says is S so i was wondering do i need a S-video to rca or do i need a S-video to rca3

EDITOR'S NOTE: No, you need to convert whatever video output your computer has to S-Video (if the computer doesn't have S-Video out).

hi bob. i have a sony ks-60R200A n i need to kno if i can connect my computer/laptop using their VGA outs. The tv has a rgb in which luks like a ga port.. and a PC IN which is round n luks unfamiliar. . . what r the possibilites with this particular sony model.. please help out. thanX :)

Hi, I have a new 32" dynex LCD TV and it has a ton of input/outputs and I know it could be a monitor, but my computer doesn't seem to have any of the necessary outputs. It has no S-video or composite or VGA. It only has the thing that connects the monitor to the computer (it is like http://www.mrsalty.net/arcade/monitor/pins.jpg) and nothing in the back of my monitor can come out. So is there a cable I can use or do I need a new video card??

EDITOR'S NOTE: The picture shows a VGA port. If your TV has a VGA, then it's a direct connect. Otherwise, you should be able to get a VGA-to-whatever adapter cable to go from the PC to the TV.

Bob when I put my laptop on 1280x800 my television only shows a portion of the screen. How do I make it show the whole thing?

EDITOR'S NOTE: You don't say what kind of TV you have. A 720p set will support up to 1280x720.

Does the svideo make my tv a primary monitor or do i still have to use my computer monitor?

EDITOR'S NOTE: You CAN use your TV as a primary monitor, without a regular PC monitor. But it's really best for movies, games and such.

Hi bob...I want to hook my computer screen up to my tv...(I have a 27" sanyo HDTV) Ive got the VGA input on my computer, and the hdmi input on my tv...I bought a VGA adapter, and a hdmi to dmi cable to hook up to the vga adapter...i plugged everything in, but i still can't get the picture from my computer to show up on my tv...what am i doing wrong? Do i have to change a setting on my computer? (I have a dell inspiron 6000, and windows xp)

EDITOR'S NOTE: When you go to Control Panel / Display /Settings, do you see two monitors listed? ie: Do you see a 1 and a 2 inside boxes? If so, click on the "2" then select "Use this device as the primary monitor" and reboot.

Is there a cable that converts the 15 pin output on my lap top to three (video and 2 audio?) cables to my phillips tv?

EDITOR'S NOTE: I can't tell if your TV has RCA audio+video (red/white/yellow) or composite ports. But either way, you should be able to find a cable or adapter to make it work. Search for VGA to RCA or VGA to Composite.

I can't get the picture from my laptop computer to show up on my tv. I go to Control Panel / Display /Settings, I see only only monitor listed.How to select my TV as the primary monitor?

EDITOR'S NOTE: How do you have the TV connected to the laptop?

Hi bob, had a question....i have a 32 inch philips lcd hooked up to my computer and the picture comes up however it is fuzzy in the sence that it has a fine waffle type distortion....hard to explain but it makes text hard to read and is not clear.....

it is hooked up through dvi-to-hdmi converter as per instructions.... and refresh rate is set to 60hz. do u know what is causing this? thanks

I have the 3 rca on my TV, but do not have a 4 or 7 prong input on my computer. What do i need to do? thanks

EDITOR'S NOTE: Looks like you'll need a VGA to RCA adapter/cable.