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Computer to TV
    #4880583 - 11/01/05 05:22 PM (18 years, 4 months ago)

hey guys,
I was wondering if anyone knows how to run a computer(monitor)to a tv, in this case a laptop... I have some movies on my computer that I wanted to put up on the TV. What do i need? Thanks


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Re: Computer to TV [Re: crazytalken]
    #4880890 - 11/01/05 06:40 PM (18 years, 4 months ago)

depends on the tv. if you have an lcd plasma or hidef tube tv then you can hook up the laptop directly with a vga cable(monitor cable) If its a reg tube tv then you need a rca hookup from your laptop. some laptops have composite video out. what brand model laptop do you have?


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Re: Computer to TV [Re: scattass]
    #4885456 - 11/02/05 07:50 PM (18 years, 4 months ago)

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Re: Computer to TV [Re: crazytalken]
    #4888430 - 11/03/05 11:54 AM (18 years, 4 months ago)

Well, you'll need to know two things:

1. The type(s) of inputs on the TV.
2. The type(s) of outputs on the laptop.

I would take a wild guess that unless you have a high-end TV, you probably have composite inputs (the red white and yellow plugs).

As far as the laptop is concerned I'm not sure if they come with these types of outputs. Maybe you'll have to buy a card, maybe it's just not an option.

Okay, I found a pic. The back of the TV will probably Look similar to this. If you have similar looking outputs on the comp, buy some composite cables and match the inputs (color-to-color).


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Re: Computer to TV [Re: crazytalken]
    #4888685 - 11/03/05 12:59 PM (18 years, 4 months ago)

Laptop S video out to an RF modulator ($20 Walmart) will allow you to watch movies even on a crappy motel TV.


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Re: Computer to TV [Re: Microcosmatrix]
    #4889078 - 11/03/05 02:31 PM (18 years, 4 months ago)

^^^^

Good idea, but do most laptops have an S-Video out? (I don't think I've even seen a desktop with one)


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Smith, P.  Bull. Menninger Clinic (1959) 23:20-27; p. 27.

...most subjects find the experience valuable, some find it frightening, and many say that is it uniquely lovely.

Osmond, H.  Annals, NY Acad Science (1957) 66:418-434; p.436

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Re: Computer to TV [Re: badchad]
    #4889221 - 11/03/05 03:01 PM (18 years, 4 months ago)

Mine has one, a lot of them I've seen do.


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Re: Computer to TV [Re: Microcosmatrix]
    #4890440 - 11/03/05 07:10 PM (18 years, 4 months ago)

yea i got an S video out. I was wondering, Is it just a plug in thing....S video to RCA....and then i should see whatever is on my screen on the tv. RF modulator...Whats that? Do i need it if i have RCA inputs?

Thanks for the help guys im off to give it a try.

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Re: Computer to TV [Re: crazytalken]
    #4892683 - 11/04/05 06:41 AM (18 years, 4 months ago)

Well, if you have an S-video input on the TV, you can do a direct connection (s-video to S-video). S-video is becoming pretty common on TV's so you may have one. For instance, I bought a "higher end" 32" TV about 5 years ago and it had one.

If not, I believe you connect the S-video to the RF modulator, then screw that into the TV. (Like an old-school Nintendo connection)


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Smith, P.  Bull. Menninger Clinic (1959) 23:20-27; p. 27.

...most subjects find the experience valuable, some find it frightening, and many say that is it uniquely lovely.

Osmond, H.  Annals, NY Acad Science (1957) 66:418-434; p.436

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Re: Computer to TV [Re: crazytalken]
    #4893007 - 11/04/05 09:20 AM (18 years, 4 months ago)

RF modulators turn an incoming s-video or rca signal, plus 2 incoming rca audio feeds, into the old school screw in TV cable standard.

Once you get the T.V. hooked up, you'll have to get it turned on in your laptop's display properties.


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Re: Computer to TV [Re: Microcosmatrix]
    #4894847 - 11/04/05 05:21 PM (18 years, 4 months ago)

well my tv has s video in. I plugged it in and its still just a black screen that says S-VIDEO at the top. Shiiiiittttty. Do i have to send the signal to the S video cable or something...something i need to set on my computer?

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Re: Computer to TV [Re: crazytalken]
    #4894865 - 11/04/05 05:30 PM (18 years, 4 months ago)

try restarting the computer with the TV plugged in and let it "find" it.

then look in control panel/display preferences for adjusting settings.


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Re: Computer to TV [Re: Microcosmatrix]
    #4895665 - 11/04/05 10:02 PM (18 years, 4 months ago)

Usually, there will be a "function key" (like F4 or something) that you need to hold down.


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Smith, P.  Bull. Menninger Clinic (1959) 23:20-27; p. 27.

...most subjects find the experience valuable, some find it frightening, and many say that is it uniquely lovely.

Osmond, H.  Annals, NY Acad Science (1957) 66:418-434; p.436

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Re: Computer to TV [Re: badchad]
    #4896680 - 11/05/05 06:49 AM (18 years, 4 months ago)

I usually just restart and then the TV shows up in display properties.


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Re: Computer to TV [Re: Microcosmatrix]
    #4901191 - 11/06/05 05:18 PM (18 years, 4 months ago)

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Re: Computer to TV [Re: A3eyedfish]
    #4981605 - 11/25/05 10:11 PM (18 years, 4 months ago)

Well if anyone cares..my roommate figured it out... with windows xp right click the background and pull up properties, Settings, Drag icons to match arrangement of monitors. Pretty damn easy all a matter of adjusting.


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