Movie from laptop to TV question

LooseCard · 03-14-2010, 07:05 PM

It depends on your equipment.
What kind of TV? DVD player?

Basically, you have to connect your PC to the TV and use the TV as your monitor.

Easiest if you have a d-sub, DVI or HDMI connector.

Starscream · 03-14-2010, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LooseCard

It depends on your equipment.
What kind of TV? DVD player?

Basically, you have to connect your PC to the TV and use the TV as your monitor.

Easiest if you have a d-sub, DVI or HDMI connector.

tedrodgerscpa · 03-14-2010, 07:26 PM

I'll agree with everyone that's posted in the thread.

If you have a 'high definition' television, that's going to be your easiest option. Use the video out connection from your laptop (3 rows of five holes) and connect directly in the back of your high def TV using the same connector. The connection cable is typically colored blue for the 'non-technical' types.

This cable will not carry sound, however. You can pick up an adapter from radio shack that will convert your headphone jack to a red/white jack. You can then plug that into the audio input on the television. Alternatively, if your laptop speakers are good, you can just listen through them.

Bottom line, we'd need to know a bit more about the tv you plan to watch the movie on, as well as the laptop you're using, in order to get the easiest display.

If you're NOT using a high definition television, things become more difficult and expensive, just FYI.

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tedrodgerscpa Palmetto State Herf Crew! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ted Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,712 Trading: (87)	Re: Movie from laptop to TV question I'll agree with everyone that's posted in the thread. If you have a 'high definition' television, that's going to be your easiest option. Use the video out connection from your laptop (3 rows of five holes) and connect directly in the back of your high def TV using the same connector. The connection cable is typically colored blue for the 'non-technical' types. This cable will not carry sound, however. You can pick up an adapter from radio shack that will convert your headphone jack to a red/white jack. You can then plug that into the audio input on the television. Alternatively, if your laptop speakers are good, you can just listen through them. Bottom line, we'd need to know a bit more about the tv you plan to watch the movie on, as well as the laptop you're using, in order to get the easiest display. If you're NOT using a high definition television, things become more difficult and expensive, just FYI. __________________ Everyday I'm shufflin...