How to Hook Up a Computer to HDTV
HDTV have high resolution displays of 1080i (1920x1080) and 720p (1280x720). These high definition formats provide crystal clear images, sharper displays and rich, life-like colors. HDTVs come with many different ports, such as DVI, S-Video and VGA, which allow you to connect computers to them. Connecting your computer to your HDTV is a simple process. Choosing the right connection method ensures that you have the clearest display of your computer movies, files and Internet browsers.
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Check the ports on your HDTV to see what options you have on connecting your computer to your HDTV. Different HDTVs have few or more ports compared to another.
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Shop around for different connectors such as S-Video, VGA or DVI. S-Video comes in as a 4-pin and 7-pin. Most laptops and PCs have a 7-pin S-Video port; therefore if your TV has a 4-pin S-Video, you cannot use this method.
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Use a VGA cable if your HDTV has a VGA port. This connection gives a higher quality compared to S-Video connection. VGA ports plug right into your TV and your computer to transfer signals.
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Use a DVI cable (Digital Video Interface) if your TV has DVI port. DVI connections give you greater picture quality compared to VGA and S-Video Connections. The cables are more expensive, but worth it if you're looking for quality.
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Connect your computer to your HDTV with the method you have chosen. Turn on both systems, and set your TV to the correct input channel to view the computer signals. This varies with different HDTV models. Use your manual.
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