How to Use a DVI Device on an LCD TV With VGA Input

Use an adapter to convert this VGA plug to a DVI connection.

Digital Video Interface (DVI) devices transmit video to another device through 24 metal pins wired into a cable. DVI delivers a high-quality video signal to flat-screen devices such as computer monitors and LCD TV sets. Although some LCD televisions are equipped with a VGA (video graphics array) jack for hooking up other components, the VGA connection can be converted to DVI with an adapter available at electronics and computer stores.

Instructions

1. Attach one end of the VGA cable to the VGA input on the LCD TV by pushing the plug onto the jack with the wider end turned upward.

2. Plug the other end of the cable into the VGA socket on the adapter.

3. Attach one plug on the DVI cable to the DVI socket on the adapter, pushing firmly to secure the connection.

4. Hook up the other end of the DVI cable to a compatible device.

5. Turn on the two components and operate normally.

Tips & Warnings

• Unplug video equipment from the power while connecting the components.

References

• DataPro: All About DVI
• The Smallest: DVI and VGA Explained

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish