How to Set a TV as a Monitor

A S-video socket has four pin holes for transmitting a PC signal to the TV.

Using a TV as a computer monitor lets you work on a bigger screen or take advantage of a larger picture for watching movies and Internet content. The setup requires a video cable to connect from the PC tower to the television. Two common types of video outputs are S-video on older computers and HDMI (high definition media interface), which is the better option for hooking up an HDTV set.

Things You'll Need

• HDMI or S-video cable

Instructions

1. Plug in the end of an HDMI or S-video cable into the matching port on the computer tower. The pins in each plug line up with the small holes in the port.

2. Insert the remaining plug on the opposite end of the cable into the labeled port on the TV.

3. Power on the computer and the TV.

4. Press and release the source selection button on the TV remote control until you can see the PC desktop on the television.

References

• Tech Lore: How to Connect a Computer to Your TV