Hooking laptop up to LCD HDTV

What cord do I need to purchase to hookup my laptop to my TV to get both video and sound? Any guidance is appreciated!

HP Paviolion dv6 for my laptop. TV is a Samsung LCD series 650. Thanks!

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Toshiba e205 Laptop to Panasonic LCD HDTV with HDMI CABLE Problems

I try to connect my toshiba e205-s1904 laptop to my panasonic hdtv through the hdmi cable and it just won't show up on the tv. The laptop seems to not recognize it. I've tried it before and it has worked once or twice where the Panasonic tv shows up as a display option. But I haven't been able to get it to work again. I put the correct output on the tv and even lower the resolution on the laptop but it still doesnt recognize it. I get an option where it says display on vga but that's it. I change it to the projector settings and that worked once. I've tried a lot of stuff but nothing seems to get it to display on the tv. I have an integrated graphics card with the hdmi port and am running windows 7 64 bit. If anyone can help, please let me know! Thanks!
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if the tv has to be set to vga, does that mean that the hdmi cable cannot be used? I tried it once where i put the hdmi cable in and then hit the windows key and p to connect it to projector and the Panasonic TV showed up as an option. But I cant get it to show up again. My laptop doesnt seem to recognize the tv at all.

Hooking Macbook to Toshiba LCD HDTV

Am trying to hook my 2008 Macbook to my Toshiba 40RV52R 40" LCD TV, using Mini-DVI connector, HDMI cables and PC audio cables from the Macbook's headphone jack. Am getting great picture, but can't seem to get the audio to work.
Toshiba customer service says its a setting on the Macbook, Apple store employees told me it was a setting on the TV that needs to be adjusted. Can someone tell me which one is right?
It seems simple enough, so it's incredibly frustrating that I can't seem to get it to work. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

What type of audio cable are you using?

HOOKING MY MACBOOK TO LCD HDTV

Im not very smart when it comes to all this high tech crap
I have an hd lcd 32 inch tv.
it has like s video ports in the back and says hdmi interface in the front so im assuming it has one of those.
I really dont want to have to order something from apple online to do it.
Is there any way i can run to best buy or what not and purchase what i need to use my tv as a display?
IF SO WHAT IS IT THAT I NEED?! thanks

Try Radio Shack for the mini DVI to DVI cable.If they don't have one,then...
Buy yourself the mini DVI to DVI adapter cable from Apple.
Then pick up a DVI to HDMI cable from one of the Big Box stores.
Jim
PowerBook G3 500 Mhz "Pismo"/ 2.0Ghz BlackBook 2GB OWC RAM Mac OS X (10.4.9)

I am trying to connect my laptop to my TV. The computer flashes blue after I plug the cable in but the TV says there is no signal. I have a Mac Book Pro 2009 and a Samsung 32" Class (31.5" Diag.) 450 Series 720p LCD HDTV (2010 model)

Hello,
I am trying to connect my laptop to my TV. The computer flashes blue after I plug the cable in but the TV says there is no signal.
I have a Mac Book Pro 2009 and a Samsung 32" Class (31.5" Diag.) 450 Series 720p LCD HDTV (2010 model).
I am using a mini display port to VGA adapter. I have sucessfully hooked up boh devices but it stopped working after a handful of times. I was wondering if there is anything I can do to fix the problem or is my cable broken?

Some things you can try.
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Macbook to 32-inch LCD HDTV with VGA...odd problem

My TV is a Toshiba 32in LCD HDTV. I currently hook my Macbook up via VGA. The quality in general is superb. Picture is sharp and saturated. BUT...
When I'm watching a movie (stored on my macbook) on the TV, a rectangular portion of the top right corner will occasionally appear to lag behind the rest of the movie by a fraction of a second. It almost looks like a "picture-in-picture," with the top right corner simply being delayed. Even more strangely, this only lasts for a moment, as the lagging section slowly shrinks until it disappears entirely. A minute or so will pass, and it will happen again.
I've noticed that it normally happens most when there is a lot action in that corner of the frame.
Is this some kind of refresh rate problem? I honestly am clueless. What can I do?

My parents have a 37-inch Toshiba, I have experienced the same problem when watching movies via the Dell laptop. It happens both in VLC player and Windows Media Player, and I am using a VGA cable to connect to the TV. The problem was still there when we used an S-video cable. It sounds like it might be something about these Toshiba TVs.

Mini DVI to VGA issues w/ LCD HDTV

I have looked all over and I can't find a solution.
I recently purchased an LCD HDTV, Insignia Brand which is a Best Buy Brand, and I bought a DVI cable to hook up to my Powerbook G4 using the Mini DVI to VGA cable. When I hook it up to my tv it works, but the screen on my Powerbook looks magnified as does the LCD TV. When I launch Safari or any other program it doesn't fit on my screen or the LCD TV and I have to resize it.
After I look at displays in system prefernces it says my max resolution is 1024 x 768.
Any help would be appreciated.
Jeremy

Just guessing - the TV's "VGA" input is limited to 1024x768, which is possible although some "VGA" inputs will work higher. Do the instructions mention a limitation like this?
I think if you turn off mirroring on the Powerbook, at least the Powerbook screen will have normal resolution, and the TV 1024x768. The TV apparently scales up image to fill the screen unless using HDMI, where is leaves the extra 342 pixels blank on the sides (1366-1024). Perhaps the TV has a mode for adjusting how the TV handles lesser resolutions (stretch, dot-by-dot, etc)

Using MBP with LCD HDTV

So I've been looking at getting a new LCD HDTV. Someone said that I needed to get a minimum of a 42'' and also at least 1080p resolution. I was going to hook this all up using the HDMI out into a DVI in the TV.
Is this true? What are your set ups? I'm pretty anxious. I want to use this for movies but also possibly as an external monitor (I know a little ridiculous, but not all the time). Let me know guys! Thanks.

It is easier than you think. First, get a TV with at least 2 HDMI ports. You may wish to connect the other to a HDTV DVR (cable or satellite) or even an HD-DVD/BluRay player.
Next, measure the distance. This is critical. 1080p has TWICE as much bandwidth used as a 1080i signal.
Now, open a new tab in your browser (Apple+T) and go to my favorite cable guys www.bluejeanscable.com I say they are my favorite as they were courteous and honest. Alan Denke, the proprietor of the business, answered truthfully when I asked if his cheapest line of DVI-HDMI cables, the Tartan series, would make it at 50 feet. He asked what kind of hardware I was connecting. I told him, "Well, a brand new 47-inch Vizio with 1080p native support, and a 2.4GHz MacBook Pro." It was then that he said the display didn't really matter, but the source did. And he said the MBP would work just fine.
Cable arrived here from Oregon in one business day, though I didn't pay anything extra for it. Just plain old Priority Mail.
It was then I learned I needed about 30 feet, rather than 50. Remember the step up there where it says ,"Measure?" Yeah, I guesstimated. I kept the cable though, thinking that some day I might use the computer in the kitchen or something.
Now, you'll need to get appropriate playback software. Quicktime just doesn't do .ts (transport stream) files, nor does it do .mkv (Matroska Video Codek) files. It ought to, but it won't. So, no Front Row for HD playback at 1080i. There is hope on the Open Source horizon, though. Go off and open another tab to direct yourself to www.videolan.org
The latest release even has support for the Apple Remote!
Getting audio to your setup is a slightly different thing, but can be done with parts from (ugh) radio shag. For analog audio (which is fine for me as my system don't do any better with digital input), just get a 1/8" STEREO (will have 3 conductors [or two 'rings']) to dual RCA out. They usually have 3 and 6 foot versions of this cable. To extend, you've got 3 options: 8', 16' or 20' male to female 1/8" stereo.
Hope this info helped. If you haven't bought your lcd tv yet, take a look at Vizio. I believe them to be the best bang for the buck out there.
Doctor V

Connecting to an LCD HDTV: DVI to HDMI male or female?

Unwilling to plunk down $40 at Best Buy I bought a cable advertised on eBay for $2 described as HDMI male to DVI male. However, when I got it, it turned out to be DVI male to HDMI FEMALE.
I want to be able to use my LCD HDTV (46" Sharp Aquos, 1080p, if it matters) as a monitor, hopefully to even and edit text using my wireless keyboard and mouse.
Do I have the right cable?

you'll need a male DVI to male HDMI To connect to your HDTV. You'll find good cable prices at monoprice.com , only place I buy cables. My mini is hooked up to my Aquos too and it looks great.

LCD/HDTV help for a newbie

I am a longtime BB customer and am finally taking the HDTV plunge. I have narrowed it down a bit to the Insignia NS-L37Q (32" is too small, 40" is too big) versus a Dynex DX-37L150A11. I am not a cinephile so the basic features are fine with me and the price is right (I am a cheapskate). It is a 37", 1080p LCD HDTV. This is for basic TV, sports, DVD viewing. Please indulge a few newbie questions.
1) The one small reservation I have is the Insignia's native contrast ratio at 1400:1 and brightness 500/cd/m2. Should I be concerned that it isn't high enough? I note the Dynex 37" in the same price range is 4000:1 but 450/cd/m2.
2) I have DISH satellite but may switch to DirectTV but assume both are similar. I assume I'll need a special HDTV box from them, correct? And HDMI cable to connect from box to set?
3) I have never bought a service plan in my life but am considering one for this. The Insignia already comes with a 2 year warrenty and this extends it to 4 as I understand it. Is $89 on a $549 LCD worth it? I'll be ticked if a pixel goes out in the middle of the screen, but does "burn in" still even happen on these units?
4) I run the DVD player through my stereo currently (because I am too cheap to buy home theatre sound) so would I just hook that up the same way through the audio inputs? I understand it won't be digital or anything.
5) It has 3:2 inverse pulldown. Is that good and why should I care?
Any help from the experts here is greatly appreciated.
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I would recommend the Insignia, as both are Best Buy house brands but I've noticed better image quality and reliability with the Insignia's as opposed to the Dynex tv's.
1) While the Dynex has the better contrast ratio, the difference between 1400:1 and 4000:1 is not very staggering. Disregard this comparison.
2) Yes you will need a set-top-box from DirecTV, fortunately you can pick these boxes up at the store and can subscribe to your DirecTV account while you shop.
3) $89 for 2 years of peace of mind on an LCD tv is worth it, though I don't think it extends the contract to 4 years, rather, the service plan covers "normal wear and tear/heating issues/power surges", whereas the standard 2 year warranty only covers manufacturer's defective parts and labor. $89 is fair, cheapskate or not.
4) Your DVD player setup will work fine, but consider getting a blu ray for next Christmas, you'll thank me later.
5) Don't worry about this.
I don't claim to be an expert, but I am an enthusiast, so any "experts" out there feel free to chime in and correct me if I may be wrong.
If you like posts that I make, be sure to click on the star underneath my name. Thanks!

Hooking up to DVI on HDTV?

Hi,
I don't know that much about computers. I have a Lenovo 3000 J115 and I'm wondering how to hook it up to my HDTV. I have a DVI port on the back on my tv, but don't know how to go about connecting it from the computer. Could someone please give me some advice?

Hopefully that your desktop also have a DVI out connection, you get a dvi to dvi cable, and then connect them up. Your desktop should adjust its resolution to suit your LCD.
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Jin Li
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Insignia LED-LCD HDTV Model: NS-32E570A11

I am Handicapped & Disabled & Must be hooked up to medical experiment for 6-7 hours a day & remain in bed & awake during this time. I purchased this TV : Insignia LED-LCD HDTV Model: NS-32E570A11
after my 7 month old Dynex™ - 32" Class / 720p / 60Hz D/ LCD HDTV DVD Combo
Model:DX-32LD150A11 refused to hold & recognize in it's memory HD channels. Guess I should have read the posts from other Dynex users, cuz there are a lot of problems with Dynex.
Even one of the Managers at my Best Buy store told me that her Dynex same exact TV did the exact same thing.   I am hoping that once repair is done that I will get a "RA" number so I can get some of my money back on this insignia TV.
I do not See any difference with the Insigna TV & it is not as clear at home as it was in the store.
I have Time Warner cable with extended basic cable & within the last 6 months TWC had installed much larger cables underground & the cable is not the problem.
I did notice that in the store they only had very few channels.   Do they "Tweak" the channels in the store &/or power them differently to get sharper clearer images??
I am ready to take the LED Insignia TV back next time I am in town as it is 26 miles each way to get to the closest store.
I should be able to buy a TV & not have to worry that it is going to die on me. My old 36"Toshiba with a big tube lasted 16+ years.
Any suggestions on "RELIABLE" LCD 32" TV's that I can afford on just my SS income??

Stores do nothing to "tweak" channels in the store. TVs have many dozens of settings that can be changed by a user at home, and sometiems have presets to switch between certain values that the manufacturer has deemed "optimal" for certain viewing situations. If none of the preset settings offer the picture you desire, you will either need to learn how to change the settings to fit your viewing situation, or pay for a professional calibration.
It took me almost 6 months before I got my TV settings the way that I wanted them to be, using the calibration settings on various Disney DVDs, Star Wars DVDs, and special calibration DVDs, and constantly having a critical eye for everything I watched. After all of that time and effort, my TVs are about as close to profesionally calibrated as I can get them.
Have you had Time Warner out to the house to verify that it's not actually a cable problem? Just because they put "bigger cables" in the ground doesn't mean that the signal to your home is any better. Most cable and satellite companies compress their signal quite a bit on HD, and the quality suffers as a result.
*disclaimer* I am not now, nor have I ever been, an employee of Best Buy, Geek Squad, nor of any of their affiliate, parent, or subsidiary companies.

LG-32" Class / 1080p / LCD HDTV-32LD400

I just got a LG-32" Class / 1080p / LCD HDTV-32LD400 and when you hook it from the HDMI port I get no signal I havecheck ever thing. My receiver is ok as I switched it out with my 47" Samsong and it works fine any ideas

I found it online for $299, then I went to the store to buy a xbox & while I was there I wanted to order the tv & it showed the same price as I saw online at the store. I got home 30 minutes later & to order it cause I could not get any help at the store & the price changed. I just don't get it, must have been a mistake & they caught it super fast!

Bad Picture Quality On SD Channels With HDMI And Panasonic VIERA 720p LCD HDTV

I just bought a new Panasonic VIERA 32" 16:9 8ms 720p LCD HDTV TC-L32X1 for my in-laws when they finally had Verizon FIOS brought into their neighborhood last month.
Install was by the Verizon tech using the HDMI cable I also had shipped to them.
The HD channels quality is excellent, but the SD quality is smeared -- almost looks like an impressionist painting.
It is not the TV -- the TV menus are crystal clear, as are the HD channels.
And, it is not just the broadcast HD -- the DVR box menus are also smeared when viewing as SD channel, as is the guide and the pop up channel info.
We've tried all the settings on the TV -- Zoom, 4:3, etc.
The other TV (an older CRT) actually has better SD quality than the Panasonic.
My research indicates we're not the only ones on FIOS with this problem. Someone suggested using the component hookup rather than HDMI?
Other say that IMG 1.7 is supposed to solve the problem, that the SD quality was fine before IMG 1.6.
Any suggestions, solutions, or updates?
The picture is virtually unwatchable.
Thank you!

Here's a particularly relevant post if you don't want to wade through all the above links:
(http://forums.verizon.com/t5/FiOS-TV-Technical-Assistance/bad-pq-on-std-def-channels/m-p/10917#M5540) -- second to last.
"Re: bad pq on std.def. channels
01-06-2009 03:55 PM
Joe01880 - Being a new customer as of last October, I have never seen anything other than IMG 1.6. My understanding from other posts is that before IMG 1.6, the SD PQ on an HD box was just fine. I'm not sure what the complaints/gripes/begs were for IMG 1.6 but it seems to me that, if Verizon knows what changes were made, it should be straightforward to determine which changes caused a deterioration of the PQ. I think it's been at least 6 months since the first complaints of poor PQ, so I don't really see how anyone can claim that Verizon is in danger of "rushing" an update to address this problem. I also don't think that a forum topic, no matter how much it complains or gripes, will cause Verizon to rush. I am much more worried that during a large portion of my 2 year contract that the issue won't be addressed at all, so I'm happy to add my voice to those complaining."

I have a macbook pro 5,3 white I am trying to hook up to a samsung hdtv. I have used a mini dv to hdmi adapter but I get no sound on my tv. What can I do to get sound?

I have a macbook pro 5,3 white I am trying to hook up to a samsung hdtv. I have used a mini dv to hdmi adapter but I get no sound on my tv. What can I do to get sound?

The Mini DisplayPort-to-HDMI adaptor will only pass video in most cases. You will need to run a separate audio cable along with it. Likely a 3.5mm (male-to-male) cable. Or a 3.5mm (male) to red/white RCA (male) cable. Just depends on what audio input ports your TV has dedicated to the HDMI input.

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