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Connecting computer to television

Posted: Sat May 12, 2012 7:03 am
by nomko
Hi,

Can i expect any issues when connecting my computer to my television? Do i have to re-configure settings? If any more info is required, please let me know. Brand/model of videocard is in my signature.

I have DVI/VGA on my videocard and 3 HDMI ports on my tv.

Many thanks!

Re: Connecting computer to television

Posted: Sat May 12, 2012 9:46 am
by proxima_centauri
Should be able to use the NVIDIA settings manager to tweak the display settings for multiple monitors. Depending on the TV, some can be finicky about specific resolutions. Give it a try!

Re: Connecting computer to television

Posted: Sat May 12, 2012 11:55 am
by 900i
Is it just me, but don't you have a port incompatibility issue there !

Re: Connecting computer to television

Posted: Sat May 12, 2012 2:49 pm
by nomko
900i wrote:Is it just me, but don't you have a port incompatibility issue there !
Like i didn't know that! And it would be more helpfull if you could provide a sort of solution instead of just posting something.

Re: Connecting computer to television

Posted: Sat May 12, 2012 2:50 pm
by nomko
proxima_centauri wrote:Should be able to use the NVIDIA settings manager to tweak the display settings for multiple monitors. Depending on the TV, some can be finicky about specific resolutions. Give it a try!
Everything can be configured using the Nvidia settings manager? I'll try that.

Re: Connecting computer to television

Posted: Sat May 12, 2012 3:18 pm
by 900i
nomko wrote:
I have DVI/VGA on my videocard and 3 HDMI ports on my tv
You started it.

Re: Connecting computer to television

Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 5:36 am
by nomko
900i wrote:You started it.
Have i asked for your useless reaction??? If you have anything usefull to say, than don't react!

Re: Connecting computer to television

Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 5:41 am
by 900i
nomko wrote:
900i wrote:You started it.
Have i asked for your useless reaction??? If you have anything usefull to say, than don't react!
And a good morning to you too.

Re: Connecting computer to television

Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 3:30 pm
by OldManHook
nomko wrote:Hi,

Can i expect any issues when connecting my computer to my television? Do i have to re-configure settings? If any more info is required, please let me know. Brand/model of videocard is in my signature.

I have DVI/VGA on my videocard and 3 HDMI ports on my tv.

Many thanks!

Does your TV have a VGA port? You will need HDMI port on your V.. Card to use same on TV :) ,There might be a DVI to HDMI cable but most of these are a problem :? To Use

Re: Connecting computer to television

Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 5:27 pm
by HogNation
I hook my Dell Laptop running Linux Mint to my television all the time. Basically all I do is use a HDMI cable and then change the audio settings to HDMI in the audo hardware prefernces, and all works good. Sometimes the screen resolution acts odd but that's all.

Re: Connecting computer to television

Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 2:35 am
by nomko
Does your TV have a VGA port?
I have to check that agian. I had a quick look at the back of my LCD tv but can't remember any VGA ports. I checked for DVI/HDMI.
You will need HDMI port on your V.. Card to use same on TV :)
I do have no HMDI on my videocard, just VGA/DVI. Any good Nvidia card available with HDMI and which is 1001% compatible with Linux???
There might be a DVI to HDMI cable but most of these are a problem
That's my worries too. I know working with adapters could be disastrous.

Re: Connecting computer to television

Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 9:37 am
by nomko

Re: Connecting computer to television

Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 9:53 am
by 900i
Yes you have. Finally we have a solution to your no-existant problem. Case closed, problem solved.

Re: Connecting computer to television

Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 10:47 am
by Oscar799
Best this doesn't descend into a shouting match

Re: Connecting computer to television

Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 11:22 am
by 900i
Oscar799, It was never going to do that. Rest assured.