How to connect a laptop to a TV
We connect the laptop to the TV via an HDMI cable.
- Connect the cable to the HDMI output of your laptop.
- Plug the other end of the cable into the HDMI input of your TV.
- On the remote control of your TV, press the button that selects the displayed signal source.
Modern flat panel TVs, like computers, are digital devices. Through HDMI, it became possible to transmit high quality video files simultaneously with audio transmission.
High-Definition Multimedia Interface or, in abbreviated form - HDMI, in translation: high-definition multimedia interface. Most video cards provide the ability to connect a computer to a TV via hdmi.
How to connect HDMI to TV
Shutdown... We turn off both devices so as not to burn the ports. We connect the computer (laptop) to the TV using an HDMI cable. Plug one end of the cord into the HDMI out of your computer and the other end of the cord into the HDMI in of your TV. To avoid degradation of the picture and sound quality, do not connect the DVI-out (via an adapter) of the computer to the TV HDMI-in, and vice versa. The connectors must be the same.
Loading... The cable is inserted. Turn on your TV and computer. Windows will boot on the connected computer. It will become clear that the TV is connected to an external source by the slight blinking of the screen. Do not forget to put the TV in AVI mode, it receives signals from an external source (connected computer), and not from an antenna. In AVI source mode, select the appropriate HDMI input of your TV.
Customization... Adjust the picture to connect your laptop or computer to the TV. On the computer desktop, open the context menu with the right mouse button.
In Windows XP, select Properties, click the Options button. Click the "Advanced" button, select the appropriate value. Your computer's desktop appears on the TV screen.
With Windows 7 and Windows 8 installed on your computer, right-click on an empty space, select "Screen Resolution". Find the line "Screen" and choose the appropriate option. The connected TV is not automatically detected? In the same window, click the "Find" button.
Wait for the TV search to finish. Set the maximum scanning resolution by selecting “monitor” and “frequent screen refresh” in the tab.
At the top in the “Screen Settings” we define which screen we have the main (1st) and additional (2nd).
You must click "Define". You will see the number "1" on the TV screen, the number "2" on the computer / laptop screen. To remedy the situation, in the "Screen Resolution" window, click on the screen "2". Check the "Make the main monitor" checkbox and click the "OK" button.
If necessary, in the properties of the video card, adjust the resolution of the desktop size, color correction.
Reboot... Reboot your computer. Changes to the settings will happen automatically.
No sound to TV
The connected TV does not produce sound. You need to assign it as the default audio playback device.
- Right-click on the sound icon in the notification bar and select “Playback Devices.” The TV and computer must be connected.
- A window will open in which the “Speakers” playback devices will be displayed and the TV will be displayed. For example, in the case of an LG TV, “LG TV” is displayed.
- Right click on the TV device.
- Select “Use as default”.
- Click Ok. The sound is played back on the TV.
Enjoy watching videos on the big screen!
If you still have doubts about what HDMI connectors look like and how to distinguish them from DVI, then this video will help you.
