TRACIE_LOU Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 hi we want to play movies that we have on our pc straight to the tv can this be done via a hdmi lead as our pc has a hdmi port ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Does your TV have a HDMI port? If it does I can't see why not, it's just another monitor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRACIE_LOU Posted January 21, 2009 Author Share Posted January 21, 2009 it does ive pluged it up but cant seem to get pic are there any settings i have to change on pc or tv not to good at this stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireRZ-S Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 What video card do you have on the computer? Is it NVidea? What model is the computer. Normally you might have to tell the PC to output onto the tv or sometimes you can press two keys on the keyboard to change this. Can check it up for you if you tell me make and model of Computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRACIE_LOU Posted January 21, 2009 Author Share Posted January 21, 2009 What video card do you have on the computer? Is it NVidea? What model is the computer. Normally you might have to tell the PC to output onto the tv or sometimes you can press two keys on the keyboard to change this. Can check it up for you if you tell me make and model of Computer. its an advent 5411 many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireRZ-S Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Right so you have a intel graphics card. Firstly try and press FN +F3 to see if the screen switches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 You could always buy an XBox and stream it from your PC if you have a wireless network.... that's how I do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireRZ-S Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 You can also try this Connect the HDMI cable from your television to your computer. Install the correct adapter or converter for your computer, if necessary. Unless your computer has HDMI output, cords will also need to be connected from the sound card output to the HDMI video cable or adapter, because HDMI carries both video and audio signals. Boot your PC, and configure the new display, by selecting “Control Panel” from the “Start” Menu. Then double-click the “Display” icon and click the “Settings” tab. The manual for your HDMI TV will list the screen resolutions it supports, along with the refresh rates. Configure the resolution in the “Settings” tab, and then click the “Advanced” button to set the refresh rate. If you are using the HDMI TV as the second monitor, you will also have to configure how it is used by Windows, according to the instructions pertaining to your video card. Most cards offer a “Clone” or “Mirror” mode, where both screens display the same content. Alternately, the “Extended Desktop” mode can be used, in which each monitor will operate independently. Reboot your PC to apply the changes. If you have Vista when you go into the Control Panel you will see personalize rather than Display and then double click in here and then select Display Settings. If you then click advanced settings in here and then go to the last tab this should bring up the Intel Graphics card you can check the settings in there to . Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRACIE_LOU Posted January 21, 2009 Author Share Posted January 21, 2009 thanks very much for the info claire will try this later as kids have taken over tv with ps3 dont have a xbox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 If both PC and ps3 are on your local network install something like this. http://tversity.com/ This will allow you to stream to upnp capable devices such as a PS3, PSP, blah..blah...blackberry (yes it works on a blackberry as well ) Some extra info here http://www.ps3forums.com/showthread.php?t=75081 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRACIE_LOU Posted January 21, 2009 Author Share Posted January 21, 2009 way over my head that lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRACIE_LOU Posted January 21, 2009 Author Share Posted January 21, 2009 Right so you have a intel graphics card. Firstly try and press FN +F3 to see if the screen switches. this has worked a treat thanks very much claire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireRZ-S Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 this has worked a treat thanks very much claire Jesus it was that simple? I really didn't think that would solve it . Glad to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy07 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Well done claire i used to have an advent and it took me weeks to figure that out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRACIE_LOU Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 yes that simple how do you find these things out lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireRZ-S Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 yes that simple how do you find these things out lol I just know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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