mr lover Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 I am trying to connect a PC to a Sony Wega Plasma TV, simple I hear you say Here is the spec of the TV Sony KDE P 42 XS 1 Screen Size 42 inch / 107cm Aspect Ratio 16:9 Display Resolution Alis HD 1024 x 1042 (interlaced) Resolution Enhancement WEGA Engine Technology Sound System NICAM Power Output (Music) 2 x 15W TV System B, G, H, D/K, I, L Colour System PAL / SECAM / NTSC 3.58 / 4.43 Inputs Input 1: SCART (AV in/out, RGB in) Input 2: SCART (AV in/out, RGB in) Input 3: SCART (AV In/out, S-Video in) Front: 1x Composite, 1x S-Video, PCMCIA Card Slot Rear: 1x Component, PC Outputs 1x Audio (Stereo) 1x 3.5mm Power Consumption (standby) Media receiver 373W (1.9W) Power Requirements 220-240v,50/60Hz Dimensions (Display) with stand Width 1229mm Height 753mm Depth 286mm Dimensions (Media Receiver) Width 430mm Height 79mm Depth 343mm Weight 39kg Display 6kg Media Receiver Now I assume that I need to utilise the PCMCIA Card Slot, but what do I need? I have had a google but to be honest I am not sure what I am looking for. Any help much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 No, the PCMCIA slot is a CAM slot for freeview and that sort of thing. You will want to use either the HDMI or VGA connector from the PC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 No, the PCMCIA slot is a CAM slot for freeview and that sort of thing. You will want to use either the HDMI or VGA connector from the PC. Exactly..... if your pc does not have HDMI out just VGA you will need a VGA -->HDMI lead as pictured. Scotty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lover Posted March 8, 2010 Author Share Posted March 8, 2010 I have VGA on the PC but not on the TV, no HDMI either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 I have VGA on the PC but not on the TV, no HDMI either It says PC on the rear? Just trying to find the manual for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 It says PC on the rear? Just trying to find the manual for it. That would be component inputs ie vga to component red/green/blue? No HDMI:blink: Well you can go (looking at your inputs) VGA to Scart VGA to S Video - Audio VGA to Component Plenty of cables/options for you Go for VGA to Component as below scotty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glosphil Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 It should have a VGA socket on the back, something like this. Alternatively, you will need a VGA to component lead. http://www.hdtvitaly.com/catalog/images/d_2560.jpg Dont expect any super resolutions though, your TV only does 1024x1024. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Was just about to ask for a picture of the back, as there doesn't seem to be much in the way of online manuals... I think the true res of the panel is 1024x512....(well according to the limited info I can find) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Hold on a sec, this isn't one of those panels that has a separate system is it? I think it may be... Do you have the other box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lover Posted March 8, 2010 Author Share Posted March 8, 2010 That would be component inputs ie vga to component red/green/blue? No HDMI:blink: Well you can go (looking at your inputs) VGA to Scart VGA to S Video - Audio VGA to Component Plenty of cables/options for you Go for VGA to Component as below http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y164/dvdhouse/pothvgargbx6_cb_l.jpg scotty Cheers Scotty, no no HDMI, TV is about 5 years old VGA to component looks exactly what I need, cheers It should have a VGA socket on the back, something like this. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2550/3811864542_1e11553fa8_o.jpg Alternatively, you will need a VGA to component lead. http://www.hdtvitaly.com/catalog/images/d_2560.jpg Dont expect any super resolutions though, your TV only does 1024x1024. Again thanks, TV does not have VGA socket Hold on a sec, this isn't one of those panels that has a separate system is it? I think it may be... Do you have the other box? No other box Gav, just TV and remote Thanks for the help guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Unless Gav's onto something, your best bet might be to connect the SVideo output from the PC to the SVideo input of the TV. From what I've read, trying to convert VGA to other types of signal is either problematic and/or comparatively expensive. A 5m SVideo cable costs a couple of quid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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