How to Connect a Laptop or Personal Computer to TV - Part 2 - S Video - HDMI

[bogdanr008]

yeah..of course you americans have huge lcd TV's and performant laptops and pc's

[keither725]

@bogdanr008 You think all of us have giant T.V.'s like this? LMFAO

[EllisAidan]

Hello,

I cant connect my laptop computer to my tv with a hdmi cable, ive connected it to another tv but not this one, its a hd ready grundig tv and my laptop is a compaq, the laptop recognises that the tvs attached but the tv doesent it says no signal, i dont have any hdmi channels/extensions on the tv just EXT 1,2,3,4,4s and 5 - which is the one i use for my ps3 and works fine with the hdmi cable, what do i need to do to make this work? thanks

[mmarmes24]

Thanks for the video. It was really helpful. So, I plugged in the HDMI into my laptop and it automatically goes to the t.v when I change video inputs but my t.v does not have any sound when I change sound settings to the HDMI speakers. It's works on my sister computer. I was wondering do I need something else for my laptop so I can get speaker sound?

[tjw1963]

@mmarmes24 The sound does travel through the HDMI connection so you may need to tinker around with your audio settings more. You can use a separate audio connection for sound to a sound system.

[angie1rod69]

horrrayyyy for Google Chrome usersss!!!!!

[macaronimadness]

My ends of the cords are the same. One end only plugs into the tv the other one doesnt plug in my pc

[tjw1963]

@macaronimadness You will need to get a different cord that will work. There is always the possibility that the connection may not work if you have an analog TV.

[Modivo]

Hello T,

You taught me how to crochet & now this! THANK YOU!

I connected my PC to my TV using the S video. I can get my desktop picture on my TV, but no icons and there doesn't seem to be a connection. My TV is old and doesn't have HDMI or any graphic changes on the menu. Any ideas?

Thanks so much for all that you share!

Mo

[tjw1963]

@Modivo You will need to adjust your display settings on your computer, so the icons show.

[mithunjamescole]

Computer To TV Connection Is A Site That Will Show You How To Save Money On Your Cable Bill With Free Cable

[activo4400]

How to I connect it if the screen on my lap top is crack and I can't see anything but white.

[818silencer818]

You can get sound on the TV by getting a headphone jack cable that coverts to rca cable red and white. Then just connect the red and white cables to the same input that you are connecting your S-video to and you will get sound.

[tjw1963]

@818silencer818 If you have the speakers that hook up to the computer, they work really well and put out better sound than the TV.

[ikvon]

Where can I get the Intel program that you are using? :)

[tjw1963]

@ikvon The program I have came with the computer. Each computer is going to have a different program for the display settings.

[nerfrattle]

i have that laptop

[xx0scarxx]

@ crazytaco10 well i got hdmi but I'm using an xp and so I am wondering where i can find the setting.

[CRAZYTACO10]

My computer doesnt seem to notice the HDMI cable being plugged in, niether in the display or sound settings.

[tjw1963]

@CRAZYTACO10 Your TV should have some different input settings that you will need to select for the connection you are using. The computer may not automatically recognize the connection even though the connection will be active.

[CRAZYTACO10]

@tjw1963

I tried everything on my PC and TV. I'll just go buy the screw type of cable then...

[kamikazeOS]

@CRAZYTACO10 did u manage to hook up the hdmi to pc..I have same problem help plz :((

[CRAZYTACO10]

@kamikazeOS

My graphics card was out dated, so I got a new one D:

[xx0scarxx]

can you get the sound from the pc to the tv? thumbs up if you are wondering the same ! :)

[tjw1963]

@xx0scarxx Yes, it is going to depend on your connection though. HDMI is the only one that provides a sound connection through the cable. You will need to connect the audio separate with any other connection.

[xx0scarxx]

can you get the sound from the pc to the tv?

[StrawRabbi]

OMG thank you!

[tjw1963]

@StrawRabbi You are welcome! 

[moonash1]

you know when you right clicked it showed graphics properties my laptop does not have tht option and when i opn windows mobility centre and click connect display it will open the page where it shows monitors but my monitors used to be different from what they are now , it says generic pnp monitor and that my graphics card isnt working properly is tht why it wont work? or default monitor

[moonash1]

you know when you right clicked it showed graphics properties my laptop does not have tht option and when i opn windows mobility centre and click connect display it will open the page where it shows monitors but my monitors used to be different from what they are now , it says generic pnp monitor and that my graphics card isnt working properly is tht why it wont work?

[TehZodiaaHD]

how do I connect my ps3 to my laptop ? whenever I connect them both via HDMI my laptop wont pic it up :S?

[TheBlondu87]

i love you:)

[tjw1963]

@smithramos2 There is always GoogleTV. @Google @YouTube

[flexibone2]

You have a gr8t laptop. You know here in Ghana people dont cherish technology that much and i know i can change that so keep posting such educative videos.

[tjw1963]

@flexibone2 Thank you for saying that.

[vfmc77]

Thanks for this.

[tjw1963]

@vfmc77 You are welcome.

[like2bike85]

hey I have a an hp laptop with hdmi port and Lg HDTV with hdmi port I plugged the hdmi cable from laptop to tv and the display comes on and what not but the screen on the tv isn't full size. I have settings on duplicate for display as well.On TV, the screen is centralized and surrounded by a black frame?Any way to make tv full screen like laptop? THX

[tjw1963]

@like2bike85 Check your TV manual to figure out how to change the display. If you don't have your booklet, you should be able to find it on the company website. Sometimes it may be the computer settings and you will need to change the display options so it fits the screen.

[FoodOnCrack]

@like2bike85 umm resolution adjust or blame stosh like i did

[like2bike85]

hey I have a an hp laptop with hdmi port and Lg HDTV with hdmi port I plugged the hdmi cable from laptop to tv and the display comes on and what not but the screen on the tv isn't full size. I have settings on duplicate for display as well.On TV, the screen is centralized and surrounded by a black frame?Any way to make tv full screen like laptop? THX

[TheKingjustin92]

i have a acer laptop and jvc tv would my s-vid work

[tjw1963]

@TheKingjustin92 The only way you will know is to try it. If you purchase special cables, save your receipt on the chance that it may not work. This will not work with all analog TV's. It should work with the new flat panel TV's.

[nolabush25]

you are so nice!

[collercoper]

Oh how I love Dell. :)

[bHaGvAnJi]

Hey!.. can you pls post the details and brand of your s-video cable!

[hunnybakedgoodness]

i have a laptop with a s video port with a 7 prong out put and a tv with a 4 prong out put and the the s video cable is 4 prong would it still work? or am i fucked?

[tjw1963]

@hunnybakedgoodness There are so many different types of connections, that you will have to research to see if one has been made for what you have available.

[nolabush25]

@hunnybakedgoodness i *think* you could try a 7 prong s video with the rca inputs (yellow red white) on the other end.. atleast that is what i'm going to try myself asap..

[herdelspace]

Thank you very much for your presentation.

[tjw1963]

@herdelspace You are welcome.

[blackknight509]

Good tutorial.

-But Vista sucks! hope you have windows 7 by now. or XP.  even Linux is good.

[tjw1963]

@blackknight509 Thank you. My new laptop has Windows 7. I still have Vista on my older desktop but I have never had any problems with it.

[yotcral66]

But when I first tried this before I saw your video, my laptop never picked up my Phillips or Emerson TV. Should I preset my Dell Inspiron 1525 laptop to something?

[tjw1963]

@yotcral66 The computer may not always automatically pick up the TV. If they are analog TV's, they may not work. You will have additional settings available in the graphics properties when you have a live connection

[yotcral66]

I have been following you with knitting, I just stumbled across this and you're doing this also. You are great!! You make everything so very easy. Even better I'm using the same type laptop you are. Keep up the excellent work.

[alpena1wheeler]

confused.

im gunna buy the s-video cable... what else do i need?

[tjw1963]

@alpena1wheeler The S-video will be all you need for a video connection. Sound does not come through the S-video so you will need to connect with some computer speaker or the sound will be from the laptop speakers.

[alpena1wheeler]

@tjw1963 alright thank you very much!

[the1phoenix123]

This is really helpful. Thank you.

[tjw1963]

@the1phoenix123 You are welcome.

[infinigt1]

wow 38°C

[coolmanhalo]

hey i need some help..... my computer doesn't show the option to transfer sound thru my hdmi connection to the tv what do i do ??

[liahrumble]

Extremely helpful. My problem is I have a 60in Philips HD projection tv and a Dell Studio laptop running Windows Vista. Connected using HDMI cable. Computer is not recognizing the connection. Please help. Is my tv too old?

[Terrorsoul023]

i have a problem can someone help me, i have a HP Pavilion dv5-1125nr, when i try to connect to tv with the HDMI cable, the tv show me the resolution but with black lateral n vertical black lines, i mean not full imagen. like minimized. but when i used RGB cable, the screen get all the space on the tv. I tried to change the resolution, but didint works with the HDMI, plz help, cuz RGB dont give me audio.

[OrYouCanTryIt]

YOu Need Red White And Yellow

[tedfio1tedfio1]

This lady is great; she is very helpful!

[mamouwth]

i cant do it

[jayho123]

how do i make both the tv and laptop screen appear, right now only the tv shows, im using hdmi

[MukyMagic]

Cheers - Ill give it a go - Ive been having a nightmare just did nt get sound working etc much appriciated.

[mumihp]

Nice vid, I have a vga and hdmi on my sony laptop, but I prefer the hdmi, and plus the quality is awesome on a 42 hdtv.

Nice instruction. I only connect to the 42 inch to play games.

[wmcfly22]

when the screen switched to the TV and the laptop screen went black, how were you controlling the mouse on the TV display...wireless??? and keyboard???

[akleivciina]

By conecting the laptop to the pc those the graphips improve if is on the tv? Or it will stay the same as like in your laptop?

For example, if you are playing a game and it had low graphics setting, would it look better on the tv? Or the same?

[tjw1963]

The graphics are only going to be as good as what you have on your computer. You can change the resolution for an improved look.

[akleivciina]

OHhh, thx

[holdon527]

I do not have " S-video" on my PC

do I have to have S-video how abut connect the PC with VGA then converted with other cable to RCA to the TV I had try that but did not work how do I fix that ?

[tjw1963]

You can try any of the adapters to see if you can get them to work. Some may work while others may not work.

[googledoogle]

38 degrees!? Here in Vancouver we rarely reach that temp, but when it does.. We melt.

[gmoney39110]

if you choose the clone desktop you can see it on the tv and the computer

[kamyl999]

will the sound also be transferred by s video connection?

[tjw1963]

Not through S-video.

[arab30002]

@tjw1963 how would i get sound???

[tjw1963]

You will connect external speakers through the audio jack or connect with HDMI.

[mo4life123]

Well heres my issue...First of all, I'd like to thank you for spending sometime helping us doing this. I'm trying to connect my laptop (the exact one you have xp) to my tv30 feet away. This is at a business I have. The tv is only about 30 inches, and it has the s-video port. below (which isnt me ading for the sellers) is what I think would support me both video and audio.

I tried posting the link right now but its too big, Im going to send each link as a comment...

[mo4life123]

well ive been trying for about 5 mins to post a link...i guess youtube has disabbled links...i duno Ill message it to you...thank you

[drod846]

thanks :) got it to work just needed to set up the aduio from the player settings

[drod846]

hey how u doing my problem is not getting the picture but rather the audio i tried connecting a 3.5mm audio jack that comes with the red and white connecters but it didnt seem to work any

suggestions

[drod846]

and its a vista pc connected by hdmi to a brand new samsung 46in

[tjw1963]

When you connect by HDMI, you will have an option to connect audio through your HDMI. The other option is external speakers with the audio jack.

[Rodnox]

@drod846

Well did you look up the Sound Menu in the Control Panel and chose the right output?

[cosuinofdeath]

thx alot lol but it shows up blurry for me i need to get the hdmi upscaler or whatever its called

[tjw1963]

The blurriest connection I had was with the S-video. HDMI was the best connection. You can tinker around with your display settings to see if you can make it better.

[lilcrazyaznboy]

I use a VGA cable, and a regular mini audio cable on my plasma television. It's so clear, and I surprised my family and friends.. I recently purchased a S-Video for my older tv.. Picture quality not as good as VGA, but I think it's worth it to watch movies and such on my alone time.

[thebrown77]

i just hooked my laptop to my tv using the vga and the mini audio cable, but i cant get the picture to fit the screen. The picture is to large and i need to scroll around to see particular things. how can i get the picture to ft my tv screen?

[tjw1963]

You will adjust the display setting so it fits. You will right click on your desktop to find the settings. The setting are under several different names with each edition of Windows.

[lilcrazyaznboy]

Adjust the setting. If you have windows xp. Right click on your desktop, and go to setting. From there, you will see screen resolution. Play with it a little bit, and you'll find out... Since I have a plasma tv, it change its resolution to fit the screen automatically.

[Jesus92ist]

@thebrown77 i think you have to change your resolution on the laptop

[bobbyh420]

Will this also work with a Dell Inspiron mini? A mini with all the extras that is.

[hooddiee]

i got this same laptop and tv :)

[handleydan]

This is REALLY something I've been wanting to try. This laptop I has an HDMI. I also notice the letters on that screen is not as blurry compared to the XP machines.

[NinjaDarknessXx]

how much would a cable like this run me?

[tjw1963]

They are between $15-$50, just depending on the quality that you purchase.

[DAILEYericCaryUSA]

This is a very well done video. Thanks. However I am trying to hook up an old TV, analogue with S-video in or the composit auxilry in, of three RCA plugs of yellow, white, red.

My two computers have no S-video. The desktop has HDMI, and VGA in use to its monitor. The laptop has a VGA.

So I have to try to go from HDMI or VGA to the TV into S-video or the Aux 1 of composit 3 RCA ends Y, W, R.

I'm searching online for some cable. Thanks.

[tjw1963]

Thank you. I was not successful in getting our old analog TV hooked up. Some will work but it is hit and miss.

[cabeeno]

I just bought a new LCD TV. Im trying to connect it with a HDMI cable but in graphic properties there is no option for television!! Im raging cause i dont think there is a way to activate the HMDI to TV. My laptop is brand new too so i dont see what the problem could be

[tjw1963]

If both are brand new, you should be able to connect them. I know on my TV, I have to change the input for each cable that I connect to the TV. When you plug the HDMI to the TV, the computer should recognize the connection and that will trigger the necessary options to become available for you to transfer the signal over to the TV. Just depending on the day, the single may get thrown to the TV automatically or I may have to manually switch.

[montoyacabeeno]

thanks for the reply..unfortunately the computer only intermittently recognizes that it is hooked up to a TV so sometimes (when its in the mood) it activates and the image transfers onto the TV and then other times... nothing!!! grrrrrrr!!

[XchrisXasian]

where can i get an s-video cable like that?

[tjw1963]

You can find them online or at Radio Shack.

[DisIsStyles]

WOW finally...after hrs of searching on how to connect the HDMI cable..even tho i havent tried it yet thanks for the info..

[tjw1963]

You are welcome.

[1nude1]

when i connect my laptop hp 6910p to tv , the result on tv is black n white but on laptop its color , just on tv its black n white, any one can tell , Y?

[RAZcracK]

S-video works even with my nVidia GeForce 4 mx 420 witch is an 2001 model so all of you that have S-Video outpout or hdmi use Google to find the software to enable them (usually these kind of software are given from the graphics adapter website for free or you might already have them installed)

[dragonnivek]

u can't do that on windows 7 :(

[tjw1963]

You should still be able to do it, only in a different way,

[theMusicalOath]

Hello. I own a Sony Vaio PCV-RS700 Desktop Computer and a Sanyo DP19647 HD TV. I recently purchased an S-Video cable and hooked both ends to the appropriate ports on the TV and PC. I tried restarting my computer, but when I open the Display Properties under settings, I only view one monitor and that is the one I am currently using. No video shows up under any of the imputs on my TV. Do you have and ideas as to what I can do to solve this problem? Thanks!

[tjw1963]

Just unhook the monitor and plug in the TV instead. The TV should be recognized as your monitor.

[solarboyzxa]

i have a toshiba satellite l45 is there any way i can use it on my vizo (i think i spelt it wrong) ??

[tjw1963]

The only way you will know if it will work is to give it a try. Some will work and some won't work. The newer the TV(HDTV) and computer, the greater the chances that it will work.

[yudiak]

MY TV IS OBSOLETE HERE. CAN STILL BE USE TO SEE INTERNET IN MY TV..its philips magnavox.

[tjw1963]

I don't know. The only thing you can do is try to hook them up and see if it works. I have seen video's here on YouTube showing old TV's displaying computer images. Not all analog TV's will work.

[yudiak]

HI ! my tv almost out of date .can it be connected to my laptop..its name is philips magnavox..?my lap top is ACER ASPIRE.

[Frans000003]

i got a black and white screen on my tv

[tjw1963]

You will need to purchase a color TV if you want to see color.

[Frans000003]

i got a color tv but i got a black and white image

[loopper9]

mines says no signal when i plug it into the tv

[tjw1963]

If you are using an HD TV, you will have to find the port number that you plugged the computer in to on the TV and change the input.

[secretpower619]

thats my laptop if its green

[WinVistaUser2]

I have a question: I have an RF modulator since my TV doesn't support S-Video, only RCA, and I was wondering, how can I fix the picture issue? All I get is TV signal, no PC signal. I set it up correctly, no dice. Please help. Thanks. Nice video, and TV. I have the same laptop, too.

[tjw1963]

This will not work with all analog TV's. I have an analog TV with an S-video connection and could not get it to pick up a signal from the computer.

[contineus999hungry]

my HDMI cable wont make a perfect display for my tv 3:04 when i plug the HDMI THE wendow wont open pleas tell me what i must do

[tjw1963]

What do you mean the window won't open?

[contineus999hungry]

or forget it i already fixed it ( :

[N0VAlyfe69]

okay, i have a question, i have a HDMI cable and when i plug it in, nothing happens the screen remains black, and my computer doesnt show anything. that will let me fix it

[xpLaTiNuMx12]

can u record gamuing/xbox stuff with an s video cable

[deadman12078]

Love connecting computers and laptops to tv. Got my sister and cousin doing it to watch netflix and such.

Thank you for posting this. So much simpler to send them the link then pulling your hair out trying to haexplain over the phone.

[tjw1963]

You are welcome.  We watch Hulu and Netflix quite often on TV. I love free TV on demand.

[felixthemaster1]

all i did was connect hd cable to both my laptop and tv

[robertsgamingshow64]

i have windows xp and theres no graphic properties in my computer what do I do now

[Latinpriide]

also how new is your laptop?

[Latinpriide]

ok so once the hdmi cord is hooked up you right click and the option will appear??? even if it wasnt there before??? and does this happen on any brand of laptop??? do you need a program ??? and if its hiding in control panel what would it be under??? plz respond thnx

[paraguayanboi]

so, what if i dont have HDMI and i'm using VGA? how do i get sound through my television if i'm going through VGA? oh, and btw how do you get that dell graphics properties type program you kept pulling up? i got a dell studio 17. thanks so much 5 stars! =D

[tjw1963]

The sound will run in separate through the AUX where you plug in speakers. When you have a proper connection, sometimes the box will pop up automatically and/or the selection will be available from the graphics options. The option will go away when the connection is broken or not correct.

[Voorhees1010]

HDMI is way better then S video.

[tjw1963]

HDMI will not be an option for everyone.

[WowFan199]

hey i got thesame laptop as his

[emopotatos]

how much does the hdmi cable cost? and which one should i buy

[karamabz]

its like £5

[emopotatos]

whats thatin us dollars

[xenoxide21]

buy s-video cable i got it for $15

[emopotatos]

i already have one buy my laptop doesnt have that , ill need to buy an HDMI

[jsoto11181]

I am getting extemele frustrated because i have tryed to hook up two tv's with two cables. one cable is a regular s-video cable . This shows nothing on my screen. The other cables an s-video hook up to my laptop and the other end of the cord has the video and two audio plugs.

When connect this cable is actually shows on on the tv but only squilly lines and a buzzing sound. What do I do? how do I fix it? how do I hook it up correctly?

[Deraco1]

S-Video cable is ONLY for Video, that "S-Video" cable you talking about with the audio inputs cant be a S-Video

[tjw1963]

You can try the VGA or HDMI cables. Are you using an analog TV?

[KILLCOMBO]

ok thanz i was comfuse but now i get it :}

[KILLCOMBO]

and one more ? the cpu am getting is an hdmi with no montor and iseen the video you did and did you really need to set it up first then it will come on the hdtv or just plug it in and it pops up on the hdtv??

[tjw1963]

As long as you have your TV on the correct input, you should be able to adjust your settings once the TV is recognized as a monitor.  Each computer will be different in the set up process. The TV will be the same as your monitor.

[KILLCOMBO]

i have a ? ok if you have a cpu that has hdmi and i use the videocards hdmi and when its conncted to the hdtv will i abel to connect to the net? cuz ive hered that you need more cabels to make it work and no cpu screen just the hdtv =hdmi

[tjw1963]

You will have to have your computer hooked up to an Internet connection to get Internet.

[carlton132]

the hdmi cable goes in the laptop what kind of end goes in the tv

[tjw1963]

Mine has HDMI on the TV and the laptop. You will have to make another selection if your TV does not have HDMI. There are no guarantees that an analog TV will work.  Analog is hit and miss.

[JOEERDAMAN]

A digital tv*

[JOEERDAMAN]

I have a Dell inspiron 6400 with Windows Vista Home Basic and a digital computer, but nothing happens when I put the S-video cabel into the computer... Do you know why that can be?

[tjw1963]

I know on my HDTV, there are several input choices that I have to choose from. They each represent a type of cable connection, VGA, HDMI, or S-Video. I have to change the TV input in order to view the computer on the TV. You probably just need to select the correct input setting on the TV.

[JOEERDAMAN]

Well, I have a list that goes: AV1 S-Video AV2 CMP VGA HDMI 1 HDMI 2

And I've chosen S-Video... Is that right?

[papaboubadiop87]

I don't have the option of 'Graphic Properties' on my desktop. Any ideas?

[tjw1963]

When it is set up correctly, all of your options will be available. When the connection is broken or not hooked up, the options go away.

[KolerikRocks]

my tv is a rca  and has a PC input on it

[Vilasiiiii]

where can I find an HDMI cable?

[tjw1963]

Wal-Mart has HDMI as well as Radio Shack. You can also find them online.

[lewybov2k7]

could you help me please..

im gunna buy a HDMI Cable but is it HDMI at both ends of the cable?

[tjw1963]

You will need to match what your computer had to your TV. Some cable connections have interchangeable ends that may or may not work. I do not believe HDMI does that.

[Tien1185]

hi, i bought 1 x S-Video connector Male

1 x 3.5mm Audio connector Male

3 x RCA composite connectors Male

i hooked to my laptop and the visual doesn't work but the audio works to t.v.

Can you help me why the visual dosen't work?

[tjw1963]

Is your TV an analog?

[Tien1185]

yes, my t.v is an analog.

[tjw1963]

Not all analog TV's will work. I have seen some people are able to get them to so it is hit and miss.

[nabilmaad]

Can you answer my question please: if I use S-video cable, will audio come out of the TV??

[tjw1963]

You will have a picture only, no sound with S-video.