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Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings

Dell™ Technology Guide

Accessing a TV With Your Computer Using a TV Tuner Card

You can use a TV tuner card, a special video adapter, to view and record TV on your computer. A TV tuner card may replace your current video card or it may work with your current video card.

For more information about watching and recording TV on your computer, see the documentation that came with your TV tuner card.

Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device

There are a variety of ways to connect computers to a TV. Possible connections include:

• VGA
  
  
• Coaxial cable
  
  
• S-video; S-video/composite; S-video/component
  
  
• DisplayPort™
  
  
• Digital Video Interface (DVI) or High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
  
  

In addition, possible audio connections to support the video connections vary from standard analog RCA jacks to S/PDIF digital audio and multi-channel digital audio through optical cable.

All of these video and audio connection options vary for each computer and TV. Examine the back and sides of both your computer and your TV to determine what options are available.

You may need to navigate through a great deal of information in order to understand the possible selections for these video and audio connections.

See the documentation that came with your computer and your TV. You may also want to take advantage of some of the tutorials available on the Internet.

Determining What you Have and What you Need

Before you connect your computer to a TV and speakers, you need to determine:

• Types of connectors available on the computer and TV
  
  
• Whether there are special adapters (composite, component)
  
  
• Types of cables required for the connections
  
  
• The types of tasks you plan to perform
  
  

Having this information can help ensure that you use the right connectors, adapters, and cables and that you connect them correctly.

Identifying the Connectors on Your Computer

Your computer may be equipped with a variety of video-out or TV-out connectors.

Connector	Description/Function
	An S-video connector allows you to connect digital/audio capable devices using the TV/digital audio adapter cable.
	A DVI connector allows you to connect an external DVI-compatible monitor, such as flat-panel monitors or TVs. DVI connectors are available for DVI-D (digital only), DVI-A (high-resolution analog), and DVI-I (digital and analog).
	DisplayPort allows you to connect a computer and a home-theater system. For more information see DisplayPort™ - Features and Benefits and DisplayPort™.
	A HDMI connector allows you to connect an external HDMI-compatible monitor or TV. HDMI transfers uncompressed video and multi-channel audio over a single cable. NOTE: DVI and HDMI are compatible and there are converter cables available. If your computer does not have an HDMI connector and your TV does not have a DVI connector, use your computer's DVI connector with a DVI/HDMI converter cable to connector to the HDMI port on the TV. You will need to connect a separate cable for audio because the DVI connector does not transmit the audio signal.
	A VGA connector allows you to connect an external VGA-compatible monitor.
	An audio connector allows you to connect to standard audio, S/PDIF digital audio, or multi-channel analog audio.
	A headphone/line-in connector allows you to connect headphones to your computer. You can also use this connector for standard audio connection to speakers.

HINT: DON'T FORGET THE AUDIO: Connect an audio cable if you want to hear the sound on anything other than your computer's speakers. S-video cables generally transmit video only. However, certain component adapters that connect through the S-video TV-out connector may include audio ports for speaker connections.

Identifying the Connectors on Your TV

Your TV may be equipped with a variety of input connections, such as an S-video connector, a DVI connector, a HDMI connector, or a VGA connector. In addition, the TV may have multiple access ports for each of these types of connections.

NOTE: To determine which types of connections are available with your TV, see the documentation that came with your TV.

To connect your computer to a TV, you need to link the selected computer video output port (S-video, VGA, DVI, or HDMI) and the appropriate television video-input connector.

See the documentation that came with your TV for additional information.

Determining the Combination of Cables and Adapters you Need

Once you have identified which ports are available on your computer and TV, determine which combination of cables and adapters you will need:

• Video adapter and cable
  
  
• VGA connector and VGA cable
  
  
• Standard S-video connector and S-video cable
  
  
• Composite adapter with composite-video cable
  
  
• Component adapter with component-video cable
  
  
• DVI connector with DVI cable or DVI/HDMI converter cable
  
  
• HDMI connector with HDMI cable or DVI/HDMI converter cable
  
  
• DisplayPort connector with DisplayPort cable or DisplayPort/DVI converter cable
  
  
• Audio adapter and cable
  
  
• Standard analog audio
  
  
• S/PDIF digital audio
  
  
• Multi-channel analog audio
  
  

Depending on the connectors that are available on your computer and your TV, you can connect your computer to your TV in a variety of configurations.

NOTE: Video and audio cables for connecting your computer to a TV or other audio device may not be included with your computer. Cables and TV/digital audio adapter are available for purchase from Dell.

NOTE: If video or audio adapters and cables came with your computer, use them. Do not interchange adapters or cables from other computers.

Standard S-video Adapter

Multi-Port Composite Adapter

Single-Port Composite Adapter

Component Adapter

Cables

Physically Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device

If you want to connect your computer to a TV or audio device, it is recommended that you connect video and audio cables to your computer in one of the following combinations.

Quick Reference for Possible Configurations
NOTE: These configurations may or may not be supported by your computer and TV. NOTE: See the documentation that came with your computer and TV.
Configuration	Remarks
S-video S-video adapter with standard audio S-video adapter and multi-channel analog audio adapter	Standard Generally available and easy to connect
Composite Video Composite adapter with standard audio Composite adapter with S/PDIF digital audio Composite adapter with multi-channel analog audio adapter	Okay Quality may be lower than component video or S-video
Component Video Component adapter with standard audio Component adapter with S/PDIF digital audio Component adapter with multi-channel analog audio adapter	Recommended
DVI Video (Digital Video Interface) DVI adapter with standard audio	Okay Quality may not be as good as component video
DisplayPort DisplayPort /DVI converter with standard audio	Recommended
HDMI Video HDMI/DVI converter with standard audio	Best May not be available

Performing the Basic Connection Steps

1. Determine the type of connection you want to use.
   
   
2. Ensure that you have the correct video and audio adapters and cables.
   
   
3. Turn off the TV, the audio devices, and the computer.
   
   
4. Based on the type of connection selected, connect the video adapters and cables.
   
   
5. Connect the audio cables that are appropriate for the selected video connection.
   
   
6. Turn on the television and any audio device that you connected (if applicable).
   
   
7. Select the appropriate input video signal mode for the television (such as AV-5, AV-6 for component dongle). The input video mode should match the type of connection. See Selecting the Correct Input Signal From the TV Menu. Also see the documentation that came with your television.
   
   
8. Turn on your computer.
   
   
9. When you finish connecting the video and audio cables between your computer and your TV, you must enable your computer to work with the TV.
   
   

A variety of methods are available to set up the display arrangement:

• Vendor video card control panel — Preferred
  
  

From the operating system Control Panel, click Display® Settings® Advanced.

Then select the tab for the video card vendor. Use the control panel that is displayed for the video card to select the display settings.

• Function key combination — Can be used to select display arrangement but these are best used to cycle through views after display settings are chosen
  
  Press <Fn><F8> to select the desired display arrangement.
  
  
• Operating system Display Properties menu — Can be used to select display arrangement but may cause conflicts with vendor settings for the video card.
  
  From the Control Panel, click Display Properties ® Settings
  
  

Some vendor video card control panels provide a TV Setup Wizard to help you adjust the display settings for the TV.

To ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV, see:

• Selecting the Correct Input Signal From the TV Menu
  
  
• Enabling the Display View for the Computer and the TV
  
  
• Set up the TV (which is represented as the 2nd monitor in the Display Properties menu) to function as:
  
  
  • Clone (show the same display as the computer monitor)
    
    
  • Extended screen (expand the display area of the computer monitor)
    
    
  • Primary display (cannot select this option for some situations)
    
    
• Access the TV menu and select the appropriate input signal for the physical connection that you have set up. See Selecting the Correct Input Signal From the TV Menu.
  
  
• If you are using S/PDIF digital audio, you must enable the computer to work with S/PDIF digital audio (see Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software and Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Windows Audio Driver).
  
  

Tips

Selecting the Correct Input Signal From the TV Menu

If your TV has multiple input connectors, it generally has a TV menu that allows you to:

• Select the appropriate input source based on the type of physical connection.
  
  
• Make adjustments to the image and audio settings.
  
  
• Select other options.
  
  

FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about input settings, see the documentation that came with your TV for available settings.

Access the menu for your TV and select the option that allows you to choose the proper source for the incoming signal based on how you have your TV and computer connected.

NOTE: You may be able to access the TV menu from the TV remote control. Examine the remote for a button labeled "Menu." Press the Menu button and select the feature that allows you to specify the input signal for the TV.

Select the source for the input signal that corresponds to the input that you have connected from your computer to the TV. For example, your TV menu may show a screen similar to the following example:

TV Menu Example

EXAMPLE: If you are connecting an S-Video cable from the computer to the TV and you have inserted it into the S-Video connection labeled S-Video 1 on the back of the TV, then select option #8 for AV3 (S-Video 1).

What to do If the TV Does not Recognize a Signal

1. Turn off the TV.
   
   
2. Disconnect the S-Video cable from the TV.
   
   
3. Look on the back of the TV for the connection labeled S-Video 1.
   
   
4. Reconnect the S-Video cable to the correct connection for S-Video 1.
   
   
5. Turn on the TV.
   
   
6. Access the TV menu and select option #8 AV3 (S-Video 1).
   
   
7. Access the Display Properties Menu on the computer.
   
   
8. Select the tab for the vendor video card.
   
   
9. Use the vendor video card control panel to select the appropriate display settings.
   
   

FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using a video card control panel, see Using a Video Card Wizard to Configure Display Settings.

Evaluating Suggested Connection Configurations

S-Video and Standard Audio

NOTE: You can connect an S-video cable directly to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer (without the TV/digital audio adapter cable) if your TV or audio device supports S-video but not S/PDIF digital audio.

1. Plug one end of the S-video cable into the S-video output connector on the computer.
   
   
2. Plug the other end of the S-video cable into the S-video input connector on your TV.
   
   
3. Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector on your computer.
   
   
4. Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable into the audio input connectors on your TV or other audio device.
   
   

Composite Video and Standard Audio

NOTE: Depending on the computer, the composite video adapter may be a single port or multi-port dongle. See the documentation shipped with your computer.

1. Connect the composite video adapter to the S-video TV-out connector on your computer.
   
   
2. Plug one end of the composite video cable into the composite video- output connector on the composite video adapter.
   
   
3. Plug the other end of the composite video cable into the composite video- input connector on the TV.
   
   
4. Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector on the computer.
   
   
5. Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable into the audio input connectors on your TV or other audio device.
   
   

Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio

NOTE: Depending on the computer, the composite S-video adapter may be a single port or multi-port dongle. For more information, see the documentation shipped with your computer.

1. Connect the composite S-video adapter to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer.
   
   
2. Plug one end of the composite video cable into the composite video-input connector on the composite video adapter.
   
   
3. Plug the other end of the composite video cable into the composite video- input connector on the TV.
   
   
4. Plug one end of the S/PDIF digital audio cable in to the S/PDIF audio connector on the composite video adapter.
   
   
5. Plug the other end of the digital audio cable into the S/PDIF input connector on your TV or other audio device.
   
   

Composite Video and Multi-Channel Analog Audio

NOTE: Only certain computers offer the multi-channel analog audio adapter dongle, as shown in the example. For information about the types of connectors available for your computer, see the documentation shipped with your computer.

NOTE: Depending on the computer, the composite S-video adapter may be a single port or multi-port dongle. For more information, see the documentation shipped with your computer.

1. Connect the composite video adapter to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer.
   
   
2. Plug one end of the composite video cable into the composite video-input connector on the composite video adapter.
   
   
3. Plug the other end of the composite video cable into the composite video- input connector on the TV.
   
   
4. Plug one end of the multi-channel analog audio adapter into the audio connector on the computer.
   
   
5. Plug the other end of the multi-channel analog audio adapter cable into the audio input connector on your TV or other audio device.
   
   

Component S-Video and Standard Audio

1. Connect the component S-video adapter to the S-video TV-out connector on your computer.
   
   
2. Plug all three ends of the component video cable into the component video-output connectors on the component video adapter. Make sure that the red, green, and blue colors of the cable match the corresponding adapter ports.
   
   
3. Plug all three connectors from the other end of the component video cable into the component video-input connectors on the TV. Make sure that the red, green, and blue colors of the cable match the colors of the TV input connectors.
   
   
4. Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector on the computer.
   
   
5. Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable into the audio input connectors on your TV or audio device.
   
   

Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio

1. Connect the component video adapter to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer.
   
   
2. Plug all three ends of the component video cable into the component video-output connectors on the component video adapter. Make sure that the red, green, and blue colors of the cable match the corresponding adapter ports.
   
   
3. Plug all three connectors from the other end of the component video cable into the component video-input connectors on the TV. Make sure that the red, green, and blue colors of the cable match the colors of the TV input connectors.
   
   
4. Plug one end of the S/PDIF digital audio cable into the S/PDIF audio connector on the component video adapter.
   
   
5. Plug the other end of the digital audio cable into the S/PDIF input connector on your TV or other audio device.
   
   

DVI Connector

1. Connect the DVI video adapter to the DVI connector on the computer.
   
   
2. Plug the other end of the DVI video cable into the DVI video-input connector on the TV.
   
   
3. Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector on the computer.
   
   
4. Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable into the audio input connectors on your TV or audio device.
   
   

Enabling the Display View for the Computer and the TV

Verify the Connection to the TV

To ensure that the display options appear correctly, connect the TV to the computer before you enable the display settings.

For more information on physical connections, see Physically Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device.

Verify the Input Signal for the TV

If the TV does not recognize the input signal from your computer, access the TV menu to select the correct input signal configuration. See Selecting the Correct Input Signal From the TV Menu.

Set up the TV as a Display Device

You can use a TV as a monitor for:

• Extended desktop
  
  
• A clone of the desktop (an exact copy of the primary display)
  
  
• Primary display
  
  

Configure the Display Views

After you have successfully connected your computer to your TV or projector, you can configure the display for the computer and the TV or projector by using the following:

• Windows Display Properties Settings
  
  
• Video card display control menu
  
  
• TV or Projector display control wizards
  
  

Use the Display Properties menu to enable the TV monitor as a display device for your computer.

1. Click Start ® Control Panel.
   
   
2. Click the category for appearance and themes. (The name of this option may vary for different versions of the operating systems.)
   
   
3. Double-click Display. The Display Properties menu appears.
   
   

Note that tabs on this menu include:

• Themes
  
  
• Screen Saver
  
  
• Settings
  
  
• Desktop
  
  
• Appearance
  
  
• Click Settings.
  
  

The Settings screen shows two display monitors labeled 1 and 2. If you have not successfully hooked the TV to your computer, one of the monitors will appear grayed out and you will not be able to select it. Recheck your computer-to-TV connections.

5. Under the Display: section, select the appropriate option for using either a single display or multiple displays, ensuring that the display settings are correct for your selection.
   
   

Dual Independent Display Mode

You can attach an external monitor or projector to your computer and use it as an extension of your display (known as "dual independent display" or "extended desktop" mode).

This mode allows you to use both screens independently and drag objects from one screen to the other, effectively doubling the amount of viewable work space.

1. Connect the external monitor, TV, or projector to the computer.
   
   
2. Access the Display Properties window through the Control Panel.
   
   
3. In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab.
   
   

NOTE: If you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than that supported by the display, the settings adjust automatically to the closest supported values. For more information, see your operating system documentation.

4. Click the monitor 2 icon, select the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor check box, and click Apply.
   
   
5. Change Screen Area to the appropriate sizes for both displays and click Apply.
   
   
6. If prompted to restart the computer, click Apply the new color setting without restarting and click OK.
   
   
7. If prompted, click OK to resize your desktop.
   
   
8. If prompted, click Yes to keep the settings.
   
   
9. Click OK to close the Display Properties window.
   
   

To Disable Dual-Independent Display Mode

1. Click the Settings tab in the Display Properties window.
   
   
2. Click the monitor 2 icon, clear the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor check box, and click Apply.
   
   

If necessary, press <Fn><F8> to bring the screen image back to the computer display.

Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays

To swap your primary and secondary display designations (for example, to use your external monitor as your primary display after docking):

1. Access the Display Properties window and click the Settings tab.
   
   
2. Click Advanced® Displays tab.
   
   

For more information, see the documentation that came with your video card or see Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel.

Switching the Display Image

When you start the computer with an external device (such as an external monitor or projector) attached and turned on, the image may appear on either the computer display or the external device, depending on your settings.

Press <Fn><F8> to switch the display image between the display only, the external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously.

Configuring Display Settings

You may use the Windows Display Properties menu to set up the display configuration and adjust display settings for your computer when connecting your computer to a TV.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring display settings, see Setting Display Resolution With the Windows Display Properties Menu.

HINT: If you are using a TV as a second display device, the best method for configuring the display resolution is the video card control panel available through the video card installed in your computer.

Depending on the video card installed in your computer, your computer may have a special video control panel with extensive help information. The video card control panel may also provide special wizard software to enable the TV display option, along with custom display settings.

Setting Display Resolution With the Windows Display Properties Menu

Use the Windows Display Properties menu to adjust the display resolution for the computer display.

NOTE: You can also use the video card control panel available through the Display Properties menu. From the Display Properties window, click Settings® Advanced. Then select the tab for the video card vendor. For more information, see Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel.

NOTE: To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display device must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed.

Accessing the Settings tab of the Display Properties Menu

Windows Vista

1. Right-click an open area of the desktop.
   
   
2. Click Personalize. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears.
   
   
3. Click Display Settings.
   
   
4. In the Display Settings window under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution.
   
   
5. Click OK.
   
   

Windows XP

1. From the Control Panel, access the Display Properties menu.
   
   
2. From the Display Properties menu, select the Settings tab. The Settings tab allows you to adjust screen resolution and color quality. The Settings tab also provides a Troubleshoot button, which takes you to Windows Help and Support.
   
   
3. Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution.
   
   

NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on the screen.

HINT: The capacities of your display and video card determine how much you can change the screen resolution. You may not be able to increase the resolution above a certain level. Only the recommended screen resolutions are listed.

For additional settings, click the Advanced button on the Settings tab, click the Adapter tab, and then click List all Modes. Select the resolution, color level, and refresh rate.

Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button

The Advanced button on the Settings tab of the Display Properties window allows you to access a variety of additional control features to adjust the computer display. You can also click the Troubleshoot button to resolve specific display problems.

Accessing the Video Card Control Features

For additional features and settings, click Advanced. From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for the video card installed in your computer.

If the video resolution setting is higher than that supported by the display, the computer enters pan mode. In pan mode, the entire screen cannot be displayed at one time. For example, the taskbar that usually appears at the bottom of the desktop may no longer be visible. To view the rest of the screen, use the touch pad or track stick to pan up, down, left, and right.

NOTICE: You can damage an external monitor by using an unsupported refresh rate. Before adjusting the refresh rate on an external monitor, see the User's Guide for the monitor.

Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems

For information about setting display properties through the Windows Display Properties menu, see Windows Help and Support.

For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. This action takes you to the Video Display Troubleshooter in Windows Help and Support.

Depending on the video card installed in your computer, your computer may have a special video control panel with extensive help information. The video card control panel may also provide special wizard software to enable the TV display option, along with custom display settings.

Some video card vendors provide:

• Video card control panels
  
  
• Detailed help guides
  
  
• Context sensitive help
  
  
• Display settings wizards
  
  
• TV settings wizards
  
  

Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel

The preferred method for adjusting display settings, such as screen resolution and color, is through the video card control panel. The control panel supplies the vendor's recommended settings.

NOTE: If you use the Windows Display Properties menu for adjusting display settings, these settings may conflict with the vendor default settings and cause unanticipated results.

Windows Vista

1. Right-click an open area of the desktop.
   
   
2. Click Personalize. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears.
   
   
3. Click Display Settings® Advanced Settings.
   
   
4. Click the tab for the video card installed in your computer. This tab will display the manufacturer's name for the video card.
   
   

Windows XP

1. Access the Display Properties menu through the Control Panel.
   
   
2. Click the Settings tab.
   
   
3. Click Advanced.
   
   
4. Click the tab for the video card installed in your computer. This tab will display the manufacturer's name for the video card.
   
   

FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the video card installed in your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start  or ® Help and Support.

When you click the tab for the specific video card, the appropriate video card control panel is displayed. For example, if the computer has an Nvidia video card, the Nvidia Control Panel is displayed.

The left side of the Video Card Control Panel screen provides detailed help information for using the control panel features.

Using the Wizards

Special wizards may be available with the TV or the video card control panel to help you enable your TV as a display device and set the display options:

• TV wizard
  
  
• Video card wizard
  
  

Using a Video Card Wizard to Configure Display Settings

Depending on the video card installed in your computer, the video control panel may provide a special display wizard to enable the TV display option, along with custom display settings. For example, to access a Multiple Displays Wizard for Nvidia:

Windows Vista

1. Right-click an open area of the desktop.
   
   
2. Click Personalize. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears.
   
   
3. Click Display Settings® Advanced Settings.
   
   
4. Click the tab for the Nvidia video card.
   
   
5. Launch the Nvidia Control Panel.
   
   
6. From the Select a Task menu, select the Display category.
   
   

Windows XP

1. Access the Display Properties menu through the Control Panel.
   
   
2. Click the Settings tab.
   
   
3. Click Advanced.
   
   
4. Click the tab for the Nvidia video card.
   
   
5. Launch the Nvidia Control Panel.
   
   
6. From the Select a Task menu, select the Display category.
   
   

The Nvidia Control Panel shows the Display menu. If you have the connection to your TV set up correctly, the wizard for Multiple Displays is available.

Select the Run multiple display wizard option to configure your desired computer and TV display settings.

For information about the video card wizard, see the help information that is available with the video card control panel.

EXAMPLE: The Nvidia Multi-Display Setup Wizard takes you through selections for resolutions and desktop setup. See the detailed help information available through the Nvidia Control Panel.

Using a TV Wizard to Configure Display Settings

The video card control panel may also offer a TV wizard to help you configure the settings for your TV.

EXAMPLE: The Nvidia Control Panel offers a Television Setup Wizard. For information about the Television Setup Wizard, see the Control Panel Help.

Many televisions provide a wizard that runs automatically when the TV has been successfully detected as an additional display device. See the documentation that came with your TV for information about the TV wizard.

Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels

Depending on the video card installed in your computer, your computer may have a special video card control panel with extensive help information.

EXAMPLE: The Nvidia Control Panel provides an example of the help that is available. For information about the topics displayed, click on Help Contents shown on the left of the screen. You can also select a category and click on the Help Contents for that category.

For more information, see the section of Windows Help and support for user's guides and device guides.

Troubleshooting Display Settings

Where to Find Help

If your computer or TV shows no display or has other display problems, you can find help from a variety of sources:

• Television user's guide
  
  
• Television Menu Help
  
  
• Documentation shipped with your computer
  
  
• Microsoft Windows Help and Support for display properties
  
  
• Video-card control panel troubleshooting
  
  

Depending on the video card installed in your computer, your computer may have a special video card control panel with extensive help information.

Resolving Common Problems

Computer Does not Recognize the TV as a Display Device

1. Turn off the TV.
   
   
2. Turn off the computer.
   
   
3. Disconnect the video cable from the TV and computer.
   
   
4. After ensuring that you are using the correct connectors on the back of the TV and the computer, reconnect the video cable to the computer and the TV.
   
   
5. Turn on the TV and the computer.
   
   

The TV should be shown as a display device on the Display Properties menu.

TV Resolution is Blurry

Use the control panel for the video card vendor to set the display resolution. This method provides the best coordination for video card and TV display resolution.

TV Colors are not True

Use the control panel for the video card vendor to adjust color settings. This method provides the best coordination for video card and TV display.

Use this same control panel to adjust display resolution.

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