If I attach the cable directly into this "monitor", will it operate as a normal TV with the remote? And to operate on the internet, does it require a separate remote, (supplied???) or do you attach a mouse and keyboard, or what? If I attach the cable directly into this "monitor", will it operate as a normal TV with the remote? And to operate on the internet, does it require a separate remote, (supplied???) or do... » Read More If I attach the cable directly into this "monitor", will it operate as a normal TV with the remote? And to operate on the internet, does it require a separate remote, (supplied???) or do you attach a mouse and keyboard, or what? « Show Less
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NO! It will not pick up any US channels. All you can get on the pip is SNOW, SNOW, and more SNOW!
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Yes it will operate as a normal tv with the remote, you can operate the internet with your remote (it would be a slow method) or attach a wireless mouse and keyboard with a USB connection. The internet would either need a wireless USB LAN ( for wifi) or an Ethernet connection
334634
This doesn't come with a monitor, but it does come with your keyboard and a mouse. There a regular monitor input or you can add a tv as a monitor like I did using the hdmi port!
1746522
Can I use this as a regular TV with the analog to digital convertor I bought in order to get my local antenna TV stations? Do I need special cables or a cable or satellite input? If this is widescreen (?) do I have to adapt (including wife's possible comments!!) to a different picture configuration that we are used to? Thanks a lot for any help and comments.
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Ello Peter ... there's a toggle switch on the front of the monitor ... which honestly I've never used, as I've only ever had one device with it. I've either had my PC plugged into the DVI port - or - now - currently - I'm using it as a short term solution till I figure out which tv I'm going to purchase next. Thanks.
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I understand now. However I can not help you with a connection to a computer. I use mine only as a TV, connected to my U-verse Gateway, Apple TV, DVD player and Polk stereo system. Has worked great for me for the past several years. No experience connecting to a computer. Why would you? Great TV set but can not understand why you would want it as another monitor... Sorry!
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NO! This TV is not internet capable. The USB port is only for viewing image files, such as jpeg's. The HDMI ports are for DVR's ect. Sorry about that. There is no input to use as a computer monitor either. It is a very good TV. Hope this helps.
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Yes, you can connect your computer to this TV. Just set the TV to Game Mode (this shuts off all the special post processing modes that introduce input lag, enables a 1:1 pixel ratio, and displays in 4:4:4). Then simply switch to the HDMI input that the PC is on. The computer will then use the TV as a monitor. The rest of the settings are done on your PC (mirrored desktop, wide, or using the HDTV as the main). And yes, the TV has wifi. It's pretty damn good if you opt to go that route, but I preferred a wired connection. Oh, and I forgot to mention: For best results, have the PC output a 1920 x 1080 resolution signal to the TV. Fixed pixel displays are best when showing their native resolution, with no scaling required.
1780997
It is not made to connect to a TV...it connects to a computer and enables the computer to display the TV signal by connecting Cable to it.
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I had someone try to set it up as such but it did not work. Today I am having BrightHouse hook up Internet to it. I think it is meant only as an Internet Interactive television.
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There is a specific HDMI cable that connects the TV to the Internet. This allows you to connect easily and may be the solution to the end of Cable TV
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As it happens, Janice... ...My Amazon review of this TV happens to be titled "A Great Computer Display (That's Also A Top TV)" (!)...BUT......That usage is absolutely dependent on it being correctly cabled from the computer in question.The easiest and best connection is via HDMI, as on the latest Macs.Failing that, the display outputs of older systems will require external converter "active dongles" from those display ports to HDMI or (less conveniently) to the 3 RCA sockets of the "Component AV In" sockets on the TV's back panel.Either option will result in a good quality graphics display, with the HDMI inputs being by far the better option as they truly yield "state of the art" resolution. As it happens, Janice... ...My Amazon review of this TV happens to be titled "A Great Computer Display (That's Also A Top TV)" (!)...BUT......That usage is absolutely dependent on it being correctly cabled from the computer in question.The easiest and best connection is via HDMI, as on the latest Macs.Failing that, the display outputs of older systems will require external converter "active dongles" from those display ports to HDMI or (less conveniently) to the 3 RCA sockets of the "Component AV In"... » Read More As it happens, Janice... ...My Amazon review of this TV happens to be titled "A Great Computer Display (That's Also A Top TV)" (!)...BUT......That usage is absolutely dependent on it being correctly cabled from the computer in question.The easiest and best connection is via HDMI, as on the latest Macs.Failing that, the display outputs of older systems will require external converter "active dongles" from those display ports to HDMI or (less conveniently) to the 3 RCA sockets of the "Component AV In" sockets on the TV's back panel.Either option will result in a good quality graphics display, with the HDMI inputs being by far the better option as they truly yield "state of the art" resolution. « Show Less
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The unit is simply an antenna designed for wifi signal. It sends and received signal which then runs thru computer to use. If you tv is internet ready already, the antenna is most likely built in. Sorry.
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You can use a dedicate computer monitor, or tv as a monitor as well with the computer monitor port on it. You could use a tv yo are already using, and then simply switch to that input when you would like to view it. I also beieve that a monitor dips necessary for initial set up as well..recording preferences etc...
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If your monitor is also a tv it probably would shut the monitor off. I don't know if your computer has remote on off Mostly it's fun when the video sales guy ignores you or you want to make your mother neighbors and friends batty. But note it doesn't work like your remote keyboard on off which is totally different
1354995
We used my daughter's old monitor and it worked perfectly but it came with a new keyboard and mouse so we just used those. Hope this helps. My grandkids love the computer!!
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Ok this is how we used the cables. We had purchased a new TV (Sears), a sony blu ray w/built in WiFi (Amazon), and a 4 way HDMI switch w/wireless remote (Walmart) that were all connected to each other with the cables. Since we have a wireless router in the house for internet, we didn't have to do anything with the router or computer. This basically turns your TV into a big screen tablet. Dont know if this helps.
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Not beyond setting it up. You have to configure the thing. Once that's done,no you do not. Oncecconnected to the TV and turned on it will show up as an external monitor. TV must be setto pproper HDMI input and visit launched on the computer.