Is a TV necesary to use and setup the ASD51W? Can it be set form a computer or laptop?
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It is not necessary, but is much easier because the ASD51W was designed for recievers with a monitor out.
1699399
I don't know as mine arrived not working. I have sent it back in to see if they can fix or replace it.
1916772
Yes you can connect it to a computer. Just hook it to a eForcity VGA adapter, which happen to be available right here on amazon.
1137645
Yes! This TV has a HDMI input so you can connect your computer to it. It's working very well. Best of all, there is a "PC" setting, so you can easily switch between TV, DVD & PC. I also purchased a wireless keyboard so I can navigate the computer from my couch. With this setup, you'll never need a web TV.
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You can not use your laptop. You have to have a separate monitor with a vga connection. Sometimes if you look at your flat screen tv's in your house one of them should have a vga port you can plug it in and program without buying a monitor.
1904305
You would likely need an adapter or two. This does not have an HDMI port in the laptop, so you would have to convert a VGA connection to HDMI. You might be better suited with a Chromecast or ROKU device if you want to stream content to your TV from your network.
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I had a computer man hook up my pc to the TV. It works great. I had him do it as I am the worst electronic person in the galaxy. I wish I could help you more. I am not sure about laptop.
1929199
Can't use it as a monitor the way it is-doen't have a vga or dvi terminal. You will need to get a pc to tv converter to connect the vga output from a computer to the rca composite terminal on the tv.
999719
Yes, you can connect this from a laptop with an HDMI video port to an TV with RCA A/V inputs. However, please know that this is not a very high quality converter. The best usage would be to display videos and movies as someone else already mentioned that text, such as your computer desktop, will be almost illegible. This will not suffice as a solution to a second computer monitor. Watching movies will be ok and honestly, the smaller the TV screen size that you use, the better the picture will appear.
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the out put from computer has to be converted to rca input and I am not sure if TV sets have an output.
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In short: Yes, this is what I use it for. This is of course only true provided that everything is configured and connected properly. You first need to make sure that: 1. your computer has the S-Video port and 2. your TV has the yellow RCA port (often there are three round connectors yellow (video), red and white (sound) side by side) In many cases the computer will automatically detect the TV if it is connected before starting the computer. If it does, it should clone the screen on the TV without the need for you to do anything. Of course, make sure you are on the right channel of the TV. To get everything working nicely: -on the computer side: you might need to adjust the screen resolution depending on the exact setup (if the picture is "too big" for the TV). -on the TV side: you might want to tune the brightness and contrast. One last detail, this cable is designed for video. The picture should be fine when watching a movie, however if you display text on the screen, you might find it a little less than super crisp.
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You can hook your PC up to this TV via a few methods:1) VGA. You'll be able to use the standard "15-pin D-Sub" cable most are familiar with for most PCs. This provides an analog signal.2) DVI-to-HDMI. If your PC has an DVI port, you can get a HDMI to DVI Adapter Cable and plug the DVI end into your PC and the HDMI end into your TV.3) HDMI. If your PC has an HDMI port, you can plug an HDMI cable from the PC to the TV. This link also provides sound (not entirely sure the TV supports this but most do).There is also a 4th option, less likely, but if your laptop or PC has a DisplayPort port, you can get a DisplayPort Male to HDMI Cable Male or if you have a Macbook, a mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter. I personally have no experience with DisplayPort so YMMV. You can hook your PC up to this TV via a few methods:1) VGA. You'll be able to use the standard "15-pin D-Sub" cable most are familiar with for most PCs. This provides an analog signal.2) DVI-to-HDMI. If your PC has an DVI port, you can get a HDMI to DVI Adapter Cable and plug the DVI end into your PC and the HDMI end into your TV.3) HDMI. If your PC has an HDMI port, you can plug an HDMI cable from the PC to the TV. This link also provides sound (not entirely sure the TV supports this... » Read More You can hook your PC up to this TV via a few methods:1) VGA. You'll be able to use the standard "15-pin D-Sub" cable most are familiar with for most PCs. This provides an analog signal.2) DVI-to-HDMI. If your PC has an DVI port, you can get a HDMI to DVI Adapter Cable and plug the DVI end into your PC and the HDMI end into your TV.3) HDMI. If your PC has an HDMI port, you can plug an HDMI cable from the PC to the TV. This link also provides sound (not entirely sure the TV supports this but most do).There is also a 4th option, less likely, but if your laptop or PC has a DisplayPort port, you can get a DisplayPort Male to HDMI Cable Male or if you have a Macbook, a mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter. I personally have no experience with DisplayPort so YMMV. « Show Less
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not really. If you're inputting S-video, you'll have to use another connection port or use an adapter. Otherwise, it has basically everything a television has.
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As long as your computer has HDMI out, you can plug that into this unit's input. Then, connect the outs to your monitor, and TV
665686
It only has a VGA and a VDI port, make sure you have the compatible video output on the cable box, plus it does not have speakers.
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Try one of these "Sabrent PC to TV Converter Box" it will work, there are very many details in a project like you described in your question. But generally the Sabrent box will get it done. Cant answer whether just any laptop can do it. Some can and some cant. The best way to do it is with a TV that has a VGA Port. The presentation will look as good as it does on the PC, only somewhat larger, of course.
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yes, its possible. You'll need what's known as a tv-card. Basically, it allows you to plug in a coax signal to watch tv on your computer. I found it was great when I was in college where space is limited. The majority of these cards also come with the ability to input an RCA and s-video signal, just requires an open PCI slot on your desktop. The brand I have is Winfast and I believe it was around $50 when I got it, though that was about 8 years ago. Good luck.
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You don't need any computer at all. Just need a TV or computer monitor with a VGA connection and a separate (non provided) VGA cable. Also, if you have any device with internet access, download the SDS-P3040 user manual for operation info.