Can I use this to connect old computer to HDTV? The reviews I read spoke mostly of connecting new computer to old monitor. Thanks.
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I have a laptop ultrabook, the accessory I work very well, and had no difficulties. The operation is perfect.
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Be sure your old computer has an HDMI output (if so it is likely the graphics card will provide a signal suitable for HDTV). Obviously, the TV needs to have a VGA-type input. This unit does not allow a VGA output from a computer to do an HDMI input into a TV. (Which is what I suspect you are looking for).
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No, this is a new computer to old monitor gadget. There are vga to hdmi boxes on Amazon to do the old computer/new TV trick, i have the etekcity version and it works well.
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At the very least, you would need a displayport to hdmi adapter in order to make the connection from computer to TV. From what i've read, the audio should pass through the adapter.
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I have used this to go from laptop or desktop (windows OS) VGA port on the pc [that has a video card which supports digital output] to an HDMI input port on Televisions, to get video only. I had to use a separate Y audio cable to get sound from the pc to the TV. Using the projector setting on your pc you will see it on the TV, just check the TV for input, my Mother has DynxxTV and sets it to VGA input, my friend he has to put it on HDMI2 another says their TV has a PC input, so check your TV or Monitor manual.
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I used mine on my computer along with a USB digital HD TV convertor. I didn't use it on my HD cable TV. Sorry I can't help you more.
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I purchased "1080p Hdmi Male input to VGA + Audio Output Cable Converter Adapter for Hdtv Pc" at Amazon's suggestion. I was unable to view laptop images on my LG HDTV. The laptop has a Nvidia card and works with analog TV. My solution was to purchase another computer (used) with an HDMI output - not very economical but it did work. KS
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Don't know, never tried this. My understanding is that the HDMI port to computer or TV is for video playback only.
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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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Just adding to my previous comment, there will be no audio onto your monitor regardless it works or not. HDMI to DVI will only transfer video.
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Yes, but only if the tv is of a certain type. You can not connect the computer to a tv that is too old. The older sets are not set up to handle the signal translation.
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The output on this device is HDMI, so if your TV is so old it doesn't have an HDMI input, you'll need a different device than this one. That's kind of the point of this particular device: to let old devices (games/etc.) connect to new TVs. Not the other way around (new device, old TV).
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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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No, it won't work. I used this to interface a TV with a cable box. You need the HDMI for the TV if equipped, and a USB for the computer. If it were me, I would get a USB to HDMI cable if they make one.
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I have both HDMI and VGA connections on my HDTV, but the VGA didn't work until I bought a VGA/HDMI converter box. They're not expensive (mine was $10) I have an older Dell tower that's been refurbished but didn't have the HDMI connection, so the converter box was an inexpensive way to go.
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This adapter is specifically for output to another monitor from a Computer or Laptop... so it is an output device only. I would not expect it to be able to work as an input device at all.
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You mean HDMI "Output" on computer. That should work.Advantage of buying from Amazon is you can return it if it don't work :)Good Luck.
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Provided you have a HMDI,DVI,or lighting port on your computer, yes. You may need an adapter cable, but virtually any computer in the last couple decades will be able output a signal the TV will use.
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If you are trying to send video from the laptop to the TV, I don't think so. The old TV requires the video be sent on a "channel". This will not make the video on a channel. I use mine to send video from an old VCR to a HDMI input of a HDTV.