Is it possible to play content online without Smart TV? Yes, but for this you will have to set up synchronization of TV with a PC that is connected to the Internet. Now let's look at how to connect a TV to a computer via HDMI to watch movies, TV shows, videos and photos on the big screen.
The HDMI interface is constantly evolving. Developers will improve it. Therefore, the user should be aware of existing modifications to this connector. Not always the new version of the interface will be significantly superior to the previous one. Sometimes the differences are so insignificant that the average user may not notice the difference at all.
Manufacturers actively use backward compatibility technology. The bottom line is that each new modification has a list of the functionality of its predecessor. How to identify different versions of the HDMI standard? Firstly, each modification has a certain marking. Secondly, they may differ externally.
Consider a few of the most common versions:
- Deep Color - suitable for setting up a connection between a computer and a TV, which has an extremely rich palette of colors.
- v.Color - uses a range of colors that is not available on RGB TVs.
- Standard - a connector that supports this option will provide 1080p video signal transmission at a distance of up to 15 meters.
- High speed - designed to transmit a video signal with a resolution of 1080p, but at a distance of up to 7.5 meters.
When preparing to set up a connection, keep in mind that the type plays a huge role. For example, some versions allow you to transmit a video signal with Full HD resolution, while older versions, on the contrary, are designed to broadcast images with not the best quality.
In situations where an LG TV or a device from another company is hung on the wall, the traditional cable connection is incredibly difficult to implement. This is due to the fact that there is a minimum distance between the back cover of the TV, on which the HDMI connector is mainly located, and the wall.
The situation with the lack of space for the wire is solved by purchasing a special adapter, the shape of which is a right angle. If such an adapter is used, then there will definitely not be any difficulties with setting up the connection. The connection process will depend on where exactly the connector is located: on the back or side of the TV.
Users who plan to connect several devices to TV via HDMI at once buy a so-called switcher. Switcher - an adapter that allows you to connect several signal sources to one connector.
In continuation of the topic of adapters, we note that not all TVs and computers are equipped with an HDMI interface. In such cases, special adapters are purchased: VGA-HDMI, DVI-HDMI, USB-HDMI, etc.
Benefits of connecting via HDMI
Why is the TV connected to the computer through? This method has several significant advantages:
- simultaneous transmission of audio signal and video signal;
- high image quality - Full HD;
- maximum simplicity of the connection process;
- clear sound without interference;
- modern TVs, laptops, computers are equipped with this connector;
- low cable cost.
There are other ways to connect a plasma to a computer. However, if you use outdated connectors, then the image quality will be noticeably inferior to HDMI. Therefore, it is not surprising that users prefer this type of synchronization. To turn off a TV connected via HDMI to a PC, you just need to pull out the cable, and then change the signal source on the TV.
What you need to connect a computer and TV
How is a PC connected to a TV via HDMI? To synchronize equipment you will need:
- HDMI wire;
- computer and TV equipped with an HDMI connector;
- adapter, if the equipment does not need an input.
Now let's take a step-by-step look at how to display an image on a large screen. First you need to insert the cable plugs into the appropriate sockets. We insert one end of the wire into the computer port, and the other into the TV connector. When the user has completed the connection, you need to configure.
Turn on the TV and computer if they were previously turned off. When Windows boots up, you can start setting up the connection. Right-click on an empty space on your desktop. In the context menu that opens, select the "Screen resolution" command. A dialog box with settings will appear. You need to choose the optimal resolution for a large screen.
According to the default settings, the operating system automatically selects the maximum resolution. However, due to the high resolution, the font will be extremely small. It's almost impossible to read it. This will create additional inconvenience if you plan to watch movies with subtitles.
Each user will be able to independently change the resolution. However, if you select a non-standard resolution, this may cause the image to be displayed disproportionately on a large TV display. This is due to the fact that the matrix performs scaling according to the settings.
When you figured out the screen resolution, open the menu with additional settings, which is located on the "Monitor" tab. Specify the refresh rate that your TV will support. To do this, use the drop-down list from the item "". Choose one of the suggested values.
Be sure to adjust the color rendering. To do this, use the "True Color (32 bit)" parameter. Remember to select the TV connected to the PC in the "Monitor Type" tab. When you change one or another parameter, a dialog box opens in which you can apply or cancel the specified values. Be extremely careful, if the image is too stretched or flattened, then cancel the settings.
Setting up the TV when connecting to a computer
How the computer is configured when connected to a TV via HDMI, figured out. Now is the time to look at the TV setup procedure. The user needs to perform only one simple action - switch the signal source. By default, the TV broadcasts a digital or analog signal.
The TV remote control mainly has a special button that opens the list of signal sources. Among the available options, you need to select HDMI. If there is no separate button, then go to the main menu, and there find the "Signal Source" parameter. You can connect not only a TV set to a computer, but also several displays at once. Now let's analyze how to set up monitors with an HDMI connection.
Setting up multiple displays
To broadcast the picture on the screen of a TV, PC and an additional monitor, you must use the option to show the image on multiple screens. To do this, find the “Monitor Type” section in the settings, and then select the appropriate option from the drop-down list. For example, from the list proposed by the operating system, you can select "display duplication" or "desktop extension". In the first case, the same desktop demonstration will be performed on all connected devices at the same time.
In order for the picture to be displayed correctly, it is desirable to have at your disposal monitors of the same format (16:9 or 4:3). Otherwise, the image will be distorted on one of the devices.
When using the desktop extension, each connected device is automatically assigned a specific number. For example, monitor #1 and monitor #2. If you do not know which monitor is hidden under a particular serial number, use the "Define" button. On the screen of all devices, the previously assigned digit will light up.
If necessary, all monitors can be swapped. To do this, go to the settings window. As a result, their numbering will be changed. To save the changes made, click on the "Apply" button. To make sure that the extended desktop works correctly, place the mouse cursor on the edge of the screen. Once the cursor is on the border, it will appear on another screen.
When the TV is connected to the PC, you can adjust the refresh rate, as well as the screen resolution, for all connected devices. The settings are made using the GPU. NVIDIA, AMD GPU modules have their own settings menu for all connected monitors.
To proceed with setting the basic parameters, right-click on an empty space on the desktop. If your system unit is equipped with a GeForce graphics card, then select "NVIDIA Control Panel" from the drop-down list. In the dialog that appears, select the screens that you plan to use in the future.
Sound output to TV
To play clear and surround sound, the system unit must be equipped with a sound card that supports High Definition Audio. How to check it? Go to the device manager, and then select the "Sound, game and video devices" tab. There is an alternative way to check for high definition audio support. Right click on the speaker icon located in the system tray. Select the "Volume Mixer" section, and then open the list of devices in the "Speakers" menu. The list should contain the inscription "Realtek Digital Output". Check this box to enable HD audio output.
Some TVs are unable to play sound when connected to a PC. To a greater extent this applies to older models. If you have only 1 HDMI connector on the rear panel, then the audio signal will be transmitted. What if there are several similar inputs? You need to check the technical specifications of the TV to see if it is possible to use the digital audio streaming connector.
As you can see, you should not have any problems with setting up the connection. Everything is quite simple and easy. The main thing is to follow the recommendations and instructions.
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