But in that article we analyzed everything possible ways connections from the most ancient interfaces (VGA, tulips) to the most modern HDMI. But times are changing and today HDMI is the most advanced interface that is present in all modern TVs and which is used most often. Therefore, today we will dwell on this in more detail. We will deal with the connection, as well as with possible problems.

So, how to connect a TV to a computer via HDMI

The first thing we need is to make sure that this interface is available on both devices - TV and computer (or laptop), looks like this:

Their prices vary greatly, both on the length of the cable itself and on the quality of workmanship (the material from which it is made, etc.). I took the cheapest cable 3.3 meters (price is about $ 4) it shows everything perfectly, even high-resolution files - 1080p shows without any jambs. See for yourself which cable to take. And of course, do not forget about the length so that it is not too short.

We connect this cable to the computer (laptop) and to the TV. As a rule, LCD TVs have several HDMI input ov - connect to anyone, there is not much difference. And on the TV, select the HDMI source. Samsung has a separate HDMI button for this, or press SOURCE (other manufacturers should have something similar):

and choose the right source depending on which slot number you inserted into, you choose the one:

Next, let's deal with setting up a computer.

If you connect the TV to the computer as the main monitor, then it should be automatically detected. If you connect the TV as an additional monitor, then most likely you will have to configure something. As a rule, there are no problems, everything is quite simple and quickly set up, the system is still more modern, but it doesn’t always work out so smoothly. But now let's try to understand different versions operating systems.

So the setting for Windows 7

click right click mouse on the desktop and select "Screen Resolution":

The following window will appear:

And here, in the "Multiple screens" field, select the mode you need. You can either duplicate the image on both the main and additional monitor (TV) or Expand, that is, in other words, enlarge the screen on the right side or leave only one of the screens active. Here you yourself choose all the modes in turn, and see what's what. And after you select the desired mode, click "Apply" for the changes to take effect, and then confirm your action again by clicking "Save Changes" in the pop-up window:

For laptops under Windows control 7 is still easier. To select the appropriate display mode, you just need to press the key combination Fn + F4 (perhaps in some models it will not be F4, but another button, the main thing is to see that something like a monitor is displayed, as in the screenshot below, there may also be other characters or slightly different picture):

After pressing the combination of these keys, you will see the following window:

And alternately pressing F4, while holding Fn, select the desired mode.

This seems to have been sorted out. Here, in principle, problems should not arise, but with Windows XP, as I said, everything is not so simple. Firstly, in the case of a laptop, XP simply does not understand the Fn + F4 key combination, I don’t know why, but I couldn’t make friends with this Windows with these hot keys. Secondly, in the case of a computer, through the screen settings, it is also far from always possible to configure additional screen(in our case, a TV) so you have to get into even more jungle. But, there are no hopeless situations, so now let's look at how to solve the problem of connecting a TV to a computer running Windows XP.

Connection setup for Windows XP

First, we try to set up the connection through the screen settings. Right-click on the desktop and select "Properties", and then go to the "Settings" tab:

And in this window, you can select your TV as the main screen by selecting screen 2 and checking the box next to "Use this device as the main one" or you can Extend the desktop by selecting the appropriate item below. Then click "Apply". And close this window. But, unfortunately, it is not always possible to set up a TV connection to a computer in this way. And if nothing works for you, move on.

If all of the above methods do not suit you, then the only option left is to configure the connection through the utility of your video card. And here, unfortunately, I won’t tell you a single recipe, since everyone has their own hardware, someone has Intel, someone has Nvidia, someone has Radeon, someone has more new video the card, someone is older, respectively, and these utilities will be different, but the principle is very similar, only the exact name will differ, and the general meaning will naturally be the same. I will show on the example of Nvidia, but I will repeat for others - all actions are similar.

So, right-click on the desktop and select "NVIDIA Control Panel":

And in the window that opens, click on the plus next to the “Display” item to expand the entire contents of the section and go to the “Installing multiple displays” item:

and in the right part of the window, select the desired mode and click "Apply". If one of them does not work, choose another. As a rule, the "Clone" mode works without problems.

Well, that's all. All I could say. If you still can’t connect the TV to your computer via HDMI, then ask in the comments, I’ll try to advise something sensible.

How to connect a computer to a TV

Good afternoon, dear readers of the portal Your PC World. In today's article, we will show you how to connect a TV to a computer via HDMI. To set up the connection, we need: a computer with a video card that has an hdmi output, a TV and the hdmi cable itself. If you do not have such a cable, you can use another one, vga or dvi. But be sure to make sure that your TV has the appropriate inputs. If your TV has HDMI, then we recommend using it, because if you connect the TV to the computer via vga or dvi, you will need another cable to connect the sound. But when connected using hdmi, everything will be output to the TV via one cable and video and sound.

Connecting a cable from a TV to a computer using HDMI

In our article, we will connect the TV to the computer using a 10 meter hdmi cable. If you use a different type of cable, then the connection and all settings will be exactly the same as ours.

So, first we connect the cable to the computer. On the back side of the system unit, we find the HDMI output on our video card and connect one of the ends of our cord to it.

After that, we connect the second end to the TV (you can connect both with the equipment turned on and off, but we would still recommend that you turn it off).

Connecting with other cords - VGA and S-Video

In fact, the process itself does not change, only the cord and sockets in which you will connect it change. But to make it clearer and clearer for you, we will show which cords to insert where.

So the VGA cable is analog video. This cable has the following appearance.

It connects to the computer in this socket.

And on TV, here it is.

Important advice! Please note that VGA cables have a very big drawback. When using cords over 5 meters, the picture quality is very sharply reduced. For example, we had experience when we connected a regular monitor using a 10-meter VGA cable. The quality of the image dropped so much that it was extremely difficult to read the text, and the video was very blurry! So, if your computer is more than 5 meters away from the TV, then use only HDMI.

The S-Video cable is an obsolete format (mostly used only on video cards of older computers). He looks like this.

In the computer, it is connected to where the arrow is indicated in the photo.

And on the TV, this is the connector.

Settings to be made on the computer

Step 1 - Setting Up Screens

Now that our cable is already connected, we start the computer (we do not turn on the TV yet). When the computer has booted, turn on the display settings. To do this, on an empty spot on the desktop, right-click and select the "Screen Resolution" property. Here you can adjust the image output settings on your computer and TV.

For example, you can duplicate screens (that is, what you see on the computer screen will be the same on the TV).

You can simply expand the screen (this means that the TV will be a continuation of the computer monitor screen. You can turn on the movie and drag it to the TV with the mouse, and go about your business on the computer).

Just select the mode that suits you and click the "apply" button.

Step 2 - Setting the TV Resolution

The next step is to set the TV screen resolution. Why is this needed? If you do not adjust the resolution, then the picture on your TV will not be full screen, but something like this.

Therefore, in the screen settings, select our TV.

And set the resolution for it, we recommend setting the resolution to 1024 by 768, (this standard resolution, which is suitable for almost all TVs. If your picture is not full screen even at 1024 by 768, try other resolution options and choose your own). On our TV at this resolution, the picture is displayed in full screen.

Step 3 - Adjusting the sound

So, we have already configured the output of the picture to the TV, now we need to configure the audio output. To do this, go to "control panel - hardware and sound - manage sound devices".

In the window that opens, you will see a device called HDMI Output. These are your TV speakers. In order to enable audio broadcasting to them, you need to set them as the default device. To do this, click on the device icon with the right mouse button and select the "use default" item and the apply button. The sound will then be output to the TV.

Settings to be made on the TV

Now that all the settings are done, you can turn on the TV. To connect it to a computer, you need to specify the signal source in its settings. This is done simply. Go to the menu and look for similar settings there. In our case, on an LG TV, these parameters can be accessed by clicking on remote control the "input" button.

You will see a menu in which you need to select HDMI and press the "ok" button on the remote control. After that, you will have a picture.

That's it, now you already know how to connect a TV to a computer and you can comfortably not only watch movies and listen to music, but also play video games.

Today, almost everyone has large LCD TVs, which have successfully replaced the anachronism in the form of old CRT models. Their huge advantage is not only the highest image quality, but also the ability to connect to a computer. Using a regular laptop, you can make a great media center for very little money.

That's just In principle, there is nothing complicated in this, but sometimes there are minor problems, for the elimination of which you have to spend a little time. No worries, as almost all problems are relatively easy to solve, and the payoff for the effort will be a movie in great quality that you can enjoy on your home TV screen!

General information

So, to connect, you need the TV itself that supports this mode, as well as a computer or laptop, which can also be connected via an HDMI connector. Of course, you also need the cable itself. So, how to set up a TV via HDMI? To answer this question, you will have to conduct a small educational program on the most basic concepts.

Types of HDMI connectors and cables

By the way, what is it? It's comparatively new interface for high definition video and audio transmission. Its peculiarity is that it uses exclusively digital transmission of encoded data, which provides excellent picture and sound quality. It is not surprising that this interface is by far one of the most popular in the world.

There are three types of standard HDMI connectors at once:

• Type A. Standard, found in any modern technique.
• Type C (micro HDMI), as well as Type D (mini HDMI). These connectors are familiar to all owners of modern cameras, smartphones and tablets. Being reduced, these modifications have all the advantages of their predecessors.
• Type B. It differs in that it is capable of transmitting video with a resolution higher than 1080p, but so far it is rare.

Of course, among such a colorful "hotbed" of the connectors themselves, there are no less varieties of cables that can connect them:

• Standard. The most common, can be used to transmit video with a resolution of up to 1080p.
• High speed. You can watch 3D and other ultra-high definition formats.
• Standard/Ethernet. Not only supports audio and video transmission, but can also be used to connect to local network. Rare, however, as well as devices that support this feature. In any case, connecting a computer via HDMI to a network in our country is almost impossible to see.
• High Speed/Ethernet. Everything is the same as that was said in relation to the modification described above, only it is even rarer and supports all high-definition video formats.
• Automotive. As the name implies, it is used to connect devices that support this interface in cars.

Choosing a cable

Beginners usually have difficulties not only with how to connect a computer to a TV via HDMI, but also with the question right choice cable. What can you not hear in stores! And about oxygen-free copper, and about gold-plated contacts! Some of these stories are relatively true, but you definitely shouldn’t believe everything.

So, remember one simple rule: if you are not going to watch 3D movies on your TV, and the cable length in your case does not exceed 1.5-2 meters, you can take any model, even a Chinese one. In this segment, there is no difference between a cable for six thousand and for 200 rubles. If you need exactly 3D, then you should choose a cable with a specification not lower than HDMI 1.4. In the event that there is none, you will not be able to watch a three-dimensional movie via HDMI, since the cable simply cannot cope with such a volume of transmitted information.

However, even then you should not run to the store for a cable, paying 500 or more (!) Dollars for it. Any cord of the required specification will suffice. Forget about the myths that talk about "better signal transmission" and other nonsense. The specificity of digital transmission is that it either exists or it does not exist at all. Simply put, if the cable is capable of transmitting a signal, then it will transmit it in any case, and the quality of the image and sound will not suffer in any way. But when the computer stubbornly does not see the TV via HDMI, it still makes sense to replace the cable. It may turn out that it was manufactured in violation of technology.

And now a few words about where the connectors are.

If we talk about the TV, then most often they can be found on its rear panel. However, in latest models HDMI connectors are often located on the side wall. It's easier with computers. All necessary inputs are on the video card. If we are talking about a laptop, then in the standard case, the desired input is located close to the USB 3.0 connector. Before connecting a laptop via HDMI, it does not hurt to look again at the instructions for it. It will not be superfluous to also visit the manufacturer's website, where you can get acquainted in detail with all the specifications that this device uses.

Connection

So how do you connect a computer to a TV via HDMI? Everything is very simple here. Connect the plug to the connector on the TV, and then insert the other end into the same port on the computer's video card. Attention! Both devices must be turned off at this moment, otherwise there is a possibility of their breakdown!

Here's how to connect your computer to your TV via HDMI. If only one TV is connected to the computer, then everything should work immediately after turning them on. But if you need it paired with a monitor, then numerous and varied problems are possible, the occurrence of which is associated with several factors at once.

Connectivity Issues

So, at first, you may encounter the fact that all the icons and controls on the TV screen have a stretched or deformed look. This is due to the wrong resolution. As a rule, modern operating systems set the appropriate value automatically, but this is not always the case.

To correct the resolution, you need to right-click on any free space on the desktop, and then select "Screen Resolution" from the context menu. Keep in mind: it is better to set the recommended values, because otherwise no one can guarantee good quality Images. This applies to both maximum and minimum values.

In addition, it does not hurt to click on the button " Extra options”, then go to the “Monitor” tab. There you should click on the drop-down list "Screen refresh rate". You need to make sure that under this item there is a checkbox "Hide values ​​that can harm your equipment."

Important! All of the above applies especially to laptops, where screen damage will result in the replacement of the entire laptop assembly. Only after you make sure that all the parameters are in full compliance, you can connect the laptop to the TV via HDMI.

The minimum suitable value is 60 Hz. However, the more, the better. Of course, the color quality must be set to 32 bits. If after pressing the "OK" button the system does not work normally, just wait 15 seconds, after which everything will return to the default settings.

Setting up multiple displays

If to system unit not only a TV is connected, but also a monitor, the system will consider all devices as displays. The specific type of equipment in this case is completely irrelevant. Windows 7/8 has two main modes for this case: duplication and cloning. You can choose between them in the same dialog box in which you set the required display resolution.

Duplicating screen

As you can guess from the name alone, you will see your two desktops in front of you on all connected displays. Important! Alas, but the standard Windows tools(and Windows 8 is no exception) do not allow you to set your own value for each monitor. Imagine what the image would look like big TV and an old 4:3 monitor!

Simply put, for comfortable use of this mode, you will have to use devices with the same resolution, otherwise some display can be turned off altogether. Since we are talking about connecting a TV, this option is still unlikely. However, you can simply pick up a widescreen monitor paired with the TV. In this case, empirically, it will be possible to find the most suitable resolution, and there will be no annoying black bars on the sides of the desktop on the computer.

Here's how to connect a computer via HDMI using this mode.

Expanding the screen

This way is much more interesting. In this case, the TV can be made one desktop, and the laptop or computer monitor - the second. Simply put, with the mouse you can select the active on this moment the monitor on which the application will run.

The OS will automatically number the displays, and familiarize yourself with them serial numbers you can in the same section "Screen Resolution". If you have gone too far with the number of TVs and monitors, and therefore you no longer understand which one is which, just click on the "Define" button, after which the devices will be sorted in order, and the currently active monitor (or TV) will be highlighted.

Manual distribution

In the event that you did not like the order of automatic distribution of display numbers, you can simply grab them with the mouse and put them on Right place. So, it is preferable to put the TV in the forefront, since in this case it will be much more convenient to display content on it. After all this, you can click on "Apply", after which the desktop will be extended to multiple monitors. You can set the priority using the "Make Primary" button.

Roughly speaking, the monitor you select will have a start button, and all other connected displays will be considered slaves by default. As practice shows, setting the TV as the main monitor is not very reasonable. Of course, except for those cases when it will “officially” replace your work computer monitor.

Other options

If you have installed control programs for your video card (NVidia, AMD), then you can connect via HDMI using the methods offered by their developers. For example, in the first case, you need to right-click on an empty spot on the desktop, and then select the "NVidia Control Panel" item in the drop-down context menu. Go to the "Display" section, make the settings you are interested in. Similarly, AMD programs are managed. In general, all the configuration steps are similar to what we described above, so it will not be difficult to deal with them.

How to output sound to TV via HDMI

But what about the sound through HDMI? Do not forget that the HDMI cable is a very functional thing. Through it not only the image is transmitted, but also the sound. Many novice users completely forget about this, and therefore spend a lot of time trying to fix "problems" that actually do not exist. In order for sound to be transmitted correctly, you must have the most current versions video card drivers. Of course, all the same applies to drivers for sound output devices (integrated into motherboard Realtek core or discrete audio card).

Learn how to set up sound via HDMI. To understand if you have a sound output module installed through it, you need to open the "Device Manager". Opening it is simple. Right-click on "My Computer", select "Properties" from the context menu, and in the dialog box that opens, in the far left part of it, click on the desired item. A new one will open working window, in which you need to find the "Sound, game and video devices" section. It should have a line like High Definition Audio, which indicates support for digital quality audio playback.

Next, go to the "Control Panel" (search through the "Start" button), select the "Sound" item there. It should also have something similar to "HDMI Device". If everything is in order, turn off the computer, connect the TV, boot the system again. The device should change its status to Ready. You need to right-click on it, and then select the "Set as default" option in the context menu that opens.

Note!

Alas, by no means on all models, sound can be transmitted to a TV via HDMI in principle, since this is due to the characteristics of the connectors. As a rule, in any case, the first connector, which is specifically designed for connecting computers, laptops and other reproducing equipment, should have such abilities. In addition, it does not hurt to delve into the TV settings properly. There you can often find a lot of useful things - setting the sound output, for example. However, connecting a TV via HDMI largely depends on the manufacturer and model of the device. Remember this. Therefore, it does not hurt to read the instructions once again.

Everything, after that, the audio should go through HDMI. Reboot the entire system again to be sure, and then start enjoying movies in high resolution transmitted from a computer or laptop. This is how audio is transmitted over HDMI.

Don't forget about the remote!

It happens that you have already tried all the methods, but the image stubbornly refuses to appear on the TV screen. Why is there no signal through HDMI? In this case, it does not hurt to take a closer look at the remote control from your TV. There is probably a small Source button there, with which you can select the signal source.

Click on it, and then in the selection menu that appears, activate the HDMI port to which your computer is already connected. Most likely, after such a simple action, everything will work fine. Here's how to connect a TV via HDMI.

And again about the problems

Alas, Windows would not be itself if everything was so simple. As a rule, many users face problems associated with duplicating the image from the PC monitor to the TV screen. So, very often people complain that they cannot display an image on TV if they do not make it the main monitor. As you can see, this is not expedient in all cases.

As a rule, the TV is used as a media player, and a regular monitor is used for work. If it is not active, you will not be able to fully work or watch movies normally. To the greatest regret, the creators of Windows have already “behind the times” for the umpteenth time, and therefore there are simply no standard tools for normal configuration management with multiple monitors. We have to look for third-party alternatives.

The most powerful and flexible program of this type is the excellent Actual Multiple Monitors application, which we'll talk about now. The program is paid, which matters for our region, but its capabilities are worth the declared price. Of course, there are some completely free utilities, but not always their capabilities can be compared with those for the program described below.

Actual Multiple Monitors - assistant in connecting a TV

Of course, when creating this utility, the developers hardly focused solely on connecting a TV via HDMI, but the program really simplifies its use when connected to an existing computer / monitor pair.

Unlike regular utilities this application can make the desktop on a computer monitor and TV absolutely identical, but at the same time on each of them you can easily set a different resolution! This perfect solution for those users who are quite happy with the old 4:3 monitor, but who would like to use a TV as a second display.

But that's not all! You can easily determine which application windows will be displayed where. Simply put, you can only display the window of the player you are using on the TV screen. Agree that this option is extremely convenient and useful! And one more pleasant circumstance. The application allows you to use a separate desktop image for each monitor, which all aesthetes will surely appreciate. The program is paid, it costs around $ 40, but it fulfills its cost in full.

How to connect two TVs if there is only one HDMI connector on the video card?

If you have the opportunity to connect two TVs to the system at once, one of which will be used for its intended purpose, and you will work on the second, then this is great ... But most modern video cards have only one HDMI connector. How to be in this case?

This problem can be solved in two ways. In the first case, you will need to find a DVI / HDMI adapter. Connect it to the analog output of the video card, and then connect the system unit to the TV using a cable. However, if you use old monitor, which connects to the system unit only via an analog connector, you will not have such problems at all. Important! Through such an adapter, sound is not transmitted to the TV via HDMI, and therefore the issue with acoustics will have to be addressed separately.

The problem is that the quality of the signal that is output to it is not too high. What if you have a high-quality monitor and TV that you would like to connect through a normal interface? In this case, you will need to buy a so-called HDMI splitter, which allows you to connect several devices to one output at once.

Important! As with cable, do not try to buy the most expensive products of this kind. In stores you can see models for $ 500, but practice clearly shows that they do not have any significant advantages over the "Chinese" for 300 rubles. An exception should be made only for cases when you plan to watch "heavy" 3D video. If this is true, you will have to buy a more expensive model, since cheap modifications rarely support such a signal density.

Finally

Here's how to connect your computer to your TV via HDMI. There is nothing difficult in this, you just need to be a little more careful. We warn you again - all devices must be turned off at the time of connection! It is not uncommon for ports to burn out if this instruction was ignored!

This unfortunate circumstance is connected with the fact that this cable is actually under quite high voltage. Surely everyone knows the stories about flash drives, because of which they burned USB ports. And this despite the fact that there the voltage on the ports is negligible (compared to HDMI)!

One of the most FAQ that users ask are questions related to connecting monitors and TVs to a computer. In this article, we will consider one of these questions. Namely, the question is how to connect a TV to a computer via an HDMI interface.

The theoretical part of connecting a TV to a computer via HDMI

The HDMI interface is one of the most common interfaces for transferring images from a computer to a monitor or TV. HDMI outputs are available on desktop computers, laptops, tablets, media players and other equipment. At the same time, almost every modern TV is equipped with at least one HDMI input. Such a prevalence of this interface allows you to connect any monitor or TV to any video source.

In order to connect a TV to a computer via HDMI, you need the following equipment:

Majority modern TVs are equipped with HDMI, so this is not a problem.

Computer with HDMI output. If you connect a laptop, then it definitely has an HDMI output. If you are using desktop computer, then there may not be an HDMI output. In this case, you will need a DVI to HDMI adapter. If there is an HDMI output, then no adapters are needed.

You can buy such an adapter in any store with home electronics. The adapter connects to the DVI output, after which you can plug an HDMI cable into it.

You will also need an HDMI cable. Like an adapter, an HDMI cable can be bought at any store. When buying an HDMI cable, pay attention to its length, as these cables come in different lengths and longer cables are significantly more expensive.

The practical part of connecting a TV to a computer

So, with the theory sorted out, it's time to start practice. The very moment of connection is as simple as possible. All you have to do is plug your purchased HDMI cable into your TV and into your computer. If the computer does not have an HDMI output, then first connect the adapter to the DVI output, and then connect the HDMI cable to the adapter.

After you have connected the TV to HDMI computer You need to take the cable from the TV remote control and select the HDMI input as the signal source. As a rule, for this you need to press the "Source" button on the remote control.

After pressing this button, a list of available signal sources will appear on the screen. In this list, you need to find HDMI and select it. If the desktop of your computer does not appear on the TV screen after selecting HDMI, then you have selected the wrong signal source. Press the "Source" button again and select another HDMI input.

After the image from the computer appears on the TV screen, you need to right-click on the desktop and select "Resolution". After that, a window will appear in front of you in which you can change the resolution and select the mode of operation of your main monitor and the connected TV.

There are several modes of operation available:

Duplicate these screens - when using this mode, the same image will be displayed on the TV screen and the main computer monitor. In other words, the screens will duplicate each other. Extend these screens - a mode in which your connected TV will work as an additional monitor. In this case, you will be able to move windows from the main monitor to the TV. Display desktop only on 1 - a mode in which only the first screen, that is, only the main monitor, will work. Display desktop only on 2 - a mode in which only the connected TV and the main monitor will not receive a signal.

You can choose any of these modes depending on your needs. After making all the settings, close the window by clicking on the “Ok” button in order to save the changes.

Each of us at least once, but thinks about how to connect a TV to a computer and display the image on a large screen diagonal. This is done quite simply, but there are a lot of connection options, they all require different connectors, cables and other technical details.

Wired device connection is the most popular

The most popular way to connect devices is via an HDMI cable. Let's learn how to connect a TV to a computer via HDMI, look at what other connection methods you can try, especially through the standard VGA format. In addition, we will focus on how to adjust the screen image to make the broadcast as high quality as possible.

Connecting a laptop to a TV via HDMI has the following advantages:

• This type of connection assumes a digital rather than a standard analog image (as with VGA), and therefore has better quality.
• The second advantage is that this output method also transmits sound in addition to the image.

The process of connecting devices is quite simple: we take a cable with HDMI connectors, insert each end into the connector intended for it on the equipment.

Be careful! It is mandatory to turn off the equipment before connecting, otherwise the ports may burn out, which will lead to their failure.

Note that the majority of modern laptop models are equipped by default with a similar connector - in a regular format or in the form of mini-HDMI. After connecting, turn on the TV and select another signal source so that it finds the image from the computer display.

Optional equipment

Sometimes there are difficulties with connecting via the HDMI connector. If the TV is placed in such a way that it is difficult to bring a cable to it, for example, a wall interferes with this, there are special corners. They are made in such a way that they create a bend, which makes it much easier to connect the cord, even if the appliance is snug against the wall.

It is worth noting another accessory that is useful for connecting via HDMI - a switcher. A similar device is used in TVs with a shortage of connectors. It occupies only one socket of the specified format, instead providing 3-4 connectors in its housing.

Image adjustment

When you have connected your laptop to a TV via HDMI, you often need to adjust the picture, which is now located on big screen. This is done through context menu on the computer as follows:

• Right-click on a free space on the desktop and select the "Screen Resolution" menu;
• In the window that appears, you can change the resolution of the TV monitor - usually the higher the value, the better and clearer the picture;
• In the same menu, in the "Multiple screens" list, you can edit their display - they can work in duplication mode, in which case everything that happens on the computer is displayed on the large display. If you select the "Extend" option, the TV will become an extension of the laptop display. It is also possible to choose to display the desktop on only one of the monitors;
• There is also a line "Make the main monitor" where you can specify exactly which display is considered the main one.

This is how the image is adjusted, and you can also edit the sound as follows:

• AT bottom line laptop, right-click on the sound icon and open the Playback devices menu;
• A window will appear in front of you, where all the equipment to which the sound is output is displayed. Here you can mark the TV with the line "Use by default". Now all the sound will come directly from its speakers, you can change the volume with the remote control.

Other Connection Methods

If the required connector is not available on one of the devices, you can connect the laptop to the TV via VGA-HDMI. The VGA socket is present by default on all appliances, but it is now used much less frequently. Why? Due to the fact that the VGA format allows you to output only an analog image, which is of poorer quality than a digital one. In addition, when connecting via VGA, you transfer only the picture to the screen, but not the sound - you need to take care of it separately.

Be that as it may, if HDMI is not available, you need to use what is. Connecting a laptop to a TV in this case is done like this:

• Please purchase the appropriate adapter ;
• Connect the connectors of the laptop and the TV to each other - they can be left on.

In extreme cases, you can always use a VGA-VGA connection, you just have to additionally output sound to a TV or play it through a laptop.

Connecting Apple products

With the connection of products of this brand, the situation is a little different - they have a connector called Mini DisplayPort. You can purchase a cable for it, at one end of which there will be a connector for this input, while the second can be in the format of HDMI, DVI or VGA.

The connection is quite simple - you install the cable into the appropriate sockets and select the signal source on the TV - nothing more is required.

Wireless connection

Separately, I would like to note that some new laptops of leading brands provide the ability to connect to a TV wirelessly. This uses the Intel Wireless Display feature and drivers that are present in the hardware by default if you did not reinstall the system.

It should be noted that in this way the image is transmitted along with the signal. The only but - the second device must have a Smart TV function or you will need to purchase a special stand.

But so far, only advanced models have such functionality. It will not be superfluous to know how to connect a laptop to a TV via HDMI and VGA, other connectors, and adjust the image. You can do it all yourself, so you can watch videos, photos or play games on the big screen.