Connecting your Television To Computer Problems

The world is witnessing a technological boom where by the amount of electronic gadgets being produced are endless. Today, you can convert a VHS tape to a DVD, convert audio cassettes into CDs, and convert your LP record into studio quality MP3 and much more. Today, we have a variety of gadgets at home which we can use and the best part is that we can use them in a combination. For example, you’ve downloaded a movie on your laptop, and want to watch it on your LCD TV; we’re all provisions these days. Connecting your TV to PC seems to be a general practice now-a-days, and here are some ways you can use to connect your TV to PC in order to overcome the common problems that occur while connecting.

1. S-Video: Most laptop and computers have a 7 pin port which you can use to insert the S-Video cable. S-Video cable comes in two types – 4 and 7 pin. A common problem is that your TV might not be equipped with a 7 pin, making it difficult to connect with a laptop. At such times, you can use a converter wire which is 4 pin on one side and 7 on the other.

2. VGA: In case you own a high definition television, it is advisable to connect using VGA cable. The audio and video quality of VGA is much better than that delivered by S-Video cable. Also, the VGA wire comes really cheap. But this method will work only if you have a high definition TV.

3. DVI: DVI, also commonly known as the digital visual interface. This method is better than both of the above mentioned ones since this is digital, and offers a better visual quality and a better viewing experience. The only problem here is that the DVI wire comes a little expensive, and is priced for a minimum of $40, with the high end ones coming for $80. A problem here is that you cannot use it with a normal TV. You will need a high definition TV here as well.

4. HDMI: HDMI wire is the most common wire you will find at homes of those who connect their PC with TV. Laptops these days never come without an HDMI and modern day TVs are equipped with more than one HDMI port, making it convenient to connect your PC to TV. HDMI and DVI interfaces are compatible.

One common problem encountered is that of no sound signals while using an HDMI connection. The manual provides information regarding which port of the TV will get sound signals and thus, that port should be used for connecting.