TV and a laptop, working in tandem, can empower each other
CONTENT
- 1 Is it possible to connect a laptop to TV and why this feature
- 2 What settings need to put in, depending on the operating system PC
- 3 Variety of video output connectors
- 4 How to connect your laptop to the TV
- 5 How to connect your laptop to an old TV
Is it possible to connect a laptop to TV and why this feature
All electronic devices used for entertainment and information, can be combined into a single system, which will enhance their functionality, and can also improve the performance of video and audio files, placed both on the PC and the network The Internet.
Connecting these two electronic devices allows you to:
- Improve inhouse movies, as well as entertainment and popular science programs placed on the Internet or laptop memory, on your TV screen, as laptop screen smaller size and resolution.
- Bringing computer games on the TV screen, The image quality is considerably better than when using a laptop screen.
How to connect a laptop to a TV, and some settings must be made - these are the questions that confront a user if you wish to combine these devices into a single network.
What settings need to put in, depending on the operating system PC
Operating system is a set of interrelated programs that provide work laptop, a computer or other electronic gadget.
There are three major operating systems on which operates computer equipment:
- Windows - developed by Microsoft (US);
- Mac Os X - developed by Apple (USA);
- Linux - developed by The Linux Foundation (USA).
PC configuration running on Windows
Laptop Configuration is performed in the following sequence:
- Through the Control Panel ( "Start") and "Settings" you need to go to the "Display" section (for Windows 10 - through the "Settings" and "Settings" in the Windows "Display" section).
- In the screen to open all available monitors, including connected TV, which should be selected.
- For Windows 10 - you must use the "Detect" and then displays the available laptop displays on your screen, and select a connected TV.
Windows - the most widely used operating system
- To disable the image output on the laptop screen you need to press a combination of keys Windows + P, and then specify the location of output images.
PC configuration running on the operating system Mac Os X
Apple Computers company can operate in three modes use in conjunction with an external monitor (display).
Mode "Extended Desktop"
To configure your PC in this mode:
- connect your TV;
- PC menu ( "System Settings") in the "Monitor" section, select "Location".
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Check "Enable videopovtor monitors" should not be set.
This operating system allows you to manage windows and applications on both monitors
The peculiarities of this mode are: displaying the menu bar on both screens, the work on the full-screen applications, as well as the Dock can be placed anywhere on the screen.
In this mode of operation like the displays are complementary.
"Replay" mode
The setting of this mode is similar, as is the case with the regime of "Advanced Worker table ", with the only difference that the panel" Location "select the function" Enable videopovtor monitors. "
When the mode "Replay" on the TV screen displays the same image as that on the laptop screen.
closed display mode
This mode of operation is carried out when the notebook is closed, and enabled him to conjugate the TV. The image mode setting is carried out both in the Replay mode.
PC configuration running on the Linux operating system
To configure monitors in Linux is similar to the settings in Microsoft Windows, it runs as follows:
- in the "System" menu, open the "Settings" and then "Screen» (System | Preferences | Display);
- by clicking on the index "Identify Monitors» (Detect Monitors), to give the OS command to find all the connected devices.
Linux operating system is simple to set up and successfully compete with other operating systems
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On the taskbar, you can display all available monitors, making it easier to work with them.
Variety of video output connectors
In order to connect a laptop to a TV, there are different types of connectors that define video performance and audio signals transmitted to an external electronic device, and the type cable used.
HDMI connector
HDMI connectors are designed for cable connection between a digital image of high quality, They come in three sizes: standard, mini and micro (type A, C, D), and by the number of five modifications contact:
- Type «A» - 19 contacts.
- Type «B» - 29 contacts.
- Type «C» - 19 contacts (mini).
- Type «D» - 19 contacts (micro).
- Type «E» - 19 contacts.
HDMI is a sectional view
PCs and TVs equipped with the latest versions of those or other standard size HDMI connector.
DVI connector
DVI connectors are used for the transmission of video in different terms, which determines their types:
- Type DVI-D - only for the digital signal.
- Type DVI-A - only for analog signal.
- Type DVI-I - it can be used for transmitting digital and analog signal.
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The design and appearance of different types of connectors are identical, the only difference in the scheme of contact connections within the interface.
Appearance DVI connectors of different types
Another difference of connectors of this type is a data transmission mode, there are two: a single and a double.
In single mode (single link) data transmission maximum possible signal is 165 MHz, and in the double (dual link) - limit depends on the technical capabilities of the connecting cable.
VGA connector
VGA - is a connector for transmitting an analog signal, equipped with fifteen contacts. It is obsolete type contact connection and is gradually replaced by the above discussed types of interfaces.
Appearance VGA
Connectors of the type S-video and SCART
Widely and for a long time used types of connectors, especially when the need for rapid connection electronic devices in a network, provided there is no need for a high quality of the transmitted signal.
SCART (Euro connector) - a 21-pin connection that is established in the home appliances of old modifications, as well as in current models, due to its versatility.
RCA connector, or "tulip"Also widely distributed on PCs and consumer electronics in the budget segment.
Type connectors SCART and "tulip"
S-video - this type of connector is used in video cameras, personal computers and game consoles by connecting them to television receivers.
Exterior S-video connector
This analog interface produced with 4 and 7 contacts the quality of the transmitted signal - is better than the RCA connector ( "tulip").
DisplayPort connector type
DisplayPort - this is the standard interface for high-speed transmission of digital video and audio signals.
For design, this type of connector should supplant VGA and DVI interfaces.
DisplayPort connector
How to connect your laptop to the TV
When visually identified and studied the available interfaces on the TV and the PC, gets one more question, how to connect your laptop to a TV - via a connecting cable or wirelessly?
The answer to this question is individual, so the options are different ways to connect are given below.
How to connect your laptop to your TV via cable
Cable to connect your laptop to your TV, you can pick up any, in accordance with the technical characteristics and location of the mating devices, and on the basis of available equipment for connectors:
- How do I connect via HDMI.
In order to connect your laptop to a TV through an HDMI connector, you must use a cable equipped with such an interface.
HDMI cable to connect the HD-Component
It is the most popular and easy way to provide good-quality playback of video and audio files.
- How to connect a DVI connector.
This connector type is not found on all kinds of consumer electronics, but with one of the mating of the device interface, you can choose the connection cable, which at one end is DVI connector, and the second - one of given above.
Cable with DVI connectors and an HDMI
To ensure the normal operation of a cable with DVI connectors, make sure that the ports on the cable and connected devices are identical, otherwise not be able to pair.
- How to connect via a VGA connector.
This connector is widely distributed, so connected with its use of a laptop to a TV is not difficult.
This is done using a special cable, which can be equipped with adapters for other types of connectors, which greatly simplifies the process of connecting.
VGA cable with an adapter for S-video RCA jacks, and
The need for an adapter is regulated so that this type of interface is very rarely fitted to modern technology. On models of release till 2010 VGA connectors are always installed.
- How to connect through the S-video or SCART.
For the connection using the S-video connector, or there are also special SCART cables, equipped with identical interfaces at both ends and adapters of various types.
Port S-video and SCART rarely are installed on the PC, so it is usually used cables with adapters.
- How to connect your laptop to the TV via USB.
Connect your laptop to your TV can not directly through the USB.
For this type of connection, you must have an adapter, having in its design USB and HDMI ports.
In addition, you must install special software to be installed on a laptop, which will be carried out by the synchronization of these interfaces.
Adapter to convert USB to HDMI port
- How to connect via DisplayPort.
For this type of connection used to DisplayPort connection cables at both ends.
How to connect your laptop to your TV wirelessly
Wireless connection laptop to your TV can be done in several ways: via Wi-Fi, LG Smart Share, Samsung Smart TV and Intel WiDi.
How to connect your laptop to your TV via Wi-Fi.
Modern TVs are generally equipped with a built-in Wi-Fi module that allows you to pair with a laptop without cable and router.
Setting is as follows:
- on a laptop configured point Wi-Fi access, Why, you may have to download a special program;
- It creates a local area network, Is given a password to access it;
- in TV settings in the "Network" select "Configure the network"Then determined by the type of connection - a wireless (Wi-Fi);
- after searching for available networks, select the local network from a laptopWhereby password input performed in it;
- devices are paired - the network is working.
LG Smart Share - a product of LG (program) that allows a PC to provide access to files stored on it, with a television receiver.
Samsung Smart TV - it has a lot of features, including Wi-Fi connection, allowing us to combine in a single LAN different electronic devices (PC, laptop, smartphone etc.).
intel WiDi - modern technology that allows secure transmission of information from a mobile electronic device (laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc.) on the TV receiver.
Technology is a product of Intel and operates using a wireless Wi-Fi-connection.
How to connect your laptop to an old TV
What needs to be done to connect the notebook to a modern television, discussed above, and how to connect the laptop to a simple, old TV?
In this case, of course, is not in question about the wireless pairing, it can only be done using the connection cable.
Connectors on the cable must be selected according to the available on the TV and the laptop. In the absence of a cable with the necessary interfaces, you should pick up the adapter and the adapter, allowing to perform the requested connection.