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[pete.h]

I've been following various threads such as  "Free moniter" and some of you guys seem to know a wee bit about computers !

As I'm pretty useless in this direction (or maybe any direction), I was wondering if anyone could help.

I've got an HP Pavillion computer and I've got a TV input rigged up to it , but I want to be able to switch the output between the moniter on the desk and a TV mounted on the bedroom wall . I tried using a 1 into 2 vga lead but it just made the picture quality rubbish.

So now I'm stuck , anyone any ideas.

[TheBoy]

How are you connecting to TV? VGA?  Are resolution of TV and monitor same? If so, just use a switch box.  If resolution is different, you may be up a smelly creek, and in need of an oar....

[pete.h]

Yes I'm using vga , how do I check the resolution , I've got the instructions for the telly , so it should be in there , but the moniter is a fairly old Dell and I've no info on it .

[TheBoy]

Yes I'm using vga , how do I check the resolution , I've got the instructions for the telly , so it should be in there , but the moniter is a fairly old Dell and I've no info on it .

Are both LCDs?

[pete.h]

No the moniter is a tube type , do I need an lcd moniter so it's compatible with the telly then ?

[TheBoy]

No the moniter is a tube type , do I need an lcd moniter so it's compatible with the telly then ?

Right, find out res of TV. Its possible, as you have an old crt, you may be able to match the res

[pete.h]

Sorry , mislaid the b**** TV book , then couldn't find me b**** glasses to read it .

It says Optimum display mode 1024x768 at   75Hz  is that it ?

[TheBoy]

Sorry , mislaid the b**** TV book , then couldn't find me b**** glasses to read it .

It says Optimum display mode 1024x768 at   75Hz  is that it ?

On the TV?

Is the monitor 17"?

If so, setting res to 1024x768 @ 75Hz, and see if it works satisfactory on both. If good, get a cheap VGA switchbox for car booty....

[tunnie]

Sorry , mislaid the b**** TV book , then couldn't find me b**** glasses to read it .

It says Optimum display mode 1024x768 at   75Hz  is that it ?

On the TV?

Is the monitor 17"?

If so, setting res to 1024x768 @ 75Hz, and see if it works satisfactory on both. If good, get a cheap VGA switchbox for car booty....

1024 x 768 on a tube based TV? Be surprised if it can reach that given PAL is 720×576.

I would just get a monitor which can support picture in picture. I got a 20" LG widescreen LCD monitor which supports a resolution of 1680 x 1050, it has a built in TV tuner, with Scart, RCA, VGA, DVI inputs, and supports picture in picture.

[TheBoy]

Sorry , mislaid the b**** TV book , then couldn't find me b**** glasses to read it .

It says Optimum display mode 1024x768 at   75Hz  is that it ?

On the TV?

Is the monitor 17"?

If so, setting res to 1024x768 @ 75Hz, and see if it works satisfactory on both. If good, get a cheap VGA switchbox for car booty....

1024 x 768 on a tube based TV? Be surprised if it can reach that given PAL is 720×576.

I would just get a monitor which can support picture in picture. I got a 20" LG widescreen LCD monitor which supports a resolution of 1680 x 1050, it has a built in TV tuner, with Scart, RCA, VGA, DVI inputs, and supports picture in picture.

Who said anything about TV being a CRT?  The fact it has VGA, I guess its LCD

[pete.h]

Yes 1024x768 on TV  , and moniter is 17"

I'll try setting the res and see what happens . I'll let you know .

Thanks very much for your help , much appreciated.

[tunnie]

Sorry , mislaid the b**** TV book , then couldn't find me b**** glasses to read it .

It says Optimum display mode 1024x768 at   75Hz  is that it ?

On the TV?

Is the monitor 17"?

If so, setting res to 1024x768 @ 75Hz, and see if it works satisfactory on both. If good, get a cheap VGA switchbox for car booty....

1024 x 768 on a tube based TV? Be surprised if it can reach that given PAL is 720×576.

I would just get a monitor which can support picture in picture. I got a 20" LG widescreen LCD monitor which supports a resolution of 1680 x 1050, it has a built in TV tuner, with Scart, RCA, VGA, DVI inputs, and supports picture in picture.

Who said anything about TV being a CRT?  The fact it has VGA, I guess its LCD

Who said VGA means it have to be LCD?



I used to use a VGA to scart/RCA adaptor with my old setup, going from PC to TV, to show downloaded content.

[TheBoy]

Sorry , mislaid the b**** TV book , then couldn't find me b**** glasses to read it .

It says Optimum display mode 1024x768 at   75Hz  is that it ?

On the TV?

Is the monitor 17"?

If so, setting res to 1024x768 @ 75Hz, and see if it works satisfactory on both. If good, get a cheap VGA switchbox for car booty....

1024 x 768 on a tube based TV? Be surprised if it can reach that given PAL is 720×576.

I would just get a monitor which can support picture in picture. I got a 20" LG widescreen LCD monitor which supports a resolution of 1680 x 1050, it has a built in TV tuner, with Scart, RCA, VGA, DVI inputs, and supports picture in picture.

Who said anything about TV being a CRT?  The fact it has VGA, I guess its LCD

Who said VGA means it have to be LCD?



I used to use a VGA to scart/RCA adaptor with my old setup, going from PC to TV, to show downloaded content.

I have made a few of those adapters, my MCE used to be connected to crappy old Sony CRT.

Now given that the OP has already suggested computers aren't his forte, don't you think its reasonable to assume he would have struggled to get such adapters working, along with software like Powerstrip, and hence mentioned it?

[TheBoy]

Also, those cheaper vga to scart adapters only work with ATI Radeon, if anyone was thinking of getting one?  Also, Powerstrip is a right git to get it running well.

[tunnie]

I found those adapters a doddle... just plug it in to the graphics card, other end into the TV, display properties finds the monitor and bingo!