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Old 01-21-2011, 11:05 AM   #1
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PC To TV

I have a Gateway LT20 Netbook NOT A Notebook a Netbook is smaller, has only a 10 inch screen, but I would like to connect it up to my 32 inch LCD TV
I'm running windows XP and when I do connect the tv the picture is streched out and I don't know how to make it fit properly on the tv screen.
As many of you can tell from my previous posts I,m not to computer or tech savy.
I do know how to trun them on and google and buy stuff. The last one is bad all by itself, oh well back to my question can anyone tell me for sure how to connect this, in the right way.

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Old 01-21-2011, 11:28 AM   #2
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Some TV's have an option in the "settings" that will allow you to change the aspect ratio. In other words, it will let you change the width to height ratio to make a picture have the right dimensions. I have my Dell netbook connected to my TV and have to change it when I do that.
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Old 01-21-2011, 02:11 PM   #3
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Unless you have "some" tech or computer skills; put this one into the "too hard to explain" pile.

Screen resolution is your problem and unless your TV has a PC input on it you will be very unhappy with the results. Simply put, your LCD display in pixels must match your PC's screen output in pixels.
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Old 01-21-2011, 06:22 PM   #4
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Terry thanks for your answer I'll try that and see what happens.
Lou I think I understand your point, if I have a 72o or a 1080 both have to match. Thanks to both of you for your time and answers.
I'll wait 2 or3 days to see what if any other answers I may get before I try anything, I already had to dowload new drivers to straighten my computer once, I'll wait before I have to do that again.
I'm just glad to have so many smart people out there to ask.
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Old 01-21-2011, 06:56 PM   #5
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Again, everything depends on how the signal is getting to the TV.

Are you using the 15 pin RGB input on the TV and the 15 pin RGB Monitor output on the netbook (if it has one)?
It looks like the blue monitor plug on a desktop computer?

If yes, we can go from there.
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I show you have VGA out on your computer, The best bet would to connect VGA from computer to tv. The problem is getting the sound to the tv too. I would say it's almost next to impossible or too expensive. You would be better getting a laptop with HDMI out.
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Old 01-21-2011, 09:11 PM   #7
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Not at all Scubie. Get a male mini stereo to left and right RCA cable (if your TV will take that) or male mini to male mini (it you need one of those).

Plug the cable into the earphone port and right into the audio input on the TV. When you select the RGB on the TV you will get computer stereo as well.

Ziotek 6ft. Mini 3.5mm Stereo Cable Male to RCA Male ZT1900370 - Cyberguys.com

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Ziotek 6ft. Stereo 3.5mm Mini Plug Audio Cable Male to Male ZT1900345 - Cyberguys.com
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Not at all Scubie. Get a male mini stereo to left and right RCA cable (if your TV will take that) or male mini to male mini (it you need one of those).

Plug the cable into the earphone port and right into the audio input on the TV. When you select the RGB on the TV you will get computer stereo as well.

Ziotek 6ft. Mini 3.5mm Stereo Cable Male to RCA Male ZT1900370 - Cyberguys.com

or

Ziotek 6ft. Stereo 3.5mm Mini Plug Audio Cable Male to Male ZT1900345 - Cyberguys.com
True I did not think of this
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I have a desktop PC in my camper that is wired to the Olevia TV in just that way.



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I have a desktop PC in my camper that is wired to the Olevia TV in just that way.


Nice setup, I bought my first rv then winter hit. Grrrrr
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Old 01-22-2011, 07:26 AM   #11
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The Xbox is gone now. I knew it was a dino when it was put into the camper so it was the only thing wired "outside" the woodwork. We just did not use it that much. The PC, my laptop, and DW's iPad provide all the gaming we need. (Although I could be talked into a Wii (or Wiii )at a later date).
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I show you have VGA out on your computer, The best bet would to connect VGA from computer to tv. The problem is getting the sound to the tv too. I would say it's almost next to impossible or too expensive. You would be better getting a laptop with HDMI out.
There are VGA w/Audio cables available it has a mini1/8" at each end.
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Terry thanks for your answer I'll try that and see what happens.
Lou I think I understand your point, if I have a 72o or a 1080 both have to match. Thanks to both of you for your time and answers.
I'll wait 2 or3 days to see what if any other answers I may get before I try anything, I already had to dowload new drivers to straighten my computer once, I'll wait before I have to do that again.
I'm just glad to have so many smart people out there to ask.
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Have you been able to get your TV and net-book working? I own an pro audio/video installation co. and convergence issues can be challenging. If your TV has a VGA/RGB connector you should be fine. As previously posted all you need to do is change the aspect ratio. Look at your TV remote it will say aspect ratio or wide.
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Thanks Lou, yes I am using the 15 pin adapter from the netbook to the tv.
The adapter I'm using also has a single sound wire, but it's to large for where the audio sound out port is. So if this information helps you to explain to me how to make it work great. I too am connecting to a 32 inch Olevia tv.
Thanks again.....Joe
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Thanks Lou, yes I am using the 15 pin adapter from the netbook to the tv.
The adapter I'm using also has a single sound wire, but it's to large for where the audio sound out port is. So if this information helps you to explain to me how to make it work great. I too am connecting to a 32 inch Olevia tv.
Thanks again.....Joe
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Your audio cable needs to be male stereo 1/8" mini at the computer side with two RCA male at the TV side.
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If you look at the second photograph (of the back of the TV) along the bottom of the TV (not the side) you will see a row of cables.

From the "right" they are: HDMI cable from the Upconverting DVD player located on top of the PC; the RGB 15 pin video cable from the computer; the red and white RCA plugs from the left and right channel output from the PC using Ziotek 6ft. Mini 3.5mm Stereo Cable Male to RCA Male ZT1900370 - Cyberguys.com; and the power cord.
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Quick side track question for Lou, what do you use your computer for? Won't a laptop be easier?
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Old 01-22-2011, 12:00 PM   #18
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It is my audio visual center. I built it custom for the camper.
Very tiny; very high-end.

I also use it for work. I write aviation training software for an Air Force Contractor who then repackages it to sell to the AF. (I do ok... )
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