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3 years ago ::
Oct 14, 2009 - 12:31PM
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Do any of you do it? If so, how do you do it exactly? :)
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3 years ago ::
Oct 14, 2009 - 1:47PM
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There's a few ways you can go, listed is the least recommended to most recommended method: 1. VGA connection. This is your standard 'old' CRT/LCD monitor solution, the plug usually has a blue face. Limitations: old technology and lower resolutions (1024x768 if you're lucky), does not transmit sound. You'll need a separate RCA (red and white), analog audio cable to go from your sound card to your TV, or if you have a laptop a cable with a 3.5mm (headphone) plug on one end and a red and white RCA plug on the other. Most Panasonic HD TVs have a PC input as well as analog audio in. 2. S-Video: Also available on many computers and laptops, somewhat better quality (due to higher resolution) than VGA, but also limited by the lack of sound. 3. DVI connection. Most newer PCs have this upgrade to VGA as standard output, usually a plug with a white face, and flat pins (rather than round). Better quality and higher resolution than VGA and S-video, but you may require an adapter if your TV doesn't have a DVI input. There are also DVI to HDMI cables available, which will deliver even better picture quality, but you still won't have sound. 4. HDMI connection. This is mostly available on laptops/PCs with BluRay players. Direct connection between computer and TV using HDMI, which transmits both video (up to 1080p, resolutions up to 1920x1200, and with HDMI 1.4 even 4000x2000) and 5.1 dolby digital sound. Definitely the best option. There is also a component video solution available, but not too many PCs offer this capability, and you'll need a separate converter. And you'll still need sound as well. Hope that helps :)
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3 years ago ::
Oct 14, 2009 - 6:58PM
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I use this cable to connect Super VGA and 3.5 Mini Plus for Audio My Panasonic, Vizio & my Emerson HDTV's ALL have Super VGA AND 3.5 mini plug inputs for a computer monitor. The coax or optical digital output from my TV goes to my Surround Sound Receiver.
Here's a toast to th' next old missus,
an' all th' gals that wants to kiss us........
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3 years ago ::
Oct 15, 2009 - 11:09AM
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HDMI 1.4 seems to be the eay to go; when available.
Here's a toast to th' next old missus,
an' all th' gals that wants to kiss us........
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3 years ago ::
Oct 15, 2009 - 11:24PM
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Our Panasonic laptop and TV have VGA connectors and 3.5 audio plugs. I opted for UXGA cable which supposedly has the best resolution with an audio cable as part of it. To connect the audio to the TV, I had to get a 3.5mm to RCA stereo adapter. I also got a short extension for the 3.5 to the laptop since it's plug is on the other side of the laptop. It should all get here tomorrow and Evan and I will shoot a quick video showing the setup Tim
http://evanflys.com
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3 years ago ::
Oct 16, 2009 - 5:30PM
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I use a DVI to Componet RGB adapter.
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3 years ago ::
Oct 17, 2009 - 1:46AM
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Kate, It was so simple! Just connect the cables, turn on the PC and TV, and voila! Well almost. I had to tell the laptop to use the monitor. Right click on the desktop and select graphics options> output to> monitor Once I had done that then it was just a matter of going into the TV picture/PC settings to slightly adjust the horizontal and vertical position. Evan and I watched a Netflix "Watch Instantly" movie and the quality was great. As good as DVD. It wasn't HD, but is was plenty sharp. This was all done with a CF-F8 laptop and a TC-P50G10 TV hope this helps, Tim
http://evanflys.com
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3 years ago ::
Oct 17, 2009 - 2:49AM
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Tim, you can also set the audio output to 5.1 surround via the laptop. It really helps with the sound output.
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3 years ago ::
Oct 17, 2009 - 9:38AM
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Tim, you can also set the audio output to 5.1 surround via the laptop. It really helps with the sound output.
It did it itself! Panasonic rocks! The input went into the TV and the receiver picked it up and fed all the speakers. We watched "The Postman" per Evan's request, and the sound was great. The experience was comparable to DVD quality.
I like Netflix and can't see myself using Amazon for movies so this has worked out splendidly! The other reason for this venture was to edit photos and video using the big screen. Not sure how well that will work because our couch/coffee table arrangement isn't nearly as comfy as our den/computer desk. I took some photos yesterday that looked awesome on the big screen, so I may have to move some furniture around! Tim
http://evanflys.com
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3 years ago ::
Oct 17, 2009 - 11:19AM
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We're big fans of Netflix too. We haven't had to hook the PC up to the TV tho, as the XBox 360 is capable of streaming Netflix on demand, so we just fire that up and kick off a movie 
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