Connecting LCD TV to my PC

[at221]

Hello and greetings to you all, I'm new to this forum and and also a newb in the realms of LCD TVs

I am trying to connect my PC (graphics card with dvi, VGA, TV/S-video out [with adapter]) to the Panasonic TX32LXD60 LCD TV.

This TV has no PC-in port but has HDMI ports. I was wondering if I should go for the striaght DVI-to-HDMI connection or the VGA.

Also I would like to know if I do use the DVI-HDMI method will the LCD TV perform exactly the same as a LCD monitor (i.e. clear text and video).

I will be greatful for any replys and also more advice.

Cheers

[at221]

I now have seen some of the posts and am starting to worring that DVI-to-HDMI will not work because of the TV restrictions. Is there any way to unblock it?

Looking at the table it seems VGA is not an option afterall. Can anyone help me out and tell me which connect will be the best im this situation? Will I be able to use the max resolution of the TV using the otehr methods of connection and with my graphics card (PNY Geforce Verto 7800GT)?


Thanks in advance for any advice and help



Here is a longer spec for my lcd:
http://www.play.com/Electronics/Electronics/HP/3-/924490/Panasonic_32_TX32LXD60_Freevi...d/Product.html

And here is the 3D card
http://reviews.cnet.com/PNY_Verto_GeForce_7800_GT_256MB/4507-8902_7-31474210.html?tag=sub


I am getting confused by the resolution matching between the LCD TV and my graphics card...

[John]

I can use both vga and dvi and output to my lg 32 works with me i just use a converter. at the tv end, no problems with resolutin and text is clear i use my tv as my monitor when theres nothing on tv, which is most nights. i dont see any reason why it shouldnt work with you.

[at221]

So will it be save to use a DVI-to-HDMI cable to directly connect the 2 devices? I just thought this would contradict the sepc of saying no PC input.

thanks for the reply , please do give more advise

[edDV]

Most HDTV sets overscan on the DVI/HDMI port. The display card must be able to compensate by shrinking the desktop.

The VGA port is intended for computer display cards and doesn't overscan.

[at221]

does my graphics card have that function? sry I know is a dumb question, excuse my newbness XD

[edDV]

The newer "AVIVO" and "Purevideo" cards do this well but all pixels do get scaled (interpolated). Check your overlay menus.

This is just one example of why an LCD-TV is not a true computer monitor.

[at221]

He is the overlay settings of my card:

[edDV]

Yes, those settings will allow you to zoom and position the desktop.

The HDMI port is usually used for your cable box or other HD video input. The VGA port is intended for computer and game boxes.

[Richard_G]

According to the link, your graphics card also gives an S-Video output and S-Video is available on your TV too. You could try using that. I've just tried it on my Panasonic TX42DX60 plasma (which is the bigger brother to yours), and it looks great!

[edDV]

According to the link, your graphics card also gives an S-Video output and S-Video is available on your TV too. You could try using that. I've just tried it on my Panasonic TX42DX60 plasma (which is the bigger brother to yours), and it looks great!

S-Video is limited to analog PAL bandwidth and resolution. VGA and DVI/HDMI offer >30MHz bandwidth per component. VGA is wideband analog, DVI-D/HDMI is digital but both are adequate at HDTV resolutions.

[at221]

I thought panasonic only do LCDTVs up to 32" as they claim is the limit size for an LCD. There is no 42" Panasonic LCD TV

Wouldn't HDMI be better quality as they are digital. Just wondering

[edDV]

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Wouldn't HDMI be better quality as they are digital. Just wondering

Possibly in theory but the need to reinterpolate (downsize) the desktop due to overscan probably tosses the computer quality edge to VGA. Plus it keeps the HDMI port free for real HDTV devices.

[at221]

thx for the advice!!

But I think my LCDTV does not have VGA so will you go for the HDMI or the S-Vid?

and also if I set the resolution to 1,366 x 768 what distance will I have to be away from the monitor to get the ideal (clear and eye-safe) view?

Thx

[edDV]

thx for the advice!!

But I think my LCDTV does not have VGA so will you go for the HDMI or the S-Vid?

and also if I set the resolution to 1,366 x 768 what distance will I have to be away from the monitor to get the ideal (clear and eye-safe) view?

Thx

That is the problem with huge moderate resolution monitors. You need distance to equalize what you would see from one foot with a normal 1280x1024 computer monitor. You need to experiment.

This site calculates distance based on theatrical experience (movies), but not for reading a 10 point newspaper.
http://www.myhometheater.homestead.com/viewingdistancecalculator.html

[Richard_G]

I thought panasonic only do LCDTVs up to 32" as they claim is the limit size for an LCD. There is no 42" Panasonic LCD TV

Wouldn't HDMI be better quality as they are digital. Just wondering :)

That's right, Panasonics up to 32" are LCD, larger (37", 42") are plasma. But, the DX60 series are all virtually the same, it's just as you go up in size the display panel changes. There isn't a lot to choose though, my brother has the 32", my father the 37" and I've got the 42". As we live in different houses we can't try them side by side, but there doesn't seem a lot to choose in picture quality.

Yes, HDMI probably would give better quality but as I don't have anythng with an HDMI output, can't try it. The S-Video does look good though when the graphics card is set to output the native resolution of the TV.

[at221]

wow, your familay loves panasonic. The same as me. But will I go blind using a 32" as a pc monitor?

[edDV]

wow, your familay loves panasonic. The same as me. But will I go blind using a 32" as a pc monitor?

Not if you put it more than a meter away from you.

[100calorie]

Does your LCD TV have RCA ports? If yes then you may try VGA pc to tv converter. Look at www.pctotvconverter.com for more info.

thx for the advice!!

But I think my LCDTV does not have VGA so will you go for the HDMI or the S-Vid?

and also if I set the resolution to 1,366 x 768 what distance will I have to be away from the monitor to get the ideal (clear and eye-safe) view?

Thx

[at221]

its too expensive