Using My Big Screen For Pc Monitor

[Robspace1]

I have a new JVC 48" HDTV-I'd like to use it for my pc monitor. I called JVC and they said it could be done but it was not really set up to handle computer signals. He said to run a DV- TO HDMI line to the digital line input. But' he said the signal would not be so good as the difference in the resolutions would be a problem unless I changed the frequencies-Question-How is this done and is there a convertor that works good to do this? And do the wireless transmitters from the pc to the tv work well?-Any info on this would be appreciated-

[edDV]

Which model JVC?

There are several technologies for HDTV sets. Each differs.

[Robspace1]

This is projection model AV-48P776-Also-I don't see any VGA or DVI inputs-but there is a didtal input that JVC said to use-he said it would work but I would not get video in HD and the overall picture quality would be sub-par unless the frequencies were somehow changed-

[edDV]

This is projection model AV-48P776-Also-I don't see any VGA or DVI inputs-but there is a didtal input that JVC said to use-he said it would work but I would not get video in HD and the overall picture quality would be sub-par unless the frequencies were somehow changed-

That is a rear projection CRT television, not a computer monitor.

You would need to configure your computer display card to send 720p or 1080i over analog component or HDMI. 720p (1280x720 progressive, 60Hz refresh) would probably give the better computer desktop display. 1080i will most likely flicker.

What is your display card?

I'd be careful about attempting custom scan frequencies. The TV will probably reject them and/or you could do damage to the TV. I'd stick to normal TV emulation until you see somebody else post another method that is proven to work.

[Robspace1]

Yes -I am aware of what it is -I do know it can be converted as I spoke with the manufacturer. Fry's electronics have the harware needed- I was kinda looking for someone thats done it already successfully and what the end result was.In other words; if the picture quality is not up to HD standard then it would'nt make sense to do it.-If I was a gamer ; it would be ok to have less resolution.; but not on the videos.but-thanks-

[edDV]

Yes -I am aware of what it is -I do know it can be converted as I spoke with the manufacturer. Fry's electronics have the harware needed- I was kinda looking for someone thats done it already successfully and what the end result was.In other words; if the picture quality is not up to HD standard then it would'nt make sense to do it.-If I was a gamer ; it would be ok to have less resolution.; but not on the videos.but-thanks-

So you are saying your display card can't output 720p or 1080i ?

Be prepared for overscan on the analog component or HDMI inputs. The display card will need to resize the desktop to prevent edge cropping.

Look into Powerstrip software if you're up to risking the TV. Normally that is used with a VGA or DVI port. HDMI port tables usually reject scan rates that aren't specifically supported. Supported rates are usually listed in the manual. Use 60Hz refresh only with a TV.

[Robspace1]

I don't know the output of the display card. The tech people at JVC just said the tv is not setup for computers but it will work to run a DVI TO HDMI line into the digital port -then they said to change the frequencie of the pc-thats it-they did not really want to advise me on this because technically; they don't support it.-I have the complete manual here and there's nothing in there about hooking up computers-It shows all the aspect ratios and the digital setup-how is the frequency changed and if it was changed ;would I end up with the HDTV that I now have.?-If you want me to look something up in the manual; let me know-

[edDV]

I don't know the output of the display card. The tech people at JVC just said the tv is not setup for computers but it will work to run a DVI TO HDMI line into the digital port -then they said to change the frequencie of the pc-thats it-they did not really want to advise me on this because technically; they don't support it.-I have the complete manual here and there's nothing in there about hooking up computers-It shows all the aspect ratios and the digital setup-how is the frequency changed and if it was changed ;would I end up with the HDTV that I now have.?-If you want me to look something up in the manual; let me know-

Most fixed pixel LCD and plasma HDTV sets now come with a VGA "PC" or "game" port that supports normal square pixel computer resolutions like 1366x768 or 1024x768 60Hz. These ports emulate a computer monitor and usually don't overscan like nearly all video ports do.

Your set doesn't support computer resolutions so you must get a display card that outputs in video resolutions 1280x720p or 1920x1080i. These ports will overscan so if you want to see the entire desktop, the display card also needs to zoom to fit. You can call all this "changing frequencies" if you want.

Either return the TV or get a display card that supports 720p or 1080i output.

[Robspace1]

I'll go with the display card-much easier than moving this monster-they probably have those at Fry's-Hopefully with the card and the right connections inputting the tv; I'll have it-thanks for the help-

[edDV]

I'll go with the display card-much easier than moving this monster-they probably have those at Fry's-Hopefully with the card and the right connections inputting the tv; I'll have it-thanks for the help-

So what card do you have now? Look at the "Pure Video" cards from NVidia or "AVIVO" cards from ATI. Make sure the analog component adapter is supplied with the card (Method 1). Then you'll need an analog component cable.



Also get a DVI-D to HDMI cable to test the HDMI port at 720p or 1080i (Method 2).

A few cards offer HDMI output connectors. In that case you would need a HDMI to HDMI cable. Make sure you test all this within the Fry's return period which may be 15 days.

[Robspace1]

Good-I have the HDMI cable already-real expensive fiber optic-like 100.00-Think I'll print out this page and take it to Fryes-I'll grab one of their repair techs and take a while to get it right. There are probably a few different ways to go on that; but if I can get away with just picking up a new card and cable-great-much better than buying some expensive convertor-I've seen different ones online-Probably if I had bought the tv a year from now; all those connections would already be there-Just plug and play-Tell me-have you ever set up or seen the wireless transmitters that carry the signal from the pc to the tv?-They want 150.00 for those-it would be nice to not run cables all over-do they work?

[Robspace1]

My displ;ay is ATI RADEON 9600X1050--DISPLAY MODE IS-1280X1024 32 BIT-60HZ.