Laptop to Television

aj9648 · 2 January 2009 at 9:52AM

Hi

I just bought myself a Sony 32" LCD TV and am now looking to hook it up to my laptop so I can watch any movies I have on the laptop, on my TV

Am I right to say that a 15pin VGA is all I need?

What do I need to get sound from the TV rather than laptop?

Thanks

aj9648 · 2 January 2009 at 10:21AM

ps....will an S-Video cable to the trick for both sound and video?

simpywimpy · 2 January 2009 at 10:23AM

my daughter asked me the same questions so I would love to know the answer

cfbc · 2 January 2009 at 10:57AM

What Sony TV do you have and what laptop?

I used to use one of these kits I bought (similar as I just googled this one) for mine a yea ago, but it all depends on what moel your tv is and laptop... Laptop end is easy though as you say a VGA cable should do it.. Sound is via out to your audio in your tv..

aj9648 · 2 January 2009 at 11:00AM

I have a Sony KDL32V4000

i have two laptops - one is a HP 6910 and other is an older model HP4950 (I think)

(if that helps at all)!!!

cfbc · 2 January 2009 at 11:04AM

Ok, I have the 4500 Sony, so similar set-up although not connected PC to it yet as got it for Xmas...

You are correct and a simple VGA lead both ends should work.. Have checked the Sony (Richer Sounds) and your tv has the PC input...

Soundwise, you will need a 3.5 plu socket or whatever your earphone sockect is on your laptop to a dual audio (white/red) socket on the back of your tv for the sound (I think).

Again, not done it on my Sony as yet (next thing to do soon) myself, but looking at it, thats about right.... :j

cfbc · 2 January 2009 at 11:07AM

Yep, Sony site says it's a 15 pin D sub + audio, so you will need a VGA (out from your PC) to your TV (again a VGA/D Dub), then a small phono plug to dual (white/red) leads to your tv).

Should work that way... Well, thats how i am gonna connect mine-up anyway...

Hope that helps.

magpiesnest · 2 January 2009 at 11:22AM

hi there, i have my laptop connected to my tv via a hdmi lead. if your laptop and tv have this connection i an guesing that this would be your best and easiest option. you can pick up a hdmi lead really cheaply now.

aj9648 · 2 January 2009 at 11:28AM

Cheers pal

Trip to maplin it is then - cant stand comet or currys !!!!

cfbc · 2 January 2009 at 11:33AM

aj9648 wrote: »

Cheers pal

Trip to maplin it is then - cant stand comet or currys !!!!

Quite agree.. Maplins far better! Good luck and let me know how you get on! :j

aj9648 · 2 January 2009 at 11:39AM

Will do

Do you think asda stock these cables - as i cn see the asda from my office window !!!

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