hi

david_cougar · 13 July 2011 at 4:50PM

hi me again will try to explain this .. i would like to connect my sony bravia to computer for dvds and pictures etc, i think its two cables one for sound and one for picture, which ones i have a 20 m ethernet cable can that be used. ebay link would be great after i have connected do i need software on computer, how do i find out if its installed. finally is their a alternative wi fi thingy thanks to anyone

MikeWhitehead · 13 July 2011 at 5:04PM

You can't use an Ethernet cable for connecting your TV to your computer. You'll require a video cable and an audio cable but without knowing the model of your PC and/or the graphics card used, we won't be able to tell you which video cable can be used.

More than likely it will be a standard male-male D-Sub VGA Cable (for the video) and a male-male audio cable with a 2.5mm jack on either end.

To play the media, you'll require only the same software as you currently use to play the media on your computer.

Wi-fi wise you can get a Popcorn Hour with wireless dongle, or a competitors solution.

david_cougar · 13 July 2011 at 5:11PM

thanks mike any use for my 20 m ethernet cable can i use it with blu/ray player

david_cougar · 13 July 2011 at 5:15PM

anyone do a link thanks if you can

MikeWhitehead · 13 July 2011 at 5:16PM

It all depends really on the ports available on your devices. Read the documentation on any of your players, as they may allow connectivity to your home network. There's not much you can do with your Ethernet cable other than it's original use (networking), unless you plan on snipping the RJ45 connectors off the end and using the wiring. It can then be used for a whole host of things if you are into DIY electronics (e.g. I just used sections of an old scart cable to wire a USB port into my car).

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/5M-VGA-SVGA-MALE-MALE-MONITOR-PC-CABLE-/250808256081?pt=UK_Computing_CablesConnectors_RL&hash=item3a65564651

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/0-5M-3-5mm-3-5mm-Jack-Audio-IPOD-AUX-MP3-Gold-Cable-/280700916662?pt=UK_Computing_CablesConnectors_RL&hash=item415b1413b6

Something like those you would need. Just realised I said 2.5mm in a previous post but that's wrong. Also, make sure these are suitable for both your TV and your PC; I don't want held responsible for purchasing incompatible cables :-P

Toxteth_OGrady · 13 July 2011 at 5:24PM

@OP

Do you want to send pictures and movies from your PC to the TV or the other way around?

hi

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