Help connecting an LCD TV to PC

sharkmark

I am a bit stuck - I have purchased a LCD TV which in the spec says it can act as a PC monitor as the TV will...

"This screen will receive RGB PC in signals"

In addition to this it also has compenent, s-video, 2 x RGB Scart sockets

Can anyone confirm for me which is the best way to connect a PC to this TV - I am about to purchase a base unit so any advice would be greatfully received.

Many thanks in advance...

ginjim

i found this useful
depends what you have on your pc really

http://www.techlore.com/article/10061/;jsessionid=2FEAF4BB47674BD15A6849DE2AD2A617?textpage=1

i use s video

penrhyn

Have you looked in the manual, if its anything like mine its probably got a D-type VGA connector, all you need is a suitable cable like,

http://www.cableuniverse.co.uk/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1659

sharkmark

So is a 15-pin D-SUB (this is the input that the technical spec on hitachi website refers to) the same as VGA?!!?

ginjim

i think the d sub has 2 rows
vga has 3

Next, you will need to identify the type of television you have. It will be either an analog or digital TV. If you own an analog television, look for an S-Video input. If you own a digital television, look for an S-Video, 15-pin VGA, component video, or DVI input. Many of the newer televisions, such as Plasma, DLP, or LCD, should have a PC compatible 15-pin VGA input.

sharkmark

Thanks Ginjim - fancy seeing you here!!!

I guess there must be a VGA to D-SUB lead I can buy somewhere though - when TV is delivered I shall check - thanks for your help with this...

ginjim

sharkmark wrote: »

Thanks Ginjim - fancy seeing you here!!!

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well just popped in need help with my laptop