I've tried to find out but can't.
I just want to know how to watch tv on my flat panel monitor that has a computer hook up. Is there some kind of splitter or something that I have to buy in order for a line out AV from my TV to fit into my monitor input?
Please Help!
2006-08-12 14:40:37 · 7 answers · asked by ? 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Monitors
Also, vice versa for PC display on TV.
What about that?
2006-08-12 14:43:35 · update #1
What I need is a cord that somehow transforms the cord coming from my monitor to an AV.
2006-08-12 14:57:42 · update #2
Forget it! You people are useless!
You just didn't understand what I want.
But I don't know how I could be more precise.
I found a cord on e-bay that has a printer-type connector on one end and AV & S video on the other. That's what I was talking about. I costs $2! Not over $100 like these TV tuners.
I already have a TV. I just wanted to be able to watch on my monitor.
Very simple, but apparently not for you guys.
2006-08-13 05:00:15 · update #3
You have to purchase a TV tuner card for your PC.
Read the articles on the link below to give more guidance.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,119083/article.html
http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,115627/article.html
2006-08-12 14:59:19 · answer #1 · answered by Demond 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have any further info on your PC? Check to see if your video card doubles as a tv tuner. Some high end computers come with this option.
If your PC doesn't have this tv tuner, I'd check to see if your LCD monitor is also a LCD tv (meaning the tv tuner is in the monitor).
If neither your computer has neither of theses upgrades, you will need to buy a tv tuner card for your pc.
You'll want to make sure you have an open PCI slot on your motherboard to accomodate the upgrade card. They also are availble in a USB format if you don't have the open PCI slot.
I would suggest a tv tuner which doubles as a DVR or PVR. That would basically allow your computer to function as a TIVO unit. You could record programs, time shift and all that fun stuff.
You should be able to find this card for 50-150 dollars, depending on what kind of options the card has and if it comes with a remote control.
The tv tuner card is available with a S-video output. You will need an s-video cable long enough to reach your tv to get computer output on your tv.
2006-08-12 15:04:57 · answer #2 · answered by asafam23 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, a normal flat panel or LCD monitor doesnt have TV input. Unless its a plasma or LCD TV. Answer #1 is correct, u nid to buy additional hardware basically known as TV tuner. It comes with various features. You cud have HDTV tuner or whatever that suits your needs. You may search for TV tuners in the net. Lots of brands-models to choose from... :)
2006-08-12 14:51:26 · answer #3 · answered by silts 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah its called a tv tuner. It plugs into a PCi slot on your motherboard or into the pc card slot on your laptop. They even sell external usb ones too. All wondows medica center ones come with a tv tuner built right in. Most come with remotes (at least mine did)
2006-08-12 14:46:49 · answer #4 · answered by hanlonmiller 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the manual on your monitor. You may have to get a TV card for your computer.
2006-08-12 14:44:41 · answer #5 · answered by Computer Guy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Theres a card that you can buy to put into your computer that allows you to watch TV on your pc. You should be able to buy it online.
2006-08-12 14:44:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think of ur Q is being misunderstood if what u mean is: am i able to plug the television aerial into my visual show unit n watch television like that then sure it is conceivable however the visual show unit has to have the main suitable socket
2016-11-04 11:22:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋