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How to set up hdmi output on a computer. How to enable HDMI on a laptop

I decided to prepare an article about connecting a laptop to a TV (although probably correct TV to laptop). Let's consider the connection via an HDMI cable, using the example of an Asus laptop and an LG TV with Smart TV. This article is suitable for almost any laptop: HP, Acer, Asus, DEL, etc. And for all TVs: LG, Samsung, SONY, Toshiba and others. Yes, some points may differ: the location of the HDMI connectors, the appearance of the settings, buttons, etc. Using these instructions, you can display the image from your laptop to your TV. I forgot to write about the operating system. It doesn’t matter whether you have Windows 7 or Windows 10, everything will work out. And yet, your TV may not have a Smart TV function. There should only be an HDMI connector, which nowadays is on every not very old TV.

If you want to display an image from a laptop on a TV to watch movies, games, work, etc., then HDMI is best suited for this. Yes, there are wireless technologies such as Intel WiDi, Samsung has some of its own proprietary video transmitters, and others. But they are not universal. I'll explain now. For example, via Intel WiDi or Miracast, there will be a delay in image output. Definitely not playing games. And DLNA technology is intended exclusively for watching videos, photos and listening to music.

It turns out that the connection via HDMI cable is the most reliable and universal. Although not the most convenient. I always want to get rid of wires. In addition, both image and sound will be transmitted via HDMI from the computer.

Now I will show you how to connect everything, how to set the necessary parameters on your TV and laptop. We will also consider popular problems that very often appear when connecting devices in this way.

We will need:

  • TV with HDMI input.
  • Laptop or desktop computer with HDMI output. If there is no HDMI, but there is DVI, then you can buy a DVI-HDMI adapter.
  • HDMI cable.

Connect the laptop to the TV via HDMI cable

If you are interested, I will show you the example of an Asus K56CM laptop and a slightly outdated LG 32LN575U TV, which we connected to Wi-Fi by the way in the article.

The cable I have is the most common:

This means that we connect one end of the cable to the HDMI connector on the TV. They are signed. There may be several of them. It doesn't matter which one you connect to.

Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI connector on your laptop.

Or, to the video card on the system unit. If you have a desktop computer.

Most likely, the image will not appear on the TV immediately. You need to select the signal source in the settings. On LG TVs, you need to press the button on the remote control INPUT.

And using the joystick on the remote control, select the desired HDMI to which we connected the cable. For me it's HDMI2. He will be active. If your TV is not LG, then there should also be a button with which you can switch signal sources. If it doesn’t work out, write in the comments and we’ll figure it out.

That's it, you should see the image from your laptop on your TV.

Update:

In the comments, Dmitry suggested that you definitely need to change the device name for the HDMI input selected on the TV. Because this changes some parameters that may affect image quality. So I recommend doing this.

In the HDMI input selection menu (as in the photo above), press the red button on the remote control. In the menu on the TV, this is the “Change device name” item. In the menu that appears, select the HDMI input into which we connected the laptop and select “Laptop” below.

We're done connecting. You can already use and enjoy the picture on the big screen. I’ll also show you how you can configure image output on a laptop, and consider a possible problem with picture and sound output. When the sound after connection does not come from the TV, but from the laptop speakers.

Setting up image output via HDMI on a laptop

I have Windows 7, so I will demonstrate using this OS as an example. If you have, for example, Windows 10 installed on your laptop to which you connected the TV, and something doesn’t work for you, then write, I’ll add information on the “top ten”.

This means that I also wanted to add: if you connected everything correctly, you selected the correct signal source on the TV (or you can’t choose), but the image did not appear, now we’ll try to fix everything.

Right-click on a free area of ​​your desktop and select Screen resolution.

A window will open in which opposite the item Screen should indicate , or the name of your TV. You can select from the list and click Ok. You can also change the resolution. But, the resolution is usually adjusted automatically. So it’s better not to touch it unless necessary.

How to turn off the laptop screen, expand it, or display the image only on the TV?

Very simple. Press the keyboard shortcut Windows+P. A window will open in which you can select the method for displaying the picture on the TV.

If, for example, you want the image to be only on the TV, then select Projector only. You can also turn off the picture on TV, expand it, or duplicate it. There is one peculiarity here. If, for example, the resolution on your TV is 1920x1080, and on your laptop it is 1366x768, then in the Duplicate mode, the picture on the TV will not be very beautiful and not clear. Therefore, select Projector only and Windows will adjust the resolution to the TV.

Why doesn't the sound go to the TV?

We already know that sound is also transmitted via an HDMI cable. And as a rule, the speakers on a TV are of better quality than those on a laptop. But it often happens that after connecting, the sound continues to come from the laptop and not the TV. It can be fixed.

Right-click the sound icon in the notification bar and select Playback devices.

Your TV should be on the list. You can tell by the name. Right-click on it and select Use as default. Click Ok.

I think everything worked out for you, and you are already watching a movie on the big screen, or playing games :) Share your impressions!

If something didn’t work out: the image, sound, or something else doesn’t appear, then write in the comments about your problem. I'll try to help with advice.

If you decide to connect your TV to a computer or laptop on Windows 10, now I will show you and tell you how to do it. We will connect in two ways: via a wireless Wi-Fi network, and using an HDMI cable. Under Wi-Fi connection, I will enter the connection via a Wi-Fi router, and the DLNA technology setting. When using a computer, you can watch movies, photos, and listen to music on TV. Well, connecting using an HDMI cable is a regular HDMI connection :) With this connection, the TV will be like a monitor in Windows 10.

Honestly, there is not much difference whether you have Windows 7 or Windows 10. Both connecting to the TV via HDMI and Wi-Fi is practically no different. But let’s look at the example of a laptop with Windows 10 installed. I think this article will be relevant and useful for a long time.

We connect the TV to the laptop (Windows 10) via Wi-Fi. DLNA setup

We will not consider setting up Wi-Fi Direct technology (when you can connect a TV to a laptop without a router, wirelessly) And (not all devices support this technology). These are topics for separate articles.

If you want to connect your TV to your computer via a wireless network, you can do this as follows:

  • Connect your TV to the same network. Here are instructions for , and instructions for .

The main thing is that the laptop and TV are connected to the same router. By the way, not necessarily via Wi-Fi. One of the devices (or even both) can be connected to the router via cable.

After you connect everything, you can proceed to setting up a DLNA server on your computer. By running the server on your computer, you can watch movies on your TV. Please note that the desktop will not be displayed on the TV when using this method. You will only be able to view certain files. We have three articles on setting up a DLNA server:

  • – in this article we launched the server without third-party programs, using standard tools in Windows 10.

Despite the fact that they are written using Windows 7 as an example, setting up a DLNA server on Windows 10 will proceed in exactly the same way. I checked that the DLNA server running on a laptop with Windows 10 installed is displayed on the TV without any problems.

I have instructions from the links above for LG and Philips TVs. But a server launched using the methods described above will work without problems on other TVs: Samsung, Sony, Toshiba, etc. Set up DLNA using the "Home Media Server (UPnP, DLNA, HTTP)" program. (as I did in the article for Philips TV). It can be called universal.

I think we've sorted out the wireless connection. Let's move on to the wires.

Connecting via HDMI in Windows 10

We take a regular HDMI cable. We connect one end of the cable to the TV into the HDMI connector. There can be several of them, connect to any one.

We connect the second end of the cable to a laptop or desktop computer.

If the picture from the computer does not appear on the TV, then most likely you need to select the signal source on the TV. There should be a special button on the remote control. Typically, it is signed INPUT, or SOURCES. Click on it and select the HDMI connector to which we connected the cable as the source.

An image should appear on the TV.

In Windows 10, you can control the second screen. In our case, this is a TV. In the top ten this is called "Projection". To call this menu, just press the key combination Win+P. A menu will appear on the right where you can choose one of 4 options.

You can, for example, display the image only on a TV.

That's all the settings.

If the sound on the TV does not work when connected to Windows 10 via HDMI

It is possible that after connecting the TV to the computer, the sound will play not from the TV speakers, but from the laptop speakers or connected speakers. This can be easily fixed.

Right-click on the volume control icon in the notification bar and select Playback devices.

Your TV should be on the list there. Right-click on it and select Use as default.

The audio will now come from your TV's speakers.

Instructions

First, examine the capabilities of the video card installed in your computer or. Make sure the adapter is designed to handle both types of signals.

If you are using an ATI (Radeon) video adapter, it may not have exit HDMI. In this situation, it is recommended to use the DVI channel in conjunction with a special adapter. Make sure you are using a genuine DVI-HDMI connector that is capable of transmitting audio.

Study the technical specifications of the TV you are using. Make sure its HDMI port is designed to accept audio. suitable HDMI-DHMI cable.

Connect the computer's video card to the desired port on the TV. If you want to use both the monitor and TV at the same time, configure the synchronous operation of these devices. To do this, open the “Screen Resolution” menu and select the appropriate mode.

Use the Screen Mirroring feature if you want to share the same image on all connected devices. In a situation where you need to use both displays independently, activate the “Extend Screen” mode. In this situation, you must first designate the computer display as the primary device.

Proceed with setting up the audio signal transmission. Open Control Panel and select the Hardware and Sound menu. Click on the “Manage audio devices” link.

Go to the Playback tab and find the ADM (Nvidia) HDMI Output hardware. Select its icon with the left mouse button. Click the "Default" button.

Now click the Apply button and close the dialog menu. Play a random video clip and make sure your HDMI exit works stably. When you disconnect the cable from the port, the standard audio port located on the corresponding board will automatically turn on.

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Incorrect video card settings and monitor can not only affect image quality, but also negatively affect the user’s vision and general well-being. Before working on a computer, you must adjust all video system settings as much as possible.

Instructions

Open the main “Start” menu and select “Control Panel”, in the window that opens, double-click the “Display” icon. The “Properties: Display” window will open, go to the “Options” tab. Here you can configure, to do this, drag the “Screen Resolution” slider to the desired position, select the value that is most comfortable for work, as a rule, the higher the screen diagonal, the higher the resolution is selected.

In the same tab, you can configure the screen color palette (color quality); this parameter sets the number of colors and shades reproduced on the screen; usually, the choice is between the “Average” and “Highest” values. For most users, the “Medium” value is quite sufficient; “Highest” makes sense when working with high-quality images.

Click on the "Advanced" button. In the window that opens, go to the “Monitor” tab. Here the most important setting of the video system is performed - the screen; this parameter sets the flickering speed or the number of redraws of the image on the monitor screen. The higher this value, the less tired your eyes will be when working. It should be remembered that inflated values ​​of the “Screen Resolution” and “Color Rendering Quality” parameters reduce the maximum value of the “Refresh Rate” parameter, and this parameter is a priority. Set the refresh rate to 85 Hz for a CRT monitor or 70 Hz for an LCD monitor and, based on these values, set the remaining parameters.

The video card and monitor drivers must be installed, otherwise Windows will automatically set the refresh rate to 60 Hz; this frequency is quite sufficient for stable operation of the computer, but it is not acceptable for a person to work on it for a long time.

It is a high-definition multimedia interface that allows the transmission of high-resolution digital information as well as digital audio signals that are copy-protected.

You will need

  • - computer;
  • - TV;
  • - HDMI adapter;
  • - drivers.

Instructions

Check the following points before HDMI. Conclusion sound This interface can only be used for HD2000 and higher cards. The sound will be output only if you have a proprietary ATI adapter. If the card contains an HDMI output, then the chip is sealed. On some cards, the chip may be soldered into the card itself, and one of the DVI connectors of this card is yellow, then connect the adapter to it. If you do not have a proprietary ATI adapter that matches the card series, then output the sound using a separate cable, through the output of the sound card to the input. For many, a separate video input is made for and sound, when it is turned on, and audio input.

Use the following types of adapters for different cards to configure sound to HDMI it worked the first time: for HD2000 series cards, use a black adapter with code 6141054300G and the inscription Rev.A. For HD3000 series cards, take a gray adapter, its code is 6140063500G and the inscription Rev.B. For HD4000 cards - a gray adapter, code 6140063501G and the inscription Rev.A (or B).

Adjust the sound after connecting. If there is sound after you have installed the video card sound chip drivers, then this means that the sound chip has been installed as the default sound device. Set Primary as the default device. To distribute the output sound to different cards, for example, music and games on the main card, and movies using the HDMI output; in the player, set the output setting to HDMI Audio. After that, to improve HDMI sound, restart your computer and install realtek 2.09 audio drivers, they can be downloaded from the website http://www.realtek.com.tw/Downloads/downloadsCheck.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=14...

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When connecting the TV to a computer (using the latter to output a video signal on a larger screen), permission desktop is installed automatically. To change the resolution to more appropriate settings, use standard Windows tools.

Instructions

Access to adjusting screen settings depends on the operating system you are using. To find out what operating system is installed on your computer, right-click on the My Computer shortcut and select Properties. This is where the name of the operating system and other parameters will be displayed.

For the Windows XP operating system, the algorithm for setting values ​​is as follows. Launch Control Panel from the Start menu. Go to the "Properties" section. Next, go to the “Screen” tab. Select the "Options" tab, where you will see a slider for setting the screen resolution. Use recommended values.

For the Windows Vista or Windows 7 operating system, you need to perform the following steps. Right-click on an empty area of ​​the desktop. Click on “Personalization” and then “Display Settings”. Under Resolution, move the slider left or right to adjust the TV screen resolution.

If your video adapter has its own utility for setting screen parameters, use its functionality. In Display Properties, click the Advanced button and then select the Adapter tab. Click on the List all modes button. Here you can choose permission, color rendering parameter and screen refresh rate.

If you set the values ​​incorrectly and the TV is unable to display the system desktop, do not be alarmed. In any case, a message will appear on the screen that, without user confirmation, will return the screen settings to the previous values. Wait 15 seconds and don't press anything.

A TV is subject to less stringent image quality requirements than a monitor. Therefore, a computer monitor whose parameters no longer suit you can be used as a TV. To do this, you need to connect an external TV tuner to it.

You will need

  • - monitor;
  • - external TV tuner;
  • - digital television decoder;
  • - active computer speakers;
  • - cables;
  • - extension cord with several sockets;
  • - TV antenna.

Instructions

Check your monitor. Connect it to a computer with a suitable video card, display any video, at least from YouTube, on full screen. Move away from the monitor to the distance at which you intend to watch TV. Make sure you are happy with the image quality.

Choose the right TV tuner. Its output type (VGA, DVI or HDMI) must match the monitor input type. The tuner must be designed to work. Please note that devices with VGA outputs can most often only accept analog ones. If analog has already been discontinued in your region, or is planned to be phased out soon, you will have to add an external decoder box of the appropriate standard to such a tuner.

Connect the tuner with a cable (VGA, DVI or HDMI) to . If the tuner can only receive analogue TV broadcasts, and the broadcasting in your area is only digital, use a cable with RCA connectors to connect the digital set-top box to the tuner. Use yellow sockets for this. Connect the antenna to the device that will receive transmissions - a tuner or decoder. Turn on all appliances. When connecting a digital decoder to an analog tuner, switch the second one to AV mode (low-frequency input). Take the remote control from the device to which the antenna is connected and perform an automatic or manual search for TV channels according to the instructions.

You have already received the image, but most likely there is no sound yet. Sound will appear only if three conditions are combined: the connection is made via HDMI, all devices and cable support audio transmission via HDMI, and the monitor has built-in speakers. If at least one of these conditions is not met, add another component to the system - active

Many people who have a large plasma or LCD TV at some point think about connecting it to their computer or laptop. The opportunity to watch a movie on a big screen is of great interest to many users. First, let's look at the possible ways to connect these devices, then we'll look at the video card settings, and finally we'll look at how to output sound via HDMI. For the simplest connection of the above-mentioned devices, you only need to have an HDMI cable, the ends of which have the same connectors. Any cable, even the most inexpensive, is suitable, but keep in mind that if you are going to use the 3D mode, the cable version must be HDMI 1.4 or higher. Find the HDMI socket on computer case, as well as on the back of your TV. This is what the socket on the back of the TV looks like:
And this is an image of a nest on the side wall: But you should look for such a socket on the back surface of the computer system unit:
This socket is located directly on the video card, next to the connector for connecting a DVI or VGA monitor. If a discrete video card is not installed in your system unit, the socket will be located on the motherboard, near the USB ports. With laptops it is easier, the HDMI socket in them always looks the same, it just may be on different sides in different models: In portable computer devices (tablets, netbooks, cameras, etc.) install mini-HDMI connectors, which are three times smaller than a regular connector, and therefore require a mini-HDMI cable.

Many modern users have their LCD TV hanging on the wall, which makes it difficult to connect a massive cable to its back surface.

For such cases, cables are provided in which the plug is located at a right angle. You can also purchase a special HDMI corner if you wish: Using this corner, you can connect to the TV from the back or the side. Some adapters even support the ability to adjust the angle and bend in them not straight, but in any direction. Before purchasing, decide in which direction the cable will come out after connecting it through the corner. Keep in mind that different cable models face different directions.

You won't be able to connect without HDMI connectors (however, if you have a DVI monitor connector, you can use a DVI-HDMI adapter).

So, to connect the computer to the TV via the HDMI connector, insert the cable all the way into both of these connectors. Before connecting, do not forget to disconnect both devices from the power supply if you do not want your HDMI port to accidentally burn out! Moreover, the coincidence of a number of negative factors can even lead to a breakdown of the TV, computer or laptop! If there are no free ports on the TV, you can purchase a “switcher” (a special HDMI switch). It connects to one of the inputs on the TV and supports connecting several sources at once, which you can switch between using a button or a separate remote control: You don’t have to buy an expensive switch from an online store for $50-100 or more; regular Chinese models also work great, which do not even need an external power supply. More expensive models are needed only for those users who plan to watch movies in high definition 1080p.

HDMI setup

If you only connected one TV, the picture should appear immediately. Please note: in order for the picture to be displayed on the TV screen, the monitor must be disconnected from the system unit, and not just turned off!

After Windows loads, select the appropriate screen resolution. To do this, right-click on an empty space on your desktop and then select the “Screen Resolution” that suits you.


Here you can select the appropriate resolution. A higher resolution will provide a clearer picture, but everything on the screen will appear smaller. The system defaults to the maximum resolution supported by the device. If everything suits you, don't change anything. If you are not comfortable working with such a resolution: the font is too small and difficult to read, you can reduce the resolution, taking into account some nuances. Some monitors and TVs are designed to display a strictly defined number of pixels vertically as well as horizontally. If you set a non-standard resolution, your TV will have to scale it in order to display it on its matrix, which can lead to blurring of the picture and deterioration in image quality.

If your TV supports Full HD resolution (1920x1080), it will reproduce 1280x720 just as well, but all fonts and details will be larger in size. The actual resolution of an HD Ready TV is 1366x768; there is no point in setting the resolution to 1920x1080.

On the Monitor tab, located in "Advanced Settings", you can set the required screen refresh rate. You can set it to 60 Hz or more (if your TV supports it):

If the video is not smooth enough or shakes when viewing, you can experiment with this parameter by changing its value. Set the color rendering quality to “True Color (32 bits)”.

Whenever you change the resolution, color depth or frequency, a window appears in which you need to confirm the changes. If your device does not work with the new parameters, you will not be able to see this window and confirm your actions. Don't worry, in fifteen seconds your computer device's system settings will be restored to their previous settings.

Features of setting up multiple displays

If you connect a TV and monitor at the same time, Windows 7/8 will consider that multiple displays are connected to the computer. There are 2 modes of simultaneous operation of several displays: cloning (duplication), as well as desktop extension. This option is selected in the same tab where you set the resolution.

Duplicating screen

The cloning mode provides for displaying the same desktop image on both playback devices. To use this mode, it is desirable that the monitor and TV have the same resolutions, otherwise one of the devices will have to work with inappropriate settings. At least the devices must belong to the same format (for example, both are widescreen). If the monitor is square (5:4 or 4:3) and the TV is widescreen (16:9, etc.), to the right and left of The pictures on the screen will have black bars.

Desktop extension

This mode makes it possible to have 2 desktops or more. That is, if both used displays are installed side by side, when moving, the mouse cursor will move from the TV to the monitor and back. The system assigns each of the connected devices its own number, displayed in front of its name. If you cannot figure out which device is under which number, press the “Detect” button, after which a digit with its number will be displayed on each display:
At the top you can see pictures of devices with numbers printed on them, indicating the location of these displays in space. By dragging these images with the mouse, you can change their order. Using the appropriate checkbox, you can make any of the connected devices the main monitor.

For a computer and a TV connected to it via HDMI, you can separately configure the frequency and screen resolution. The settings of AMD (ATI), NVidia, etc. video cards have their own options related to installing multiple displays. For example, when using an NVidia GeForce video card, right-click on an empty space on the desktop, and then select the line “NVidia Control Panel”. You can configure your monitors in the “Display” section:


How to output sound to TV via HDMI?


After this, the problem with audio output via HDMI to the TV should be resolved. All you have to do is restart the programs you are using or completely restart your computer.

What OS do you have installed?

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Projecting Windows 10 how to connect a second screen

Hello! We continue to disassemble the Windows 10 operating system! Today you will learn how to set up projection and connect a second screen on Windows 10. For example, you want to connect a TV or a second computer, or just an additional screen to your computer. Not only can you connect an additional screen, but you can also customize the projection.

To connect a second screen, open the “Notification Center” in the lower right corner of the screen by clicking on the corresponding icon in the form of a written sheet. In the window that opens, click on the tab - Project. Projection needs to be adjusted only after connecting a second screen.

Computer screen only, default type when only the screen of this computer is connected.

Repeatable, you can connect a second screen and it will display the same thing as on your computer.

Expand, using this projection, you can combine one picture from several screens.

Only the second screen, with this type it will show only the second screen that you connect to the computer. The computer screen will turn off.

How to connect a second screen

To connect a second screen, at the bottom of the “Projection” window, click on the tab - Connect to a wireless device. Make sure the second device you want to connect is turned on. An automatic search for the device will begin. His name should appear in the window.

How to connect devices:

TV, modern TV can be connected via HDMI cable. Make sure your TV has the appropriate output. Modern TVs can also be connected via Bluetooth if they have this option.

Projector connected via VGA or HDMI cable.

Computer, laptop, connected via Bluetooth.

How to connect Bluetooth:

Open the Notification Center window in the lower right corner again. In the window that opens, click on the tab - Bluetooth. After which you will see a corresponding icon in the taskbar.

Still have questions? Write a comment! Good luck!

Projecting Windows 10 how to connect a second screen updated: October 12, 2016 by Ilya Zhuravlev

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How to connect a laptop to a TV via hdmi

Sometimes you need to connect your laptop to your TV. For example, to display an image on a larger screen. Since the “native monitor” is not always enough for comfortable viewing of photos or films. For this, in most cases, an HDMI cable is used. After all, there is a connector for it in almost any modern TV device. You just need to understand how to connect a laptop to a TV via hdmi.

What is important to know about HDMI?

Recently, HDMI data transmission technology has become very popular. Largely due to the fact that with its help it is possible to broadcast video and audio signals of sufficiently high quality. In this case, only one cable is used.

There are currently several HDMI standards:

  • standard 1.0 (speed up to 10.2 Gbps + support for up to 8 audio channels);
  • standard 2.0 (data transmission at speeds up to 18 Gbit/s, as well as support for up to 32 audio channels).

Many companies are involved in the production of HDMI cables. Branded options are often quite expensive. However, many modern TVs come with such a cable.

How to properly connect a laptop to a TV via HDMI?

Let us immediately note that in order to connect everything, you will need to set the necessary parameters on the TV and laptop. You will also need the HDMI cable itself. In addition, note that some laptop models only have a DVI connector. Then you will also have to acquire a special adapter.

The procedure for connecting a laptop to a TV via HDMI is quite simple. You need to do the following:


Helpful information! Not all laptop models have an HDMI connector. In this case, some users, using an adapter, connect the device via VGA. This is a fairly old 15-pin connector that became popular back in the 80s of the last century. However, no sound is transmitted through such an interface. Therefore, in addition to the HDMI cable, you will need to connect an additional wire for the audio signal.

Problems when connecting a laptop to a TV via an HDMI cable are far from uncommon. Therefore, we will dwell on this point in detail - we will describe the most common problems and ways to solve them.

If the TV still does not see the laptop via hdmi, then it is worth checking whether you have properly connected the cable itself to all connectors. Perhaps the plug did not go all the way into the socket. Sometimes it happens that the cord itself is faulty. But this is very rare.

Sometimes there are conflict situations that prevent the laptop from connecting to the TV via HDMI. The main reason is outdated or malfunctioning drivers. For example, video cards. Therefore, if you are unable to connect the device to the TV, then update the software for the video adapter.

On a note! Connecting a laptop to an old TV via HDMI is unlikely to work. Mainly due to the lack of an appropriate interface. Therefore, if you have a rather “ancient” TV receiver, then you can only connect it to your laptop via RCA (everyone knows them as “tulips”).

Problems with screen resolution when connected via HDMI

Quite often, when connected via HDMI, the TV screen is set to a resolution that is inconvenient for viewing. What to do in this case?

The easiest way is to press the Windows + P key combination on your laptop keyboard. Due to which the window will open. It’s easy to select the option to display the picture on your TV. Here you can also turn off the transfer of the image to TV, expand it or duplicate it. If you don’t like the picture quality itself, then select the “Projector only” or “Second screen only” option. Then wait until the Windows program itself adjusts the resolution to the TV.

It happens that the method described above does not help. And even in the list of possible resolution options, the user cannot find the optimal value - either the image is cropped or black bars appear along the edges. There is only one way out - go to the video card settings.

Hello everyone! The “seven” has many of its own “proprietary” problems, which ordinary users are not always able to deal with. But we will help you with this! So, the topic of today's lesson is setting up an HDMI cable.

  • We will look at how to connect the cable;

  • What settings in Windows need to be activated;

  • At the end of the article there is a detailed Video instruction.

After you have connected the HDMI cable to your laptop/computer and TV, right-click on the “Desktop” and select “Screen Resolution” from the drop-down menu. By the way: the moment you connect the cable, you will see a window in which the “Screen Settings” field and a circle, divided into two parts, with digital designations 1 and 2. Set the settings in the required fields, such as: “Screen ", "Permission", etc. Next, in the “Multiple Screens” field, set the “Duplicate these screens” function. Now click on the “Apply” and “Ok” button. This way you activate all the necessary settings for an adequate image.

Let's move on to the sound settings on the TV: these settings are made on the computer! Click on “Start” - “Control Panel”. In the system settings window that opens, select “Hardware and Sound”. Click on it and select the options “Sound” - “Manage sound devices”. By clicking on it, you get a separate “Sound” window. In this window you should see an icon for the TV connected to your computer, for example “Samsung”. A little lower in the same window you will see the “Speakers” option. We move the cursor over the TV icon (namely the TV, not the speaker) and right-click. A menu will appear in which we select the line “Use as default”. Attention: if everything was done correctly, a green “bird” should appear in the window near the TV. If you want to turn off the sound, you can turn it off in the “Speakers” window: right-click, select the “Set as default” line and click on it. This is such a strange pattern. However, this is how things work. Click “Apply” and “Ok”. By the way, it’s probably no longer a secret to you that you don’t have to buy a GPS navigator if you have an Android phone, all you need is