High Def tv as Monitor? - Club CDFreaks

delig8dor · 04-08-2006

http://www.sharpusa.com/products/sup...d=27&x=47&y=10

totally new to this. but I got this sharp tv and want to use it as a monitor

Sharp LC-26GQ5U AQUOS LCD TV
It has the dvi input and a chart that seems quite extensive to what screen resolution it is compatible with.
I spoke to Sharp 800-237-4277 and they told me the unit is PC compatible with input 5 which is the dvi.
The sharp Help desk isn't great, but did say I would need a vga to dvi cabel, but they don't seem to know much about the computer end of it other than they are quite sure it is PC compatible. HOW???? that is what I am trying to establish. :-)

I don't have an output at present on my computer to use this.

Where do I go, what do I get.

*weedougie* · 04-08-2006

You need a graphics card with DVI output and a compatible lead.

delig8dor · 04-08-2006

that seems easy enough. I understand the dvi output.
what do you mean by compatible lead?
I was told to get a cabel vga to dvi would work as well. what is vga? ty

**alan1476** · 04-08-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by delig8dor

that seems easy enough. I understand the dvi output.
what do you mean by compatible lead?
I was told to get a cabel vga to dvi would work as well. what is vga? ty

VGA = VIDEO GRAPHICS ARRAY

*weedougie* · 04-08-2006

DVI to DVI.

*_chef_* · 05-08-2006

HDMI and HDCP compliant depending on the source...

gregtherotterius · 06-08-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by delig8dor

that seems easy enough. I understand the dvi output.
what do you mean by compatible lead?
I was told to get a cabel vga to dvi would work as well. what is vga? ty

vga is what the older computers used for sending video signal to monitor, dvi,= digital video input? is digital. you need a cable that will adapt the vga type connector to a dvi connector.

**Truman** · 07-08-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by delig8dor

that seems easy enough. I understand the dvi output.
what do you mean by compatible lead?
I was told to get a cabel vga to dvi would work as well. what is vga?

There are 3 types of dvi connectors or formats: dvi-d, dvi-a and dvi-i. It depends really; if the monitor supports dvi-a or dvi-i input then you can use a vga to dvi cable, but if it only supports dvi-d then, no you cannot do this. See here for more info:
http://www.datapro.net/techinfo/dvi_info.html

Quote:

Originally Posted by gregtherotterius

vga is what the older computers used for sending video signal to monitor, dvi,= digital video input? is digital. you need a cable that will adapt the vga type connector to a dvi connector.

I think it's a bit early to be saying that, vga type connector is still being used even on newer computers and I'm surprised that even some LCD monitors have only VGA input!

delig8dor · 18-08-2006

I got the Vizio 32"
It is manufactured with vga input.
Maybe not the top of the line, excellent monitor.
The price is right, as I wouldn't spend the amount required to get a sony to do this job.
It is recommended to use the vga by the manufacturer. IF you use hdmi the monitor cannot adjust to the optimum settings and fill the entire screen without distortion.
I do not use the speakers that are on the bottom of the tv, as I have 250 watt speakers previously hooked to the computer and they sound much better.
thanks for your help and input.

04-08-2006	#1 (permalink)
delig8dor New on Forum Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 9	High Def tv as Monitor? <a href='http://adstats.cdfreaks.com/www/delivery/ck.php?n=a13febf7&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE' target='_blank'><img src='http://adstats.cdfreaks.com/www/delivery/avw.php?zoneid=30&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE&n=a13febf7' border='0' alt='' /></a> http://www.sharpusa.com/products/sup...d=27&x=47&y=10 totally new to this. but I got this sharp tv and want to use it as a monitor Sharp LC-26GQ5U AQUOS LCD TV It has the dvi input and a chart that seems quite extensive to what screen resolution it is compatible with. I spoke to Sharp 800-237-4277 and they told me the unit is PC compatible with input 5 which is the dvi. The sharp Help desk isn't great, but did say I would need a vga to dvi cabel, but they don't seem to know much about the computer end of it other than they are quite sure it is PC compatible. HOW???? that is what I am trying to establish. :-) I don't have an output at present on my computer to use this. Where do I go, what do I get.

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delig8dor New on Forum Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 9	Re: High Def tv as Monitor? that seems easy enough. I understand the dvi output. what do you mean by compatible lead? I was told to get a cabel vga to dvi would work as well. what is vga? ty

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18-08-2006	#9 (permalink)
delig8dor New on Forum Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 9	Re: High Def tv as Monitor? I got the Vizio 32" It is manufactured with vga input. Maybe not the top of the line, excellent monitor. The price is right, as I wouldn't spend the amount required to get a sony to do this job. It is recommended to use the vga by the manufacturer. IF you use hdmi the monitor cannot adjust to the optimum settings and fill the entire screen without distortion. I do not use the speakers that are on the bottom of the tv, as I have 250 watt speakers previously hooked to the computer and they sound much better. thanks for your help and input.

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