PC picture/sound on LCD tv ?

[Mattk]

I have just bought an LCD TV and want to use it as a secondary display for my pc.I know which cables I need to carry audio and sound but what I dont know is where the options are in the pc to turn a 2nd display on - or do these appear after a 2nd cable is plugged in ?

Any advice apreciated - thanks.

[Bob A Job]

Most decent graphics cards have a composite video out (like an auxilary jack but yellow) this can be plugged straight into most TV's as a second monitor, if not you can buy a scart-composite adapter at most electrical shops for less than �2.

I'd recomend downloading some software to help with the configuration, check with the website of your grahics card manufacturer. I use Nvidia Twinview, and any full motion video runs fullscreen on the second monitor automatically, so you can continue to use the PC whilst someone is watching the video output.

[Mattk]

Thanks bob a job.My gfx card has a spare vga socket which is what i intend to use to connect to the tv.

I have checked nvidia.com and found no download for twinview,where do i get it or does it enable itself when a 2nd adaptor is noticed ?

[Bob A Job]

I think its now incorparated into their Nview software.
Once connected, right click your desktop, select properties, then display, and their are wizards and tips to help you from there on in.

Another tip for ya, disable screensavers and windows sound outputs...
So you dont get annoying 'clicks' and 'boings' and picture freezing interupting your enjoyment.

[Bob A Job]

re-reading your post i noticed you said you had a spare VGA socket, if this is the only output your card may not be able to handle a TV signal without problems. i would check that your card is 128mb+ ram to be able to handle the TV output without compromising quality or freezing up.. www.pcworld.co.uk has a few for under �40

[Mattk]

Thanks for all your help bob.