Questions tagged [tv]
Television. Can be used to display video and project audio or it can be used for video display only. Questions regarding the functionality and usage of TVs to watch broadcast programmes are off-topic.
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Windows 11 "Cast to Device" performs in very poor quality
I have a 65" TCL Android TV and I'd like to cast videos and pictures from my PC to the TV. The TV and the PC both connected to a fast router by cable. My PC identifies the TV and list it in the &...
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Debian and TCL TV
I'm running Debian 12 with Cinnamon on a TCL 98S550G TV (HDMI-0, connected to HDMI 1 on the TV). The desktop is always on, with screensaver after 5 mins and screen off after 45 mins.
With my old TV, I ...
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PC network requirements for wireless screen mirroring on smart TV?
I'm able to use Wi-Fi to connect a Windows PC to a smart TV (Android-based). I does that while the PC is connected to the WLAN but the TV is neither connected to Ethernet nor to the WLAN.
--> I'm ...
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mDNS Discovery with Panasonic TV
TV Model: Panasonic 77LZ2000
tldr:
I want to get the name an IP of my panasonic TV using mDNS discovery. I can see other smart devices and my phone (when wireless debugging is switched on) with things ...
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How to Prevent Automatic Activation of HDMI-Connected TV When Primary Monitors are Powered Off?
I'm using Windows 11 on an HP desktop computer with an NVidia graphics card, and I have a setup that includes two monitors and one TV. I prefer to keep the TV (connected via HDMI) disabled while using ...
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Screen cut off on linux
Setup
i5 6600
Intel HD 530
Internal SSD with Windows 11
External HDD with Debian 12 (KDE Plasma, X11 and Wayland)
Dp to HDMI dongle (Motherboard doesn't have HDMI and tv doesn't have DP)
Old Majestic ...
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Out of sight 2nd monitor TV in other room from my laptop. Should I use extended desktop or a virtual desktop? See description
My laptop is in the kitchen. My TV is in the living room. There's a wall between us. The laptop is also connected to the TV with an HDMI cable. This means that I cannot see the TV from where I am ...
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Computer switches between detecting TV and undetecting it, and chimes. How to stop this?
I have a Dell Optiplex 3070 micro with Intel UHD Graphics 630, connected to an old LG TV over HDMI. The OS is Windows 10 Pro. I keep the PC on, and when I switch the TV to an input that is different ...
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How can I resolve 1 of 2 same-model displays not working in a 3 monitor setup?
TLDR: 3rd monitor shown in Display (Settings), but not audio/video. Audio does show in Sound (System Tray).
DXDiag
System:
Audio:
From DXDiag, I'm not certain which display is which, so here's all ...
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Why is one of the HDMI inputs on my TCL TV labeled as 'PC' and how does it differ from other inputs?
I recently purchased a TCL TV and I noticed that it has multiple HDMI inputs. Interestingly, one of these inputs (HDMI2) is specifically labeled as 'PC'. I was wondering what makes this particular ...
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How to have display feed switch automatically between one screen active at a time in a Monitor / TV set-up?
I have a monitor and a TV plugged into my PCs graphics card. The monitor is using a DP Cable the TV an HDMI. I'd like to have one screen active at a time. I want to have my desktop streamed to my ...
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Message on tv screen I want to get rid of
When I play a film from my computer this sign comes up on my screen:
would you like to reduce mouse pointer lag on tv using game low
latency? Yes or no
How do I get rid of this message?
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Use TV remote control on PC
Is there an option to control my Win11 PC with my Sony TVs existing remote control (KD55XE7005).
For instance I'd like to use the Volume +/- / Play / Stop keys to control VLC, Windows 11 volume or ...
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Losing internet connection randomly but not streaming to TV
I am randomly losing internet connection to my computers and wife's iPad. But TV continues to stream through Roku device. all are wireless. Modem is older Netgear. I can unplug and restart and ...
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I need some help connecting a 5.1 audio system to my laptop
I purchased a Panasonic SC-PT470 5.1 channel stereo system. I am trying to connect it to my Win11 laptop, a Lenovo Ideapad 320-15ISK but I am not even sure if the way I've set it up will work.
My ...
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Windows 10 monitor detection with a HDMI switcher. Is there a way to force a refresh?
My pc has an Nvidia 1060 with a single HDMI cable plugged in. I've recently added an HDMI switcher and the cable now goes directly into the HDMI switcher. The switcher is quite simple with two outputs....
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Cannot get 4K@120Hz gaming to work on the TV connected to PC
I'm trying to connect my TV to PC and use it for 4k 120Hz gaming. I have PC with RTX 3080 and TV LG OLED 55B2 2023 version. I bought connection cable like this https://www.amazon.com.be/-/en/...
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GTX 1070 (DP 1.4, HDMI 2.0) => G-Sync (VRR) => LG OLEDC9 (HDMI 2.1)
I am trying to get G-Sync @ 4K60Hz with my setup:
Graphics: GTX 1070 with HDMI 2.0 and DP 1.4
Display: LG OLEDC9 with HDMI 2.1
I already did some research and it turns out you can't get G-Sync via ...
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Sharing my VPN provider to multiple pcs / tables / tv
Let me try to explain what I want to do, and maybe a solution (but it didn't work for me).
Basically I pay a VPN Provider, if I install the client I can connect this pc with their Service, everything ...
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Activate or find some way for CEC to trigger HDMI source switch on TV
So recently I set up a mini PC for my mom who is 91 on her TV. The problem is that anything too complex she will never figure out like using the TV remote to go through the available HDMI ports on the ...
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The screen quality on my brand new TV is messed up when i use it as monitor for my pc (HDMI). It's fuzzy and blurry
Not just text, everything is a little blurry. My PC didn't have an issue with previous monitors and this TV is brand new, just unboxed.
The resolution and scaling is set right
In the TV screen ...
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Black screen and video/audio distortions with 4K60 output
I have a computer which is connected to my AV receiver which, in turn, is connected to my TV. All devices and cables support 4K60, i.e., HDMI 2.0. All corresponding settings are enabled and Windows as ...
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FFprobe details are almost identical, but some files don't play on TV or DVB-T2?
First file plays very well on both TV and DVB-T2.
Input #0, mov,mp4,m4a,3gp,3g2,mj2, from 'file1.mp4':
Metadata:
major_brand : isom
minor_version : 512
compatible_brands: ...
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LG C2 (TV as monitor) mouse/keyboard connectivity to pc?
I've got a PC setup with LG C2 tv (which works great as a monitor for work/gaming) but i'd ideally like to use same keyboard/mouse with the mac when i connect it to this monitor.
Surprisingly a ...
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How do I automatically disable my third monitor when I turn it off - Windows 11
I have three display outputs from my video card: monitor 1 (DisplayPort), monitor 2 (DisplayPort), and a TV (HDMI).
If the TV is turned off, and I move my mouse off to the right of the 2nd screen, it ...
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How to restore HDMI audio in Windows 10?
I use my TV as my main display for my Windows 10 machine, and also as the audio device. This has always worked fine, but on turning on the machine this morning, there is no sound and the TV audio ...
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PC with HDMI connecting to TV with VGA, has signal but TV displays "Not Supported"
I want to play shows from my laptop on my TV. My laptop has a HDMI port and TV has a VGA port. I used this adapter & a VGA cable to link my laptop and Philips TV. When I link up the devices, the ...
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Surface Laptop Studio running Windows 11 cannot display 4k60hz on Samsung TV
I have a 4k Samsung TV with a resolution of 3840x2160 which supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz.
But my Surface Laptop Studio running Windows 11 can only do 3840x2160 with 30 Hz. If I up it to 60 Hz, ...
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Do the apps on my TV (which I use as a second monitor) run on my TV's processor or my PC's CPU?
So I use my TV as a second monitor and I was just wondering if running let's say a big game that my PC barely handles on my main monitor and then run a few apps like a browser, task manager and others ...
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Unplugging electrical outlets/plugs causes HDMI to lose signal on TV connected to PC?
I have a Sony A90J LED tv (65") and it's connected to my PC using an HDMI cable. Problem is when I unplug a nearby plug/extension outlet, the hdmi on the tv loses signal, then it gets worse, ...
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