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
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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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Windows - Stream screen over network to Smart TV (DLNA)
How to live stream Windows screen to DLNA capable Smart TV (Samsung) on the same network?
So far I have found 1 Windows application, that should be able to do this - it's TVersity Screen Server - but ...
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Laptop hooked to TV shows wrong resolution when only displaying on TV, but correct when duplicating displays
I know there are a lot of posts about TV resolution, but none seemed to match my scenario. I'm running Windows 10 enterprise. I have a laptop, native resolution set to 1080. TV's resolution is also ...
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Android TV not correctly identified by Windows 10 for wireless display
On windows, if I go to Settings > Display > Connect to a wireless display, my TV is not listed there. But, if I go to Settings > Devices, it is listed under "Other devices". Same ...
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How Does My PC Wirelessly Broadcast to My Smart TV
I recently discovered my smart TV has the capability do do screen mirroring from my desktop PC. I was wondering how this worked, or what hardware allows my PC to send data to the TV?
Initially I ...
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LG TV is detected on one Windows 10 and is not on second
Both computers support Miracast.
From first (my work laptop) I am able to connect to the TV as remote display:
(Wireless Card - Intel(R) Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265)
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But ...
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Windows sets TV to wrong resolution
I'm running a 3080ti on my PC which has three devices hooked to it: 1 HDMI 4K (4096x2160) Samsung TV plugged via a Soundbar, 1 DisplayPort Ultrawide Monitor, and 1 Rift S over DisplayPort. This setup ...
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TV connected to PC via HDMI. Will it slow down?
If the TV is connected via HDMI to the computer but turned off, will it overload my computer and slow it down? Should i disconnect it from pc?
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Buffering on 2 ms ping with 49 Mbps download and upload speeds
UPDATE: Resolved this issue and added an answer. The issue is specific to some Sony Android TVs.
I have this unfathomable issue with my internet of late where I get intermittent buffering and ...
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TV not seen by Windows PCs
If have a TV (LG 47LW5400) from 2011. It refuses to display anything (reports "no signal") if I connect any Windows 10 PC to it over HDMI cable.
I have tried it with a Laptop, my regular ...
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Custom scaling laptop for CRT TV
I have searched online but has not found a solution.
I have a CRT tv with aspect ratio 4:3. I need to connect my laptop to the TV with HDMI to AV adapter. It works fine but I am having problems with ...
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Why do I see my TV in my Network locations, and how?
Today I've noticed that there is my TV showing in my Network locations.
It looks like a shared network device and contains folders like Current Channel, Watch Satelliteand Watch TV. Unfortunately, ...
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Desktop shortcuts for quick access to streaming specific shows on specific services
Short version:
I would like to create a way to double-click Windows desktop shortcuts which open up a browser window and immediately start streaming a particular show on a particular service (Disney, ...
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TV used as monitor crashes whenever a program is dragged onto it. (Application runs fine, TV crashes)
I am using a Minicomputer that natively runs Windows 10 and has multiple video outputs. I linked one input to a Roku TV. The other input is hooked to a monitor. The monitor is the main output and ...
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How to switch between two different 3 monitor setups?
I am currently working on a fun idea. My current desktop setup has a triple monitor setup, but I had an idea of connecting my TV to my desktop, to have a console like experience without actually ...
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Is LCD TV screen technology unsuitable for regular use on a computer monitor at close viewing distance?
I have an LG Electronics 24LJ4540 (2017 Model) 24" 720p LED TV that I rarely used. I also have a Dell E2020H 19.5" computer monitor. I thought the former might be a good option to use as my ...
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Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter App not available in the Windows Store for some odd reason
I know it is available because it is listed in the Microsoft website..
But the store is not showing it...
Can anyone provide useful input regarding this issue?
Im on Windows 8.1, its an old laptop,
it ...
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Connecting TV decoder to proprietary modem via WiFi
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I'm based in France where Orange is my ISP. I use the Orange "Livebox 4" modem, which I believe is fairly standard, and have also leased a Orange TV decoder ...
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How to use computer to watch TV and to work on computer at same time
I want to be able to use my desktop pc to do my work and surf the net, etc., using the computer monitor, and to send the signal to watch TV on the TV , at the same time.
so, what components are ...
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Seeing different blacks on playing same video on tv from different devices
So I have following devices
VA panel TV
Anycast dongle
Hdmi cable
OLED display phone
IPS display phone
Laptop
I am seeing different picture on following three arrangements
OLED phone -> anycast -&...
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Issues connecting TVs as additional Windows 10 displays
I am unable to get either of two TVs to connect to my Windows 10 setup. The televisions are Westinghouse WD50FB1200 (link) and the graphics card that I intend to run them with is the Nvidia Quadro ...