video output

ImNotADJ · 2008-11-12, 03:00

Hi!

I have been trying to get MediaPortal working, and im getting there slowly.. but when I installed I use a pc monitor next to my LCD screen.

my pc to LCD screen is HDMI cable and pc to monitor is DVI cable. but I never have seen any picture in LCD screen.

How do I change output so picture is on LCD so I can take monitor away now.

Thanks, DJ

JoePlumber · 2008-11-12, 03:30

Power down your PC first. Plug the LCD into the DVI port where you have the monitor before. You will need the DVI-HDMI adapter. Power up your PC and hopefully your LCD will become the default monitor.

ryan20021982 · 2008-11-12, 04:57

If you have the video card setup for dual monitors you can go into the control panel and change the defult monitor

ImNotADJ · 2008-11-12, 10:25

How do I get it to use the HDMI cable tho?

I have a Leadtech 8500GT this has DVI & HDMI out.

And a Sony Bravia 40" LCD which on the back has PC input (RGB) which works fine with a DVI adaptor but I cant adjust some settings while it is on the PC input channel.

It also has 2 HDMI inputs, seperate channels from PC and these are what I want it to use.

How do i set up dual screen?

JoePlumber · 2008-11-12, 19:32

In the display properties, you should be able to extend the display to your LCD or make the output the same as your monitor.

I don't have a Leadtek 8500GT with me but can you describe what do you see in the display panel.

ImNotADJ · 2008-11-12, 21:42

In display there are 2 monitors,

1. My monitor
2. It says generic monitor. I can change this to the resolution of my LCD but I cannot get the picture to show up unless I use the DVI to RGB cable thru the PC input.

If I click show monitors or something then a big 1 flashes on monitor, but i cant get a 2 to flash on LCD

JoePlumber · 2008-11-12, 22:16

You need to enable the second display for your LCD to work. Do you see your LCD listed or a picture that looks like a LCD (it might say HDTV). Right-click on it and enable it. Please send snapshot of your display panel.

ImNotADJ · 2008-11-13, 02:15

OK, I got it going now!

I was right-clicking desktop and goto personalize to change settings, but now there is an nvidia option when I right-click desktop and I can change it to HDMI easily from that menu.

Thanks for reply's.

JoePlumber · 2008-11-13, 02:33

You are welcome

2008-11-12, 03:00	#1 (permalink)
ImNotADJ Portal User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country:	video output Hi! I have been trying to get MediaPortal working, and im getting there slowly.. but when I installed I use a pc monitor next to my LCD screen. my pc to LCD screen is HDMI cable and pc to monitor is DVI cable. but I never have seen any picture in LCD screen. How do I change output so picture is on LCD so I can take monitor away now. Thanks, DJ

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ryan20021982 MP Donator Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 157 Thanks: 3 Thanked 23 Times in 8 Posts Country:	If you have the video card setup for dual monitors you can go into the control panel and change the defult monitor __________________

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2008-11-12, 03:30	#2 (permalink)
JoePlumber Portal Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 93 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Country: My System	Power down your PC first. Plug the LCD into the DVI port where you have the monitor before. You will need the DVI-HDMI adapter. Power up your PC and hopefully your LCD will become the default monitor.

2008-11-12, 10:25	#4 (permalink)
ImNotADJ Portal User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country:	How do I get it to use the HDMI cable tho? I have a Leadtech 8500GT this has DVI & HDMI out. And a Sony Bravia 40" LCD which on the back has PC input (RGB) which works fine with a DVI adaptor but I cant adjust some settings while it is on the PC input channel. It also has 2 HDMI inputs, seperate channels from PC and these are what I want it to use. How do i set up dual screen?

2008-11-12, 19:32	#5 (permalink)
JoePlumber Portal Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 93 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Country: My System	In the display properties, you should be able to extend the display to your LCD or make the output the same as your monitor. I don't have a Leadtek 8500GT with me but can you describe what do you see in the display panel.

2008-11-12, 21:42	#6 (permalink)
ImNotADJ Portal User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country:	In display there are 2 monitors, 1. My monitor 2. It says generic monitor. I can change this to the resolution of my LCD but I cannot get the picture to show up unless I use the DVI to RGB cable thru the PC input. If I click show monitors or something then a big 1 flashes on monitor, but i cant get a 2 to flash on LCD

2008-11-12, 22:16	#7 (permalink)
JoePlumber Portal Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 93 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Country: My System	You need to enable the second display for your LCD to work. Do you see your LCD listed or a picture that looks like a LCD (it might say HDTV). Right-click on it and enable it. Please send snapshot of your display panel.

2008-11-13, 02:15	#8 (permalink)
ImNotADJ Portal User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country:	OK, I got it going now! I was right-clicking desktop and goto personalize to change settings, but now there is an nvidia option when I right-click desktop and I can change it to HDMI easily from that menu. Thanks for reply's.

2008-11-13, 02:33	#9 (permalink)
JoePlumber Portal Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 93 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Country: My System	You are welcome