Computer Monitor as TV
By kumarpslv
@kumarpslv (3216)
India
February 26, 2009 12:08pm CST
I will be using my desktop monitor as a TVwith the help of TV tuner card now and then.I also I tried with my laptop in the same way. But I was unable to do. Is it possible to use laptop monitor as TV, using the TV tuner card or some other euipments?If so, what is the procedure?
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6 responses
@hotviper (128)
• Philippines
27 Feb 09
depending what TV Tuner Card you have, i believe that your tv tuner card cant use your laptop monitor as it will only outputs signal.
your laptops vga also only outputs signal.
you can use your laptop as tv if you buy a USB type tv tuner, connect it to usb, install driver and your ready to go.
@kumarpslv (3216)
• India
6 Aug 09
Thanks for the info and let me inquire about this with the computer shops.
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@kumarpslv (3216)
• India
18 Jul 09
I am totally unaware of the USB type TV tuner card and with this it may be possible. Have you ever tried for this ?If so , please let me know the exact procedure that is to be followed.This will be very much helpful to me and also to the others.Thanks for yore response.
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@nareshreddy68 (628)
• India
1 Mar 09
the onus is on your cpu whether it has a graphic card with tv-out (scart) input. maintain your connection betweeen your cpu and your monitor. then connect your dvd or tv signal to your cpu via that input.
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@kumarpslv (3216)
• India
18 Jul 09
Sorry. I think I did not explain my need clearly in the discussion and I wanted to know that is it possible to make use of my Laptop as a TV with the help of a TV tuner card.Thanks for your response and sorry for my delayed reply.
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@trinidadvelasco (11401)
• Philippines
26 Feb 09
yes, we have been using our computer as a tv set, too. it has been for some years that we used to do this. however, we had never attempted this with the laptop at all.
if there is somebody around who is knowledgeable about these things regarding computer technicalities, like a computer technician, it is best that you consult him. the store or company where you bought that tuner card should be knowledgeable enough on this regard. i am sure that they have employed with them a qualified computer technician to advise customers on queries such as yours.
@kumarpslv (3216)
• India
18 Jul 09
I enquired with some of such technicians. Most of them are saying that it is not possible and some are saying it is possible. But if ask the procedure, the are not having any idea about that.The only possible way is asking the computer manufacturer.Mine is hp laptop and it is easily possible to contact them for online support. I will do it soon.Thanks for your response and sorry for my delayed reply
@saichandtalluri (1486)
• India
27 Feb 09
yes you can use a computer as a TV as you have said i have a TV tunner card for my computer and i can record some programs and use my computer as a TV.
Laptops have a in-built TV tunner card so with that device you can use your laptop as a TV and you can also record the live video in that.
@kumarpslv (3216)
• India
18 Jul 09
Are all the laptops are equipped with such inbuilt TV tuner card? Mine is hp pavilion dv1000 notebook pc and I am not having much knowledge about its configuration.If this is capable for such conversion I will be very happy.But the sad thing is we have to keep it in front of us directly, to view anything .Thanks for your response and sorry for the delayed reply.
@kumarpslv (3216)
• India
18 Jul 09
As I am not much knowledge with these things, I am little confused with the term you have used. If you explain this further it will be easier to me to follow. If possible , keep me informed about this and thanks for your kind information and response.sorry for my delayed reply .
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@doggyhouz (548)
• United States
6 Aug 09
On my video card I have two outputs and I actually attach both my monitor and TV to it. Because whenever I'm surfing the web I watch TV or Online TV as well or any movie of streamed videos I would display it on my Television instead of my computer monitor. So I can still do my work and designs on my desktop monitor instead of having videos interfering with my desktop monitor and work.
God bless
@kumarpslv (3216)
• India
6 Aug 09
It seems that you are making use of the TC monitor to view the online channels.I tried to use the laptop as the TV monitor to view the movies from the TV tuner card signal. But still I am not able to find the proper procedure for that. Thanks for your response.
