Connect LCD TV to Computer

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Flat-screen LCD televisions are designed to accept numerous inputs. Depending on the model of the LCD television, it may accept the older analog RCA video connections, analog component video, analog VGA, digital DVI and digital HDMI. Most LCD TVs accept multiple HDMI connections. Computers typically have analog VGA connectors, and quite often, they have digital DVI connectors. Increasingly, computers are coming equipped with digital HDMI connectors that carry video and sound over a single cable, which is perfect for connecting to an LCD TV.

1). Examine the back of your computer and determine which outputs are available. Choices in order of preference are HDMI, DVI and VGA.

2). Determine which inputs are available on the LCD TV.

3). Connect one end of the appropriate HDMI, DVI or VGA cable to the computer and connect the other end to the input on the LCD TV.

4). Connect a sound cable between the computer and the LCD TV, if any type of connection other than HDMI is being used. The computer side always requires a 3.5 mm headphone style plug. The LCD TV may also accept a 3.5 mm headphone plug or it may require RCA inputs for the audio. Either way, audio cables are available to suit your specific need.

5). Tune the LCD TV to the correct input. For example, if the second HDMI connection is being used, switch the TV to the HDMI-2 input.

6). Boot the computer and adjust the screen resolution appropriate for the TV. LCDs that support 720p have a screen resolution of 1280 x 720. LCDs that support full HD resolution use 1920 x 1080.

How to Connect a DIN CCTV to a Comp

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A closed circuit television (CCTV) system is a security camera that broadcasts what it sees to a single source. Normally, a CCTV system is connected directly to a single television or a recording device, but with the right equipment, you can connect a CCTV that uses a DIN wire to your computer. You will need to use a special type of adapter to connect the DIN cable to an open USB port on your computer.

1). Run the CCTV DIN wire from the base of the camera to a spot near the computer.

2). Plug the camera's six-pin DIN connector into a six-pin DIN female-to-female adapter, which you can find at an electronics store or order from the manufacturer of your CCTV.

3). Connect the other end of the female-to-female DIN adapter to the male DIN end of the DIN-to-USB adapter. This connection must also be a six-pin connection or the setup will not work properly.

4). Make sure that the connections are tight and, if necessary, wrap the connector with electrical tape to prevent the connections from coming loose.

5). Turn on your computer and let the operating system boot up. Do not attempt to open any programs or plug anything into the USB ports until the operating system is ready.

6). Plug the USB end of the DIN-to-USB connector into the open USB port on your computer.

7). Wait for a message to pop up on your computer that reads "Found New Hardware." Click on this message and you will see a wizard that will help you identify the hardware.

8). Click "Next" and wait for the computer to search for the correct information.

9). Click "OK" when a message appears that reads "Generic USB Camera."

10). Click on "My Computer," and you will see the camera on the list of available devices. You can use this camera as you would a webcam to view, stream or record video from your CCTV.