Wmp - Tv [out]

I have some movies on my computer that I would prefer to watch on the 27" TV instead of the 17" monitor. Because my computerese is so limited (ask Temerc) I don't know how to do this. Can anybody help please

 

Hello Dcmurray,

Basic question: have you a video card with a TV - out port?

I've modified your thread title.

Regards - Charles

 

Hi Charles. I really don't have enough experiance to even know what a video card is. Does it help to tell you that I have the following:

Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator Driver Report


Report Date: 01/05/2007
Report Time[hr:mm:ss]: 18:26:58
Driver Version: 6.14.10.4497
Operating System: Windows XP* Professional, Service Pack 2 (5.1.2600)
Default Language: English
DirectX* Version: 9.0
Physical Memory: 501 MB
Minimum Graphics Memory: 8 MB
Maximum Graphics Memory: 128 MB
Graphics Memory in Use: 9 MB
Processor: x86
Processor Speed: 3066 MHZ
Vendor ID: 8086
Device ID: 2772
Device Revision: 02

Its all I can really tell you except that it also indicates that it has multifeature and that I need to connect another display to use the function.

Thanks

 

Hi Dcmurray,

FYI, the video card is what your Monitor is hooked into. If you look at the slot, if you have a TV out, it should indicate it.

It probably does - but need the make and model.

Download System Information Windows http://www.gtopala.com/about_siw.html

Its a .exe file - no need to install - put it into a created folder SIW in your Programs Folder and then either double click on it or create a shortcut for your Desk top.

Once its running > left pane > Hardware > Video. In the right pane you'll see the info. The few lines at the bottom starting with Name to Memory will tell us what the card is. Click on Name and then holding the shift key click the last line > right click and copy, then use either Notepad or Wordpad and paste and post here.

Regrard - Charles

 

Hi

Intel's graphics are likely to be "onboard" graphics. Variable sizes of the graphics memory would seem to verify this as well.

To have an output to a television you would need to have a second "head" (the connection that you use to connect a monitor/screen). If there is only one head you cannot connect a second screen.

If you have onboard graphics, most often the motherboard has a slot for the use of an add in graphics card (adapter). These have multiple heads/outputs. The outputs will be standard VGA, DVI (which you can convert to VGA) and S-Video (a connector specifically for TV connection, although you may find newer televisions have a DVI connector).

I suggest you find the (motherboard) manual/User Guide that came with the computer or find the specifications at the manufacturer's website. If the motherboard has a slot for installing an add in graphics card there are basic cards which will do what you want for only a little cost.

Everest in my signature could also help you with identifying your hardware.

If you put VGA DVI S-video into a Google search you will see examples of the connectors (heads) I am talking about. You will know the standard VGA connector where your monitor plugs in. The DVI connector is coloured white and is rectangular. The S-video connector is small, round and black, very similar to a PS/2 connector for keyboards or a mouse.

Matt