Want to watch Cinequest Online on your TV? With a simple PC-TV connection, you can!
Click on your connection type below to see instructions on how to connect your PC to your TV:
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Composite Video
This setup is standard today with most DVD equipped computers. The outputs are usually located at the rear or side of your computer; the video output is color-coded yellow, and the audio output, or line-out, is the 3.5mm jack |
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S-Video
If you have a newer computer, you may have an S-video connection. S-Video (Super Video or Y/C Video) produces a sharper image than standard video. In order to use this feature, your TV must also have an S-Video input. |
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VGA Connection
If you have an older video card, you may not have a video output that can be directly connected to your TV. In this case, you will need to utilize the VGA port on your computer, which is the connector that's attached to your PC monitor. |
Composite Video
A standard video composite jack is usually found on most new computers on the side of rear of the computer. The video jack is usually colored yellow. |
What you will need:
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RCA Video Cable |
Miniplug-to-RCA Stereo
Audio Cable |
How to connect:
Video: Connect one end of the RCA Video cable to the video output on your computer and the other end to the video input on your TV (color-colored yellow).
Audio: Plug the single connector end of the audio cable to the line-out or speaker-out connector on your computer. Plug the 2 RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable into the audio input on your TV (color-coded red and white for left and right audio channels).
Once You’re Connected:
The display requirements will vary greatly depending on the equipment you are using. You may want to check your video card or computer manual for details.
S-Video
If you have a newer computer then you may have an S-Video or Super Video connection. If your TV also has an S-Video jack than this is a simple option for connecting your computer to TV. |
What you will need:
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S-Video Cable |
Miniplug-to-RCA Stereo
Audio Cable |
How to connect:
Video: Connect one end of the S-video cable to the video output on your computer and the other end to the video input on your TV.
Audio: Plug the single connector end of the audio cable to the line-out or speaker-out connector on your computer. Plug the 2 RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable into the audio input on your TV (color-coded red and white for left and right audio channels).
Display Instructions:
Display procedures vary greatly among different types of equipment, so please consult your video card manual or computer manufacturer for details.
VGA Connection
If you do not have a video out on your computer, then you may need to use your VGA port. This is the port that is usually used for your monitor. If you have an HDTV, then this should already have a VGA port. If you do not have an HDTV then you may need to purchase a VGA-TV Converter or you may want to consider other options. |
What you will need:
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VGA Monitor Cable Stereo |
VGA to TV Convertor |
Miniplug-to-RCA Stereo
Audio Cable |
How to Connect:
Connections may vary based on the VGA connector you are using. You may want to check the VGA connector manual for details.
Once You’re Connected:
The display requirements will vary greatly depending on the equipment you are using. You may want to check your video card or computer manual for details.
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