How to hook up my new laptop and receiver to my old TV

[dmbnpj]

Help hook up new laptop to old TV

I have:

New Dell laptop Inspiron 1764
New Yamaha RX-V465 receiver
Old Sony KP-65WS500 (year 2003) widescreen 65" TV

I am trying to use the laptop to watch Netflix and project it onto the TV. The laptop and receiver have hdmi but the best the TV has is DVI. I have tried connecting hdmi from laptop to receiver and then Monster RCA cables from receiver to TV but it doesnt work. In fact, once I get those plugged up the screen on the laptop goes black. I cannot get any video to transfer to the TV. The Yamaha receiver is brand new so I would assume that it is able to convert the signal to whatever is needed. Can someone please point me in the right direction, for I know there has to be a way to hook this up? Many thanks!!

 

[markw]

I have:

New Dell laptop Inspiron 1764
New Yamaha RX-V465 receiver
Old Sony KP-65WS500 (year 2003) widescreen 65" TV

I am trying to use the laptop to watch Netflix and project it onto the TV. The laptop and receiver have hdmi but the best the TV has is DVI. I have tried connecting hdmi from laptop to receiver and then Monster RCA cables from receiver to TV but it doesnt work. In fact, once I get those plugged up the screen on the laptop goes black. I cannot get any video to transfer to the TV. The Yamaha receiver is brand new so I would assume that it is able to convert the signal to whatever is needed. Can someone please point me in the right direction, for I know there has to be a way to hook this up? Many thanks!!

Receivers might UPconvert from a lesser video signal to a better one, say composite, S-Video, or component TO HDMI but none I've ever heard of will DOWNconvert from a better signal to a lesser one.

You might explore what video options exist on your laptop and see what, if any, conversion devices exist and consider running the video directly to the TV and digital audio to the receiver.

Either that, or get a new TV.

 

[dmbnpj]

So then, will I be able to hook up an hdmi to dvi cable from the laptop directly to the TV for video? And then, an hdmi to hdmi cable from the laptop to the receiver for audio?

 

[BMXTRIX]

From page 76 of the owner's manual:

The DVI input terminal is compliant with the
EIA-861 standard and is not intended for use
with personal computers

http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/model-documents.pl?mdl=KP65WS500

There have been extremely significant advancements in how televisions accept resolutions on their digital inputs in the last few years, but if you are to have any hope at all, it would be most likely by connecting your computer directly to the TV and setting your resolution to 1080i. You MAY be able to get away with 720p. But, the TV is not compliant with a multitude of resolutions and the PC will need to be very carefully setup to output a compliant resolution.

 

[dmbnpj]

That stinks, this is a beautiful TV and only 7 years old (I know thats ancient in electronics), but it is such a huge beautiful TV and I have not had any problems with it. I thought there has to be a way to do this. I cant get rid of a 65" HDTV, I am in deep love with it!

btw, if the DVI cable isnt compliant with computers, then what would it be used for?

 

[njedpx3]

So then, will I be able to hook up an hdmi to dvi cable from the laptop directly to the TV for video? And then, an hdmi to hdmi cable from the laptop to the receiver for audio?

you need a VGA to DVI ( video portion of HDMI)cable

http://www.lindy-usa.com/vga-to-dvi-analogue-adapter-cable-dvi-i-female-analogue-to-vga-male-02m/41223.html

 

[pzaur]

HDMI -> DVI
Cheaper and does the same thing. I used to use this from my cable box (it was older) to my TV.


-pat

 

[jinjuku]

Technically it should work. But a quick LMGTFY

Shows that the display may simply be problematic. I would go to BB pick up a DVD Player with HDMI out and simply try it. That way you can return it and aren't out any money.

All that is asked is your willingness to try a few things out.

 

[jinjuku]

Did you attempt to crack open the user manual that came with your TV?

There is a blurb in there about not being able to hook up a computer. Although given the age of the TV I am guessing that they were talking about VGA to DVI-A cables.

Check out this link at Datapro

It may not work if the DVI in is the Analog variant. You simply made need to accept that you are out of luck.

 

[BMXTRIX]

That stinks, this is a beautiful TV and only 7 years old (I know thats ancient in electronics), but it is such a huge beautiful TV and I have not had any problems with it. I thought there has to be a way to do this. I cant get rid of a 65" HDTV, I am in deep love with it!

btw, if the DVI cable isnt compliant with computers, then what would it be used for?

7 years ago HDMI basically did not exist. Any 'new' digital connections with copyrighted video was done on DVI. Cable boxes, DVD players, etc. all used DVI for a couple of years.

You want to TRY using this cable:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10231&cs_id=1023104&p_id=2404&seq=1&format=2

You do not want a VGA -> DVI cable as listed above, as the DVI input on the TV is not a DVI-I connector and can't handle analog video.

You can also consider a long list of other devices which are Netflix enabled to view Netflix videos from. Even some Blu-ray players have this capability now and may be worth considering for purchase.

Go DIRECT from your laptop to the TV using the cable listed above! Bypass any questionable activity from your A/V receiver. After you have a resolution which works on your laptop (quite possible!) you then put your receiver in line to see if that works.

If you start digital (HDMI) then you must end digital! (HDMI or DVI) You can't flip it over to analog easily.

 

[jinjuku]

I am going to have one of the site mods close down this thread.

You have started duplicate/parallel threads. Calm down, take a chill pill and stick to one thread.

 

[jinjuku]

7 years ago HDMI basically did not exist. Any 'new' digital connections with copyrighted video was done on DVI. Cable boxes, DVD players, etc. all used DVI for a couple of years.

You want to TRY using this cable:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10231&cs_id=1023104&p_id=2404&seq=1&format=2

You do not want a VGA -> DVI cable as listed above, as the DVI input on the TV is not a DVI-I connector and can't handle analog video.

You can also consider a long list of other devices which are Netflix enabled to view Netflix videos from. Even some Blu-ray players have this capability now and may be worth considering for purchase.

Go DIRECT from your laptop to the TV using the cable listed above! Bypass any questionable activity from your A/V receiver. After you have a resolution which works on your laptop (quite possible!) you then put your receiver in line to see if that works.

If you start digital (HDMI) then you must end digital! (HDMI or DVI) You can't flip it over to analog easily.

As other members have pointed out the user manual specifically states that the TV in question can't take RGB out from a computer.

The OP doesn't want to listen. I already told him to try an HDMI to DVI adapter or cable.

 

[jinjuku]

Take a CLEAR photo of the DVI connector on the back of the TV and post it here.

Please do not start duplicate threads as they will get shut down. It's poor forum etiquette. You need to show a bit of patience, honestly we are trying to help.

The user manual for your TV doesn't show which variant of DVI input it has.

 

[dmbnpj]

Hope this helps. Sorry about the double post, I thought I might have posted in the wrong spot.

 

[jinjuku]

1. Do you currently have an HDMI to DVI adapter? You could always snag one from BB and run from the laptop to the TV (by pass the receiver)

2. Can you get the above cable and a $60 DVD player with HDMI out? You can return both.

What steps are you willing to take (that is how much are you willing to act on the advice given here).

 

[dmbnpj]

I just bought an hdmi to dvi 10 ft. cable off ebay for $6. It should arrive soon and I will try that by connecting that from the laptop directly to the tv. And then connecting an hdmi to hdmi from the laptop to my receiver for the audio. That is the best idea I guess.