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    not able to connect laptop hdmi out to tv 5rca with hdmi to 5rca cable

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by yesg, Mar 4, 2009.

  1. yesg

    yesg Newbie

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    hi everyone,

    I bought a hp pavilliond4 which has hdmi tv out and my tv has no hdmi or dvi or vga it has only s-video and 5rca, so i bought this hdmi to 5rca cable and when i connect the cable to tv and laptop, actually the laptop should detect the secondary screen but it is not doing and i even tried using the function key f4 and i even went into graphic properties but it did not detect the external screen . so my question is whether can i connect tv with this cable to a laptop if yes do i have to change any setting ? or the cable is not working? please help me in solving this . thank you in advance
     
    yesg, Mar 4, 2009
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  2. Krane

    Krane Notebook Prophet

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    Does your laptop only have a HDMI output? It should have an additional (lower quality) output for situations such as yours. Why don't you use that? Otherwise, I suggest updating your tv.
     
    Krane, Mar 24, 2009
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  3. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    digital to analog wont work. You need a converter not just an adapter.

    hdmi -> analog is very expensive.

    You can do hdmi -- dvi without a converter.

    Im willing to bet your laptop has a vga out, thats going to be your best bet.

    VGA --> Component is like $35 vs the hdmi option probably around $100
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Mar 24, 2009
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