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    dv6000 To HDTV Connection?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by radjxf, Dec 16, 2010.

  1. radjxf

    radjxf Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a circa 2008 dv6000 laptop running Vist 64-bit. It has a VGA out and a 7-Pin S-Video out. I'd like to connect it to my old Sony E55A20 TV.

    The TV has several 4-pin S-Video inputs and 2 sets of Component Video inputs. The single HDMI input is being utilized by my DirecTV receiver. It has no VGA in at all.

    What would be the simplest way to connect to the TV to watch streaming Netflix movies? Please note the S-video connections have different pins on the laptop vs TV. I'm also hearing of lots of driver issues with this particular model when connecting to a TV as well?

    Lastly, is there a way to get sound out of the TV instead of the little speakers on the laptop?

    Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
     
    radjxf, Dec 16, 2010
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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    Just use the 4 pin cable in the 7 pin output.
     
    namaiki, Dec 16, 2010
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    radjxf Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the reply. Did you mean use a cable that converts 7-pin (laptop) to 4-pin (tv)?
     
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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    Not. Just stick the 4 pin cable into the 7 pin outlet. I don't know if it reduces picture quality, but it should work at least.
     
    namaiki, Dec 16, 2010
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    KLF NBR Super Modernator Super Moderator

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    VGA to Component video adapter is better choise if available.
     
    KLF, Dec 16, 2010
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