Output from T40 to LCD HDTV

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moneyshotz · #1 Post by **moneyshotz** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 3:30 pm

I want to output my laptop display to my JVC LCD HDTV.
I already used up all my HDMI so I wanted to connect via component cable. My T40 is the one w/ the Radeon 7500. Will this cable let me output to my LCD?

http://www.monoprice.com/products/produ ... t=2&style=

Thanks

sktn77a · #2 Post by **sktn77a** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 3:39 pm

I doubt it - "It can only function with a VGA port that is either able to recieve or transmit Component signals" which I don't think the thinkpad has (but maybe someone else can confirm) - the T6x series certainly don't work with a cable like this. However, look on e-bay for a S-Video to Component adapter cable - that should work fine, although it won't give you Hi Def.

sjthinkpader · #3 Post by **sjthinkpader** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 5:08 pm

I am using a DVI-D to HDMI cable. The TV is 1366x768 resolution and the PC is set to 1280x720 using standard XP Pro plus a Viewsonic TV/monitor driver. XP MCE is better with most resolution supported.

moneyshotz · #4 Post by **moneyshotz** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 7:46 pm

So, I need a docking station to use a dvi to hdmi converter? I guess I should also be looking into getting a hdmi switch since I'm already using all of them on my tv?

sjthinkpader · #5 Post by **sjthinkpader** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 6:30 am

Yes, you need a dock. The connector on the dock is DVI-D. DVI-A and DVI-I adapters and cables will not work.

moneyshotz · #6 Post by **moneyshotz** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 12:22 pm

Thanks. Do you know if there will be any overscan issues?

Will I be able to output in 1080p?

I'd probably get a dock. And these parts...
http://www.monoprice.com/products/produ ... largeimage

http://www.monoprice.com/products/produ ... 1&format=2

sjthinkpader · #7 Post by **sjthinkpader** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 4:22 pm

My setup does have overscan issues. I think XP MCE is better than using XP Pro. I used 720p but 1080p should work.

moneyshotz · #8 Post by **moneyshotz** » Sun May 18, 2008 12:10 am

Following up. My setup 'almost' runs perfectly. I have a dvi to hdmi cable that goes to a HDMI switch then to my tv. I used the omega drivers that lets up output 1920x1080 w/o any overscan issues.

Only problem is that sometimes my thinkpad would stop outputting a video signal and the display would turn blank. The audio would still work though. Even if I open my laptop in the dock, the screen would stay blank.

This has only happened to me while I'm watching movies. My power options are set to always on. I never have anything turned off.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

sjthinkpader · #9 Post by **sjthinkpader** » Sun May 18, 2008 8:52 pm

Where did you get this "omega" driver? This is an adapter driver or a monitor driver?

moneyshotz · #10 Post by **moneyshotz** » Mon May 19, 2008 1:45 pm

I got it here.

http://www.omegadrivers.net/ati.php

sjthinkpader · #11 Post by **sjthinkpader** » Mon May 19, 2008 3:50 pm

The ATI Radeon 7xxx series is not supported by this Omega driver. It may run but may have problems.

Output from T40 to LCD HDTV

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