I want to watch cable with the component or hdmi cable so it will be in HD but I want to be able to put the TV in a window so I can multitask?
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while the program it comes with is a bit simplistic, it dose have a number of viewing options that give it a nice level of flexibility. the device also seems to comply with some sort of standard that i'm not too failure with that allows it to be used just fine by 3rd party programs like videolan.
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I think this guy probably already figured out how, but for future references:On your remote click Viera Tools. When the menu for it comes up click THX and put it in THX mode. You can not display your computer using an HDMI cable without THX mode.
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The ROKU 2 HD comes with a composite (R,Y,W) cable... if you want to watch in HD you will need to purchase a separate HDMI cable. I wonder if there is a HDMI hub where multiple HDMI devices can be connected to one port on your TV.
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Yes you can. I can't remember if it comes with an HDMI cable, so you may need to purchase separately.
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I did exactly what you want to do. I have just purchased a Mac Mini and used the HDMI out from the Mac into the HDMI in on a Vizio 1080p 24 inch widescreen LCD TV/Monitor. Absolutely no problems. The screen was recognized on boot up and I get great picture and sound. I did not even need to adjust the size of the screen.
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It is true that component cables or an HDMI cable help with video quality, however, you'll not need (or even be able to use) these cables to connect your basic cable incoming signal. If you subscribe to a premium cable service such as "digital cable" then you'll also have a cable box (decoder) which would offer you the option to use component or HDMI cables to connect your cable service to your TV. Otherwise, it isn't even an option.Should you also choose to connect your DVD/VCR/computer to your TV then the comments posted here by other posters would be relevent--that being that you could use component or HDMI cables to connect THOSE devices to your TV with a resultant improvement in your video quality.Al It is true that component cables or an HDMI cable help with video quality, however, you'll not need (or even be able to use) these cables to connect your basic cable incoming signal. If you subscribe to a premium cable service such as "digital cable" then you'll also have a cable box (decoder) which would offer you the option to use component or HDMI cables to connect your cable service to your TV. Otherwise, it isn't even an option.Should you also choose to connect your DVD/VCR/computer to your TV then the comments posted here by other posters would be relevent--that... » Read More It is true that component cables or an HDMI cable help with video quality, however, you'll not need (or even be able to use) these cables to connect your basic cable incoming signal. If you subscribe to a premium cable service such as "digital cable" then you'll also have a cable box (decoder) which would offer you the option to use component or HDMI cables to connect your cable service to your TV. Otherwise, it isn't even an option.Should you also choose to connect your DVD/VCR/computer to your TV then the comments posted here by other posters would be relevent--that being that you could use component or HDMI cables to connect THOSE devices to your TV with a resultant improvement in your video quality.Al « Show Less
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Plug it into the tv first and make sure you're on the right hdmi setting.. Then plug it into the MacBook last. Sometimes it picks it up right away and sometimes I have to plug and unplug it a couple times. When it picks up the MacBook you'll have to open the movie app that you're trying to watch and click and drag as if the screen was addition to your laptop screen. It won't duplicate your monitor like a windows does. There's also a setting for mirror imagine in the status bar by where the clock is. Turn that off. If you need detailed video instructions youtube is where I got all my questions answered. Macs are annoying when it comes to hdmi crap ill give you that Plug it into the tv first and make sure you're on the right hdmi setting.. Then plug it into the MacBook last. Sometimes it picks it up right away and sometimes I have to plug and unplug it a couple times. When it picks up the MacBook you'll have to open the movie app that you're trying to watch and click and drag as if the screen was addition to your laptop screen. It won't duplicate your monitor like a windows does. There's also a setting for mirror imagine in the status bar by where the clock is. Turn that off. If you need detailed video instructions youtube is where I got all my... » Read More Plug it into the tv first and make sure you're on the right hdmi setting.. Then plug it into the MacBook last. Sometimes it picks it up right away and sometimes I have to plug and unplug it a couple times. When it picks up the MacBook you'll have to open the movie app that you're trying to watch and click and drag as if the screen was addition to your laptop screen. It won't duplicate your monitor like a windows does. There's also a setting for mirror imagine in the status bar by where the clock is. Turn that off. If you need detailed video instructions youtube is where I got all my questions answered. Macs are annoying when it comes to hdmi crap ill give you that « Show Less
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If the cable company equipment has component OUT, and your TV has component IN, then you will probably get the best picture doing that, unless you spend much more than this device costs. I have an older Flat screen that has 1 HDMI port and component IN. The HDMI port went out. I purchased this, and the picture was good, but had some noise (white spots here and there). Plus most services on my Apple TV gave me HDCP errors and I was not able to view them...which was frustrating because it has "HDCP" written on the case. I returned it and just stuck with component for now. It is not as great a pic as HDMI, but it is still very good. If the cable company equipment has component OUT, and your TV has component IN, then you will probably get the best picture doing that, unless you spend much more than this device costs. I have an older Flat screen that has 1 HDMI port and component IN. The HDMI port went out. I purchased this, and the picture was good, but had some noise (white spots here and there). Plus most services on my Apple TV gave me HDCP errors and I was not able to view them...which was frustrating because it has "HDCP" written on the case. I returned it and just stuck with component for now. It is not... » Read More If the cable company equipment has component OUT, and your TV has component IN, then you will probably get the best picture doing that, unless you spend much more than this device costs. I have an older Flat screen that has 1 HDMI port and component IN. The HDMI port went out. I purchased this, and the picture was good, but had some noise (white spots here and there). Plus most services on my Apple TV gave me HDCP errors and I was not able to view them...which was frustrating because it has "HDCP" written on the case. I returned it and just stuck with component for now. It is not as great a pic as HDMI, but it is still very good. « Show Less
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Yes, if you are planning on using the TV to view your computer screen.......YouTube or such.
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No, you did the right thing. There isn't really any difference between component cables and HDMI. 91 bucks seems pricey, I bought one a year ago for 30 bucks. The only advantage over HDMI is it carries both audio and video. Also when HDCP is implemented you don't have to worry about your videos not playing over component, but that won't be done for years.
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If you have a cable box that is HDMI you can connect it to that. It have an HDMI In/Out
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Verify your computer has a HDMI port. Purchase an HDMI cable. Plug HDMI cable into tv, then into computer. Turn tv to whatever input that HDMI port is and the computer screen will show up on the tv. We use for episodes that did not Dvr and stream Internet shows on tv
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L. R. Schuler said it all. You might think about purchasing mini-HDMI to HDMI cable, or at least a HDMI dongle, in case you want to connect to HD monitor or TV.
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No you can't, but you can plug a roku into the HDMI and plug the USB drive into it and watch it that way
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Check the hdmi output with a different device, and check the tv's input with a different device
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I believe what you need is an HDMI Cable and you can use it only if your computer has an HDMI port.
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Without more on your exact set up its hard to give a good answer. You will need to have a connecting cable if the correct type for each external component you connect to your tv. HDMI is the preferred connection as it conveys audio and video in a single cable. Use hdmi cables supporting at least hdmi 1.3 protocol to support the functions of this tv.