I have a Dell XPS M140 laptop and just got a Sharp LCD TV. I am trying to...

jay_boogiee · #1 (**permalink**) 12-08-2008, 05:25 AM

...connect my laptop to the tv ? via "S Video" Cable but the TV is reading no signal. Am I using the wrong cable? Do I need to hit a button? Thanks for reading

Cirric · #2 (**permalink**) 12-08-2008, 09:16 AM

Hi. Your Sharp has to be set to receive signals from the S-video. This is usually a menu item or there may be a button for the source signal on the remote. Check the manual.

Just so you know, the S-video input is for picture only. Audio will need another set of cables, usually RCA type plugs with red for right channel and white for left. You may need a converter plug (very inexpensive from Radio Shack) to convert 1/8" stereo to RCA outputs.

gregger1966 · #3 (**permalink**) 12-08-2008, 08:39 PM

you need to activate the video out on the laptop to use the tv as a monitor etc....use the function key and one of the F keys at the same time..it may say lcd or Tv on the proper F key....cheers