Lcd tv used as a monitor

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mutanthalibut
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Lcd tv used as a monitor

Post by mutanthalibut »

I've just bought an lcd tv instead of a tft monitor. It's great for tv and dvd but when I use it as a monitor for my p.c it's a total bag of wank. My pre-historic 14" monitor that I bought from Noah after his arc escapade is a lot better. Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance.
Lizard
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Re: Lcd tv used as a monitor

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Maybe you need to update the display drivers on your pc. see if your pc has picked up new hardware added, in control panel.

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mutanthalibut
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Re: Lcd tv used as a monitor

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It says it has found new hardware and wants to install new drivers but no software came with the tv so I always click cancel. It sounds as though you may be correct Lizard. I'm not so hot when it comes to the pc side of things, have you any idea where I can obtain these drivers?

Thanks
mart
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Re: Lcd tv used as a monitor

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Coincidence! I read an item just yesterday and noted

Havn't tried them but worth looking at.
Hope this helps.

Mart

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Re: Lcd tv used as a monitor

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You should be able to use the drivers within windows, 98 and over, use the add new hardware wizard and see if windows can select the right drivers for you.

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mart
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Re: Lcd tv used as a monitor

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Been down that road many times, why won't the wizard find the drivers that you know are there?

Mart

mutanthalibut
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Re: Lcd tv used as a monitor

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The image i've got is a lot more stable now. I still can't get it right the colour red isn't working. Blue and green are fine. Any ideas?

Thanks
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