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Introduction

With high definition televisions now common in the home, and the growing trend of multimedia convergence between

consumer electronics and computer systems, many people are finding it desirable to view their computer on a television

screen instead of a traditional computer monitor.

What appears to be a simple task is often very challenging. Like any task, it can be accomplished only by using the right

tools, each carefully selected for the job.

Computers and televisions, as display devices, were developed along two

different paths, and their video works very differently. Those differences

create potential roadblocks that must be overcome to make a computer’s

output signal compatible with a television and achieve a desirable result.

The four primary challenges that must be overcome are:

• Colorspace compatibility

• Resolution compatibility

• Refresh Rate compatibility

• Image Size (Overscan)

Audio Authority Corp. offers several devices to assist in overcoming these obstacles. These tools will enable even the

uninitiated to display a computer’s output successfully on a high definition television.

The purpose of this document is to explore how computer and HD video differ, the reasons such converter devices are

necessary, and to discuss several applications, suggesting which Audio Authority product would be best for each.

Do I Even Need a Converter?

If your television and computer both have matching VGA, DVI-I, or HDMI ports,

you probably don’t need a converter. Most computers offer either VGA or DVI-I

(which can usually be adapted to VGA) output. If the same input is available on

your display device, you can probably hook the computer up directly using a

standard VGA, DVI, or HDMI cable. Check to make sure those inputs accept

the output resolution and refresh rate your computer offers.

However, many computers only offer VGA outputs. Many television

manufacturers have eliminated “non-essential” inputs from their digital

televisions to cut costs, so you may be presented with a mixture of inputs –

composite, s-video, component, or HDMI. These may not be directly

compatible with your computer.

Composite and s-video only provide very low resolutions, incapable of accurately rendering text or detailed images, and

should be disregarded for PC on HDTV applications. Component video inputs generally can display a computer’s full

resolution, so they could be utilized. HDMI is also capable of handling the resolutions demanded for computer

applications. If you are unable to natively connect your PC to your display as outlined above, you will need a converter.

The Best of Both Worlds:

Viewing a PC on a TV

Revised March 2010

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Model 1366 PC/HD Scaler

A typical computer graphics card, including a

variety of video connections like DVI and VGA.

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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Viewing a PC on a TV

Introduction With high definition televisions now common in the home, and the growing trend of multimedia convergence between consumer electronics an

Page 2 - Resolution Compatibility

Steps to Achieve Perfection – Colorspace, Resolution, Refresh, and Overscan Colorspace, or “Why Do I Need a Converter?” Few people are aware of the

Page 3 - Image Size (Overscan)

Refresh Rate Compatibility Take a look at your computer’s settings again - the refresh rate might be anywhere from 60 Hz to 85 Hz, or above (this is

Page 4 - 1366 9A60 1385

The Solution: Video Converters and Scalers from Audio Authority Audio Authority offers three solutions for the “PC to HDTV” dilemma. The Model 9A60

Page 5 - 1366 9A60

Application 3: Converting a Non-Computer “VGA/RGBHV” Source for Use on a Component or HDMI Display The best device for this application would be base

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