Can I switch between PC and DirecTV?
05-16-04, 05:39 PM
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Can I switch between PC and DirecTV?
I've got a Dell Dimension 4600 and this tv/monitor. I want to also hook up my DirecTV receiver to it. What do I need to do in order to be able to switch back and forth between using that tv/monitor as my PC monitor, and watching DirecTV on it? Can this be done?
05-16-04, 06:41 PM
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I don't see why you could not do it. A monitor is a monitor as far as a signal is concerned.
If the monitor has two seperate inputs you would simply switch between the sources. Given what I see in the specs
Audio / Video Input Cables:
Composite Video
S-Video
Component Video
Audio (RCA - L+R)
PC Input Cables - Standard 6ft cables:
Analog (VGA)
DVI-D (Digital)
PC Audio
you should be able to connect the PC to the analog or dvi and direct tv to the component or dvi if unused.
The only question I have is how to do the switching which on most video equipment is done through a remote control for input.
Good luck!
If the monitor has two seperate inputs you would simply switch between the sources. Given what I see in the specs
Audio / Video Input Cables:
Composite Video
S-Video
Component Video
Audio (RCA - L+R)
PC Input Cables - Standard 6ft cables:
Analog (VGA)
DVI-D (Digital)
PC Audio
you should be able to connect the PC to the analog or dvi and direct tv to the component or dvi if unused.
The only question I have is how to do the switching which on most video equipment is done through a remote control for input.
Good luck!
