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Started by xvx484 | | 11 answers
Using A 720p HDTV AS A Monitor
So this may sound pretty dumb but I've never done this before. My 22" monitor failed today and I haven't used my 32" LCD TV (Sceptre) regularly in a long time so I figured I'd just plug my PC into it and use it as a monitor instead. No matter what settings I try my games continue to look fuzzy for some reason and I don't know what to do. The TV is 720p not 1080p so I'm not sure how much of a difference that makes. Is there any way I can change my settings to make things more clear or are HDTVs just not setup to work like a Monitor?

Thanks!
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a b C Monitor
October 14, 2014 1:43:59 PM

Sounds like a quality cable - and even though its a digital signal 'so cables should not matter' but it does.

A simple test to try a different cable - shorter one if you have a spare or just re purpose one of you other cables to test.

Check out http://www.cnet.com/news/five-tips-for-a-better-hdtv-pi...

A Bit Complicated with Simplicity
October 14, 2014 1:00:17 AM

Markkk said:
Personally I have frond better results with a VGA cable connected to my 46" 720P TV as apposed to my HMDI cable
(to be honest I think my budget HMDI cable is poor quality)

Most GTX 750's don't have a VGA but some TV's do have a DVI-i Ports

I would also recommend trying a different HDMI Cable


Currently I'm using: Twisted Veins 6ft High Speed HDMI

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BEWF4R2/ref=sr_ph?ie=UTF8&q...

I was under the impression HDMI cables were the best cables for the highest quality.

a b C Monitor
October 14, 2014 12:06:24 AM

Personally I have frond better results with a VGA cable connected to my 46" 720P TV as apposed to my HMDI cable
(to be honest I think my budget HMDI cable is poor quality)

Most GTX 750's don't have a VGA but some TV's do have a DVI-i Ports

I would also recommend trying a different HDMI Cable
October 13, 2014 11:38:14 PM

Paul NZ said:
How did you connect it?


It's connected through an HDMI cable. My video card can more than handle it (GTX 750ti SC).

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a b C Monitor
October 13, 2014 11:16:01 PM

Paul NZ A 24" TV that is HD will work really well - As no re-sampling and pixel size is very close to a monitor

But at 720P stretched over 32" the actual Pixel design is spaced and noticeable when sitting close to it. Its a totally different ball park

The one really good thing about a larger TV it helps make rubbish AVI's look so much nicer on TV due to the pixel spacing which causes a natural dithering effect. This sucks when it comes to text and it just does not look clear, hence you need to sit further back so you eye does not see the spacing in the pixels and so appears clearer

I would say your eyeballs need to be approx 3 to 4 feet from you 32" TV
October 13, 2014 10:51:00 PM

Nothing wrong with a TV if its got HDMI. Mines connected to an HDTV thru HDMI its clear as. And thats 24'
October 13, 2014 10:49:51 PM

Check out the settings in ur TV and adjust resolution it may be less than 720p my Bavaria 1080p connecting to monitor lowers it's resolution. Check out graphics card settings too.
a b C Monitor
October 13, 2014 10:48:08 PM

It not going to be as clear as your monitor as its a TV
At 32" you will ideally need to sit Several Feet from the Screen

Adjust you screen resolution to that of 720P IE 1398x768
Otherwise your TV will be down-sampling everything and loosing quality.

Some TVs Work slightly better with the VGA or HMDI inputs

On the TV itself you can Adjust
Sharpness and Moir settings to help improve the picture

Hope this helps a little
October 13, 2014 10:46:03 PM

You can try a custom resolution in your graphics control panel. maybe try to upscale it 1600x900 or 1920x1080.
October 13, 2014 10:46:05 PM

You can try a custom resolution in your graphics control panel. maybe try to upscale it 1600x900 or 1920x1080.

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