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Can Sony Bravia TV be used as computer monitor?

By Jessica Cortez

Can Sony Bravia TV be used as computer monitor?

The Sony Bravia offers three options for connecting a PC. The Sony Bravia also has HDMI and DVI input ports, so you can use an HDMI or DVI cable to connect your computer to the TV if the PC has the necessary connections.

How do I connect my PC to my Sony Bravia TV HDMI?

Enable the image to your television set

  1. Connect the selected video cable from the computer to the respective input of the television set.
  2. On your television set select the correct Input channel (i.e.: PC Input, HDMI 1, etc).
  3. To display the image on the TV set, proceed as follows:
  4. Launch the Nvidia® Control Panel.

How do I connect my PC to my Sony Bravia TV?

  1. Launch the Wi-Fi Direct Mode on TV.
  2. On the computer, select Control Panel on Start menu.
  3. Select Network and Internet (Select Category on View by setting if not displayed)
  4. Select Connect to a network.
  5. Select DIRECT-xx-BRAVIA or the SSID which displayed on TV.
  6. Select Connect.

How do I connect my Sony Bravia VGA to HDMI?

How to Connect a Laptop to Sony Bravia VGA

  1. Attach one end of an HD15 cable to the VGA port on your laptop.
  2. Connect the other end of the HD15 cable to the “VGA” or “PC In” port on the back of the Bravia TV.
  3. Connect one end of a 3.5mm audio cable into the “Audio Out” or “Headphone” jack on your laptop.

Why won’t my computer connect to my TV through HDMI?

You can try booting up the PC/Laptop while the TV is off and then turn on the TV. If the above options don’t work, try booting up the PC/Laptop first, and, with the TV on, connect the HDMI cable to both the PC/Laptop and TV.

How do I change the HDMI input on my Sony Bravia TV?

On the TV remote control, press the HOME button to display the XMB menu. Press the left arrow or right arrow to select the External Inputs icon. Press the up arrow or down arrow button to select the desired HDMI input on the BRAVIA Input Link.

How do I connect my PC to my BRAVIA TV?

If you want to share movies, music and photos across a wireless network, you need to install Server software on your PC. Have a look at the Sony Homestream free software available here: – If you want to see the computers desktop, you will need to connect with a VGA cable.

How to connect a Sony TV to a computer?

Check the instruction manual of your computer if necessary. NOTE: For model-specific information regarding the use of a Sony® TV or VAIO® computer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the product. Manuals are posted on your model support page.

What kind of cable do I need to connect my computer to my TV?

For more information visit your graphic card or computer manufacturer Website. Because almost every computer has an output port, you can use a cable to connect your computer to television. Most computers have a VGA output port, so using VGA cables is very common. Other recommended connection is via HDMI cable.

Why is my PC not connecting to my Sony TV?

‘no sync’ when trying to run PC to Sony TV. Hello, I am attempting to use my Sony LCD TV as a monitor for my PC but i’m not getting a picture, just ‘no sync’ on the screen. (i think) type of monitor output and the TV is a Sony KDL-32S5500 which has a VGA type input.

I can only get HD Channels successfully other Channels either do not work or break-up continually. If you have a HDMI Out connection on your PC, connect a HDMI cable between that and the TV, snd then select the correct HDMI Input on the TV. If you do not hsve a HDMI Out, more information is required on what connections you have on your PC.

Check the instruction manual of your computer if necessary. NOTE: For model-specific information regarding the use of a Sony® TV or VAIO® computer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the product. Manuals are posted on your model support page.

For more information visit your graphic card or computer manufacturer Website. Because almost every computer has an output port, you can use a cable to connect your computer to television. Most computers have a VGA output port, so using VGA cables is very common. Other recommended connection is via HDMI cable.

How to display the screen of other devices on the TV?

If your mobile device/camera has an MHL terminal, you can display the screen on the TV by connecting to the TV with an MHL cable (sold separately). Also, if your PC has an HDMI terminal, you can display the screen on the TV as an external display of your PC by connecting to the TV with an HDMI cable.