Help setting up PC to HDTV
I currently upgraded my computer system with faster processor, graphics ect so I can download movies and do gaming. I have a 53 inch HDTV Rear projection tv 1080I with DVI and want to be able to view my movies, music, photos off the 2nd hard drive on my tv and maybe use the TV as a monitor.
I just purchased a DVI cable, I used to use a S video cable but I was told this is much better
Here is the run down of what I had and did to try to connect and my issues
Turned computer and TV off, connected DVI cable to video card and restarted
When they both come up, on the HDTV all I see is the background of the PC desktop, but the image only, no Icons, no start menu, nothing. The PC monitor shows as normal.
I also have a Diamond TV Tuner card with BEYOND TV/MEDIA software installed and the coax cable plugs directly into the tv tuner card since I don’t have a cable box., it also comes with a FIREFLY remote control for controlling the Beyond software.
I have my sound connected by a audio cable from PC to my A/V receiver for my surround speakers.
My video card is a Nvidia card, brand new card I just purchased. I went into the video card settings, and set it to Dual mode so I can set separate settings for both monitor and TV. I went to resulution settimgs and was able to choose 1080I for the HDTV , however now the picture on the TV is shrunk now with large black areas on the sides. It give me the option to shrink or englarge the edges but that didnt help.
I currently have to open my movie or whatever using the mouse, once open I have to drag it to the TV, then open it wide, however it doesn’t fully do a full/wide screen so I can still see some of the player window.
This is a big pain in the butt. I can use the remote control to see the menus on the tv but sometimes when I full screen it, it pops back to the PC monitor and I have to manually re-drag t back to the TV.
What I want to know. is there a easier way to do this? I have heard the HDTV is great for movies but bad for regular viewing or web surfing as a main monitor.
in dual mode.
Is there a way where I can just the firefly remote or whatever to open the movies n such on my TV without having to manually use the mouse each time?
Also, even with the DVI cable, it really does not look as clear as it should.
I really know nothing about setting this up, Im anewbie at this and have searched this forum but cannot find anything to help me.
Thanks guys in advance!