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How to connect a laptop or PC to my Philips TV?

Published on 2016-12-29

This LCD TV can be used as a PC monitor. Your computer will have to equipped with a VGA type video output and VGA cable.

  • Using a VGA cable (not supplied), connect PC’s VGA OUT connector to the VGA connector on the TV. Use the PC IN connections

  • Using a MINI-JACK type AUDIO cable (not supplied), connect the PC’s AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO connector on the TV. Use the PC IN connections

  • Plug the power cable into AC inlet on LCD TV set. Plug the power cable into an outlet and switch TV set on

  • Use AV button on the remote control to select PC to use your LCD TV as a PC monitor. Note: Please refer to “Setting Up the PC Mode” section for all the supported PC display modes. If possible, use the 1280 x 720; 60 Hz video mode to obtain the best PC image quality.

The information on this page applies to the following models: 26TA1600/98 , 32TA1600/98 .

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