Darrel Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 on the subject of cables, both my laptop and my new, Samsung 32' LCD TV (*twinkle*) have got HDMI and VGA connections...if I download a film to the laptop via a torrent which is the best way to view the film on the TV? It doesn't really matter what you are viewing; HDMI is the normally the easiest and best way of connecting the PC and the HD screen, as it requires little or no configuration and it also carries sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutsiwarrior Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 (edited) on the subject of cables, both my laptop and my new, Samsung 32' LCD TV (*twinkle*) have got HDMI and VGA connections...if I download a film to the laptop via a torrent which is the best way to view the film on the TV? It doesn't really matter what you are viewing; HDMI is the normally the easiest and best way of connecting the PC and the HD screen, as it requires little or no configuration and it also carries sound. yeah...I only ever connected my ASUS EEE PC to a monitor (image only) using a VGA connection about 3 years ago and didn't know about all the high falutin high definition stuff presently available...'what will they think of next?'...I always thought that HD in Thailand was some gimmick; are there any HD TV broadcasts in Thailand?...never watch broadcast TV anyway...good thing I bought the more expensive LCD Samsung TV with more plug in ports in the back...now I can watch Jean Renoir's 'Le regle du jeu' (downloaded from torrent) on the big screen while pedaling on my exercise bike... Edited October 12, 2011 by tutsiwarrior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrel Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 are there any HD TV broadcasts in Thailand? Yes, on True satellite. I think I read something about HD cable in Bangkok also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattayaParent Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 This website might be handy for those using UK-TV http://www.tvguide.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddyleopad Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Just use a VPN like uktvaccess.com and hook your laptop to your TV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petedk Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Cant seem to use the UKTV.....downloaded installed and thats it, dead....only this something in German yeah i just downloaded it and i get the same screen. Something about it being demo?? OK since people are having problems. Click X on the banner to make it go away. The automatic trial doesn't work for some reason. Go to Support on the website and ask for a trial password, they will email you a 30 day trial password. Once you have your password click Options, Enter License Informations, put your trial password and username in the boxes and enjoy Thanks. I received the password the following day. Great service. Just wonder how much it'll cost when they go commercial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petedk Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 I forgot to mention that I like the fact that one can view programs as far back as five days and even record them to hard disk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twix38 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 (edited) Downloaded - the screen box presented has the top headings and an empty demo box on right side - click on the Demo and it's the only thing I can get to work or that has any content. There are no other programme details or content from the Options button or anywhere. Just a blank black screen below the menu and play/stop etc options - when I choose the show programme info option, it's all blank?? Will all the above be solved once I finally get a password and user name to enter? Edited October 16, 2011 by twix38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Will all the above be solved once I finally get a password and user name to enter? Yes, the Demo does not appear to function at this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finlaco Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Hi Darrel, thanks for the info, I see both my laptop and the PC have HDMI sockets, I'll pop into the local store in the morning and see if I can get hold of an HDMI cable and hopefully that's me sorted,... Hi what software do u use to download from the iplayer? Thanks For some unknown reason, HDMI cables are very expensive here. If you have someone coming from abroad, get them to order one from Amazon. It will probably cost half the price. As far as iPlayer etc. goes, you will need some extra bits. Do a search for VPN. To avoid buffering I find it better to download the programme first from the iPlayer website and then play it back in Windows Media Player rather than watch it streamed in real time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrel Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Hi what software do u use to download from the iplayer? Entire procedure described in detail in post number 24. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyscot Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 Just arrived in west Africa today and tried the UK TVAsia, hooked in to the wifi from the hotel and good enough quality UK TV channels I can watch from here too, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutsiwarrior Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 I just got my HDMI cable today and there's a good picture but no sound from the TV after the hook up with the Acer Aspire 5740 laptop ...sound from the laptop OK, switched it off and played around with it, etc... I haven't finished my investigation yet but I read that some laptops will not support the entire HDMI capability (ie., sound) even if they have an HDMI connecting plug...anyone got any info in this regard? I also still got to wade though the Samsung user guide for the LCD TV... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTH Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 I just got my HDMI cable today and there's a good picture but no sound from the TV after the hook up with the Acer Aspire 5740 laptop ...sound from the laptop OK, switched it off and played around with it, etc... I haven't finished my investigation yet but I read that some laptops will not support the entire HDMI capability (ie., sound) even if they have an HDMI connecting plug...anyone got any info in this regard? I also still got to wade though the Samsung user guide for the LCD TV... Yes, there are HDMI ports that only carry picture. But in your case, most likely, assuming Windows…, just right click the speaker symbol in the lower right hand corner. Select ‘Playback devices’ Set the ‘HDMI output’ as default. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrel Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 (edited) I just got my HDMI cable today and there's a good picture but no sound from the TV after the hook up with the Acer Aspire 5740 laptop ...sound from the laptop OK, switched it off and played around with it, etc... I haven't finished my investigation yet but I read that some laptops will not support the entire HDMI capability (ie., sound) even if they have an HDMI connecting plug...anyone got any info in this regard? I also still got to wade though the Samsung user guide for the LCD TV... That laptop supports HDMI audio perfectly. As mentioned, you should check the playback devices (the HDMI output is called "Realtek Digital Output"). You may need to install the ATI HDMI audio drivers from this page. I recommend installing the latest ATI video drivers also. Edited October 18, 2011 by Darrel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutsiwarrior Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I just got my HDMI cable today and there's a good picture but no sound from the TV after the hook up with the Acer Aspire 5740 laptop ...sound from the laptop OK, switched it off and played around with it, etc... I haven't finished my investigation yet but I read that some laptops will not support the entire HDMI capability (ie., sound) even if they have an HDMI connecting plug...anyone got any info in this regard? I also still got to wade though the Samsung user guide for the LCD TV... Yes, there are HDMI ports that only carry picture. But in your case, most likely, assuming Windows…, just right click the speaker symbol in the lower right hand corner. Select 'Playback devices' Set the 'HDMI output' as default. got it...setting the TV as the default device did it... many thanks for your help... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTH Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I just got my HDMI cable today and there's a good picture but no sound from the TV after the hook up with the Acer Aspire 5740 laptop ...sound from the laptop OK, switched it off and played around with it, etc... I haven't finished my investigation yet but I read that some laptops will not support the entire HDMI capability (ie., sound) even if they have an HDMI connecting plug...anyone got any info in this regard? I also still got to wade though the Samsung user guide for the LCD TV... Yes, there are HDMI ports that only carry picture. But in your case, most likely, assuming Windows…, just right click the speaker symbol in the lower right hand corner. Select 'Playback devices' Set the 'HDMI output' as default. got it...setting the TV as the default device did it... many thanks for your help... MP, always nice when it's just a 'simple' settings change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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