Sewell PC to TV Converter User manual
PC to TV Converter
User Manual
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Thank you for your purchase of our PC to
TV converter from Sewell Direct. We are
pleased to offer you quality products at low
prices.
Your product is covered by a one year
warranty from your purchase date and is
supported by our professional Technical
Experts for help with setup or
troubleshooting.
Please read this manual carefully to get the
best results of your product. We are not
responsible for loss or damage caused by
operation that does not follow instructions in
this manual.
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ……………………… 1
Features …………........................ 1
System Requirements ................. 1
Supported Resolutions ................ 2
Package Contents ....................... 2
2. Installation ……………………….. 3
Setup ………………………………. 3
Output Video Signal ……………… 5
3. Troubleshooting ………………… 7
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Introduction
Ready to watch Netflix on your TV? The PC to
TV converter is just what you needed. You can
now experience all of your computer’s
entertainment on your television including music,
video, and photos.
Features
VGA Computer Connection
Composite & S-Video Outputs
VGA loop-through for an external
monitor
Supports NTSC and PAL TV signals
System Requirements
Cross Platform: Mac, Windows, Linux
VGA video connection on Computer
TV with Composite or S-Video
connection
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Supported Resolutions
640x480 @ 60/72/75/85 Hz
800x600 @ 60/75 Hz
1024x768 @ 60/75 Hz
Package Contents
PC to TV Converter
One 5 ft VGA cable
One 5 ft Composite cable (video)
One 5 ft S-Video cable
One 5 ft USB Power cable
User Manual
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Installation
Setup
1. Connect Composite RCA or S-Video
cable to the converter and then to the
TV. Take note of the name of the
connection that is labeled on your TV
(AV1, AV2) as this will be used later.
2. Connect the VGA (15-pin) for video and
USB for power.
3. Flip both of the white switches on the
converter down for NTSC (America).
4. Go to display settings on your computer
and set the screen resolution to a
supported resolution (1024x768 is
recommended).
5. Set the TV to the correct input. This
would be the connection labeled from
when you plugged the cable into the TV.
You can change this by pressing
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“TV/video”, “input”, or “source” button on
your TV or Remote Control.
6. (Optional) Connect a VGA cable (sold
separately) to an external monitor to see
the same display as on the TV.
7. (Optional) If you purchased an optional
audio cable, connect it between the
headphone jack of your computer to the
red and white connection on your TV.
Otherwise the audio will play through
your computer speakers
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Video Signal Output
Laptops sometimes require an additional step.
Some do not automatically output a video signal.
This is easily remedied.
All laptops have
“hotkeys” which can
enable an external
display. Each brand
varies. But they all
require pressing and
holding “FN” and a
key on the top row of
the keyboard.
As you can see in the picture to the right, this
laptop uses “F5”. Check your computer user
manual to find what your laptop uses.
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Press and hold “FN” and press the correct key for
your laptop to output a signal. You should then
see your laptop screen on your TV.
Windows 7 uses the “Windows logo” and “P”
pressed at the same time.
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Troubleshooting
Pulling your hair out? Nothing on the TV?
Ready to give up? Here are some tips to help.
I can’t find where to change the resolution!!
Windows XP:Click on Control Panel > Display
(in the Appearance and Themes category)
Windows Vista / 7: Appearance and
Personalization > Adjust Screen resolution.
Mac OSX Click on System Preferences >
Displays.
The image is scrolling. What do I do?
Normally, this is caused by the screen resolution
being set too high. Go into the screen resolution
settings and make sure it is set to one listed in
the supported resolutions. Also, make sure both
switches are flipped down on the converter.
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I cannot locate my computer hotkeys.
Each laptop should have hotkeys. Windows 7
has a default of the “Windows key” and “P”. The
most common hotkeys for the VGA connection
are F4, F5, and F8. Otherwise, check in your
computer user manual or contact your computer
manufacturer to locate them.
There are no icons or start menu on the TV.
This is a mode of your computer known as
extended mode. Your computer is treating the
TV as a second screen allowing you to run
separate programs on the TV and computer
screen. You can drag Windows to the right of
your main screen and they will appear on the TV
screen. Otherwise, go to the screen settings,
click on the box with the number 2, uncheck
“Extend desktop”, click apply, and then follow the
output video section.
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I can’t hear anything on the TV!
This converter does not process audio, and
sound will play from your computer speakers. If
you would like to get audio on the TV you can
purchase a separate audio cable like the SW-
7921. If you have an audio cable, make sure it is
plugged into the headphone jack on your
computer and that the red and white ends are
connected to the same input as the video on your
TV. Next, make sure the audio is turned up and
not muted on your TV, computer, and the
application you are running.
I can only see color bars on my TV.
The converter outputs a test signal of color bars
to make sure the converter has power and is
setup to work. It is only missing a signal from the
VGA connection from the computer. Make sure
you set your resolution to one supported and
then try your hotkeys to output a video signal.
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The TV screen is still black…
First, double check all the connections. Make
sure you have both the 15 pin VGA and the USB
connected to the computer. Make sure your TV
is on the correct input. Verify that your screen
resolution is one supported by the converter. Try
outputting video again through using your
computer’s hotkeys.
Still need help?
Contact our Technical Support at 800-709-1345
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