Displaying computer on plasma, need vga splitter

digitalmatt · 01-24-07, 12:41 PM

Hi,
Trying to display my computer screen on a panny th42px600. It has a vga port on the back. I'd like to split the display from my pc onto the plasma. Did a search on here and found monoprice (great site, hopefully they get some more HDMI cable in stock soon

!) and found the following splitter:

LINXCEL 2-Way SVGA VGA Splitter Amplifier Multiplier 400 MHz, id 231

Is that good enough? Also, I'm looking at a vga cable of about 50 ft, anyone has any experience with a cable that long?

Thanks!

miniz · 01-24-07, 01:37 PM

Wouldn't use a plasma as a computer monitor.

Ratman · 01-24-07, 02:17 PM

Why not? Isn't that the purpose of the VGA input on the TV?

homcom · 01-24-07, 02:43 PM

Be careful about burn in if you do this. There is alot of static material on a computer screen.

Ratman · 01-24-07, 02:52 PM

There can be burn-in with TV programming and gaming also... just follow the precautions outlined in a gazillion threads.

digitalmatt · 01-24-07, 03:49 PM

Thanks for the advice on the burn-in and I'm aware of it. This would be for occasional use only, like playing a video and showing pictures. I will not use it on a daily basis.

Anyone has comments on my hardware suggestion?

Thanks

miniz · 01-24-07, 05:18 PM

Could you explain why exactly you would need to split the VGA cable? Either use the plasma for a short period of time (and set your screen saver to come on after 1 Minute of no use) or use your computer monitor. No need to hook both up at once.

Ratman · 01-24-07, 06:26 PM

Maybe he doesn't WANT to use both at the same time and/or have the convenience of switching!

miniz · 01-24-07, 07:04 PM

can you please let HIM answer.....thanks.

bfoster · 01-24-07, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miniz

Could you explain why exactly you would need to split the VGA cable? Either use the plasma for a short period of time (and set your screen saver to come on after 1 Minute of no use) or use your computer monitor. No need to hook both up at once.

Why in the hell should he explain his reason to you?

He asked if the splitter he found was good enough and if anyone had experience with a 50' VGA cable. If you can't answer the questions, skip the reply button.

miniz · 01-24-07, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bfoster

Why in the hell should he explain his reason to you?

He asked if the splitter he found was good enough and if anyone had experience with a 50' VGA cable. If you can't answer the questions, skip the reply button.

And your answer to HIS question is..........................??????? Oh....wait.....you don't have one!!!! I suggest you SKIP the reply button also.

bfoster · 01-24-07, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miniz

And your answer to HIS question is..........................??????? Oh....wait.....you don't have one!!!! I suggest you SKIP the reply button also.

Quite obvious I didn't have one, or I would have replied to him.

miniz · 01-24-07, 07:22 PM

Then why don't you

Quote:

skip the reply button

bfoster · 01-24-07, 07:53 PM

Because I obviously had something to say to another poster.

digitalmatt · 01-24-07, 09:31 PM

OK guys,
wow, did mean for that thread to degenerate

The main reason for doing it that way is that my computer is located in my den and need to run a cable through the wall to the plasma in the living room. I have a dual head video card, but will use a wireless keyboard to control the main screen from the living. Again, this will be a seldom occurence and will be more convenient if it's already wired. This is a new construction and had conduits inside the walls installed for that purpose.

Thanks for any advice.

Ratman · 01-25-07, 08:03 AM

IMO, the device you found looks like it should do the trick. A 50' VGA cable should be okay.
(If that's okay with "miniz"

)

mrgrod · 02-16-07, 03:12 PM

I was looking to find the answer to this same question (in my case I just bought a 32" LCD and want to keep my current 19" LCD hooked up as well).

I will primarily be using the new 32" LCD for everything (TV, PC, gaming, etc. in the bedroom). My 19" LCD is relatively new and I figure if I wall mount it next to my chair (also in the bedroom) I will be able to retain the higher res of that monitor for occassional use as well (i.e. if my girlfriend wants to watch full screen TV on the 32" or if I am doing any photoshop work).

My PC has only one VGA out (no DVI). I was all ready to buy another video card with DVI out so I could hook both directly to the PC, but if a splitter like this will not degrade the signal I would rather save the money and just buy this. (not to mention I am completely lost as to what video card to buy...there are just WAY too many options)

Does anyone actually know if this will work without signal loss? I am already concerned about using 768 res on a 32" LCD (part of the reason I don't want to get rid of my 19" display), so degrading that signal will be a very bad thing.

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digitalmatt New Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4	Displaying computer on plasma, need vga splitter Hi, Trying to display my computer screen on a panny th42px600. It has a vga port on the back. I'd like to split the display from my pc onto the plasma. Did a search on here and found monoprice (great site, hopefully they get some more HDMI cable in stock soon !) and found the following splitter: LINXCEL 2-Way SVGA VGA Splitter Amplifier Multiplier 400 MHz, id 231 Is that good enough? Also, I'm looking at a vga cable of about 50 ft, anyone has any experience with a cable that long? Thanks!

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miniz OFFICAL HOME OF HDTV Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Small Town X, HDTV Land Posts: 2,221	Wouldn't use a plasma as a computer monitor. __________________ "PLEASE HELP STOP HDTV ABUSE! FEED YOUR HDTV AN HD SIGNAL!"

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Ratman AVS Special Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Collingswood, N.J. Posts: 8,232	There can be burn-in with TV programming and gaming also... just follow the precautions outlined in a gazillion threads.

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miniz OFFICAL HOME OF HDTV Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Small Town X, HDTV Land Posts: 2,221	Could you explain why exactly you would need to split the VGA cable? Either use the plasma for a short period of time (and set your screen saver to come on after 1 Minute of no use) or use your computer monitor. No need to hook both up at once. __________________ "PLEASE HELP STOP HDTV ABUSE! FEED YOUR HDTV AN HD SIGNAL!"

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miniz OFFICAL HOME OF HDTV Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Small Town X, HDTV Land Posts: 2,221	can you please let HIM answer.....thanks. __________________ "PLEASE HELP STOP HDTV ABUSE! FEED YOUR HDTV AN HD SIGNAL!"

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Ratman AVS Special Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Collingswood, N.J. Posts: 8,232	Why not? Isn't that the purpose of the VGA input on the TV?

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homcom AVS Special Member AVS GOLD CLUB MEMBER Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 5,017	Be careful about burn in if you do this. There is alot of static material on a computer screen.

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digitalmatt New Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4	Thanks for the advice on the burn-in and I'm aware of it. This would be for occasional use only, like playing a video and showing pictures. I will not use it on a daily basis. Anyone has comments on my hardware suggestion? Thanks

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Ratman AVS Special Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Collingswood, N.J. Posts: 8,232	Maybe he doesn't WANT to use both at the same time and/or have the convenience of switching!

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bfoster AVS Special Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Weeksville, NC Posts: 2,129	Because I obviously had something to say to another poster.

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digitalmatt New Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4	OK guys, wow, did mean for that thread to degenerate The main reason for doing it that way is that my computer is located in my den and need to run a cable through the wall to the plasma in the living room. I have a dual head video card, but will use a wireless keyboard to control the main screen from the living. Again, this will be a seldom occurence and will be more convenient if it's already wired. This is a new construction and had conduits inside the walls installed for that purpose. Thanks for any advice.

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Ratman AVS Special Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Collingswood, N.J. Posts: 8,232	IMO, the device you found looks like it should do the trick. A 50' VGA cable should be okay. (If that's okay with "miniz" )

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mrgrod New Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1	I was looking to find the answer to this same question (in my case I just bought a 32" LCD and want to keep my current 19" LCD hooked up as well). I will primarily be using the new 32" LCD for everything (TV, PC, gaming, etc. in the bedroom). My 19" LCD is relatively new and I figure if I wall mount it next to my chair (also in the bedroom) I will be able to retain the higher res of that monitor for occassional use as well (i.e. if my girlfriend wants to watch full screen TV on the 32" or if I am doing any photoshop work). My PC has only one VGA out (no DVI). I was all ready to buy another video card with DVI out so I could hook both directly to the PC, but if a splitter like this will not degrade the signal I would rather save the money and just buy this. (not to mention I am completely lost as to what video card to buy...there are just WAY too many options) Does anyone actually know if this will work without signal loss? I am already concerned about using 768 res on a 32" LCD (part of the reason I don't want to get rid of my 19" display), so degrading that signal will be a very bad thing.