My Surface will connect to two Insignia TV's and work great but when I connect to a Samsung TV it does not detect the TV on my Surface at all. Any ways you know to fix this? Thanks.
Won't work for me on my LG either. This seems to be a common problem
Works on my LG, but no sound output. It just plays on my Surface speakers.
I don't really care about the sound working part I really want the video to work. I don't get why it doesnt on certain TVs.
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Try another tv or cable. I had a problem with the adapter sold from ms store. Im using a micro-hdmi / hdmi cable now and its working fine. Btw i have an old lg tv/monitor that doesnt get sound but its not a problem with the surface, this tv won't work with sound with any of the computers I tried (4 in total counting surface).
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I did try two other TV's and they did work, I just don't understand why my Samsung TV won't work.
Check your HDMI feed settings on Samsung
sstory792 said:
I did try two other TV's and they did work, I just don't understand why my Samsung TV won't work.
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Depending on the model of TV you can control the HDMI feed settings to accept Native image size and feed. I had issues on my Samsung TV and was able to resolve them in the menu, HDMI settings portion of the menu.
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Depending on the model of TV you can control the HDMI feed settings to accept Native image size and feed. I had issues on my Samsung TV and was able to resolve them in the menu, HDMI settings portion of the menu.
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Thanks I will look into this.
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720P Not compatible resolution
I have a somewhat older (5/6 years old) Sony Bravia LCD tv, that is 1080i, and 720p hd support. It is old, and only has 1 hdmi port, and the settings in the tv do not give me any HDMI options - therefore I cannot ask the TV to accept the native resolution. When I plug in my surface, and try to use it, the start screen comes up, live tiles update, etc. but I cannot launch any apps. I get an error that my resolution is not supported (720p).
I have tried to mirror, extend, and only use only the 2nd monitor - all get me the same error. I open the resolution settings, and it doesn't allow me to switch the resolution on the 2nd monitor.
Is there any hope - or should I just bite the bullet and get a VGA adapter?
I really don't want to spend 1500$ on a tv just because my surface wont mirror to the screen. I just for the life of me cannot figure out why MS wouldn't support native 720p resolution - considering there are probably 10's of millions of TV's that utilize that HD format.
This is the first major fail in my book for this device. Other than this, still loving it.
1) Don't buy Samsung crap
2) For sound, go to Desktop > Right click on volume > playback device > Select HDMI and click by default > Then restart the app which was using sound (if it was opened).
3)For 720p problems, my advice is to watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peGXiGURzRc
marko96 said:
1) Don't buy Samsung crap
2) For sound, go to Desktop > Right click on volume > playback device > Select HDMI and click by default > Then restart the app which was using sound (if it was opened).
3)For 720p problems, my advice is to watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peGXiGURzRc
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Thanks - I saw that - My TV only has one HDMI, so switching the port obviously isn't the issue.
UBNAS81 said:
Thanks - I saw that - My TV only has one HDMI, so switching the port obviously isn't the issue.
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You need and you must have a 768p minimum. Check which resolutions your Surface supports in settings.
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You need and you must have a 768p minimum. Check which resolutions your Surface supports in settings.
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Yes, I know, I just don't understand why MS would do this considering the 1000's of devices out there that max out at 720p. Either way, I ordered a VGA adapter, and will see how that works. Anyone know if I need to buy the MS one, or can I just get any MicroHDMI to VGA off of amazon?
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Yes, I know, I just don't understand why MS would do this considering the 1000's of devices out there that max out at 720p. Either way, I ordered a VGA adapter, and will see how that works. Anyone know if I need to buy the MS one, or can I just get any MicroHDMI to VGA off of amazon?
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Press win + p and select second monitor only, it'll output to 1080p and all tvs will work. Some tvs won't accept the surfaces native red over hdmi. U can also use desktop display settings to 1280x720 if U want mirroring.
Mine works on all of my TV's, but my damn HDMI port has to be forced too work
marko96 said:
1) Don't buy Samsung crap
2) For sound, go to Desktop > Right click on volume > playback device > Select HDMI and click by default > Then restart the app which was using sound (if it was opened).
3)For 720p problems, my advice is to watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peGXiGURzRc
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really marco dont buy samsung crap... Samsung tv's are great. Also fyi it works fine on my samsung 1080p tv except the audio but im not using the tv for its audio so.
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Has anybdy tried this yet?
http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/...index.idx?pagetype=prd_detail&tab=accessories
Just wondering how it worked. Too bad it's not HDMI.
I tried it, worked for me. You have to enable it first in the TV-Out settings, and the yellow wasn't really the video one on my cable.
yea, there was a video somewhere showing it working. Just buy a $3 3.5" to RCA cable from ebay or radioshack
Seached on Google and Amazon has one for $1.29
http://www.amazon.com/DCR-TRV50E-DCR-TRV900-DCR-TRV950-DCR-VX1000-DCR-VX2000E/dp/B003V8UB4I
Going to give it a try.
Worked fine for me, no problems at all! Quality was only OK but I'll try it again with a different video and see if that helps.
Is there a way to go from micro USB to HDMI or the jack to HDMI?
For the usb, no it has to have the wardware. For the jack, whats the point? The jack can only output standard definition video and going through hdmi would be pointless. You can use WiFi with DLNA to windows media center to play your HD.
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For the usb, no it has to have the wardware. For the jack, whats the point? The jack can only output standard definition video and going through hdmi would be pointless. You can use WiFi with DLNA to windows media center to play your HD.
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except that I can't get DNLA to work Maybe I'll try another app that does the same as allshare
the video out works well, I'm glad that it doesn't use HDMI as I use it in my truck to my DVD/NAV system. It does seem that whenever I've connected the included ear buds to the phone I've had to go into settings and re-enable video out. No it's not high definition, but the quality is more than adequate for my purposes.
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the video out works well, I'm glad that it doesn't use HDMI as I use it in my truck to my DVD/NAV system. It does seem that whenever I've connected the included ear buds to the phone I've had to go into settings and re-enable video out. No it's not high definition, but the quality is more than adequate for my purposes.
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I plan on doing this exact same thing this weekend. I have the Alpine IVA-W205, and I think it would be cooler to have audio and video instead of just audio. Plus, I can actually see the navigation directions since I don't have Nav installed.
tikicult said:
I plan on doing this exact same thing this weekend. I have the Alpine IVA-W205, and I think it would be cooler to have audio and video instead of just audio. Plus, I can actually see the navigation directions since I don't have Nav installed.
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Mine is a kenwood DDX-8019, and I have the external NAV
A couple things to keep in mind if you are going to use the phone as a NAV device in your car ...
1. Get long enough cables that you can set your phone where it has the clearest view of the sky possible. I set mine in the tray molded into my dash. Which leads to ...
2. If you use the included micro USB cable with a power adapter you should be fine, but the door that hides the connection on the phone may be too small for many aftermarket cables. I have one that is fine at home, but doesn't provide a secure enough connection for me to trust it on the road.
3. Maps in my area are not 100% accurate, the parking lot where I work used to be part of a highway that has been re-routed, however the map does not reflect this. I have also found that on the 2 times I've tested it on my route to and from work that it will not give a route that includes HOV lanes. (there may be a setting for this)
4. Download the app and enable the turn by turn voice ... but do not rely on it, until you've had some time to get comfortable with it. I've found during my testing that voice prompting comes a bit later than I like at highway speeds, though in and around town it was fine. I don't know if your DVD reciever will allow you to, but I can display the video from the phone and listen to audio from any other source I have available.
5. The only way I have been able to take a call while using the video out function on the phone was to disconnect the 3.5mm jack, it seems that the audio from a phone call is muted, as is the microphone. I guess if it did work there would be no reason for anyone with an aux video connection to buy a bluetooth reciever.
I do not intend to use this as my primary NAV in my own vehicle because my GARMIN reciever is purpose built for it and is far more precise/has more options. BUT ... I will not be renting anymore NAV units from enterprise when I have to travel.
I have an older TV without an HDMI port. Is there a way to stream video from my phone to the TV?
I believe this should do the trick:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HDMI-3-RCA-RGB-A-V-Component-Conversion-Cable-Male-/170659070304
And then you need MHL adapter for the phone:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-MHL-Micro-USB-HDMI-Female-Cable-Adapter-HTC-Samsung-S2-/150867197550
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Now that I think of it Iam not sure how well thats going to play out. Its very likely that the resolution the phone puts out is too high and the image will be strecthed out of the screen.
When I connect my Atrix 2 to a full regular 1080p computer monitor via an HDMI cable, regardless of whether I choose Webtop or Mirror Mode, it is clear that the resolutuon being output is only 720p, even when I choose 1920x1080 in the Display/Resolution settings.
A website such as:
http://www.whatismyscreenresolution.com
...reports 1280x720 resolution through all browsers, text looks blocky and fuzzy and out of focus, and furthermore threads like this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1959614
...regarding the original Atrix but equallyu applicable to the A2, confirm that only 720p is ever output by the chipset and HDMI port, regardless of what the user selects under Settings.
So my question, is there any sort of fix or patch or hack than can change this and enable true 1920x720 output resolution, in either Webtop, Mirror Mode or both? Alternatively, is there a way to change the DPI on the fly when connecting an HDMI cable, so as to get the next best possible result?
I am aware that ROMs like Paranoid Android can enable DPI-change on the fly, however PA-based ROMs also do not have HDMI-out working at ALL for the Atrix 2, so that just isn't an option.
Any help is appreciated, thanks!
My phone is now only 720P, and how to get his output 1080P it?
My phone is now only 720P, and how to get his output 1080P it?Who can help me? Thank you
A thread about the same topic, worth a look.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1801339
Okay, when I plug my tablet into my cheapo Insignia TV via HMDI I get tablet on TV, yay! Navigate to play a video I downloaded via Google Play, yay it's there. Press play, yes there's volume and a pic...wait where'd the picture go!? Both tablet and TV go black screen while the TV plays the volume. Sup wit dat? I tried HDMI 1 + 2 ports into the TV. Dunno what to do but I think my family would appreciate Despicable Me, and other flicks, more on 42" instead of 10" . Help!
I believe this is an issue with Goggle Play video and it does not do HDMI out.
Seems to work fine for me outputting to a Sony 40" TV with a free episode I got of Shaun the Sheep. Not sure if there might be a difference in DRM though.
Also, I'm running KatKiss 4.3 on mine. Are you on stock? I have seen some mention of this issue being fixed on certain ROMs. frederuco do you know if Timduru may have this fix in KatKiss?
Hi folks,
I´m not quit sure if it is an Android problem or a problem with my box.
When I switch off the TV when the box is connected via HMDI the box goes "off" (switching off sound for example) is there a way or setting to keep it on? So I can switch off TV and keep spotify for example on?
Yes!
Qefx said:
Hi folks,
I´m not quit sure if it is an Android problem or a problem with my box.
When I switch off the TV when the box is connected via HMDI the box goes "off" (switching off sound for example) is there a way or setting to keep it on? So I can switch off TV and keep spotify for example on?
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Yes! I use my Chromecast in this way. What you need is an HDMI pass through device, like a stereo tuner. I have both a Chromecast and Roku dongle plugged into the HDMI ports on my tuner (it has a total of 4 hdmi ports) . A single HDMI cable then runs from the tuner to the TV. The sound comes out of my stereo speakers, not the tv, and I use the stereo's remote control to switch inputs (the TV itself is never changed from its HDMI1 input). This allows me to listen to the audio without having the TV turned on. Tuners with HDMI pass through can be expensive, but I got lucky and found one, virtually brand new with 4 HDMI inputs, at my local Good Will for $65. And if you're into cord cutting, check out my website at cablegobyebye.com
thabluebull said:
Yes! I use my Chromecast in this way. What you need is an HDMI pass through device, like a stereo tuner. I have both a Chromecast and Roku dongle plugged into the HDMI ports on my tuner (it has a total of 4 hdmi ports) . A single HDMI cable then runs from the tuner to the TV. The sound comes out of my stereo speakers, not the tv, and I use the stereo's remote control to switch inputs (the TV itself is never changed from its HDMI1 input). This allows me to listen to the audio without having the TV turned on. Tuners with HDMI pass through can be expensive, but I got lucky and found one, virtually brand new with 4 HDMI inputs, at my local Good Will for $65. And if you're into cord cutting, check out my website at cablegobyebye.com
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I found a solution which might work. You need to "block" pin 19 from HDMI which reports powersaving / energy modes. I just need to try it at home
Qefx said:
I found a solution which might work. You need to "block" pin 19 from HDMI which reports powersaving / energy modes. I just need to try it at home
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Did you ever get this to work?