Modern TVs have a fairly high image quality. The downside is that some TV models have difficulty reading large video files. To play them, you can connect your TV to your computer.
It is necessary
DVI-HDMI cable
Instructions
Step 1
Find the correct pair of connectors on your TV and computer graphics card. This is necessary for the connection of these devices. For the best video quality, it is best to use channels that carry a digital signal, such as DVI and HDMI.
Step 2
Almost all models of video cards have a DVI connector, and new video devices even have an HDMI port. Despite the fact that most TVs do not have a DVI connector, a DVI-HDMI connection can be made through a special adapter. Purchase a suitable cable and adapter.
Step 3
Connect the DVI connector of the computer to the HDMI port of the TV. Turn on both devices. In the TV settings, select the HDMI port to be used as the main video input source. Proceed to configure the settings for your computer's video card.
Step 4
To set the optimal video quality, you need to set the parameters of the second screen (TV) separately from the main monitor. Open Control Panel and go to the Appearance and Personalization menu (Windows 7). Open the "Adjust display settings" item located in the "Display" menu.
Step 5
In the window that appears, click the "Find" button. Wait for the system to detect the second display (TV). Select this screen and activate the "Make this display primary" option.
Step 6
Now configure the settings for this screen. Set the required picture resolution, adjust the brightness and contrast, set the refresh rate.
Step 7
To view video files in mkv format, install a special player. As an example, you can use the free KMPlayer program. Open the required file with this program and enjoy high quality video watching it from your TV.
