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How do I change my monitor setting from analog to digital?

Started by honu1 , Feb 08 2009 11:18 AM

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#1 honu1

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Posted 08 February 2009 - 11:18 AM

My SyncMaster 731b LCD monitor of course did not come with a manual.
When I turn my computer on the upper left corner of the monitor displays analog.
I don't understand the difference between analog + digital, but with the federal switch to everything digital, I am concerned.
I am connected to the internet via cable.
Can someone please direct me in this?
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#2 SLIX

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Posted 08 February 2009 - 11:42 AM

Hi Honu1

The new breed of graphics adaptors usually have a digital output (DVI) whereas the older ones have an analog (VGA) output.
New monitors have input sockets for either DVI or VGA.
If your PC has a digital output then you can use the digital input on your monitor. However you will need a new monitor cable with the digital connectors at each end. If your graphics adaptor only has a VGA output then you will only be able to use your monitor in analogue mode.

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Posted 08 February 2009 - 11:15 PM

lol federal switching everything to digital only refers to the cable/sattilite cables coming into the hose, not the cable between your computer and your monitor. you can run that analog as long as you want. But like slix said if the monitor has a DVI hookup, and ur video card has a DVI hookup all you need is the cable to go between the two, otherwise your stuck with VGA (analog)

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Posted 09 February 2009 - 02:25 AM

lol federal switching everything to digital only refers to the cable/sattilite cables coming into the hose, not the cable between your computer and your monitor.

Television broadcast will eventually switch from analog to digital, those receiving broadcast via antennas will need a digital to analog converter. Those using cable or satellite will not need the D to A converter.

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#5 honu1

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Posted 09 February 2009 - 08:50 AM

So, what's the main difference between digital+analog? I don't think my monitor is all that old, but don't know when it was manufactured,really.
From what I have been told, as my household's tvs are all hooked up via cable, there is nothing further we need to do when the switch does take place.
Is there a special reason I would need to get a digital cable hook up from my monitor to my pcu?

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Posted 09 February 2009 - 11:09 AM

You can read a good article on analog and digital signals here. This should answer your questions.

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Posted 10 February 2009 - 02:13 AM

digital is better, but if you really dont do a lot of HD media or gaming then no theres no need to switch-unless you watch tv on your monitor. the digital switch is referting to tv not the computer cable between monitor and the computer.

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