how to use samsung un55d8000 tv as a projector for windows 8 computer
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Connect an HDMI cable to your windows 8 laptop/desktop and on the computer push the FN key and look for the display key on the keyboard. The tv is fully capable of being used as a projecter, i have used it many times in the past. Also note that if you do not have a HDMI cable you can also use a vga cable to connect from your computer to your Samsung TV
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Avi Farah, A computer with an HDMI will connect up to 1080p resolution. Thanks for your interest in Samsung products. --Mr. S
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Avi Farah,A computer with an HDMI will connect up to 1080p resolution. Thanks for your interest in Samsung products.--Mr. S
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In my case, I tried to connect a Samsung tablet note 8' with a VGA projector. It did not work.
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either direct connection with a VGA cable or connect o PC via USB and connect that to projector as usual with VGA cable. You ge better resolution when going via PC
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As far a set up goes, pretty much you have to plug it in and turn it on. It will do the rest. You will need to buy or use a monitor that you may already have. As far as compatibility, any microsoft product with windows 8 version should work for you. Hope this helps you, it is a great computer.
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Unlikely, Most projects are only running tiny operating system and usually don't have usb drivers for anything other than usb storage. The projector itself would have to a driver for this adapter and have a setup screen for bluetooth. I do not know of any projector that can do that. I would suggest something like Chromecast, Matchstick, Roku stick, or Fire tv that plugs into a projector through HDMI and would stream over wifi.
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Works fine with Win 8, brand of computer shouldn't matter. However, it's NOT illuminated.
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I recently purchased a Samsung HD Smart tv (120hz native) television. Connected my computer video card's mini Display port to the adapter and then connected a high quality HDMI cable to the television's HDMI input. I set my computer to mirror the computer's monitor to the television. I have my video card HDMI connected to my Onkyo Receiver which is then connected to my HD Computer monitor. When I mirror my computer to the television set, I hear audio through my Onkyo Receiver rather than the speaker's from the tv set. I am able to see Blu-ray movies and DVD movies perfectly and sound like I am in a movie theater with my Onkyo Receiver. By the way, My computer has windows 8.1.1 on it. I recently purchased a Samsung HD Smart tv (120hz native) television. Connected my computer video card's mini Display port to the adapter and then connected a high quality HDMI cable to the television's HDMI input. I set my computer to mirror the computer's monitor to the television. I have my video card HDMI connected to my Onkyo Receiver which is then connected to my HD Computer monitor. When I mirror my computer to the television set, I hear audio through my Onkyo Receiver rather than the speaker's from the tv set. I am able to see Blu-ray movies and DVD movies perfectly and sound like I... » Read More I recently purchased a Samsung HD Smart tv (120hz native) television. Connected my computer video card's mini Display port to the adapter and then connected a high quality HDMI cable to the television's HDMI input. I set my computer to mirror the computer's monitor to the television. I have my video card HDMI connected to my Onkyo Receiver which is then connected to my HD Computer monitor. When I mirror my computer to the television set, I hear audio through my Onkyo Receiver rather than the speaker's from the tv set. I am able to see Blu-ray movies and DVD movies perfectly and sound like I am in a movie theater with my Onkyo Receiver. By the way, My computer has windows 8.1.1 on it. « Show Less
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if you TV has HDMI, I recommend you use an HDMI cable :)I use this converter to use a projector.:)
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You shouldn't need to because the Samsung UN55U8550 has a built in upscaler. I watch broadcast television on it at 1080i and it upscales beautifully. I also have my computer connected to it at 1080p for my Steam games and media and they also upscale very well. Wait until blue-ray players support HDMI 2.0 (this TV does) then upgrade your player.
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Yes. I have my HVR850 hooked up to my Samsung all-in-one computer, which is operated by Windows 8. Have had no connectivity or stability issues.
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I use media center to interface with the direct TV receiver. If that is still a part of Win 8, it should work just the same.
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You can but it has to be through a laptop or the receiver that you would connected to the projector with an HDMI cable. You cant just plug the drive into the projector itself.
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nope i was going to use it for my laptop because the hdtv i bough dose not have a vga but my laptop acer netbook dose so i need help finding something that will work so u can project it to my tv have found something that will help so i can project my laptop to my hdtv vizio
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I believe you just need a regular VGA cable that's usually supplied with either the projector or the computer. You can confirm that by looking at the back of the projector to see if it is says computer in. These cables come in various lengths, so hopefully you'll find one long enough for your connection.
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You need a monitor cable or an HDMI, either will work with the TV but older PC's might not have HDMI ports and newer ones might not have monitor ones.
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I was running one on Win7-64 and upgraded to Windows 8. It works fine. Note that you have to purchase Media Center separately for Windows 8. However, they are offering if for free with Win-8 PRO for a while.
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I have used this to go from laptop or desktop (windows OS) VGA port on the pc [that has a video card which supports digital output] to an HDMI input port on Televisions, to get video only. I had to use a separate Y audio cable to get sound from the pc to the TV. Using the projector setting on your pc you will see it on the TV, just check the TV for input, my Mother has DynxxTV and sets it to VGA input, my friend he has to put it on HDMI2 another says their TV has a PC input, so check your TV or Monitor manual.