Step 3. What type of video output does your computer have?
Look on the back of your computer to see what type of video outputs are available. Desktop computers will have at least a VGA or DVI output. Some newer computers may have a HDMI output.
Below are pictures of the four most common video outputs found on desktop computers. Select the one you have or want to use.
HDMI - High-Definition Multimedia Interface. For the technical details follow this link to Wikipedia. Newer computers may have HDMI out or you can upgrade your computer with a new video card that has HDMI.
DVI - Digital Visual Interface. Read all about it here. Newer computers may have DVI or you could upgrade your computer with a video card that has DVI.
S-Video. Separated Video or Super Video. Read all about it here. S-Video will not provide the the high quality image that VGA, DVI or HDMI can provide on a HD TV.
