How to Connect a Laptop to Sony Bravia VGA

By C. Taylor

The Bravia's VGA connection enables you to play laptop movies on the big screen.
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Playing a movie on your laptop is convenient, but at home you probably prefer the large, cinematic screen of your Sony Bravia. Connecting your laptop to the Sony Bravia's VGA port enables you to play laptop movies on the TV. However, VGA cables do not include an audio channel, so to play the movie's sound through the Bravia, you need an additional audio connection.

Step 1

Attach one end of an HD15 cable to the VGA port on your laptop. Most laptops possess a VGA output, but if your laptop only has a DVI or HDMI output, connect them to the Bravia's HDMI input using an HDMI cable. DVI outputs will require a DVI-to-HDMI adapter to make the connection. Alternatively, using a DVI-to-VGA adapter enables you to connect from the DVI port to the VGA port, although using HDMI results in better quality.

Step 2

Connect the other end of the HD15 cable to the "VGA" or "PC In" port on the back of the Bravia TV.

Step 3

Connect one end of a 3.5mm audio cable into the "Audio Out" or "Headphone" jack on your laptop.

Step 4

Connect the other end of the audio cable to the "Audio" jack on the Bravia, located next to the VGA connection.

Step 5

Press "Windows-P" and select "Duplicate" or "Projector Only" to display your laptop screen on the Bravia. Alternatively, select "Extend" to use the Bravia screen as a secondary monitor.

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