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Using Vizio TV as Monitor?

I have a Vizio VA26L TV - trying to use the Analog RGB PC IN input to use the TV as monitor. However, it just keeps saying "NO SIGNAL" when plugged into my machine. There are no drivers for this "monitor" - the instructions just say plug it in and start the PC. Any help? I'm running Windows 7 and have an NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430. When I move cable back to my regular 19" LCD, it works fine.

Update:

Thank you for the reply. I did try the lower resolution, as well as the 1366x768 that the monitor says it supports in PC mode. Still no help.

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  • Lucas
    1 decade ago
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    i had the same problem with a different model of vizio up until two minutes ago

    although there is no pc input on the remote, my television had an input button on the side and under that menu rgb was an option

    this worked perfectly

    i hope your televison is similar and this helps you

  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

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    6 years ago

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    Using Vizio TV as Monitor?

    I have a Vizio VA26L TV - trying to use the Analog RGB PC IN input to use the TV as monitor. However, it just keeps saying "NO SIGNAL" when plugged into my machine. There are no drivers for this "monitor" - the instructions just say plug it in and start the PC. Any help? ...

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  • aviatingamateur
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Your Windows is set to run at a resolution too high for your Vizio TV to handle.

    When the Vizio receives a signal at a resolution too high for it to handle, it displays nothing and gives you the "No Signal" message.

    Solution? Try dropping the resolution down to something low like 800x600, before you connect it to your Vizio.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

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    No. It is the same as watching a TV program. Since Vizio is LCD technology, there is no burn-in on the tv screen.

  • Randy Rice
    5 years ago

    I have the same TV and im using the HD cable ( 50 bucks ) and it works fine at any resolution use the remote and go to menu go to set up and make sure its set to HDMI1 and it should work just fine , ive had mine for like 6 or 7 years now never a problem

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    uh...it can't even be used as a TV...try it as a paperweight. Let us know how it works out.

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