Display settings problem (VGA cable)

[dcpsoguy]

Ok here is the issue. I recently bought a new Bravia TV, and I'm trying to connect it to my PC using a VGA cable. Now, what happened is that somehow I changed a setting, and now whenever I plug in the VGA cable into my TV, the screen goes blank. Beforehand when the VGA cable was plugged in, I was able to see the monitor. But now I can't. My question would be, is there a way to revert this back to normal so I can actually EDIT the monitor settings WHEN the VGA cable is plugged in? I've tried all the shortcut keys, nothing seems to work.

 

[dcpsoguy]

double post, my bad

 

[Nik]

Ok here is the issue. I recently bought a new Bravia TV, and I'm trying to connect it to my PC using a VGA cable. Now, what happened is that somehow I changed a setting, and now whenever I plug in the VGA cable into my TV, the screen goes blank. Beforehand when the VGA cable was plugged in, I was able to see the monitor. But now I can't. My question would be, is there a way to revert this back to normal so I can actually EDIT the monitor settings WHEN the VGA cable is plugged in? I've tried all the shortcut keys, nothing seems to work.

 

[guyver01]

Open the "display settings" in your Windows Control Panel, and activate output to the TV screen. You can either mirror content of your computer on the TV or extend the display just like a dual monitor screen.
Should look like this:

Pick up your TV remote and switch to "External Inputs" from the menu. You will need to change the default "Video 1" to a different selection which may be "HDMI 1" or "Video 2" depending on how you have made the connection.
Important: Make sure you connect the cable to the TV before turning on the computer as sometimes it may fail to recognize external display.

You may also need to change the screen resolution of your TV using the Display settings in your Control Panel else the picture may appear distorted.