I have been trying to connect my PS3 to my laptop for quite a while now. After installing Alienware On-Screen Display again, the HDMI Input port began to work. The HDMI connector port on the left is output for devices supporting. The HDMI port on the right side of the system and then press Fn+F8 to switch the display. Mar 23, 2009 i've heard that it is possible to turn an input into an output. So im wondering if i can turn the HDMI output port into HDMI input. Notebook Manufacturers Acer Gateway and eMachines turning an output into a input. Discussion in 'Gateway. You can make your laptop accept any kind of source over HDMI. Xarthos, Mar 23, 2009 #3.
Configure your input device as needed. Typically, the input device will automatically configure its video and audio settings upon detecting the connection to your TV. If your TV is blank, though, you may need to configure your input device manually.
- If using a PC:
- Go into your Control Panel and choose Adjust screen resolution. Click on the icon for the second monitor and select the Extend the desktop onto this monitor setting. Apply the change to send video to the TV.
- Go back into your Control Panel and choose Sound. Right-click on the white space in the Playback tab and select Show Disabled Devices from the menu. Choose your audio connection to send audio to the TV.
- If using a Mac:
- Open System Preferences and choose Displays. From the Arrangements tab, check the Mirror Displays box. Applying the setting should send video to your computer.
- Return to System Preferences and choose Sound. On the Output tab, locate and select the output port in use under the Type heading. Confirming your selection should send audio to your TV.