Using LCD flat screens as singers displays

[zzeliminator]

Hello. I wanted to see if anyone out there are using LCD computer flat screens for the singers to view the songs words on. I am considering this primarily due to the weight comparison and I think that LCD displays are tougher than TVs. My 13" TV weighs around 15 lbs by itself when a lightweigh 17" LCD flat screen weights only 8 lbs. If you are doing this type of setup, please explain in detail. Thanks.

[Beavis]

i use a car drop down 15" monitor that bolts to the ceiling of my place. all i do is just drop it down and start the show.

of coarse i have a few things from radio shack to make it work.


i bought it off ebay (via Hong Kong) for $199


i love it.

[zzeliminator]

Thanks for the reply. Could I get some information on your 15" monitor. What is the cable arrangement from your computer? And what other items are you using?
Here is my idea: Laptop screen shows Hoster program. Laptop output (Yellow RCA Composite) to a TV Tuner Box. This TV Tuner Box has a VGA output. This VGA output then goes to the LCD flatscreen. I have been running this setup all day and I have not seen a problem. The LCD picture is not as clear as I would like. I have it connected to a expensive LCD, but I think it clear enough for song text.

A simple setup would be to find a LCD that accepts composite video.

I also want the cap. of connecting to house TVs. I would do this by using a composite splitter cable that would split the laptop composite output to two. One would go to the TV Tuner box, the other to a RF Modulator where TVs could be driven. I have not tried this setup yet.

I will look on Ebay for your type of monitor. Thanks.

[djmadmaxx]

I have a Sharp 15" Flat screen TV monitor, that i connect with a Rca from my dual display card. I converted my standard TV stand with a wall mount adapter. you can check out the pics

[zzeliminator]

Hello. That was my general thought. Are you using a laptop or desktop and what type of video card? How do you find LCDs that accept composite or s-video? Beaver, is your setup mobile?

[gduns - with the Lord]

I bought a 15" sharp hi def monitor, I was planning on using like you, However, I picked it up between the thumb and forefinger, and the screen cracked. Beware, the LCD screen is fragile. I am thinking of making a floor monitor type (triangular) box, and mounting a lcd monitor in it. it would appear as a speaker, and kinda look kool. also add a little protection to the flatscreen.