Connect HDMI Cable to Rear of Front HDTV to Use as External Monitor

[11595gulf]

I have a 2011 Winnebago Vista with with a Jensen 32" HDTV in front of coach above windshield. I would like to run an HDMI cable from the TV to my laptop, video camera, etc. so I can use the TV as an external monitor. I know the Jensen HDTV has two HDMI ports, but I can't access them--only satellite receiver component cables are accessible in the storage areas beside the TV.

Is there a simple way to access the ports in back of TV? Is it easiest to simply access the TV via the metal frame/divider between the TV and the storage areas on either side of the TV? Or, do I need to unmount the TV from below? Have anyone done this, if so would appreciate any advice. Thanks!

Guido

[marvel]

I had the same problem but on another model Winnebago with the 32inch Jensen LCD mounted in the entertainment center. I have attached a drawing of the TV bracket Winnebago uses on mine.

It was a simple matter to remove the three bolts that mount the TV bracket from below and the LCD TV is very light compared to CRT. I ran the HDMI cable through the same opening as the component video Winnebago did provide. Everything works perfectly.

I did suggest to Winnebago that they hook up the HDMI cable. Hope this helps.

[11595gulf]

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Originally Posted by marvel I had the same problem but on another model Winnebago with the 32inch Jensen LCD mounted in the entertainment center. I have attached a drawing of the TV bracket Winnebago uses on mine. It was a simple matter to remove the three bolts that mount the TV bracket from below and the LCD TV is very light compared to CRT. I ran the HDMI cable through the same opening as the component video Winnebago did provide. Everything works perfectly. I did suggest to Winnebago that they hook up the HDMI cable. Hope this helps.

Thanks Marvel! I would love to see the drawing.
And yes, wish they would have run the HDMI cable out instead of component in a 2011 unit....

Guido
2011 Winnebago Vista 26p