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Panasonic tv and pc cannot recognize each other
I have a Panasonic Viera tv TH 50PZ77U bought used but I downloaded the manual and bought a remote. I've been trying in vain to use it as a monitor with my Acer laptop running Windows 7. I've done it in the past with other televisions so I know about the connections, but I just can't get them to recognize each other. I have a router so I can put them on the same network which almost worked except the tv called my device an XboxOne and when I view my network devices there is no television.
The tv only has 2 HDMI ports and no other options. I bought a splitter because I have a Roku and a Fire Stick. But I've tried plugging directly and with extensions to no avail. The other thing that could be an issue is the remote. I think the one I got may not have all of the options. Does no have a source select, but there is one on the side of the tv. Can I make either one "discoverable" ? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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