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05-01-2003, 09:48 PM
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How can I use my TV as the monitor?
What kind of feature do I have to look for in the video card to use the TV as the monitor?
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05-01-2003, 11:12 PM
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Computer Slave
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It must have some sort of alternate output besides the standard VGA. Most cards ship with an S-video out port that will connect to your tv as long as the tv has an S-video in port. However, I think they make S-video to RCA adapters so you could use one of those and plug it into something like an RF Modulator if your tv doesn't support S-video.
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05-02-2003, 10:30 AM
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Similar question to the on posted...I have a Gainward 750XP card, with a VIVO interface...actually its an adapetr that plugs into the video card and gives me four jacks, 1 red RCA 1 yellow RCA, 1 yellow S-video and 1 red S-video.....
My tv is about 25 feet away....my question is what do I need to hookup the computer to the tv to watch DVD's For sound I'm currently using the onboard sound (its a Asus p4s8x mobo with C-media 5.1 sound, has the standard audio-in, audio out and aux port) Will a single RCA cable from the video card to the tv suffice for the video...or shall I use S-video cable....any signal loss at 25 feet. And for sound, what kind of cable... or should I just use the comp for sound output? Any help would be appreciated? Sonny |
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05-02-2003, 12:36 PM
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I'm running 24' of s-video to my TV with no problems for the audio I'm using my sound card and 5.1 speakers. With my sound card having a remote control it sure makes it nice to control the volume.
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05-02-2003, 12:57 PM
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maybe some of the newer hardware works better but I have never had good luck using my TV for a monitor the resolution is bad or its blurry it just looks better one a 19" LCD for sure....
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05-02-2003, 01:19 PM
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HOT ROD
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For using a TV as a general use monitor it does sux, but for watching DVD's the quality is pretty good.
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