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Thread: Hooking up Computer to TV using S-video! |
    
Bronze Member Username: Mikewhite
Amherstburg,
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 29
Registered: Apr-06
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| Posted on Sunday, October 15, 2006 - 08:52 pm: |
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Hey guys, I'm trying to connect my Desktop to my TV. I know the TV has S-Video input, however I will have to put in a video card, as the computer does not have S-Video output. Any cheap recommendations? I found a little converter thing that plugs into the 'SERIAL' port on the back of my computer and it has a little S-Video plug on the other end. I'm assuming it is a converter from SERIAL, whatever that is, to S-Video. So if I run a cable from that, to my TV's input, should that work?
I'm also not sure if there are different types of S-video cables. I've heard that there is 6 pin and 4 pin?
So say I do get it all hooked up and working... What about sound? Do I also have to purchase a sound card and come out from the computer and into the TV? By what method is best quality? Component?
I have a wireless USB transmitter that converts my computers audio signal into an FM frequency. So if I just tune into the right station on my stereo I should receive the same signal correct?
I know, I got alot of work to do lol. Any recommendations, ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! |
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New member Username: Mbracey
Post Number: 1
Registered: Jul-07
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| Posted on Thursday, July 19, 2007 - 02:01 pm: |
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Hello, okay I hope this question doesn't sound stupid. I know a little about this stuff, but I'm confused. I have a HP Pavillion Laptop, which has a s-video out (7-pin male), but my TV is a female 4 or 5 pin. Should a regular 4 or 5 pin s-video cable work or do I need to find a 7 to 4 or 5 pin (if one even exist). Somebody help me out here |
Bronze Member Username: Slntdeath
Post Number: 17
Registered: Nov-06
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| Posted on Thursday, July 19, 2007 - 07:43 pm: |
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Martin,
Would you mind providing some additional information on your laptop? ie: Model number, Integrated Graphics Card, Etc? |
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