TV-Out

Junk · Jan 29, 2003, 04:02 AM

My card has a TV-Out jack on it, but I haven't ever used it. I want to, but am not really sure where to begin. Any advice on what kind of S-Video cable to buy? Do I need to buy a S-Video to RCA cable? Do I need to download any optional software or drivers?

ToshiroOC · Jan 29, 2003, 04:09 AM

What TV are you hooking it up to? Does the TV have an S-video in? RCA-in?

HsuGotaQ · Jan 29, 2003, 04:12 AM

It all depend on the BIOS version your using as well as the type of connection you need. If your going to connect with an RCA connection than I'd suggest you get a S-Video to RCA from ATI. I tried a couple of other models made for other reasons and other companies and none worked. No software is needed. To activate the TV-OUT go to Start --> Settings --> Control Panel --> Display. Then Click to the Settings tab and click Advanced. Now in the Display tab you should be able to see an image in the middle of the TV screen. If not click on the button on the top right of the TV screen image to activate that connection.

Junk · Jan 29, 2003, 04:25 AM

That's what I was thinking, so thanks for the re-assurance. I'll go ahead and order the cable from ATi, and if I have any questions afterwards, I'll get back at you. Thanks..

peterosesbookie · Jan 30, 2003, 07:38 AM

I go with what they say later

Junk · Feb 1, 2003, 04:39 AM

Is this the type of cable that I'm going to need for TV-Out?

eyeguy616 · Feb 1, 2003, 05:20 AM

I looked around for the sort of cable to connect my 9000Pro to a normal VCR a while back and I came across this:
http://www.svideo2rca.com/msvmrca6.html
You might find it useful as it is an s-video to rca converter in a single cable. I linked to one that's 24ft. long at ~$25 (this is the one I bought since 6ft is ~$18) and the card recognizes it on bootup (in fact, if you have it in it'll boot up through it) . Anyway, that website has lots of other things, so check it out.

~eyeguy616

Jan 29, 2003, 04:02 AM	#1
Junk DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 395 Rep Power: 0	TV-Out My card has a TV-Out jack on it, but I haven't ever used it. I want to, but am not really sure where to begin. Any advice on what kind of S-Video cable to buy? Do I need to buy a S-Video to RCA cable? Do I need to download any optional software or drivers? __________________

Jan 29, 2003, 04:09 AM	#2
ToshiroOC Unbiased. Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 4,812 Rep Power: 0	What TV are you hooking it up to? Does the TV have an S-video in? RCA-in? __________________ [img][/img] [color=White]Peace be with you, Joe.[/color] Driverheaven Staff Member (Supermoderator)

Jan 29, 2003, 04:25 AM	Thread Starter #4
Junk DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 395 Rep Power: 0	That's what I was thinking, so thanks for the re-assurance. I'll go ahead and order the cable from ATi, and if I have any questions afterwards, I'll get back at you. Thanks.. __________________

Jan 30, 2003, 07:38 AM	#5
peterosesbookie HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: OHIO Posts: 556 Rep Power: 0	should have no problem I go with what they say later __________________ A Cat almost always blinks when hit in the head with a ball peen hammer!

Feb 1, 2003, 04:39 AM	Thread Starter #6
Junk DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 395 Rep Power: 0	Is this the type of cable that I'm going to need for TV-Out? __________________

Jan 29, 2003, 04:12 AM	#3
HsuGotaQ Hydrogenated Dumbass Join Date: May 2002 Location: Canuckland Posts: 755 Rep Power: 0	It all depend on the BIOS version your using as well as the type of connection you need. If your going to connect with an RCA connection than I'd suggest you get a S-Video to RCA from ATI. I tried a couple of other models made for other reasons and other companies and none worked. No software is needed. To activate the TV-OUT go to Start --> Settings --> Control Panel --> Display. Then Click to the Settings tab and click Advanced. Now in the Display tab you should be able to see an image in the middle of the TV screen. If not click on the button on the top right of the TV screen image to activate that connection.

Feb 1, 2003, 05:20 AM	#7
eyeguy616 ZZzzzzzzzzzz........... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 324 Rep Power: 0	I looked around for the sort of cable to connect my 9000Pro to a normal VCR a while back and I came across this: http://www.svideo2rca.com/msvmrca6.html You might find it useful as it is an s-video to rca converter in a single cable. I linked to one that's 24ft. long at ~$25 (this is the one I bought since 6ft is ~$18) and the card recognizes it on bootup (in fact, if you have it in it'll boot up through it) . Anyway, that website has lots of other things, so check it out. ~eyeguy616