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linkx
October 30th, 2006, 02:41 AM
I want to use my tv as another monitor and i dont really care about quality or anything i just need to do it
I have this input on my video card that supports tv as a monitor
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/fox_linkxa/DSC00002-3.jpg
and i have this hook up on my tv didnt realize how dusty it was damn you hi res dig camera
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/fox_linkxa/DSC00001-1.jpg
what kind of converter or cables would i need to do this i already have a dual monitor set up going but I'm just not sure what to do here

oracle128
October 30th, 2006, 08:11 AM
Your TV has a composite video input. Your video card has a 7-pin S-Video out port. It should have come with an adapter cable such as that shown here (http://www.powernotebooks.com/specs/images/l8-15/l8-15cable1.jpg). If it didn't, you'll need an S-Video to Composite video adapter. It shouldn't cost more than a few dollars.

linkx
October 30th, 2006, 04:59 PM
Thank you very much! quick question though once i get the adapter and plug it in to my tv will it just show up as a 3 monitor once i restart it?

oracle128
October 30th, 2006, 10:00 PM
Yes, it should.

gimpy530
October 31st, 2006, 01:07 AM
well you have to go into your display settings to set it up usually......I have my TV hooked up with S-video into RF converter into coaxial to TV