connecting pc to tv

Hi. I am trying to connect my pc to my television via s-video plugs. The tv and the pc have the s-video outlet. I follow all the directions to accomplish
this, but when I open the display panel on the television set I only get the regular display properties. I used to receive a dual monitor display, but not now. I get the desktop on the television, but I would extend it to my computer screen. Can anyone please help me. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

 

Need Input.

Type of Computer, Type of Operating System, Type of Video Card in Computer.

 

Hi, Bill. Here is the information you asked for:

Device Description Device Type
Intel Extreme Graphics Video Adapter

EMachine T6282 Home Edition
Windows XP

Thank you, maryhigginsrice

 

I didn't think Intel Extreme Graphics supported dual displays? At any rate using s-video your going to get a low rez. picture.

 

Your rez will be 480i to be exact. it really isn't worth the time to set it up.

 

Reply to padams

Come on guy, half the fun is getting there. If it is disappointing then at least you have a basis of comparison for the next card. I've walked my way up, every card had something to teach.


Reply to MaryHigginsRice

I have had experience with several different makes and models of video cards with video out (several versions of Radeon AIW cards, 3Dfx VooDoo 3000 and 3500 cards) but haven't tried your make and model. Your profile doesn't give any clues as to what part of the world you're in, so I'm going to assume american NTSC standard for video (not that it matters much).

Right click your mouse on a blank section of screen, then select properties. Click on settings, then click advanced. Somewhere in this area there is probably a click point that will turn on the TV function of this card. On the Radeon card I am currently using it is under displays, and has a button over each possible display. There could be similar arrangement on yours.

About display resolution, an American TV is the lowest possible resolution your computer can generate legibally, 600X480. The European PAL standard is the 800X600 monitors use. Most of these cards translate your existing picture into an appoximation that does loose a lot of detail, but if you're watching a video or DVD this can be acceptable. Text, unless blown up large, is usually illegible.

The fact you've lost functionality could mean you have malware, or it could be a straight conflict with another device. Can you reinstall your drivers?

 

I've been capturing videos (recording them to my computer) for a couple of years now. Right now I use an ATI AIW 9800. Anyways about resolution: USA (NTSC) TV Monitors are always broadcasting at a 640x480 resolution, so there's no real point in capturing/viewing to a higher resolution then that since all you would be doing is stretching that video and I believe that also degrades its quality. Anyways 2 great sites to check out (it might help or it might not with your situation) but even if it doesn't they have some great information on Video related things: www.digitalFAQ.com (which is LordSmurf's site: he's been doing things with video for about 10 years now) and www.videohelp.com. I hope I didn't just do something wrong (not real sure), not really trying to spam or anything, just trying to help. Also, if a different kind of cable would help the video quality other than S-Video what would that be?

 

Hey again guys, just wanted to add something here, I don't know what kind of TV you have, but depending on the TV you have a few different options. First would be DVI. This is found on most (hopefully I'm actually just guessing here! i know mine does...) HDTV's if you have one. Another higher res solution would be component cables. Much better then S-video and found on every HDTV (if im wrong I'll give you 15 cents lol). The last one I can think of is HDMI, but I think they are just FINALLY coming out with HDMI compliant cards as of now. And Bill your right half the fun IS getting there IMO anyways! So keep it up and let us know if you can get some legible text outta that bad boy!

 

it's true that you have fun when you're trying to figure something like that out. I learned pc repair through trial and error. it's just that when you get it to work, that the disappointment begins.

If you do go the HDTV route, make sure you check the resolution of the tv before you buy! they come in multiple resolutions so reading the fine print is a pretty good idea when shopping. If you do get an HDTV and connect your pc to it, let me know how it looks because i've been thinking about getting one and doing the same thing.

 

One of the reasons I mentioned conflicts is I've been there, fought that, lost the battle, found another way. My Roxio CD software (6.0, CD/DVD Creator) created a major conflict with my video card digitizer (Radeon 8500 AIW). I have removable hard drive bays, so I set one HD up with nothing but video card digitizer, and the other HD (my main HD by the way) with my Roxio software. The incompatiblity was caused by both of the packages having video digitization software, unfortunately the sound from the Roxio version was vastly inferior. So now I create 3-4 Gig MP2 files, transfer them over the house network to another computer, and back again my other drive to burn a DVD. Kludgy, but it works.

Conflicts between software packages and hardware are always going to be problem when you want to do something extra. You'll always find them out AFTER you try something new too. My impression is newer OS's tend to have less problems in this reguard, but it still happens.

 

HI. I did it Bill. I set my tv as a second monitor. I brought a Ati Vistek Radeon 7000 video card with dual display. I installed it in my new Dell Dimension E310 and it works! I extended the desktop to the second monitor. Unfortunately when I place Real Player or WMP on the tv it opens on my desktop. I tried setting my tv as the primary monitor in the Catalyst control center, but it's not happening. I tried to call or email ati, but no response. I had an idea. I know that you are a genius with computers, so I am asking you. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks Bill