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« on: November 26, 2007, 10:06:47 AM » |
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ok i want to use my desktop as a media center/web surfer i would like to hook it up to my tv, its a older 1080i hdtv here are the specs on the tv http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-CT34WX52-34-16-HD-Ready/dp/B00006ANXHand here is the back of my computer  (i have no idea what is in it parts wise but Dr.J might know) it has no OS on it right now but it will have XP. I tryed to hook up the s-video but it did not work so what i need to know How do i make this work? What parts do i need to buy? Thanks for the help Wilson |
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« Reply #1 on: November 26, 2007, 10:47:40 AM » |
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What kind of vid card do you have? since its 1080i, do you have an HDMI port or Composite connections on the back of the television?
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« Reply #2 on: November 26, 2007, 12:18:48 PM » |
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What kind of vid card do you have? since its 1080i, do you have an HDMI port or Composite connections on the back of the television?
i dont know what vid card dr.J would know on the TV no HDMI im not sure about Composite connections here is a pic of the back of the tv  i am a super n00b when it comes to PC's |
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« Reply #3 on: November 26, 2007, 01:27:23 PM » |
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i am a super n00b when it comes to PC's You are just a super n00b period. Disclaimer- I have nothing of value to offer to the topic at hand. |
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« Reply #4 on: November 26, 2007, 01:27:49 PM » |
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if you had a dvi port on the back of your tv, i would go from dvi to dvi.
that other black round port on your video card usually plugs into a dongle, you will plug that dongle into your tv. if it is an S-Video port, plug that into the tv. im not sure what that port is tho - find that out first.
if its ati, you can buy the dongle pritty cheap, either from ati or a wholesaler/retailer/e-tailer/whatever im not sure about nvidia, but probably the same.
if its s-video its just about adjusting the settings correctly. both the tv and the drivers have to be configed to work correctly to get it to work.
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« Reply #5 on: November 26, 2007, 10:27:03 PM » |
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As soon as you can get me the specifics of the card I'll be able to tell you what you need to do to get it working.
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« Reply #6 on: November 27, 2007, 12:22:07 AM » |
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i am a super n00b when it comes to PC's You are just a super n00b period. Disclaimer- I have nothing of value to offer to the topic at hand. Thanks  |
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« Reply #7 on: November 27, 2007, 12:25:18 AM » |
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As soon as you can get me the specifics of the card I'll be able to tell you what you need to do to get it working.
Thanks i was talking to a guy that lives next door and he said i could just get a tv tuner card that has RCA output's does that sound right? |
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« Reply #8 on: November 27, 2007, 12:37:53 AM » |
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That will allow you to watch tv on your computer at least.  |
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« Reply #9 on: November 27, 2007, 12:39:11 AM » |
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As soon as you can get me the specifics of the card I'll be able to tell you what you need to do to get it working.
ok he told me nVidia Ti4400 |
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« Reply #10 on: November 27, 2007, 12:39:46 AM » |
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That will allow you to watch tv on your computer at least. ya i just looked those up, not what i am looking for |
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« Reply #11 on: November 27, 2007, 12:44:31 AM » |
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You need a cable to convert dvi to rca/component.
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« Reply #12 on: November 27, 2007, 01:02:06 AM » |
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You need a cable to convert dvi to rca/component.
ok i found one |
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« Reply #13 on: November 27, 2007, 03:06:57 AM » |
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Exactly what I was gonna suggest DJ...good find (sorry I didn't get to this sooner)
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« Reply #14 on: November 27, 2007, 10:29:48 AM » |
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it has no OS on it right now but it will have XP. I tryed to hook up the s-video but it did not work
Well, I think I'd try getting the OS in place before poo-pooing S-video for starters. ***Edit*** [Stewie] Cuz ya' knowww,,, the S-Video output is a driver dependant thingy. [/Stewie] Need the forceware drivers installe for it to work. |
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