PC/TV connect problem

[bastun]

Hello,

I am trying to connect my PC to TV. I have an Averlite PC-TV converter (with Red/Green/Blue o/p to TV). Problem is TV does not have R/G/B input. It has Red/White/Yellow (to which I connected Green input to Yellow and get picture but very poor). The TV has S-Video socket and AV1 and AV2 scarts.
However, I have a DVD/Harddisk box connecting to the TV and this has the Red/Green/Blue sockets.

Can anyone advise the best method, given the above, of doing the PC/TV connect?

BTW: I am a complete muppet at this kind of thing.

Regards,

Bastun

 

[markw]

You have the wrong converter.

I'm not up on what's available in the converter market, but I can tell you what you need to look for when considering purchasing one.

The one you currently have outputs a "component" video signal, which your television can't handle. This is the video signal broken down into three different signals which results in a very high quality picture, but only if your TV can accept them.

You need to find one that outputs either a composite video (yellow plug/jack) or an S-Video (mini DIN) output. Or, you can look for another converter that converts that component video into one of the other two.

As an aside, those "yellow/red/white" plugs on the TV are for composite video and the right/left audio. That S-Video (mini DIN) is for a video signal only. You'll still need to run an audio feed, but that should not be a problem. Simply take it from the earphone jack. Of the two, the S-Video should provide a better picture.

Happy hunting...

 

[bastun]

Much appreciated

Thanks for that. I suspected that that might be the case.

Regards,
Bastun

 

[VidaBox]

This is what you're looking for...

Hello Bastun,

The converter you're looking for is here:
http://www.vidabox.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6&products_id=11

This easy-to-use, 1-piece external VGA-to-video converter allows you to connect any VidaBox™ to S-Video (S-VHS) or composite TV connection. Its small size allows you to hide or fit it anywhere. It requires no software & no external power supply - it's powered by a standard USB port.

Detailed Specifications:
· Inputs: VGA - Supports & converts the following display modes:

- 640x480@60/72/75/85Hz
- 800x600@60/72/75/85Hz
- 1024x768@60/75/85Hz
- 1280x1024@60Hz

· Outputs: VGA, composite video, S-video
· Powered by a standard USB port

You can order it directly from the online store if you're in the US, or simply contact us for an overseas quote!

Hope this helps!

Sincerely,
Steven C
VidaBox LLC

 

[pjviitas]

Sounds like his tv does have component video inputs: "DVD/Harddisk box connecting to the TV and this has the Red/Green/Blue sockets"

It looks like what he needs is an A/V Receiver.

Best Regards, Hedgehog