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    vga-rca tv cable

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by lordmail, Jan 21, 2009.

  1. lordmail

    lordmail Notebook Consultant

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    Hi
    I recently bought a VGA to RCA cable, trying to connect to my tv. But it doesnt seem to work. All i get is black and white fuzz from time to time. But usually it's just nothing.
    Can you guys give some suggestions on what to do?

    thanks!
     
    lordmail, Jan 21, 2009
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    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    VGA to RCA mean a VGA to component (3 cables Y-Pr-Pb) or VGA to composite (just one output)? What is your TV ? An old standard def (576i) CRT or a new HDTV ?
     
    PhoenixFx, Jan 22, 2009
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    lordmail Notebook Consultant

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    It's a VGA to Component and the tv i'm trying to connect to is a old stard def CRT

    Thanks
     
    lordmail, Jan 22, 2009
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    A simple VGA to component cable only has 3 wires which are capable of sending the basic R,G,B color signals, sync signals are not sent. Therefore, it may not always work. Reduce the refresh rate to 60Hz and see if that helps. If you can't get it working then I guess you'll have to buy a VGA to TV converter box , it will definitely work (I've tried) .
     
    PhoenixFx, Jan 22, 2009
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