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    S-video problem in 5672

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by nettaf, Jan 11, 2007.

  1. nettaf

    nettaf Newbie

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    i used to connect my notebook to the tv through the s-video port to watch movies. now after a while of not using it, i get no signal on the tv. i got a new s-video cable, but still no signal is transferred to the tv. any idea what might be the problem??
     
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  2. anchemis

    anchemis Notebook Consultant

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    You need to configure your graphics card settings, or your TV settings. Unless you've damanged your S-video port!
     
    anchemis, Jan 11, 2007
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    thanks a lot mate. i'm not sure how but it works now :)
    i configured the video card to "force tv detection" and it worked. than i cancelled this configuration - and still it worked, so...
     
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  4. anchemis

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    No worries, hmm, maybe your TV isn't being detected? I always though S-video is a bit dodgy. I'll stick with DVI and digital input if i were you though.
     
    anchemis, Jan 12, 2007
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    If I want to watch a movie from the laptop on the TV, can I connect via the DVI port? is it outgoing? how is the cable connected to the TV? through which entry?
     
    nettaf, Jan 12, 2007
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