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    Will this converter cable add tv-out to my Acer 3003?

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by darrvid, Nov 28, 2005.

  1. darrvid

    darrvid Notebook Enthusiast

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    So I got an Acer Aspire 3003wlci, but it only has a vga output. I want s-video output. Will a vga->s-video cable add tv-out capability? I found a cable, but it seems the video card must support it. I know the card supports simultanious display on the lcd and external monitor. Does this mean it supports tv-out?

    (cant figure out how to insert such a large working link, but the specs can be found at http://us.acer.com it has a sis mirage 2 gpu)

    Thanks for any help.

    edit: after quite a bit of searching, I found this
    http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/nbrange.html?MAV
    Its a laptop with the mirage 2 gpu, and has a s-video out port. Does this mean for sure mine supports tv-out?
     
    darrvid, Nov 28, 2005
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  2. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Yes - your laptop supports TV-out. If you don't have an S-Video port, then you need to get a VGA > S-video adapter - as you posted. They should be inexpensive, avaliable at Radio Shack, etc. Then, in order to switch to the TV, it's just like switching to an external monitor. ;)
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Nov 28, 2005
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  3. Ma2T

    Ma2T Notebook Guru

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    Im glad I found this thread. Im hoping you can help me out also.

    I am very close to buying the Acer 3003LMI (Non widescreen). I have found a cable vga -> svideo that will do the job for me. BUT does it also work with this version of the laptop? I think it uses a different graphics card. I really hope it does work.

    Thanks in advance ChazMan421, or anyone else :)
    Cheers
     
    Ma2T, Dec 6, 2005
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  4. Ma2T

    Ma2T Notebook Guru

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    Just found out they widescreen, and non widescreen use the same graphics card/chipset anyhow, the sis M760GX, and on the Sis site it mentions

    Integrated MirageĀ™ 2 Graphic Engine
    - Built-in a High Performance 256-bit 3D Engine
    - DirectX 8.1 H/W Compliant, DirectX 9.0 S/W Compliant
    - Supports Digital Video Interface for TV or LCD Display

    I guess this means it will work with the converter cable, correct? :) Would love it if some one could confirm or deny this!

    Many Thanks
     
    Ma2T, Dec 6, 2005
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