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    how to connect M17 to a TV with RCA?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by __-_-_-__, Apr 28, 2009.

  1. __-_-_-__

    __-_-_-__ God

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    I want to connect my M17 to an old CRT tv which has a RCA input jack. how can I do it? What cables or adapters do I need?
    There is any hdmi to RCA cables?
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RCA_connector
    I also want do to the opposite, connecting RCA cables to an hdmi or vga port (not necessarily in the M17)
    I also notice that there are a blocked displayport in the M17, will it be possible to use it when the 4780 cards comes out?
     
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  2. Krane

    Krane Notebook Prophet

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    Of course you can use an adapter, but why would you want to? It's seem a waste to go backward in technology? If I were you, I'd put my emphasis on getting an new tv and just make the direct connection.
     
    Krane, Apr 28, 2009
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  3. Soloman

    Soloman Notebook Consultant

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    You do not want to use RCA to VGA or HDMI just to import video into your PC in order to watch it. It will not work without an adapter to convert and the picture you will get isnt the greatest.

    Pinnacle makes a device that is what you want. Best Buy carries it. I dont have the name off hand but you can get it online.

    This is something as well:

    http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...VGACON_V_VGACON_VGA_to_Composite_S_Video.html
     
    Soloman, Apr 28, 2009
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