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    Getting S-Video from laptop to TV

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by p8ntballer99, Feb 5, 2007.

  1. p8ntballer99

    p8ntballer99 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have an S video to RCA cable and i cant seem to get the image onto the tv. any suggestions? The laptop is a W3j and i have the 7 pin converter too if i need it.

    Thanks!
     
    p8ntballer99, Feb 5, 2007
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  2. ejl

    ejl fudge

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    have you changed your monitor settings in display properties settings (i.e. right click on desktop -> settings)
     
    ejl, Feb 5, 2007
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    to be exact: right click on desktop -> properties -> settings -> select monitor with a "2" written on it -> extend desktop to this screen
     
    hehe299792458, Feb 5, 2007
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    well as soon as i apply the extend to the 2nd monitor the screen blinks and what not but then it unchecks itself right back...
     
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    Zero The Random Guy

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    If you have an ATI graphics card, then you could try and go to the Catalust Control Centre, and change the settings from there. I find this always works for myself.

    In the box on the side of the Catalyst Control, under "Graphics Settings", click "Displays Manager", and under "Desktop and Display Setup", drag the second dispay, into the black box, right click it, and select "Extend".
     
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    as soon as i click enable it blinks and shows up then the screen flicks and then its back to shaded and disabled... frustrating...
     
    p8ntballer99, Feb 6, 2007
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    Is it because i am trying to use s video rather than the VGA like a normal dual display?
     
    p8ntballer99, Feb 6, 2007
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    I had the same problem after i upgraded my ATi x1700 driver to 8.311. I then decided to use Omega drivers and after that i could go into desktop -> properties -> settings -> select monitor with a "2" written on it -> extend desktop to this screen and the box would remain checked and i could see my desktop on the tv. EDIT: after going into the omega driver settings and turning the TV on.

    btw i'm also using the s-video to RCA cable supplied with my A8JP
     
    speed2, Feb 6, 2007
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