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    I am going nuts trying to connect my laptop to my older (RCA only) TV.

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by toastm4n, Feb 2, 2009.

  1. toastm4n

    toastm4n Newbie

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    Hi guys,

    I got the Asus M50VM-A1, it has 1x HDMI and 1x VGA

    I am trying to connect it to my older TV that only have RCA input. (red/white/yellow)

    I bought this cable from eBay: here

    But of course it was too good to be true, it doesn't work. (while using the proper resolution/frequency of course) I read on the net (not too much info about it) that it's not meant for PC to TV.

    All I want is to connect my laptop to my old TV, is that possible? I am ready to buy any cable that will do the trick..

    Can anyone suggest what exactly do I need?

    Many thanks!
    Toast
     
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    thalanix Notebook Deity

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    component is a different signal from the RGBV (vga/hdmi). you'll probably need a VGA (or DVI) in / Component out converter or box.
     
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    Thanks for the reply, it makes sense what you say... in that case, I wonder why they sale that cable for ... :D

    Can you recommend a converter?

    Many thanks
    toast
     
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