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    How to change Video output (TV)

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by NX70, Feb 13, 2005.

  1. NX70

    NX70 Newbie

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    Hy,
    I have a Intel 855GME Motherboard with an integrated Intel Extreme graphics chip.
    The video-out for the TV only gives me S-VHS. Is there any possibility to switch the output to Composite-Video-Signal?
    thanx for every reply.
     
    NX70, Feb 13, 2005
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  2. Shadow7789

    Shadow7789 Notebook Enthusiast

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    You can convert S Vodeo to Composite: http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&product%5Fid=15-1238
    However lowered picture quality is very noticeable.
     
    Shadow7789, Feb 13, 2005
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  3. NX70

    NX70 Newbie

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    Thanks for the fast respond. But I doubt it is converting rather than only giving me the option to connect it to the Cinch-connector.
    I have tried some of these, and they only do fit the connector on my composite in of the tv but actually do not convert the signal to composite. I had black and white screen.
    So once again, is there a possibility to switch it internally?
     
    NX70, Feb 14, 2005
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  4. wipeout

    wipeout Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    By experience, most laptops will sense the output needed, if you get black and white, you get no chrominance signal. Unless you can find some option in the bios or in the drivers about s-video/rca, I highly doubt you can do anything.

    My old laptop would sense the output, now my newer laptop doesn't, i'm using the same adapter, same TV ... but very different video card
     
    wipeout, Feb 17, 2005
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