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    VGA to RCA?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by pyrokenesis_17, Feb 24, 2008.

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    pyrokenesis_17 Newbie

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    Okay, ive googled this for quite some time now, and sadly, no avail. So I have a Dell Inspiron B120 laptop with a VGA output, and I have this VGA to S-Video/RCA cable ( http://media.sourcingmap.com/uxcell/images/item/catalog/ux_a07092900ux0003_ux_c.jpg)
    Im trying to connect that to my Panasonic TV, i'm not sure what model, but it only has the cable in and the component (yellow, red, white) inputs in the back. Its a tube tv, I know, Im behind. Is there any way of doing is? I mean, I can connect it to my monitor if I plug in it's VGA cable into my laptop...
     
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    kworld Notebook Guru

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    How come the one I have wont work? What is mine intended for then?
     
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    Aryantes Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    Your cable is classified as a breakout cable.

    Since VGA output is analog, sometimes equipment can output Svideo or composite through the same VGA connector.

    This is based on how the equipment works, not the cable.

    Your cable does not convert VGA to Svideo, it is merely a VGA -> SVideo adapter for equipment that already does the conversion.
     
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    Thank you very much for your time and help. I guess i'll just wait up and save some money!
     
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