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    hooking up t60 to tv display (s-video or something ?)

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Anita22, Jan 12, 2007.

  1. Anita22

    Anita22 Newbie

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    i used to do that with my dell d600 to play movies... is that possible with T60 ?
     
    Anita22, Jan 12, 2007
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  2. Zero

    Zero The Random Guy

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    Yes it is possible, but I don't know if the T60 has an S-Video sonnector. It does, however, have a VGA connector, which you can use to connect. If you have a newer Plasma or LCD TV, then it wll also include a VGA connecotr, so to connect the notebook and TV, you will need a male to male cable.
     
    Zero, Jan 12, 2007
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  3. dietcokefiend

    dietcokefiend DietGreenTeaFiend

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    I just ordered a VGA> component breakout cable, which might work with the T60. I will let you guys know in a couple of days if it worked or not.
     
    dietcokefiend, Jan 12, 2007
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    johngie Notebook Enthusiast

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    Sorry this reply is late - only just joined the forum! If you do have an S-video connector, you'll still have to go to Programs/Lenovo Care/Presentation Director to add a new Display Scheme to configure the output for your TV. It's not too difficult - just click 'New' and follow the prompts.

    johngie
     
    johngie, Feb 18, 2007
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  5. chaosrl

    chaosrl Notebook Consultant

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    i use vga with a sony vaio to a projector to watch videos/dvd's. T60's don't have s-video, so that's out of the question. i think VGA to component or VGA to VGA is your best bet quality-wise, if you don't have those on your tv/lcd/receiver, then you could get a VGA to s-video/rca such as this: click me! :)

    hope that helps!
     
    chaosrl, Feb 18, 2007
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    -Zeus- Notebook Consultant

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    you need a GPU with s-video out VGA support... IIRC no go on ThinkPads.
     
    -Zeus-, Feb 19, 2007
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    chaosrl Notebook Consultant

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    so that means if you don't have VGA or component on your TV/receiver, you can't hook up the T60 to the tv at all? or is there another way around it?
     
    chaosrl, Feb 19, 2007
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    -Zeus-, Feb 19, 2007
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