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    how to connect t400 to TV?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by maluskeeter, May 25, 2009.

  1. maluskeeter

    maluskeeter Notebook Consultant

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    i have a t400 with a vga output (the blue output). I want to be able to connect to a big screen tv and play videos off it. The TV only takes av video cables. Is there a cable I can use? Specifically something like a best buy would carry??
     
    maluskeeter, May 25, 2009
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    jonlumpkin NBR Transmogrifier

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    You will need an ACTIVE scan converter (info). This will convert VGA into Component, S-Video, or composite (depends on the model). There will be some loss in quality, but that is unavoidable.

    Best Buy may carry something like this, but I doubt it. Radioshack is probably your best bet for local, but I would recommend ordering online (like this one from DealExtreme).

    You will also need a 1/8" stereo mini-jack to RCA (red/white) converter cable if you want sound from the TV speakers ( like this one).
     
    jonlumpkin, May 25, 2009
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