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    Sony SZ640 connection to HDMI or Component or Video Out

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Llort, Mar 13, 2008.

  1. Llort

    Llort Notebook Enthusiast

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    I didn't think video out capability was important when I bought it but now I have found times I wish it was an option. Anyone find an affordable solution for a VGA to ? converter that works with the SZ?
     
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    Geegee Notebook Enthusiast

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    One way ..
    If you use the SZ docking station, you can connect the DVI port to your TV HDMI port using DVI to HDMI cable. It just wont carry sound, so you need to connect your audio out to your AV receiver / TV Audio in. With DVI to HDMI connection for Video, it gives you digital output without any conversion to analog in the middle.
     
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    Geegee Notebook Enthusiast

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    Another way ..
    Use the VGA to S-Video cable converter .. you can easily find @ Ebay for cheaper price .. have not tried the quality for this though .. there may be some quality degradation due to converted to analog.
     
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    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    VGA is analog to start with. S-Video will give SD resolutions only.

    Converting VGA to HDMI/Component requires a converter box.
     
    Lithus, Mar 13, 2008
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