audio video rca outputs

the50doctor · 07-30-2005, 08:11 PM

hey..what laptop or hardware device would allow me to output an application on the laptop into an rca type video output that would go into an external tv/vcr video rca input ? i am mostly concerned with the video output from a laptop. thanks,

**The_Other_One** · 07-30-2005, 08:12 PM

There are USB and PC-Card capture cards. Just look for them. Most of them only have video input, and you'll need a converter in order to plug audio into your mic/line in jack

the50doctor · 07-30-2005, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Other_One

There are USB and PC-Card capture cards. Just look for them. Most of them only have video input, and you'll need a converter in order to plug audio into your mic/line in jack

i wanted to output that signal from the laptop into a SECONDARY monitor.

Lorand · 07-30-2005, 08:18 PM

I think the50doctor wants video-out, not video-in. An easy (but not cheap) solution would be this one: http://www.trianglecables.com/cotovicovgad.html

the50doctor · 07-30-2005, 08:20 PM

i found this...http://cgi.ebay.com/USB-2-EXTERNAL-V...QQcmdZViewItem

seems to work opposite. i want the signal to come out of laptop. sorry about the mix up....

the50doctor · 07-30-2005, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Lorand

I think the50doctor wants video-out, not video-in. An easy (but not cheap) solution would be this one: http://www.trianglecables.com/cotovicovgad.html

wow, that be perfect. any smaller solutions like a cable, or something? trying to get in car.

Lorand · 07-30-2005, 08:24 PM

A small converter (in fact a cable) would be this: http://www.cablesnmor.com/vga-rca-cable.html (but probably won't work on any TV-sets).

the50doctor · 07-30-2005, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Lorand

A small converter (in fact a cable) would be this: http://www.cablesnmor.com/vga-rca-cable.html (but probably won't work on any TV-sets).

guess id need a hdtv. thats kinda what i wanted, except only one plug..video output. wondering if any laptops offer an rca video output? then i could switch laptops . gota cf27 toughbook.

**The_Other_One** · 07-30-2005, 08:36 PM

I'm sorry... I misread. There are devices called Averakey's which allow you to connect a standard VGA connection to it then it converts it to RCA or SVHS. You'd still need one of those audio connections like I mentioned, just for your output.

Now, remember the quality isn't great. Because TV's and CRT/LCD monitors work differently, you will get a black box around the screen and it won't be nearly as sharp.

If you want one for fairly cheap, I have one that I'd sell. Just PM me if your intested... I could also try to get a picture of how it looks on the TV if you'd like.

Lorand · 07-30-2005, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Other_One

you will get a black box around the screen and it won't be nearly as sharp.

The overscan option for my ATI AIW did wonders: no black frame at all. And the image quality is pretty good too, just that the max resolution is 800 x 600 pixels on TV-out.

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the50doctor Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 138	audio video rca outputs hey..what laptop or hardware device would allow me to output an application on the laptop into an rca type video output that would go into an external tv/vcr video rca input ? i am mostly concerned with the video output from a laptop. thanks, Last edited by the50doctor; 07-30-2005 at 08:16 PM. Reason: spell

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The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 23 Posts: 12,368	There are USB and PC-Card capture cards. Just look for them. Most of them only have video input, and you'll need a converter in order to plug audio into your mic/line in jack __________________ Desktop * Athlon X2 4200 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| 7600GT Laptop1 * C2D T5550 \| 3G RAM \| 120G HD \| Intel x3100 Laptop2 * C2D T5250 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| Intel x3100

07-30-2005, 08:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 23 Posts: 12,368	I'm sorry... I misread. There are devices called Averakey's which allow you to connect a standard VGA connection to it then it converts it to RCA or SVHS. You'd still need one of those audio connections like I mentioned, just for your output. Now, remember the quality isn't great. Because TV's and CRT/LCD monitors work differently, you will get a black box around the screen and it won't be nearly as sharp. If you want one for fairly cheap, I have one that I'd sell. Just PM me if your intested... I could also try to get a picture of how it looks on the TV if you'd like. __________________ Desktop * Athlon X2 4200 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| 7600GT Laptop1 * C2D T5550 \| 3G RAM \| 120G HD \| Intel x3100 Laptop2 * C2D T5250 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| Intel x3100

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07-30-2005, 08:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lorand VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bucharest Age: 41 Posts: 3,042	I think the50doctor wants video-out, not video-in. An easy (but not cheap) solution would be this one: http://www.trianglecables.com/cotovicovgad.html

07-30-2005, 08:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
the50doctor Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 138	i found this...http://cgi.ebay.com/USB-2-EXTERNAL-V...QQcmdZViewItem seems to work opposite. i want the signal to come out of laptop. sorry about the mix up....

07-30-2005, 08:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lorand VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bucharest Age: 41 Posts: 3,042	A small converter (in fact a cable) would be this: http://www.cablesnmor.com/vga-rca-cable.html (but probably won't work on any TV-sets).