Can it be done?

gamer2 · Post by **gamer2** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 10:46 am

Hey,

Is there an Adapter, or can an adapter be built to conect a computer to a TV or VCR via the Monitor serial connection port?

I know that only deals with video, so can i get an adpater for my Headphone Jack to send out sound to said devices above?

G2

I may have to use composite

Harshboy · Post by **Harshboy** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 11:07 am

Yes.

For Video, use this: Click Here!

For Audio, use this: Click Here!

Simple enough

But be warned! PC to Composite looks like crap!!!!! S-Video looks good! If your gonna read text, think again!

gamer2 · Post by **gamer2** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 11:09 am

Ok, Can one be built by hand?

Harshboy · Post by **Harshboy** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 11:09 am

Yes (obviously)

gamer2 · Post by **gamer2** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 11:11 am

Can i get a pin out diagram for the Monitor Serial Cable?

Harshboy · Post by **Harshboy** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 11:16 am

If you know how to convert RGB to S-video, yes, i can. And if it needs to be composite, i will also do that for you. But first, i need to know how to convert RGB to S-video

gamer2 · Post by **gamer2** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 11:22 am

I want Composite, I have no video equipment at my disposal that accepts S-Video.

Does anyone have a Pinout Chart for a 15 pin Montor Serial Conector port?

Post by **bicostp** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 11:44 am

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=VG ... gle+Search

Keep in mind the computer will need to be set at the frequency and scan rate of a TV. I'd just go with an external box that performs this job. Mine is old, it only does 640x480, but it works just fine for videos, basic games, and stuff like that on my HTPC. Newer ones are much better.

EDIT: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009B ... 82">Here's one for <$50.</a>. It's worth it to get a real box like this instead of tinkering around with wires because you'll know it works and it will let you adjust settings like size and image position.

gamer2 · Post by **gamer2** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 11:51 am

$50? I dont have that much money,

Harshboy · Post by **Harshboy** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 11:53 am

I know the pinouts of that, but you will have to make VGA-->RGB-->S-Video-->Composite. I know everything except RGB to S-video

gamer2 · Post by **gamer2** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 12:12 pm

How bout from VGA->Composite?

Harshboy · Post by **Harshboy** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 12:31 pm

You can't just go directly to it. I need to find RGB to S-video b4 i can tell you the pinouts. I'm searching!...can you help?

Post by **Skyone** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 12:31 pm

http://www.tkk.fi/Misc/Electronics/circ ... 2rgbs.html

Do that, then make an RGB to Composite. Easiest way to go.

Harshboy · Post by **Harshboy** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 12:54 pm

EDIT: Skyone beat me

gamer2 · Post by **gamer2** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 12:56 pm

Is RGB needed?