Is this all I would need to send Computer to HDtv?

[canadateck]

I have never seen these before,I was just looking for a New Video Card with (TV Out) and came across this Cable.

Will this work if hooked up to my Computer Video Port out to my HDTV?

http://cgi.ebay.ca/3FT-VGA-HD15-SVGA-to-3-RCA-COMPONENT-CABLE-HDTV-V3_W0QQitemZ8737216...QQcmdZViewItem

This cable connect VGA to 3 RCA component.
You can connect your PC to your high-definition Analog Video Applications like Satellite TV, HDTV, Component RGB Video, Y/ Pb /Pr Video and most LCD Projectors.

[ROF]

yes. But unless you have two VGA Ports on your graphics card with multi-monitor support you'll be unplugging and plugging back in in order to continue using your monitor unless you plan to always use the HDTV as a monitor. If that's the case you may want to use the DVI input on the TV and use a VGA to DVI adapter.

[redwudz]

I use a ATI DVI to Component adapter for HDTV, and there is also a VGA version.

AFAIK, it takes more than just a cable, there has to be some conversion in there. The ATI device has a row of switches to select different settings.

The ATI DVI to Component adapter also only works with certain video cards. ATI's VGA version may have the same limitations, but I'm not sure.

I'd check directly with the manufacturer and see what the complete specs for that device are.

[canadateck]

Thanks ROF, Yes I will alsways use the TV,So I guess This will save me some $$,no need to buy a New Video Card with (TV Out).

[canadateck]

@ redwudz
So you are saying I need a certain Video Card to use this Cable?

[tbone8]

Hopefully one of you can answer this question...I have an old RCA DirecTV HD reciever that has VGA out. My thought was to hook up an antenna to the receiver and then hook that up to my TV (its HD Ready, not HD). Do you think this would work? I thought I would need more hardware than just a cable but maybe this would work? Any thoughts?

[ROF]

@Canadateck

If you are still using your ATI AIW as listed this cable will work fine. because you ask about this cable instead of using the dongle included with the ATI AIW is the reason I'm asking though?

@tbone8

Which DirectTV receiver? Model No?

[canadateck]

The card I want to use with this Cable is just a Standard 64mb Video card,Not the AIW I have listed.

So right now I'm looking for a Low Profile Video Card with TV OUT,This is for my Video Center PC.(PVR),and when I saw this Cable I thought it may work.

[ROF]

I have a set of cables such as you are looking at. I've used them to output the signal to a standard TV via a cable box connection but never directly to an HDTV. In my case the videocard was a 8MB Diablotek ATI Rage outputting to a scientific atlanta set top.

[canadateck]

Great thanks.

[jagabo]

Did you read the description?

(*)This cable doesn't support a computer monitor video port, or Y , Cr, Cb Video. Your video source should provide a YpbPr Component Video Signal from the HD 15 video ports to use this cable.

I don't think many cards have this. Regular HD15 connectors are RGB.

[canadateck]

But Also says.

This cable connect VGA to 3 RCA component.
You can connect your PC to your high-definition Analog Video Applications like Satellite TV, HDTV, Component RGB Video, Y/ Pb /Pr Video and most LCD Projectors.

I asked because, some of his OTHER Ads dont say the Above. And the Cables look the Same.

[ROF]

That's interesting. There must be something different about this cable, the card I used, the set top box or some combination thereof. It looks just like it though. Maybe it is discussing a pass through connection that only support component?

[canadateck]

Different AD Same Picture.

However you can't use this cable to connect your PC to a device that only accepts component video, since PCs do not output component video.

http://cgi.ebay.ca/12FT-VGA-HD15-SVGA-to-3-RCA-COMPONENT-CABLE-HDTV-V3_W0QQitemZ873838...QQcmdZViewItem

[edDV]

I have never seen these before,I was just looking for a New Video Card with (TV Out) and came across this Cable.

Will this work if hooked up to my Computer Video Port out to my HDTV?

http://cgi.ebay.ca/3FT-VGA-HD15-SVGA-to-3-RCA-COMPONENT-CABLE-HDTV-V3_W0QQitemZ8737216...QQcmdZViewItem

This cable connect VGA to 3 RCA component.
You can connect your PC to your high-definition Analog Video Applications like Satellite TV, HDTV, Component RGB Video, Y/ Pb /Pr Video and most LCD Projectors.

Don't assume this will work as you describe. VGA is analog RGBHV. VGA outputs in computer resolutions not HDTV 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i.

HDTV analog inputs are Y, Pb, Pr not RGB. Scan rates required are HDTV 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i. at eithther 29.97 or 59.94 refresh rates (25 or 50 for PAL).

The cable would only work with certain projectors that support VGA.

You didn't look further down the page

"Connectors:

* VGA(SVGA/HD15) Male
* (3) RCA Male( Red, Green, Blue)

Features:

* RG-59/U Cable
* 75 Ohm Coaxial Cables
* 24K Gold plated Connect

(*)This cable doesn't support a computer monitor video port, or Y , Cr, Cb Video. Your video source should provide a YpbPr Component Video Signal from the HD 15 video ports to use this cable.
This cable can not convert the video signal from one type to another. Both devices must be compatible with the same signal. Do not assume that this cable will work just because you have a VGA port (ie. you can't use this cable to connect your PC to a device that only accepts component video, since PCs do not output component video)."

Certain cable boxes or other devices may output Y, Pb, Pr over a DB-15 connector but not the typical computer display card. This cable will not work on typical ATI cards. You need the ATI adapter (see ATI card list) to get Y, Pb, Pr.

[ROF]

Just looked at the price for shipping. You may want to check your local stores up there. You may find one cheaper or the same price and if it doesn't work you can just return it without shipping it out again.

[canadateck]

So where does (PC) Fall into all this.

By the way, I did read the whole AD and was/still confused.This is why I asked.

Will this work?

All I wanted this for was to View Video On the TV.Dont really care if it's HD or not.

[edDV]

yes.

no

If that's the case you may want to use the DVI input on the TV and use a VGA to DVI adapter.

VGA is analog, DVI-D is digital, DVI-I contains both DVI-D and VGA pins. If your card has DVI-I out, you can often use a spilt cable to both a DVI-D LCD and a VGA monitor.

There is no adapter path from VGA (analog) to DVI.

[edDV]

So where does (PC) Fall into all this.

By the way, I did read the whole AD and was/still confused.This is why I asked.

Will this work?

All I wanted this for was to View Video On the TV.Dont really care if it's HD or not.

No for almost all cards as they say clearly in the footnote. Their first paragraph is deceptive.

What is your card? There are always exceptions to the rule. Consult the card documentation. There are also HDTV sets that accept VGA inputs but on VGA connectors, not RGB.

[canadateck]

Geforce 64mb

No TV out.

[canadateck]

What Spec on a Card would make this Cable work?

[edDV]

Geforce 64mb

No TV out.

Highly unlikely. Get an ATI 9500 or better and the HDTV adapter.

What Spec on a Card would make this Cable work?

The spec would refer to HDTV support, HDTV resolutions and outputs in Y, Pb, Pr.

VGA won't cut it. DVI-D won't cut it.

[edDV]

You don't sound technical. There are always ways to hack cards with custom software and drivers. If you want to go this route, google Powerstrip and have a go. Beaware that it is easy to destroy a HDTV by feeding the wrong raster size or refresh rate over the analog inputs.

[canadateck]

I think your Missing the Point of my Post/Question

I only want to get Basic TV/Video out.

I can get a Video Card with TV Out for 40$ just thought I could use this Cable with the Card I already have. :P

thanks for the Great Info.

[ROF]

Given edDV's warning and expertise in this field I'd recommend not trying this. No need to destroy your television just so you can surf the web on the couch.

[canadateck]

You don't sound technical.

Now Now... I have Messed a few Computers in my Time..
:P

[canadateck]

No need to destroy your television just so you can surf the web on the couch.

No Web...TV/VIDEO..And I dont Have a Couch in the TV room.Lazy Boys Only/// :P

[edDV]

You don't sound technical.

Now Now... I have Messed a few Computers in my Time..
:P

In summary,

1. Many typical display cards have S-video output that feeds low resolution NTSC or PAL in Y/C components. This output is usually treated as a second monitor under Windows.

2. New TV sets (HD or SD) may have "analog component" Y, Pb, Pr inputs. These are intended to be connected to a DVD player not a computer. To connect a computer to these inputs you need a special display card that outputs Y, Pb, Pr in 480i (SD) or 480p, 540p, 720p, 1080i (ED/HD).

3. Some "digital televisions" will accept computer scan rates over a VGA, DVI-D, or HDMI connector. Most won't. Consult the spec sheet for the TV. LCD "digital televisions" are more likely to accept computer scan rates than CRT, DLP or Plasma.

4. New high end computer display cards are being designed to feed HDTV sets over the DVI-D or HDMI connector. To be usefull in the future, these cards should also support HDCP encryption.

[canadateck]

Thanks for that.

I think I'll stick with a 40$ TV Out Video card.All I want is to set record Times and Watch Recored Shows.

[ROF]

That might explain why the Scientific Atlanta box was able to accept this signal. I thought maybe I was using different cables but they look identical to these.

@Canadateck

My Lazyboy has been relegated to the home office as it clashes with my better halves furniture.