Jonny5isalive Posted February 27, 2011 Posted February 27, 2011 Hi all, I've bought a lead to connect my netbook to my tv to use it as a monitor. It has the 15 pin VGA connector on one end and 3 RCA connectors on the other - Red, Green and Blue. I plugged it into the appropriate terminals on the tv but can't view whatevers on the netbook screen. I've tried changing display settings within the computer and tried various combinations with the RCAs. This is the lead I bought: [urlhttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280634772964&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT][/url] Are these coloured ends for audio only? Do I need a yellow RCA for video? Many thanks, Jon-Paul. Quote
Jonny5isalive Posted February 27, 2011 Author Posted February 27, 2011 I wonder if I would be better off with VGA to HDMI or VGA to Yellow, Red and White RCAs? Quote
Plastic Nev Posted February 27, 2011 Posted February 27, 2011 Hi John, their seems to be two standards for the colours, the set you have are green for the video, red for left channel audio, blue for right channel audio. The other standard comprises red, white, and yellow. in those red is right channel, white is left channel audio, and yellow is video. For more info have a look here= RCA connector - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia However, your netbook may not have all that is needed for the correct conversion, the VGA out may only be able to work into another monitor. In which case you will need a converter box. Unfortunately they can be a tad expensive for what they do. Just short of £50 for this= PC to TV Convertor Free Delivery : PC to TV Products : Maplin Nev. Quote Need help with your computer problems? Then why not join Free PC Help. Register here If Free PC Help has helped you then please consider a donation. Click here We are all members helping other members.Please return here where you may be able to help someone else. After all, no one knows everything and you may have the answer that someone needs. --------------------------------------------------------------------I have installed Windows, now how do I install the curtains? :Dhttp://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y282/plasticpig/Nev2.gif
Dalo Harkin Posted March 8, 2011 Posted March 8, 2011 Yellow - Picture Red - Audio White - Audio Is the standard format Green Red and Blue is for Picture only, you still need the RED and WHITE for Audio http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRJM_kdn8Lu9WC2A3rGs1x8i2P9W3iUc9zz8fR0C2VxxRs3WgOq Quote Intel Q6600 @ 4Ghz (Watercooled)Asus P5K premium black pearl4GB OCZ Reaper 8500260GTX Join Free PC Help - Register here Donations are welcome - here PC Build We are all members helping other members.Please return here where you may be able to help someone else.After all, no one knows everything and you may have the answer that someone needs.
BeeCeeBee Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 You need to keep in mind that your VGA output is only for analogue video. You will need the standard yellow for it to have any chance of working. Even then you will need to connect a separate cable from your audio output jack to the TV. If your PC has an SVideo jack (round) or an HDMI output and your TV has corresponding inputs then you can and should use one of them. Quote "Familiarity breeds contempt - and children." Mark Twain
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