How to use S-video output of Laptop to connect to CRT TV?

ntomer · 16th March 2009, 15:21

Hi,

I have a HP Pavilion laptop, which has a NVIDIA GeForce G0 7400 graphics card. Can I connect my non-HD, CRT TV with this laptop using the S-video cable?

The laptop has a 7-pin S-Video port and I've been able to find the multiple display option in the graphics card properties, but it detects an HD TV, where my TV is non-HD. When I select the option to clone displays on laptop and TV, the display resolution goes down but nothing comes on the TV.

Any idea whether it is possible?

Regards

Nitin

jreddy420 · 16th March 2009, 15:42

Hi Nitin,

Are you using S-Video to S-video cable? I think there is a S-Video to 3 RCA cable that you can use to connect a laptop to a conventional TV. I have heard about it, but I could never find it till now.

I am sorry I am a NOOB in this, but I hope that my answer helps you.

Jagadish

dr_know · 16th March 2009, 16:03

What is your resolution set at?? For non-HDTV's the resolution has to be brought down pretty low. (eg: 800x600 or at times even lower)

akshay4587 · 16th March 2009, 16:14

i tried connecting my old tv to my laptop through S video
it didnt work

Technocrat · 16th March 2009, 16:20

Interesting thread even I am interested to kow if this is possble

Quote:

I think there is a S-Video to 3 RCA cable that you can use to connect a laptop to a conventional TV

Where do we get this? I could only find S-Video to S-video cable in various stores

ntomer · 16th March 2009, 16:21

I am using a S-Video to RCA cable, which have only one video out jack (yellow); not using the S-Video to 3 video cable.

Resolution is set automatically to 800*600 when I choose the multiple displays option.

Nitin

akshay4587 · 16th March 2009, 16:28

even i have the S video to RCA cable
got it along NVIDIA card that i bought 6 years ago

ntomer · 16th March 2009, 16:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Technocrat

Where do we get this? I could only find S-Video to S-video cable in various stores

Try eBay; I bought mine for 250 bucks.

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Technocrat · 16th March 2009, 16:40

Thanks ntomer,

is this the one

S-Video Cable 4-pin to 1 RCA connector - 2 meters

Are you using it for connecting PC\laptop to a CRT tv?

ntomer · 16th March 2009, 16:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Technocrat

Thanks ntomer,

is this the one

S-Video Cable 4-pin to 1 RCA connector - 2 meters

Are you using it for connecting PC\laptop to a CRT tv?

My laptop has a 7-pin S-video port, so I bought this one - eBay India: 7 pin S-Video + Stereo to 3 RCA A/V Cable (Pro) - 1.5 M (item 400034796798 end time 10-Mar-2009 21:53:46 IST).

Yeah, I am trying to connect to a non-HD CRT TV.

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Rehaan · 16th March 2009, 17:20

ntomer,

There are also other threads that discuss similar topic, might be worth taking a look :
s-video site:team-bhp.com - Google Search

cya
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Technocrat · 16th March 2009, 17:38

Oh I didnt know that there are different type of S video sockets? Need to check out which one is mine, any idea how to easily identify whether its a 4 pin or 7 pin?

Btw you are not able to make it work with the current cable right?

aka_iitd · 16th March 2009, 17:43

Folks i am also searching fro S-Video(7 pin) to 3 RCA cable to connect laptop with my TV. I tried in staples but no luck. Any pointer where I can procure it/order it.
Nitin from where you got the cable

EDIT : I got it on ebay
eBay India: (Stereo Audio, S-Video) to 3 RCA Audio /Video Cable (item 380101133457 end time 02-Apr-2009 13:49:12 IST)

A 7-pin socket accepts a 4-pin plug, but not vice-versa. Check S-Video - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

ntomer · 16th March 2009, 17:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Technocrat

Oh I didnt know that there are different type of S video sockets? Need to check out which one is mine, any idea how to easily identify whether its a 4 pin or 7 pin?

Btw you are not able to make it work with the current cable right?

Umm... check you laptop, if the S-video slot has 4 holes it's a 4-pin socket, if it has 7 holes it's a 7-pin socket :-)

Yeah, I am not able to make it work with this cable only. I have installed the latest version of my graphics card driver (NVIDIA GeForce G0 7400). It recognizes my TV, but as a HD TV. And is not sending the output on it.

\N

akshay4587 · 16th March 2009, 19:14

after trying hard i found mine its a 4 pin with one yellow RCA connector for video
i tried hard,changed resolution and what not,laptop doesnot detect external CRT TV

16th March 2009, 15:21	#1
ntomer BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vancouver Posts: 647 Thanked: 137 Times	How to use S-video output of Laptop to connect to CRT TV? Hi, I have a HP Pavilion laptop, which has a NVIDIA GeForce G0 7400 graphics card. Can I connect my non-HD, CRT TV with this laptop using the S-video cable? The laptop has a 7-pin S-Video port and I've been able to find the multiple display option in the graphics card properties, but it detects an HD TV, where my TV is non-HD. When I select the option to clone displays on laptop and TV, the display resolution goes down but nothing comes on the TV. Any idea whether it is possible? Regards Nitin
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jreddy420 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 21 Thanked: 3 Times	Hi Nitin, Are you using S-Video to S-video cable? I think there is a S-Video to 3 RCA cable that you can use to connect a laptop to a conventional TV. I have heard about it, but I could never find it till now. I am sorry I am a NOOB in this, but I hope that my answer helps you. Jagadish
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dr_know BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In & Out Posts: 187 Thanked: Once View My Garage	What is your resolution set at?? For non-HDTV's the resolution has to be brought down pretty low. (eg: 800x600 or at times even lower)
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akshay4587 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chandigarh/Mohali/Ambala Cantt Posts: 4,152 Thanked: 4,553 Times View My Garage	i tried connecting my old tv to my laptop through S video it didnt work
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16th March 2009, 16:21	#6
ntomer BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vancouver Posts: 647 Thanked: 137 Times	I am using a S-Video to RCA cable, which have only one video out jack (yellow); not using the S-Video to 3 video cable. Resolution is set automatically to 800*600 when I choose the multiple displays option. Nitin
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16th March 2009, 16:28	#7
akshay4587 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chandigarh/Mohali/Ambala Cantt Posts: 4,152 Thanked: 4,553 Times View My Garage	even i have the S video to RCA cable got it along NVIDIA card that i bought 6 years ago
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Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,815 Thanked: 2,703 Times	Thanks ntomer, is this the one S-Video Cable 4-pin to 1 RCA connector - 2 meters Are you using it for connecting PC\laptop to a CRT tv? Last edited by Technocrat : 16th March 2009 at 16:42.
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Rehaan Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 24,295 Thanked: 35,336 Times	ntomer, There are also other threads that discuss similar topic, might be worth taking a look : s-video site:team-bhp.com - Google Search cya R Last edited by Rehaan : 16th March 2009 at 17:28.
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16th March 2009, 17:38	#12
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,815 Thanked: 2,703 Times	Oh I didnt know that there are different type of S video sockets? Need to check out which one is mine, any idea how to easily identify whether its a 4 pin or 7 pin? Btw you are not able to make it work with the current cable right?
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16th March 2009, 17:43	#13
aka_iitd BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 634 Thanked: 51 Times	Folks i am also searching fro S-Video(7 pin) to 3 RCA cable to connect laptop with my TV. I tried in staples but no luck. Any pointer where I can procure it/order it. Nitin from where you got the cable EDIT : I got it on ebay eBay India: (Stereo Audio, S-Video) to 3 RCA Audio /Video Cable (item 380101133457 end time 02-Apr-2009 13:49:12 IST) A 7-pin socket accepts a 4-pin plug, but not vice-versa. Check S-Video - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Last edited by aka_iitd : 16th March 2009 at 17:53.
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16th March 2009, 19:14	#15
akshay4587 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chandigarh/Mohali/Ambala Cantt Posts: 4,152 Thanked: 4,553 Times View My Garage	after trying hard i found mine its a 4 pin with one yellow RCA connector for video i tried hard,changed resolution and what not,laptop doesnot detect external CRT TV
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