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Old April 8th, 2008, 10:26 PM   #1
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using mini tv as a preview screen for desktop

Ok, i got this to work via my laptop's s-video out, but on my desktop's video out this doesn't work and well theres no monitor button on a desktop keyboard, but i know this is possible,help?

BTW i have a HP Media center m8200(Desktop)
and a Compaq Presario C304NR w/RAM upgrade(Laptop)
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Old April 8th, 2008, 10:40 PM   #2
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Hi Cameron.........

I don't know what graphics are on board that desktop.

If you check the back panel where your monitor is connected, check if there are any other connectors on the same plate as the one for the monitor.

You're looking for another DVI connector, or a : VGA, S - video, three component connectors or a single composite connector.

If there are none at all, you're out of luck unless you stick another graphics card in the machine.

Tho' you'll be lucky to find one that has either an s - video or composite which is probably all your screen will accept.

If you find a vga adapter on the back of your machine you're ok as long as your screen will accept vga via an adapter, some do, some don't.

If you find either an s - video or composite then you will probably be ok.

To get it to go you'll need to dive into your machine and enable the second screen in the "display" section of Control Panel or the graphics software itself if it has it's own panel.


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Old April 9th, 2008, 04:34 PM   #3
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Composite-In and s-video out
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Old April 9th, 2008, 05:02 PM   #4
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It's possible that the S-Video Out on your desktop may need to be activated. Check your video display software under the Control Panel > Display > Display Properties > Settings > Advanced. You should be able to find it out from there.
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Old April 9th, 2008, 06:50 PM   #5
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It's possible that the S-Video Out on your desktop may need to be activated. Check your video display software under the Control Panel > Display > Display Properties > Settings > Advanced. You should be able to find it out from there.
err cant find anything about it in there nor nvidea settings
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