tv out

zeus · 09-06-2003, 01:20 PM

Does anyone know why, when I use the s video out on my mx420 windows is all blurry and hard to read?

Direct x is much better, though it could be an illusion because of the constantly moving camera.

I cant actually use the s video input though, I have to turn it into a phone jack and plug it into either a phono jack input or into a scart adapter.

The telly is 36" and 100hz..... I hoped it would work a treat!

Or is it simply the card being crap? Are better cards clearer?

Cheers dudes

Big B · 09-06-2003, 12:57 PM

You might try a res of 800x600 and a refresh rate of 60-70Hz.
For the S-Video input, you'll need the nVidia capture driver installed. If your driver CD doesn't have it (it should), nVidia has the latest driver on their website.

zeus · 06-07-2003, 09:02 AM

The card hasnt got an input, just a tv output.

Ive tried both possible resolutions (800x600 and 1024x768) and nothing changes.

I cant even get it to work on the telly now!

But if I go out and but an ATI 9700pro will the picture on the tv be in focus and readable or are they all the same?

I also once bought a vga-s-video adapter. The adapter ran through a box then into the telly. This also wasnt in focus. I tried it with both my mx420 and my voodoo 5500.

Big B · 06-07-2003, 11:08 AM

I haven't tried the 9700, but from previous experience with the Radeon line up, the TV-out has been pretty good. However, overall, I've found the TV isn't as good.

In the meantime, there's this TV tool for GeForce cards. I don't have the link, but if you search for the GeForce FAQ, I know that has a link to where you can get the TV Tool.

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zeus out of date Join Date: May 2003 Age: 27 Male Posts: 1,654 Times Helpful: 105 My Mood: Twisted Status: Offline My Computer	tv out Does anyone know why, when I use the s video out on my mx420 windows is all blurry and hard to read? Direct x is much better, though it could be an illusion because of the constantly moving camera. I cant actually use the s video input though, I have to turn it into a phone jack and plug it into either a phono jack input or into a scart adapter. The telly is 36" and 100hz..... I hoped it would work a treat! Or is it simply the card being crap? Are better cards clearer? Cheers dudes

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Big B HWF Godfather Join Date: Dec 2001 Age: 28 Male Posts: 9,640 Times Helpful: 585 My Mood: Devilish Status: Offline My Computer	You might try a res of 800x600 and a refresh rate of 60-70Hz. For the S-Video input, you'll need the nVidia capture driver installed. If your driver CD doesn't have it (it should), nVidia has the latest driver on their website. __________________ Hardware Forums\|HWF Rules\|My DVD's\|PSU FAQ\|HWF Folding Team\|2CPU

06-07-2003, 11:08 AM	#4 (permalink) Top
Big B HWF Godfather Join Date: Dec 2001 Age: 28 Male Posts: 9,640 Times Helpful: 585 My Mood: Devilish Status: Offline My Computer	I haven't tried the 9700, but from previous experience with the Radeon line up, the TV-out has been pretty good. However, overall, I've found the TV isn't as good. In the meantime, there's this TV tool for GeForce cards. I don't have the link, but if you search for the GeForce FAQ, I know that has a link to where you can get the TV Tool. __________________ Hardware Forums\|HWF Rules\|My DVD's\|PSU FAQ\|HWF Folding Team\|2CPU

06-07-2003, 09:02 AM	#3 (permalink) Top
zeus out of date Join Date: May 2003 Age: 27 Male Posts: 1,654 Times Helpful: 105 My Mood: Twisted Status: Offline My Computer	The card hasnt got an input, just a tv output. Ive tried both possible resolutions (800x600 and 1024x768) and nothing changes. I cant even get it to work on the telly now! But if I go out and but an ATI 9700pro will the picture on the tv be in focus and readable or are they all the same? I also once bought a vga-s-video adapter. The adapter ran through a box then into the telly. This also wasnt in focus. I tried it with both my mx420 and my voodoo 5500.

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