Re: Questions on how to connect computer to TV

Wes Newell wrote:
> On Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:55:13 +0000, gecko wrote:
> 
>> Assuming that I can even do such a thing, what would be the easiest way
>> for me to do it?  What will I need?
>>
>> I have in mind creating a separate computer setup near one of my analog
>> TVs to serve only to feed movie and TV clips and shows  to that TV.  I
>> plan to use HULU at http://www.hulu.com
>>
>> I have a spare AGP video card (	VISIONTEK RADEON 9250) and a spare 
> scrap
>> computer that has AGP.  The card has VGA and what I think is DVI
>> outputs.  I have read that one can buy DVI to HDMI adapters, so I could
>> buy a cheap HDTV and use such an adapter I guess.  But I am curious if
I
>> can go with my analog TV.
>>
>> Can someone help this novice?
>>
> You just need to match the card output to one of the Tv inputs. If both 
> have vga, you can use that. If both have S-Video, you can use that. If 
> both have composite, you can use that. If both have component, you can
use 
> that. If both have DVI or HDMI, you can use that. Most video cards
(except 
> real cheap ones) have some form of analog output. S-Video and/or
composite 
> is the most common I think. You will also need a mini plug to RCA 
> connector sound cable. 
> 
Most HDTV's have a limited choice of refresh 
rates for vga or S-Video connections...check the 
manual.

If not specified, try 60Hz.

Radio Shack has a couple of a mini-plug to dual 
  RCA sockets.  One is stereo -- buy that one.
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pj