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GREAT Resources wisegeek.com what is s-video
GREAT Resources Very Affordable Cables Super VGA HD15 M/M 35ft CL2 Rated cable w/ Stereo Audio and Triple shielded About $12
GREAT Resources Very Affordable Cables Not quite as cheap as Monoprice, but great variety
Composite or Red, White, Yellow The most common type of video interface Connect a VHS tape player, DVD player or game console to a television or a projector The red RCA jack connects the right audio The white RCA jack connects the left audio The yellow cable connects the VIDEO The cables are interchangeable Good Quality Signal
S-Video S-Video delivers a superior picture to composite video The ROUND cable connects VIDEO only S-Video is a step up from standard composite video The connector has a notched, metal sleeve that must align properly with the female jack before it can be inserted. You still need: The red RCA jack connects the right audio The white RCA jack connects the left audio Better Quality Signal
Component or Red, Blue, Green Component video is one of the high-end video interfaces offered on audiovisual equipment today- you ll need it to get HD quality on a Plasma or LCD TV. Three video cables better preserve video source signal. Component video carries visual data only, no audio Audio cables (red/white) are still required, you can buy a five wire cable that contains R,B,G and Red and White (check Monoprice.com) Best Quality Signal
A Short Note about DVI or HDMI Component/RGB can supplies the same quality signal as DVI Or HDMI Component/RGB is MUCH more affordable Buy RGB cables online, especially in runs longer than 10 feet A Quality Tie
SVGA or The monitor cable One connector HD quality VGA video carries visual data only. Audio cables (red/white) are still required to get sound from the desktop or laptop to the computer speakers - typically, that means 3.5 MM connectors (like headphone connectors) *use a VGA splitter on desktop computers to get two signals Best Quality Signal
Jon s Cable Rule: EVERYTHING Splits or Adapts - audio cables video cables s-video cables VGA cables Knowing this opens up a lot of possibilities! VGA splitter- About $5, allows two monitors on a desktop PC
REVIEW Composite
REVIEW S-Video
REVIEW Component
REVIEW SVGA The monitor
This cable setup avoids the need for a splitter (if the projector has a VGA out option) From PC To Monitor
Laptop Hook Up
Laptop Hook Up Find the VGA out port - plug in
Laptop Hook Up Find the VGA out port - plug in
Laptop Hook Up Find the VGA out port - plug in Then locate the fn key -
Laptop Hook Up Find the VGA out port - plug in Then locate the fn key - Then click the appropriate F key ( it varies)
Laptop Hook Up Find the VGA out port - plug in Then locate the fn key - Then click the appropriate F key ( it varies)
Laptop Hook Up Find the VGA out port - plug in Then locate the fn key - Then click the appropriate F key ( it varies)
Laptop Hook Up Find the VGA out port - plug in Then locate the fn key - Then click the appropriate F key ( it varies)
Laptop Hook Up Find the VGA out port - plug in Then locate the fn key - Then click the appropriate F key ( it varies)
Laptop Hook Up Find the VGA out port - plug in Then locate the fn key - Then click the appropriate F key ( it varies)
Laptop Hook Up Find the VGA out port - plug in Then locate the fn key - Then click the appropriate F key ( it varies)
Laptop Hook Up Laptop only Mirror mode (both active) Projector only
Laptop Hook Up Cycle or Toggle through 3 modes: Laptop only Mirror mode (both active) Projector only
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