vga input

[lame_newbie]

is there any way to get a vga line (from my comp) to any hdtv? i know u can only do this with a tv-out on some video cards but it looks like ----, and i would be real cool to have a 52" hdtv to take over the video from my comp

[TDonn]

Even if there is, It is really bad to use a projection TV for a moniter of any kind (computer,video games)....since 52" HDTV arn't cheap, I wouldn't recomend it

[quantumstate]

I have a Hollywood mpeg card with svideo out, and it looks great. This is for DVD though.

Suspect you're using low-grade graphics cards. Try an Intergraph or Matrox.

Saw the workstation used by the Japanese-American security expert who was attacked by Kevin Mitnick. He used a front-projection TV and the whole wall in front of him was his monitor. Very cool. Room had to be pretty dim though.

I agree it is sensible to dual-use your TV and hook your computer to stereo system.



[Edited by quantumstate on June 14th, 2000 at 05:02 AM]

I will tell you first hand all experiences I have had with using composite video from a computer to tv usually sucked, Svideo will usually give you better picture but quality is still well below what you need to read text on most pages.

Newbie if your 52" tv have composite RGB inputs you may wanna try to find a VGA to composite adapter, try looking at security supply company that is familiar with video security and they might have one for sale

Another option you may wanna try is get the best video card for you computer with Svideo out and purchase a DVDO progressive scan line doubler and input your svideo into it and then the DVDO will allow you to output the svideo signal as 480 progressive(which is DTV compatible)using RGB composite cables if once again your TV allows for it.

As for front projection systems connected to a computer using standard VGA cable it works excellent as long as the size is 70+ inchs, I currently use a Sharp projector and project my computer at about 110" onto living room wall and have no problems at all reading all website text, playing games at 800x600, video conferencing etc...using to small of a projected image usually will mean the text will be harder to read though you can increase your computers font size if needed it is always best in my opinion to try to project 70" inchs and you will have less strain on your eyes.

As for having to use a dim room, during the day I usually keep half the blinds open and face them so they throw light at the back of my room and not towards the screen and if you dont the more outside light you have the more diluted and washed out your image will seem, indoor halogen dimmer lights do not seem to have much effect on my picture when used at night...basically outdoor light is worst enemy but halogens have less washout on your image, basically if you want it big and huge so it is a clear as your computer you need to make sacrifices and of course it will cost few bucks but you do have options.

DR7

[Loaded]

my friends 52" tv has a big permanent yellow/brown burn spot in the middle of the screen from using a scan converter to play some games on his tv.

[larsyouputz]

I use a VGA to S Video or RCA plug converter that I got at CompUSA for $99. I really only use it for snooping on my emu setup, so I don't have to drag a monitor to my tv setup every time I want to see my scrolling/resets......etc. Runs on video 3 constantly. Haven't tried to use it with DVD's or graphics of any type.

[John S]

The adapter that is used to convert the RGB (actually SVGA) output from the RCA DTC-100 HD receiver to a composite HD TV input works fine.

I can view the DTC-100 output on a computer monitor, so I knew you would be able to use it to convert your computer output to your HD television. I just hooked it to my computer and it works fine.

Only RCA and Pioneer HD receivers have the RGB input, so the adapter is needed to use the receiver on all other HD televisions such as my Mitsubishi.

I purchased my VHDC300 adapter at Best Buy.

[Loaded]

should be great for plasma HDTV's i would watch out for the rear projection tvs tho, if there anything like the SDTV rear projections the phosphors will burn very easily when there is a constant image or very bright areas. my friend burned up his dads tv playin the doom game back when it first came out, said he held the fire button down for about 15 sec to kill a bunch of guys and the gun he was using burned and big spot in the middle of the screen. most tv phosphors are designed to handle constanly moving images unlike a computer grade monitor where the image doesn't change as frequently.