S-Video to Composite cable, How do i get it to work?

2-D · 07-20-2007, 04:43 PM

I hooked them up to my computer to TV, nothing came up on the tv. i tried playing a movie, nothing came up.

i am on video mode. Yes its plugged in all the way.

This is what it is: http://www.buy.com/prod/startech-6ft.../10399209.html

I have an nvidia 7800 GS

**TheMatt** · 07-22-2007, 12:31 AM

Check your TV-out settings. If you have the nVidia Control Panel, it will be in there. Also check that the TV is on the right input.

2-D · 07-22-2007, 03:24 AM

It isnt there. I checked. The TV is on the right input.

**TheMatt** · 07-22-2007, 10:49 AM

What version nVidia driver are you using?

2-D · 07-22-2007, 02:00 PM

Im not sure, its the latest one off the site.

94.24_forceware_winxp_english_whql

**TheMatt** · 07-22-2007, 02:49 PM

Right click on the desktop and select nVidia Control Panel. Then go into the TV out settings.

2-D · 07-22-2007, 05:23 PM

I dont see that setting anywhere.

HawMan · 07-22-2007, 05:36 PM

Right click desktop > Properties > Settings > Advanced then click the Nvidia Box at the Top right ( It should say Nvidia 7800GS. )

2-D · 07-22-2007, 06:34 PM

Well yeah, i know how to get to the control panel.

I ment i dont see the TV setting.

**TheMatt** · 07-22-2007, 06:55 PM

The 90 series drivers came with the nVidia Control Panel, so I am surprised it is not there. If you download drivers like the 93.71's, you should get the nVidia CP.

2-D · 07-22-2007, 07:08 PM

The control panel is there. There just isnt anything about TV Out

http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/7587/untitledup6.png

**TheMatt** · 07-22-2007, 08:26 PM

Do you have another display device you can try it on? Or another set of components to test the cable on?

2-D · 07-23-2007, 04:14 AM

I think my moms laptop may have one, but i think it might be a 7 holed slot.

Ill try it in the morning.

**TheMatt** · 07-23-2007, 02:21 PM

A plugging a 4-pin S-video cable into a 7-pin jack will work fine.

2-D · 07-23-2007, 03:02 PM

I plugged it in, and it doesnt seem to detect the TV.

Probably the TV.

I plugged it into my TV, and it doesnt detect it either. Its a sanyo.

**TheMatt** · 07-23-2007, 03:14 PM

I would start with basic TV out functionality. Go into Display Properties and in the Settings tab, select the second monitor and put a check in Extend my desktop onto this monitor. See if it displays anything. Remember the correct input.

2-D · 07-23-2007, 05:15 PM

Ugh, There is no second monitor to select.

http://img119.imageshack.us/img119/3193/untitledja2.png

**TheMatt** · 07-23-2007, 06:36 PM

Is there on the laptop you tested it on?

2-D · 07-26-2007, 03:35 AM

Nope, just the same.

**TheMatt** · 07-26-2007, 07:58 AM

On the laptop, there is usually an Fn+Function key combination to switch the displays. With everything connected, tap this combination. If you don't know it, look it up in the manual. My laptop for example is Fn+F5.

07-20-2007, 04:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
2-D Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South California Posts: 23 OS: Windows Vista 32bit	S-Video to Composite cable, How do i get it to work? I hooked them up to my computer to TV, nothing came up on the tv. i tried playing a movie, nothing came up. i am on video mode. Yes its plugged in all the way. This is what it is: http://www.buy.com/prod/startech-6ft.../10399209.html I have an nvidia 7800 GS

07-22-2007, 12:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: S-Video to Composite cable, How do i get it to work? Check your TV-out settings. If you have the nVidia Control Panel, it will be in there. Also check that the TV is on the right input. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

07-22-2007, 03:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
2-D Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South California Posts: 23 OS: Windows Vista 32bit	Re: S-Video to Composite cable, How do i get it to work? It isnt there. I checked. The TV is on the right input.

07-22-2007, 10:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: S-Video to Composite cable, How do i get it to work? What version nVidia driver are you using? __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

07-22-2007, 02:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
2-D Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South California Posts: 23 OS: Windows Vista 32bit	Re: S-Video to Composite cable, How do i get it to work? Im not sure, its the latest one off the site. 94.24_forceware_winxp_english_whql

07-22-2007, 02:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: S-Video to Composite cable, How do i get it to work? Right click on the desktop and select nVidia Control Panel. Then go into the TV out settings. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

07-22-2007, 05:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
2-D Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South California Posts: 23 OS: Windows Vista 32bit	Re: S-Video to Composite cable, How do i get it to work? I dont see that setting anywhere.

07-22-2007, 05:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
HawMan Liam Join Date: May 2006 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 2,938 OS: Win XP My System	Re: S-Video to Composite cable, How do i get it to work? Right click desktop > Properties > Settings > Advanced then click the Nvidia Box at the Top right ( It should say Nvidia 7800GS. )

07-22-2007, 06:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
2-D Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South California Posts: 23 OS: Windows Vista 32bit	Re: S-Video to Composite cable, How do i get it to work? Well yeah, i know how to get to the control panel. I ment i dont see the TV setting.

07-22-2007, 06:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: S-Video to Composite cable, How do i get it to work? The 90 series drivers came with the nVidia Control Panel, so I am surprised it is not there. If you download drivers like the 93.71's, you should get the nVidia CP. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

07-22-2007, 07:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
2-D Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South California Posts: 23 OS: Windows Vista 32bit	Re: S-Video to Composite cable, How do i get it to work? The control panel is there. There just isnt anything about TV Out http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/7587/untitledup6.png

07-22-2007, 08:26 PM	#12 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: S-Video to Composite cable, How do i get it to work? Do you have another display device you can try it on? Or another set of components to test the cable on? __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

07-23-2007, 04:14 AM	#13 (permalink)
2-D Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South California Posts: 23 OS: Windows Vista 32bit	Re: S-Video to Composite cable, How do i get it to work? I think my moms laptop may have one, but i think it might be a 7 holed slot. Ill try it in the morning.

07-23-2007, 02:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: S-Video to Composite cable, How do i get it to work? A plugging a 4-pin S-video cable into a 7-pin jack will work fine. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

07-23-2007, 03:02 PM	#15 (permalink)
2-D Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South California Posts: 23 OS: Windows Vista 32bit	Re: S-Video to Composite cable, How do i get it to work? I plugged it in, and it doesnt seem to detect the TV. Probably the TV. I plugged it into my TV, and it doesnt detect it either. Its a sanyo.

07-23-2007, 03:14 PM	#16 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: S-Video to Composite cable, How do i get it to work? I would start with basic TV out functionality. Go into Display Properties and in the Settings tab, select the second monitor and put a check in Extend my desktop onto this monitor. See if it displays anything. Remember the correct input. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

07-23-2007, 05:15 PM	#17 (permalink)
2-D Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South California Posts: 23 OS: Windows Vista 32bit	Re: S-Video to Composite cable, How do i get it to work? Ugh, There is no second monitor to select. http://img119.imageshack.us/img119/3193/untitledja2.png

07-23-2007, 06:36 PM	#18 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: S-Video to Composite cable, How do i get it to work? Is there on the laptop you tested it on? __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

07-26-2007, 03:35 AM	#19 (permalink)
2-D Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South California Posts: 23 OS: Windows Vista 32bit	Re: S-Video to Composite cable, How do i get it to work? Nope, just the same.

07-26-2007, 07:58 AM	#20 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: S-Video to Composite cable, How do i get it to work? On the laptop, there is usually an Fn+Function key combination to switch the displays. With everything connected, tap this combination. If you don't know it, look it up in the manual. My laptop for example is Fn+F5. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides