Re: [Nolug] Odd video question

From: Andrew S. Johnson <andy_at_asjohnson.com>
Date: Sun, 30 Nov 2003 15:13:08 -0600
Message-Id: <200311301513.08277.andy@asjohnson.com>

On Sunday 30 November 2003 02:50 pm, Steven Cardella wrote:
> Howdy,
>
> Does anyone know if it's possible to convert component video or S-video
> to
> either a VGA signal or to a BNC signal?
>
> I was thinking about hooking up a set-top DVD player to a 21-inch
> monitor that I have.
> Go figure...Always have to be tinkering with something.
>
> (I suppose I'd have to buy some sort of box to convert it, but I was
> wondering
> if I'd be lucky...)

You can't do it with a cable, since the RCA video out or the S-video
out have the colors combined for an NTSC signal, whereas VGA
has separate wire for red, green, blue, v-sync and h-sync. Look
for a box to convert it, or play DVDs with your computer.

Andy

>
>
> Ciao,
>
> Steve Cardella
>
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