Connecting HTPC Direct to TV

Jaff · 6th October 2005, 10:25 PM

Hi guys,

I've just purchased a home theatre PC and want to have it connect straight to my TV. The video card I have in there is a basic nVidia 5200 w/ S-video as well as DVI and RGB. If I connect the s-video straight to the TV it displays Windows etc, but only in b&w. If I try to set it up as a secondary screen, it doesn't even detect it.

Am I missing something here at all?

Details of machine:

Celery 2.6ghz
1gb RAM
Asrock motherboard
Aopen GeForce 5200
Windows XP Media Centre

Thanks
Jaff

dinos22 · 6th October 2005, 10:26 PM

that's strange....black and white

so you've enabled extended desktop and also changed TV standard to PAL Australian version yeah

The Touch · 6th October 2005, 10:27 PM

Check to make sure your tv out is set to output in PAL and not NTSC. Also make sure your TV is seto to PAL or Auto.

Jaff · 7th October 2005, 7:51 AM

Hmm. From what I saw last night there was no "TV Options" in terms of NTSC, PAL, etc. I will load on the proper nVidia software that came with the card tonight and see how it goes.

I only got the machine yesterday and it was preloaded (my preference is to do it myself but meh) with all the software.

Thanks for your help guys - I'll just keep fiddling and hopefully come up with the solution.

The Touch · 7th October 2005, 8:36 AM

When using the standard Nvidia drivers select 'Nview Display settings' highlight the tv and then select 'Device setings' - 'Select TV Format' I set mine to PAL/B.

arrow224 · 8th October 2005, 10:40 AM

Also, if it is possible, try use the DVI or VGA. Much better than the s-video. If you can't then don't bother, but if you can, you will be wondering why you didn't use it in the first place.

RyoSaeba · 8th October 2005, 11:48 AM

Most TV doesn't have VGA or DVI input.

power · 8th October 2005, 4:17 PM

many tv's do not have good s-video input under the advanced tv settings select cable type as s-video it will be auto atm

Jaff · 10th October 2005, 7:31 AM

I got it all working by plugging in an S-Video to Composite adapter... Worked in colour immediately.

So thanks for your help guys. It's appreciated

6th October 2005, 10:25 PM	#1
Jaff Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: St Peters, NSW Posts: 3,951	Connecting HTPC Direct to TV Hi guys, I've just purchased a home theatre PC and want to have it connect straight to my TV. The video card I have in there is a basic nVidia 5200 w/ S-video as well as DVI and RGB. If I connect the s-video straight to the TV it displays Windows etc, but only in b&w. If I try to set it up as a secondary screen, it doesn't even detect it. Am I missing something here at all? Details of machine: Celery 2.6ghz 1gb RAM Asrock motherboard Aopen GeForce 5200 Windows XP Media Centre Thanks Jaff __________________ Got hangover? Click for almost 1,001 cures \| "Maybe he is from the International Pretentious Association, and he’s here to remove your goatee."

6th October 2005, 10:26 PM	#2
dinos22 Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 9,738	that's strange....black and white so you've enabled extended desktop and also changed TV standard to PAL Australian version yeah __________________ dinos22 - Team.AU OCAU Fishing Club Member

7th October 2005, 7:51 AM	#4
Jaff Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: St Peters, NSW Posts: 3,951	Hmm. From what I saw last night there was no "TV Options" in terms of NTSC, PAL, etc. I will load on the proper nVidia software that came with the card tonight and see how it goes. I only got the machine yesterday and it was preloaded (my preference is to do it myself but meh) with all the software. Thanks for your help guys - I'll just keep fiddling and hopefully come up with the solution. __________________ Got hangover? Click for almost 1,001 cures \| "Maybe he is from the International Pretentious Association, and he’s here to remove your goatee."

8th October 2005, 10:40 AM	#6
arrow224 Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,450	Also, if it is possible, try use the DVI or VGA. Much better than the s-video. If you can't then don't bother, but if you can, you will be wondering why you didn't use it in the first place. __________________ ASCII a stupid question, get a stupid ANSI! Get Firefox Member #49 of OCAU iRiver club Successful trades with: Copycat, BuuBox, SCwerTA <-------- The information went data way -------->

8th October 2005, 4:17 PM	#8
power Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: brisbane Posts: 17,705	many tv's do not have good s-video input under the advanced tv settings select cable type as s-video it will be auto atm __________________ This is Who We Are.

6th October 2005, 10:27 PM	#3
The Touch Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Perth Posts: 374	Check to make sure your tv out is set to output in PAL and not NTSC. Also make sure your TV is seto to PAL or Auto.

7th October 2005, 8:36 AM	#5
The Touch Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Perth Posts: 374	When using the standard Nvidia drivers select 'Nview Display settings' highlight the tv and then select 'Device setings' - 'Select TV Format' I set mine to PAL/B.

8th October 2005, 11:48 AM	#7
RyoSaeba Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Perth Posts: 2,880	Most TV doesn't have VGA or DVI input.

10th October 2005, 7:31 AM	#9
Jaff Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: St Peters, NSW Posts: 3,951	I got it all working by plugging in an S-Video to Composite adapter... Worked in colour immediately. So thanks for your help guys. It's appreciated __________________ Got hangover? Click for almost 1,001 cures \| "Maybe he is from the International Pretentious Association, and he’s here to remove your goatee."