Got the S-Video cable...now need instructions to connect to my TV!

I just bought the required s-video cable to connect my ATI 9600 Pro to
my TV (the goal is to be able to watch a MPG or SVCD directly from my
computer to my TV without having to burn it to CDRs first). I think I
can break down my question in to parts:

1) What resolution and colour quality should I choose. I normally
have my desktop at 1024 X 764 (32 Bit colour )but I am assuming that
this is probably not the best choice for TV viewing... I think it
might be better to use 640 X 480 (because of the TV rez limitations)
but I don`t even think we can lower it that much on the 9600 Pro...

2) In the display settings, how to I "switch" the display from the
desktop to the TV screen? Ideally, I guess, I would like the TV to
mirror what I see on my desktop (or vice-versa). If this is not
possible (or required too much processing power), I don't mind if the
desktop goes black while the TV display is on as long as there is an
easy way to re-acquire it on the desktop when I am done watching the
MPEG clip or movie...

Instructions, advises, comments and recommendations are greatly
appreciated! Andre

PS: I`ll simply use RCA cables and my sound card to deal with
sound...

Simple, just enable TV-out as Clone mode, and enable Theatre mode in
Catalyst options (Overlay->clone mode options)....Whenever you play a movie,
it will be fullscreen on TV-out. When not, your Desktop is "cloned" to
tv-out. Doesn't matter when resolution your desktop is.

"Melandre" <andre16@shaw.ca> wrote in message
news:eb303a90.0311261533.23344f04@posting.google.com...
> I just bought the required s-video cable to connect my ATI 9600 Pro to
> my TV (the goal is to be able to watch a MPG or SVCD directly from my
> computer to my TV without having to burn it to CDRs first). I think I
> can break down my question in to parts:
>
> 1) What resolution and colour quality should I choose. I normally
> have my desktop at 1024 X 764 (32 Bit colour )but I am assuming that
> this is probably not the best choice for TV viewing... I think it
> might be better to use 640 X 480 (because of the TV rez limitations)
> but I don`t even think we can lower it that much on the 9600 Pro...
>
> 2) In the display settings, how to I "switch" the display from the
> desktop to the TV screen? Ideally, I guess, I would like the TV to
> mirror what I see on my desktop (or vice-versa). If this is not
> possible (or required too much processing power), I don't mind if the
> desktop goes black while the TV display is on as long as there is an
> easy way to re-acquire it on the desktop when I am done watching the
> MPEG clip or movie...
>
> Instructions, advises, comments and recommendations are greatly
> appreciated! Andre
>
> PS: I`ll simply use RCA cables and my sound card to deal with
> sound...

Thanks! I'll try it this weekend. Under Display Settings (Advanced),
I found the Overlay TAB and the option "Theatre mode". However,
everything is greyed out. Same for the TV Out option (I am assuming
you are talking about the big TV icon/box named "TV" under the
Displays TAB?). It is grayed out too so I am not sure how to "enable
TV-Out as clone mode" as per your suggestion...

I currently don't have the S-video cable connected at the back of my
9500 Pro. Is this why everything is greyed out? Will these options
become available as soon as I connect the S-Video cable between the
graphic card and the TV?

Andre




On Wed, 26 Nov 2003 23:39:53 GMT, "Vellu" <velimala@hotmail.com>
wrote:

>Simple, just enable TV-out as Clone mode, and enable Theatre mode in
>Catalyst options (Overlay->clone mode options)....Whenever you play a movie,
>it will be fullscreen on TV-out. When not, your Desktop is "cloned" to
>tv-out. Doesn't matter when resolution your desktop is.
>
>"Melandre" <andre16@shaw.ca> wrote in message
>news:eb303a90.0311261533.23344f04@posting.google.com...
>> I just bought the required s-video cable to connect my ATI 9600 Pro to
>> my TV (the goal is to be able to watch a MPG or SVCD directly from my
>> computer to my TV without having to burn it to CDRs first). I think I
>> can break down my question in to parts:
>>
>> 1) What resolution and colour quality should I choose. I normally
>> have my desktop at 1024 X 764 (32 Bit colour )but I am assuming that
>> this is probably not the best choice for TV viewing... I think it
>> might be better to use 640 X 480 (because of the TV rez limitations)
>> but I don`t even think we can lower it that much on the 9600 Pro...
>>
>> 2) In the display settings, how to I "switch" the display from the
>> desktop to the TV screen? Ideally, I guess, I would like the TV to
>> mirror what I see on my desktop (or vice-versa). If this is not
>> possible (or required too much processing power), I don't mind if the
>> desktop goes black while the TV display is on as long as there is an
>> easy way to re-acquire it on the desktop when I am done watching the
>> MPEG clip or movie...
>>
>> Instructions, advises, comments and recommendations are greatly
>> appreciated! Andre
>>
>> PS: I`ll simply use RCA cables and my sound card to deal with
>> sound...
>

Yes, plug your S-Video cable in and the options will become available.

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"Melandre" <melandre@REMOVETHIS_shaw.ca> wrote in message
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> Thanks! I'll try it this weekend. Under Display Settings (Advanced),
> I found the Overlay TAB and the option "Theatre mode". However,
> everything is greyed out. Same for the TV Out option (I am assuming
> you are talking about the big TV icon/box named "TV" under the
> Displays TAB?). It is grayed out too so I am not sure how to "enable
> TV-Out as clone mode" as per your suggestion...
>
> I currently don't have the S-video cable connected at the back of my
> 9500 Pro. Is this why everything is greyed out? Will these options
> become available as soon as I connect the S-Video cable between the
> graphic card and the TV?
>
> Andre
>
>
>
>
> On Wed, 26 Nov 2003 23:39:53 GMT, "Vellu" <velimala@hotmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> >Simple, just enable TV-out as Clone mode, and enable Theatre mode in
> >Catalyst options (Overlay->clone mode options)....Whenever you play a
movie,
> >it will be fullscreen on TV-out. When not, your Desktop is "cloned" to
> >tv-out. Doesn't matter when resolution your desktop is.
> >
> >"Melandre" <andre16@shaw.ca> wrote in message
> >news:eb303a90.0311261533.23344f04@posting.google.com...
> >> I just bought the required s-video cable to connect my ATI 9600 Pro to
> >> my TV (the goal is to be able to watch a MPG or SVCD directly from my
> >> computer to my TV without having to burn it to CDRs first). I think I
> >> can break down my question in to parts:
> >>
> >> 1) What resolution and colour quality should I choose. I normally
> >> have my desktop at 1024 X 764 (32 Bit colour )but I am assuming that
> >> this is probably not the best choice for TV viewing... I think it
> >> might be better to use 640 X 480 (because of the TV rez limitations)
> >> but I don`t even think we can lower it that much on the 9600 Pro...
> >>
> >> 2) In the display settings, how to I "switch" the display from the
> >> desktop to the TV screen? Ideally, I guess, I would like the TV to
> >> mirror what I see on my desktop (or vice-versa). If this is not
> >> possible (or required too much processing power), I don't mind if the
> >> desktop goes black while the TV display is on as long as there is an
> >> easy way to re-acquire it on the desktop when I am done watching the
> >> MPEG clip or movie...
> >>
> >> Instructions, advises, comments and recommendations are greatly
> >> appreciated! Andre
> >>
> >> PS: I`ll simply use RCA cables and my sound card to deal with
> >> sound...
> >
>

Correct, they will indeed (requires restart though with the s-video cable
connected, I think).

"Melandre" <melandre@REMOVETHIS_shaw.ca> wrote in message
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>
> I currently don't have the S-video cable connected at the back of my
> 9500 Pro. Is this why everything is greyed out? Will these options
> become available as soon as I connect the S-Video cable between the
> graphic card and the TV?
>
> Andre
>

Yes, also requires a PC restart for the ATI card to recognize that the TV is
plugged in. Forgot to mention that part.

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"Vellu" <velimala@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Correct, they will indeed (requires restart though with the s-video cable
> connected, I think).
>
> "Melandre" <melandre@REMOVETHIS_shaw.ca> wrote in message
> news:bc1bsvovt5sarkrata3hjjulh4njdmr0kd@4ax.com...
> >
> > I currently don't have the S-video cable connected at the back of my
> > 9500 Pro. Is this why everything is greyed out? Will these options
> > become available as soon as I connect the S-Video cable between the
> > graphic card and the TV?
> >
> > Andre
> >
>
>