S-video to Flat screen issues

[psycho.at.berea]

Hi, I'm using an Acer Extensa 5420 with a AMD Turion dual core 64 bit
processor, 2g of ram, and an ATI Radion Express 1250. It has a 7-pin s-
video port, and I'm using a S-video to RCA adapter that is about 2 to
4 years old.
I got the adapter to work on a Dell machine I had back when I first
got the adapter, but I connected it to a DVD player, as a remote
input. I'm now trying to hook it into a LG 27" flat screen with every
port known to man, and all I'm getting is a black sreen, as soon as I
hook up, the "No Signal" message goes away on the flat screen. I've
tried running the install software that came with the notebook, but
nothing has happened, and the computer does not recognize the monitor
in the device manager or when I open the display properties, or when I
hit function key and the switch monitor button (Fn+F5, for the
record). Really at my whits end here, and would love some assistance.

 

[Bigguy]

Hi, I'm using an Acer Extensa 5420 with a AMD Turion dual core 64 bit
processor, 2g of ram, and an ATI Radion Express 1250. It has a 7-pin s-
video port, and I'm using a S-video to RCA adapter that is about 2 to
4 years old.
I got the adapter to work on a Dell machine I had back when I first
got the adapter, but I connected it to a DVD player, as a remote
input. I'm now trying to hook it into a LG 27" flat screen with every
port known to man, and all I'm getting is a black sreen, as soon as I
hook up, the "No Signal" message goes away on the flat screen. I've
tried running the install software that came with the notebook, but
nothing has happened, and the computer does not recognize the monitor
in the device manager or when I open the display properties, or when I
hit function key and the switch monitor button (Fn+F5, for the
record). Really at my whits end here, and would love some assistance.

S-Video connected display will not show up in Device Manager or display
properties - no EDID on S-Video.

What resolution(s) does your TV support on the s-video in?
What resolution is the S-Vid out on your laptop (see manual)?

You may(?) have to set laptop TV (S-Vid out) to correct resolution
(probably 720 x 480 or 720 x 576)
Look for S-Vid settings in ATI control panel.

Is your adapter S-Vid to 2 x phonos? If it is only one then it's an
S-Vid to composite adapter.

Try with an S-vid to S-vid cable, into S-Vid in on TV without adapters.

Guy

 

[Ringmaster]

Hi, I'm using an Acer Extensa 5420 with a AMD Turion dual core 64 bit
processor, 2g of ram, and an ATI Radion Express 1250. It has a 7-pin s-
video port, and I'm using a S-video to RCA adapter that is about 2 to
4 years old.
I got the adapter to work on a Dell machine I had back when I first
got the adapter, but I connected it to a DVD player, as a remote
input. I'm now trying to hook it into a LG 27" flat screen with every
port known to man, and all I'm getting is a black sreen, as soon as I
hook up, the "No Signal" message goes away on the flat screen. I've
tried running the install software that came with the notebook, but
nothing has happened, and the computer does not recognize the monitor
in the device manager or when I open the display properties, or when I
hit function key and the switch monitor button (Fn+F5, for the
record). Really at my whits end here, and would love some assistance.

These days a S video connection is a poor choice due to it's low
signal quality especially if you have a nice new big flat screen.
Using it you'll never see how good your monitor's image quality can
be.

You didn't mention which Model LG you have.

If it's anything like my Dell flat screen it has multiple
inputs/outputs and a switch/button to cycle through them. The remote
probably does too. Even if everything is "connected" right, if you
select the wrong input, you'll still not get anything but a blank
screen. Time to dig out the manual that came with your monitor. If you
can upgrade to a higher connection like component or better digital,
the small extra cost of the cables is well worth the investment. If
you can or not depends on what your video card is outputting and what
your monitor accepts.

One last thing... There should be a setup choice on the monitor. Often
you half to walk through this to be sure you pick the correct options
for what devices you're trying to connect.