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My TV has only RF input. Can I use this VGA to TV circuit with it ?

ePanorama.net - Circuits
No. This Circuit in only designed to be used with TVs which have EURO/SCART connector. If you have a PAL TV you can build the Paulo Coelho's VGA to TV circuit and connect it to an external RF modulator. More information is available at Using Tomi Engdahl's VGA to TV design with TV which does not have SCART connector page.

Can I use either a VGA or TV as my main display?

Polycom VSX 7000s FAQ
Yes. Starting in July 2005, the VSX 7000s will include single monitor VGA capability, giving users the choice of using either a VGA or TV as their main monitor. If you want to connect two monitors, the first must be a TV and the second can be either a TV or a VGA. Second monitor VGA is recommended if content sharing is used during conferences.

How do I connect the DCT6412 to my TV if my TV only has a coaxial cable (RF) input?

Motorola DVR: News and FAQs
The DCT6412 does not have an RF modulated output. The product was designed to match the growing trend in newer TVs for alternate inputs. The product supports component (HD), composite, S-Video, DVI, and 1394 video outputs. For installations to TVs that have only an RF input, a VCR hookup or external RF Modulator can be used. The RF modulator converts the baseband (composite) video and audio outputs of the set-top and modulates to RF channel 3 or 4 to the TV.

Can I use old workstation monitor with my VGA card ?

ePanorama.net - Circuits
There are lots of different montors around, but most of those monitors use standard analogue video interfaces so they can be connected to PC video card with only quite small modifications (correct cable and possibly some simple electronics). Nowadays the modern VGA cards are quite freely programmable devices and in most cases it is possible to make the VGA card to send out correct signals for the monitor at least in one screen resolution.

Which channel on my TV does the Xbox RF Adapter use?

ActiveXbox: FAQ
This cable connects to TVs with audio & composite video input terminals. This cable is included with every Xbox. The RGB produced for SCART mode won't work on a PC monitor. While the encoding is compatible, the sync is retrieved from the SCART composite out & is not compatible with most if not all PC monitors.

How can I view TV program on my VGA screen ?

ePanorama.net - Circuits
This circuit is only designed for showing VGA picture on TV screen. Doing the other way is much more complicated. The circuit would have to do the following thing: Read out the picture several times faster that it comes in and you have to read each line out twice Of course, you might be lucky enough that your multisync monitor does sync to PAL and NTSC frequencies (some old multisync monitors did this) then you have to only take the composite PAL or NTSC signal, extract sync and decode colour.

My TV doesn't have an HDMI input, but it does have DVI. Can I use that instead?

V+ Faq - Cable Forum
Yes, but you'll need a HDMI to DVI cable or adapter. You may be able to blag one off the installer - tea and biccies go down well. You'll also need separate audio cables because DVI only carries video. And if your TV doesn't support HDCP (check the TV manual) you'll be limited in what you can watch - most of the HD movies require HDCP. No, when you enable one the others get disabled - that's because the hardware isn't very good at doing both HD and SD at the same time.

Can I use any vga card as a display device ?

DScaler - Frequently Asked Questions
DScaler requires an AGP card. It is impossible to do on a PCI video card. DScaler uses massive amounts of *bidirectional* bus bandwidth: 250 megabits per second incoming bandwidth (from TV card) and about 500 megabits per second outgoing bandwidth (to videocard).

Can the unit be connected to my TV with RF only connections?

FAQs DVD Recorders
No. The unit must be connected via the composite or component connection to get a menu. The unit will pass the RF signal from your cablebox or satellite when the recorder is turned off.

What input standards will the TV need?

High Definition Television (HDTV) FAQ for the UK (Sky BBC Te...
A digital input will be needed. Some older sets have analogue input only but to avoid piracy it is likely that set-top boxes for HDTV will reduce resolution to standard definition for analogue connections to the HDTV. That is certainly not what you want to happen! DVI and HDMI are the digital standards in use. HDMI is the newer standard. It can take a higher bit-rate and includes audio. It has been called the digital scart.

How does VGA compare to progressive component input?

Panasonic Plasma Display FAQ
They seem to be roughly equivalent, except for certain problems with high-definition signals transmitted via VGA. As of this writing, the problems are being investigated by Panasonic.

Can I use more than one video input ?

DScaler - Frequently Asked Questions
However, you can easily use your a/v receiver to switch between multiple video inputs. Connect the monitor out of your equipement to your grab card and all your video devices to video in connectors. Also, some cards come with one, sometimes two composite input that you can use separately from within DScaler. An svideo connection is also quite common, allowing you to switch easily from 2 or 3 sources.

Can I use my DV camera for live video input?

Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely. You simply need to have the appropriate FireWire extensions installed; the QuickTime FireWire driver is included with QuickTime 4. If you have a Digital Origin FireWire card, you should contact them to determine compatibility with Apple's QuickTime FireWire driver on your computer. Videodelic uses whatever the QuickTime Video Input is available--this includes the video input port of A/V Macs and the FireWire port of recent Macs.

How do I know if my VGA card works with "WinFast Cinema" TV box?

Leadtek - We make dreams a reality
There are two ways to check it out: A. For working with WinFast A180/A280 MyVIVO series cards, please refer to the cover of the color box for further explanations ( refer to the red rectangle in the pictures), otherwise check if there is a sticker on the cover of the color box ( refer to the pictures). B. If you do not possess the color box, check if your card goes with 2 Mini-Din 9 pin connectors. One is for MyVIVO, and the other is for WinFast Cinema TV box ( refer to the pictures.

How do I use VGA graphics in Nethack?

DOS Games Frequently Asked Questions: Part of dosgames.com
Using VGA graphics in Nethack instead of the normal ASCII characters is quite simple, if you know what to do. (This info is contained within GUIDEBOO.TXT which is included with Nethack, although it's a little tough to locate.) Open up your favorite text editor (Notepad will do fine, or DOS Edit if you prefer) and open the file in your Nethack directory called "DEFAULTS.NH". (Or possibly NETHACK.CNF if you're using an old version.) The second section of the file is the "OPTIONS" section.

What is the minimum clock frequency to use VGA?

ECE 554
The pixel (clock) rate to read each pixel depends on the screen resolution and the vertical refresh rate (mostly fixed at about 60 Hz).

Can I use a vga monitor with my 6100?

Brd's Powermac 61xx FAQ
Yes! In fact, I use an IBM 15" aptiva display as my 2nd monitor and am typing this on it right now. :) You can get a mac->vga adapter, and I would advise getting one that has the dip switches on it. I got a Belkin one from Compusa that was cheap, but had no switches, and it didn't work. I got another that is a Philips (Model 9AVMAC-074I), and it allows me to dial in what resolution the 15" will run at.

Why should I be concerned about an integrated circuit volume control at my preamplifier input?

Balanced Audio Technology FAQ
Besides the above-mentioned drawbacks associated with the IC volume control's complexity, they usually also suffer from very limited signal headroom. A typical part in use by some manufacturers will clip the signal as low as 3V. Many of us might recall numerous discussions by leading designers regarding the importance of signal headroom.

Do I need to use a GFI circuit?

FAQ's about Moonwalk Rental Equipment
Most of the time outdoor plugs are on GFI Circuits. However this is not always the case. Sometimes you need to go through a window to a plug inside. You can get a GFI circuit that plugs in-line to your extension cord. Giving you the protection of a GFI circuit.
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