vga -> component

[Mouth on Legs]

I want to convert the SVGA output from a pc to componemt (YUV) so it can be switched via my denon amp and does not require a second cable run to the plasma screen.

Quality isn't really an issue for what I want,

I can find a couple converters in USA which do this for around $100 which would be ideal.

anybody know of a uk site selling something like this?

[creative-av]

Hi,

Why not just get a VGA->Component cable?

Steve

[iradek]

I don't think cable is enough. I have VGA-component cable and it doesn't seem to work with my laptop and plasma screen.

[Joe Fernand]

Hello Mouth on Legs

I'd normally suggest Corioscan for a low cost PC to Video conversion solution but the models that offer you YUV are way more than 100.00 USD.

The entry level products all do Composite, S-Video and RGB PAL Out - its only the mid range (250.00 GBP+) units that do YUV Out.

Best regards

Joe

[Mouth on Legs]

the pc VGA does not output a YUV compatable signal

I think this is the converter I need, but can't find a UK site

http://www.digitalconnection.com/pro...video/9a60.asp

I am a bit supprised I would have thought this would be an obvious thing to do, makes the switching easy (one knob on denon amp switches signal and sound, very WI-FE compatble (-_-)

[Mouth on Legs]

looks like this may do the job any opinions?

http://www.marssystems.co.uk/proddetail.php?prod=xp_pro

standard pc out to component YUV pn panny 5 series

[Joe Fernand]

Hello Mouth on Legs

It may make switching easy but it doesn't make for decent image quality - you said in your first Post that 'Quality isn't really an issue for what I want' which is handy because its definitely not going to look too hot!!!

A New Graphics card with YPbPr Out is more likely the best option.

Best regards

Joe

[Mouth on Legs]

thank you for that, however I am struggling to find a suitable card, can you suggest any. it does not have to be state of the art, I am only using it for playing avi files and pictures, and itunes, no gaming or massive graphic processing required

[SeanT]

Most of the ATI Radeon cards have an optional component out adapter (and support for 720p, 1080i native) - the 9800 certainly does have along with I think the 9600 (which can be had without a fan to make it silent)