At 05:10 AM 6/14/99 , Raymond Hornung wrote:
>I recently saw an ISA video card with a cable type jack on the back.  This cannot be the only
>hardware needed to view pc video output on my TV, can it?  What type hardware is needed?


To have video output to a television it only requires a video card that supports
this function.  Often times using TV output will require you limit the resolution
the card is using.   In my case I have an ATI Rage Fury 32mg card in my personal
system with TV output.  Though I use the card at 1024x768 when using my
monitor, it must be adjust to 800x600 to view the computer output on a television.

TV output cards require the proper drivers and associated software to send a
signal to your television properly, this is normal.   Many companies make TV
out cards from as little as 1mg on up...   I formally used the STB Velocity 128
4mg card w/TV output.  It also worked very nicely.   The TV output function
is often available on video cards for a slight increase in the price of the card.

These cards are intended for presentation purposes, to connect to a television
set for an audience.   But, imagine connecting your computer to a big screen
TV with a wireless mouse and keyboard.  You can enjoy the use of your
computer while lounging in your family room on the sofa, entertaining your
friends and family.




                Bob Wright
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