[mythtv-users] RGB HDTV input

[Jarod C. Wilson]

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On Tuesday 24 February 2004 08:57, Jason Kraftcheck wrote:
> Michael J. Sherman wrote:
> > I use 1280x720p just fine on my Sony.  What TV are you using?  Are you
> > sure it won't accept 720p?
>
> Mitsubishi.  I don't recall the model.  The manual says 1080i only.
>
> > You'll also probably need a converter box to go from VGA to RGB.  The
> > most popular is the Audio Authority 9A60.
>
> I don't think I need a converter box in this case (or at least I'm
> hoping I don't.)  And anyway the one you suggest converts VGA to
> Component (Y-Pb-Pr), not RGB.
>
> The RGB input on my TV is a set of 5 RCA/phono jacks: red, green, blue,
> h-sync, and v-sync.  These correspond to the pin pairs 1/6, 2/7, 3/8,
> 13/10, and 14/10  respectively of a 15-pin D-Sub VGA connector.  So I
> shouldn't need a converter, assuming I can get the video card to output
> 1080i.

Correct, you simply need a breakout cable, which is going to be significantly 
cheaper than a YPbPr transcoder.


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