[mythtv-users] Converting VGA (1024x768@60Hz) to component

[William]

> I have an InFocus X1 projector, which in addition to handling 
> HDTV & TV formats also does VGA, up to 1024x768. Now when 
> switching from an ordinary video source (connected via 
> S-Video) via the home theatre amp to the computer, one has to 
> switch both the amp & the projector over to the new source. 
> I'm currently considering the various home theatre amps that 
> upconvert all video sources to component video. I'm thinking 
> of connecting the PC's video via the amp in this case, and 
> wondered if anyone had experiences with VGA->component cable 
> convertors (I've not been able to track down a local vendor 
> with a component-out Nvidia card). Any ideas?
> 
> 
>     Stephen

If your tv supports the RGB-HV format of component video you can drive the
tv directly from your vga port. I use this format with my system and it
works quite well. If you do a little searching around you can find the plans
for it.

If not you will need an adaptor. No experience there, sorry.

Bill