HDTV output question

Hi, I am looking to get a new card, like Leadtek 6600 GT. It has an
HDTV output. Currently I have a Radeon card that has an RCA composite
video output which I find occasionally useful for sending the computer
output to a VCR. I would like to have the same functionality with the
new card. Is the HDTV output compatible with composite video or
S-video inputs? thanks in advance

Tippi wrote:
Hi, I am looking to get a new card, like Leadtek 6600 GT. It has an
HDTV output. Currently I have a Radeon card that has an RCA composite
video output which I find occasionally useful for sending the computer
output to a VCR. I would like to have the same functionality with the
new card. Is the HDTV output compatible with composite video or
S-video inputs? thanks in advance


Neither composite or s-video can possibly give you an HDTV signal!
You're in trouble if you planned on that. You first need a genuine HDTV
with DVI or component input (red, green, and blue plugs, but labeled
YPbPr or sometimes YCbCr) so you can get a progressive signal.

Next you need a video card supporting HD resolutions (640x480, 720x480,
1280x720, 1920x1080, etc) and be sure to check the modes your TV
supports. So the 6600GT will work fine. But without a DVI input on
your set, you may need to use an external breakout box or
dvi/vga-to-component adapter. They can be found most anywhere
currently, just look around.

Now for that VCR of yours, you don't need anything more than the
built-in (if your card comes with TV-out) s-video connector. You can
use a s-video to composite (yellow plug) adapter that normally comes
with your card to hook it up via standard rca cables. The image will be
pretty blurry compared to a monitor, so don't be surprised.

Sorry, maybe I didn't make it clear. I want to connect the HDTV output
plug from the 6600GT to the VCR input. I don't need HDTV signal. From
browsing more I see some cards come with a cable that has HDTV plug on
one end with composite and component on the other end. I hope the
Leadtech I'm going to buy has this.

I have the Leadtek 6600GT card and it came with a cable that does both
composite and SVideo.

John W

"Tippi" wrote in message
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Sorry, maybe I didn't make it clear. I want to connect the HDTV output
plug from the 6600GT to the VCR input. I don't need HDTV signal. From
browsing more I see some cards come with a cable that has HDTV plug on
one end with composite and component on the other end. I hope the
Leadtech I'm going to buy has this.