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==Question==
 
==Question==
  
''How do I connect the Sender to my PC?''
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'''How do I connect the Sender to my PC?'''
  
 
==Answer==
 
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Find out if your PC has an S-Video output or not:
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*Find out if your PC has an S-Video output or not: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S-Video
  
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S-Video
 
  
If it does, you merely need an S-Video to RCA Composite adapter/cable-any electronics store should have those. Once you have connected the Sender using that cable, follow the instructions that came with your PC or video card to activate that output.
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*If it does, you merely need an S-Video to RCA Composite adapter/cable-any electronics store should have those.
  
If it does not, you need a VGA to TV converter. That is a box that goes between your PC and its monitor; they should cost no more than $50. Most VGA to TV converters will have an RCA Composite output- connect that to the Sender. Then set your PC's resolution to 640x480 or 800x600.  
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Once you have connected the Sender using that cable, follow the instructions that came with your PC or video card to activate that output.
  
Either way, you will also need a RCA stereo audio to 1/8" stereo headphone adapter cable. If you
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http://www.google.com/search?q=s-video+to+rca+composite
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*If it does not, you need a VGA to TV converter. That is a box that goes between your PC and its monitor; they should cost no more than $50.
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Most VGA to TV converters will have an RCA Composite output- connect that to the Sender. Then set your PC's resolution to 640x480 or 800x600: http://www.google.com/search?q=vga+tv+converter
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*Either way, you will also need a RCA stereo audio to 1/8" stereo headphone adapter cable.
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If you want to use speakers or headphones with your PC as well, you will want a headphone jack splitter too: http://www.google.com/search?q=3.5mm+stereo+headphone+to+dual+RCA

Latest revision as of 20:55, 29 May 2014

Question

How do I connect the Sender to my PC?

Answer


  • If it does, you merely need an S-Video to RCA Composite adapter/cable-any electronics store should have those.

Once you have connected the Sender using that cable, follow the instructions that came with your PC or video card to activate that output.

http://www.google.com/search?q=s-video+to+rca+composite


  • If it does not, you need a VGA to TV converter. That is a box that goes between your PC and its monitor; they should cost no more than $50.

Most VGA to TV converters will have an RCA Composite output- connect that to the Sender. Then set your PC's resolution to 640x480 or 800x600: http://www.google.com/search?q=vga+tv+converter


  • Either way, you will also need a RCA stereo audio to 1/8" stereo headphone adapter cable.

If you want to use speakers or headphones with your PC as well, you will want a headphone jack splitter too: http://www.google.com/search?q=3.5mm+stereo+headphone+to+dual+RCA