PC display is Black and white on TV screen?

[hedders]

I have just brought an nvidia 6600 and I am trying to hook it up to the TV.

The TV is a Phillips 32" widescreen but it is about 8 years old. The image seems like it is easily good enough for gaming, but i can't get any colour. Is the TV too old or is it a compatability issue or do i need a different cable or what?

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[_dobbo_]

Hmm.... at a guess - you have the PC set to output NTSC and the TV is a PAL set? Set the PC to PAL and see if that helps.

[hedders]

Ta for the reply

For some reason It doesn't seem to let me change the TV type, but it is set to PAl. I have got the colour working now! The only problem i have is i can't mimick my monitor on the TV, i seem to have to select which ever one i want to use as 'default' and when i hit apply one of the pictures becomes worthless.

Should i not be able to see both screens at the same time, with each screen staying on its own settings?

BTW, I am now typing this on my TV from across the living room. I have to be honest, i can barely read what i am typing but video's and games and stuff will be great I am sure!

[roop]

I am not sure if your card supports independent resolutions on each display. Set your screen to 800x600 and try again, if that doesn't work - 640x480.

[hedders]

hm, if i try and set my monitor to 800x600 it goes to black screen with a message saying the signal is out of range or something!

I just ran a couple of games through the Tv though and i have to say, i should have done this ages ago...I might even get rid of the monitor and go for the keyboard and mouse in a drawer under the coffee table. and save loads of desk space.

I have found if i lower the resolution to 800 x 600 on the TV the text on everything becomes legible and the games still look good

[slinky]

Make sure you've got S-Video in on your PC as well, I have the same problem if I attempt to connect my PC's TV output to a non S input..

slinky

[ErnestM]

How are you hooking up the card to the PC? I have found that some S-Video cables are just not up to spec. If it is via S-Video, you may want to try a different cable.

ErnestM

[hedders]

I can't get any kind of signal at all via the S-video I am currently using a crappy rca audio cable for a video lead, and it seems to work pretty well but i am sure it could be improved!

I am using the magnifier thing that comes with XP and that works really well too, I am impressed, I have a zoom window at the bottom of mt screen that enlarges what ever i point the mouse at or wherever the cursor is, so I can now see what i am typing ..result!

[xiphias]

Does it have two vga/dvi outputs? One of them could be either/or with the tv socket. Try the other vga and you might be able to get both. I assume you have the latest drivers. Also, try

www.nvidia.co.uk/object/advanced_timings.html

There might be other custom programs out there. Does the driver not allow native tv resolutions? (I have an ati).

[hedders]

Well, after a little more 'playing' I managed to completely lose the picture on My tv and up the display on my monitor, requiring a fresh install of windows so i could see my desktop again


So, now i am back to square one

Yes, the card has three outputs but it looks like the DVI? one can't be used at the same time as the regular monitor one , I can use the S-VGA cable while using either of the other two though!