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Postby Pwolf » Wed Apr 14, 2004 12:30 am

Ok lemme explain my set-up then explain what i want to do. I have two monitors going into a Radeon 9700 pro. one is a 17" CTR the other is a 19" LCD. I have cable TV in the room but no TV. so i have a veiwsonic video processing unit that converts the TV signal to a VGA signal so i can view it on one of my monitors. The problem with this is the res sucks. so anything above 1024x768 wont come out as sharp as it should.

Ok so the thing i want to do is use a switch to switch between the vpu connection and a direct connection to the computer. Fist thing is what switch should i use. also will this even work without destroying my video card?

I have a Data Transfer Switch. basically a very basic KMV switch right? will that work? <a href="http://www.pwolfamv.com/video%20layout.jpg">here</a> is the settup i have in mind.

first thing that comes to mind is that my video card will fry when i switch it. Anyone know if this will happen if i try this? also does anyone have a better idea?


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Postby Kalium » Wed Apr 14, 2004 12:36 am

You could route the TV signal into your computer, assuming you have a capture card. That would simplify a lot of things.
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Postby Pwolf » Wed Apr 14, 2004 12:38 am

don't have a capture card -_- tho for how much the VPU cost, i could've bought one >.<


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Postby TaranT » Wed Apr 14, 2004 2:29 am

Is the Y-cable necessary? I guess I don't see any reason to send VGA to the Viewsonic box if you're going to switch it downstream from the box anyway. In effect, the Viewsonic box becomes a simple TV tuner for the monitor.

Seems like it should work, although I'd probably get a real KVM switch. Some of those mechanical switch boxes can be harsh.

By any chance does monitor 1 have multiple input connectors?
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Postby Pwolf » Wed Apr 14, 2004 2:40 am

the point of the Y cable is because one half comes from the viewsonic box and the other comes from the the switch. if i didn't have that, i couldn;t connect both of them to the same video output. i'm pretty sure it will work. but main concern is the video card. i paid $300 for it and i want it to last, lol :P


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Postby Voices_Of_Ryan » Wed Apr 14, 2004 5:48 pm

Newegg.com has a capture card (alone just for capturing) for 30 bucks.

No videocard included, just a simple Tv In (rf module) I bought one and it's not half bad.

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDe ... 103&depa=0

Dunno if you'd like it, and I havnt had the time to try it with my new pc yet so..
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Postby Pwolf » Wed Apr 14, 2004 6:00 pm

Voices_Of_Ryan wrote:Newegg.com has a capture card (alone just for capturing) for 30 bucks.

No videocard included, just a simple Tv In (rf module) I bought one and it's not half bad.

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDe ... 103&depa=0

Dunno if you'd like it, and I havnt had the time to try it with my new pc yet so..


I'll go the capture card method... i need a cheap one anyway. if it doesn't work out then i'll try somthing else >.>


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Postby Kalium » Wed Apr 14, 2004 7:14 pm

Should have consulted us here in the first place, frankly. Would've saved you time and money.
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Postby Voices_Of_Ryan » Wed Apr 14, 2004 10:33 pm

Kalium wrote:Should have consulted us here in the first place, frankly. Would've saved you time and money.


Pwolf just got pwned? Oh noooooooo ><

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Postby madmag9999 » Wed Apr 14, 2004 10:40 pm

u should go with the ati remote wonder pro from newegg.com i think is $40 and its an ati, idk about u but i wouldnt trust KWORLD coz iv never heard of them although the card has good reviews so eh maybe is semi decent
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Postby Pwolf » Wed Apr 14, 2004 10:40 pm

Kalium wrote:Should have consulted us here in the first place, frankly. Would've saved you time and money.


i'm not saving money? i just spent $40 on a capture card!!!



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Postby Voices_Of_Ryan » Wed Apr 14, 2004 11:02 pm

Pwolf wrote:
Kalium wrote:Should have consulted us here in the first place, frankly. Would've saved you time and money.


i'm not saving money? i just spent $40 on a capture card!!!



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Postby Kalium » Wed Apr 14, 2004 11:03 pm

You could have avoided buying the VPU and y-cable, for one.
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Postby madmag9999 » Wed Apr 14, 2004 11:11 pm

Kalium wrote:You could have avoided buying the VPU and y-cable, for one.

coulda woulda shoulda.
he did it and its to late to go back now. maybe next time he will ask first buy later
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Postby Pwolf » Wed Apr 14, 2004 11:58 pm

Kalium wrote:You could have avoided buying the VPU and y-cable, for one.


never bought the y cable and i bought the vpu last year becuase i was stupid :| i had no use for a capture card at the time either... but it would've been the better choice.


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