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S video to HDMI Cable

  • 15-01-2014 8:57pm
    #1
    frogstar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 709 ✭✭✭


    Hi
    I have a Compaq Presario v6500 (manual attached for reference and specs http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c01295079.pdf .

    I'm looking to play my movies onto my tv. TV has HDMI cable but my laptop doesnt.

    I think it has an Svideo port. There is a 15 pin port (rectangle) and also a 7 pin (circle)

    I have a hdmi cable but obviously cant connect.

    How can i link to my tv and what cable should I get. I have tried searching both boards and google but I'm not getting the answer. Is it even possible??

    Thanks for any help given........


Comments

  • #2
    Russellynx
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 88 ✭✭Russellynx


    does your tv have a vga port? what kind of tv is it?


  • #3
    frogstar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 709 ✭✭✭frogstar


    Russellynx wrote: »
    does your tv have a vga port? what kind of tv is it?


    Its a samsung LE40m86bdx/xeu

    Just checked, it as an hdmi in port, dvi in port, and PC in port. Both tv an laptop are about 7 yrs old

    thanks


  • #4
    Russellynx
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 88 ✭✭Russellynx


    so a vga to vga male to male will do for picture but won't carry sound. an 3.5mm jack to jack will carry sound.


  • #5
    cml387
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,497 ✭✭✭cml387


    Russellynx wrote: »
    so a vga to vga male to male will do for picture but won't carry sound. an 3.5mm jack to jack will carry sound.
    The problem is i don't see how the sound will go into the tv.
    You will have sound from the laptop though


  • #6
    frogstar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 709 ✭✭✭frogstar


    http://www.amazon.co.uk/MALE-SVGA-MONITOR-LEAD-CABLE/dp/B001MQGOL0/ref=pd_sim_ce_acc_1

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/3-5mm-Male-Stereo-Audio-Cable/dp/B000Q6LT26/ref=sr_1_7?s=electronics-accessories&ie=UTF8&qid=1389817385&sr=1-7



    Thank you!

    are these the correct products?


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  • #7
    Russellynx
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 88 ✭✭Russellynx


    yes.

    rear-connection.jpg

    i presume the back of your tv looks like that.


  • #8
    frogstar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 709 ✭✭✭frogstar


    Russellynx wrote: »
    yes.

    rear-connection.jpg

    i presume the back of your tv looks like that.

    yes its exactly like that.


    Thank you, ive been trying to find out how to do it for the last two hours. Should have come on here first!


  • #9
    frogstar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 709 ✭✭✭frogstar


    Ok I picked up these cables today.

    However, now my TV says "mode not supported"

    I googled and seems to be somthing to do with the resolution on the laptop.

    I have changed that in the Display settings to the lowest one possible but it still won't work. Any thoughts??


  • #10
    Russellynx
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 88 ✭✭Russellynx


    that's a pity.

    try resolution 1024x768 and refresh rate 60hz?


  • #11
    frogstar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 709 ✭✭✭frogstar


    Russellynx wrote: »
    that's a pity.

    try resolution 1024x768 and refresh rate 60hz?

    No that didnt work but ive tried connecting my laptop to my second tv which is a 32in and it has worked so im happy I have that option

    hoping to get a new smart tv soon


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