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[linuxftw]

I already know there is a TV out feature. Is it it necessary to use s-video which is advertised on the Open Pandora would it be possible to use standard rca connector because the s-video port is on my tv is on the back of my TV and difficult to reach difficult to reach. Would it be possible to use something like this http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000I1D0BW/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_2?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00008ZGSD&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0P90SDX1VY0ERTXWBNKM. Also does the cable use proprietary connector.

Edited by linuxftw, 31 May 2010 - 03:00 AM.

[DroneB Dev]

and again i say, you need to check info already available.

this time no google link

http://pandorawiki.org/Pandora#TV-out (just a bonus because im on good mood.)

now some admin please lock this thread.

Edited by DroneB Dev, 31 May 2010 - 02:55 AM.

[linuxftw]

and again i say, you need to check info already available.

this time no google link

http://pandorawiki.org/Pandora#TV-out (just a bonus because im on good mood.)

Well thank you for linking me to Pandora wiki but I already stated that I don't want to use s-video. RCA is a better choice because it is easier to access on my TV but thanks anyways. Also I already knew it could connect to s-video just wanted to know about RCA.

Edited by linuxftw, 31 May 2010 - 02:57 AM.

[Alerino]

[Prometheus]

Well thank you for linking me to Pandora wiki but I already stated that I don't want to use s-video. RCA is a better choice because it is easier to access on my TV but thanks anyways. Also I already knew it could connect to s-video just wanted to know about RCA.

Did you actually read the link you were given? It says in incredibly clear terms that the TV-out cable also allows for composite. Composite = RCA.

[linuxftw]

So it doesn't use 3.5mm connection just straight s-video connection. Well that adapter could certainly work.

Edited by linuxftw, 31 May 2010 - 03:10 AM.

[linuxftw]

Well thank you for linking me to Pandora wiki but I already stated that I don't want to use s-video. RCA is a better choice because it is easier to access on my TV but thanks anyways. Also I already knew it could connect to s-video just wanted to know about RCA.

Did you actually read the link you were given? It says in incredibly clear terms that the TV-out cable also allows for composite. Composite = RCA.

The link just mentioned it connect to s-video and how it handles the output of video.

Edited by linuxftw, 31 May 2010 - 03:07 AM.

[Prometheus]

No it doesn't. It says, and has said for quite some time, that composite is supported. I suspect you didn't look at the link.

[Alerino]

i still don't have my pandora, but it might work like gp2x.
it's composite (RCA) for audio only. I had to connect the adapter above to get tv-out

[linuxftw]

No it doesn't. It says, and has said for quite some time, that composite is supported. I suspect you didn't look at the link.

I did look at the link it briefly describes the feature. I describes how video is outputted and what connector it uses.

[Prometheus]

So why did you tell me it only says it connects to S-Video, when it just as clearly says it connects to composite as well?

@Alerino - It's not composite for audio only.

[linuxftw]

So why did you tell me it only says it connects to S-Video, when it just as clearly says it connects to composite as well?

@Alerino - It's not composite for audio only.

Well thank you for giving me a better link. That post better describes the feature.

[DuFace]

No it doesn't. It says, and has said for quite some time, that composite is supported. I suspect you didn't look at the link.

I did look at the link it briefly describes the feature. I describes how video is outputted and what connector it uses.

...Are you just trolling us linux? The link says that it supports compostite output, which means yes you can use that adaptor. Please, read read read before you type. I think the reason the community can come off as hostile is because certain people refuse to find answers on their own, and repeatedly ask questions that could be answered with a simple search of the forums or wiki.

I realize that the majority of the information about the pandora is scattered through forum posts, but many of your questions could have been answered just by looking at the wiki. There's a limit to how much people are willing to help you, especially with the attitude that you have. When people try to help you, please don't be a dick to them. The correct response to these fine people helping you out should have been, "Thanks guys, I'll check the wiki next time."

[banjeed]

Everyone please just ignore linuxftw until he/she learns to look this stuff up. Every post is the same.

[Creature XL]

Just to spread the information (I couldn't find it on the english wikipedia).
My GP2c would give a black and white picture when I use a "normal" S-Video to RCA adapter.
That is because I have an old TV (15+ years).

I was able to build this adapter below with parts for 3 Euro:

http://de.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Datei:S-video-composite-adapter.svg&filetimestamp=20051006154953

When I say "I was able" then most people on a tech forum are able to do it

The Pandora might not need this, however.