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Using a TV
Daniel B.:
Yes, composite is the yellow wire.
unclet:
Your current video card only allows an interface to a PC monitor. You will need to get a video card which has a "TV out" port. Some video cards (like mine) have a SVideo out port (others have component out ports, etc..). My 27" JVC TV has an SVideo in port so I just connect a SVideo cable from the video card to the TV ..... thats it. I got a cheap ATI 32Meg video card from Ebay and it works great running the Mame games (in my opinion).
So check what ports you "TV" has on the back and then buy the appropriate video card which has the same type of ports for output.
Hope this helps.
chrimeg:
Well I think I may have tracked down a used T.V for $40.00. It suppose to have composit and S-Video etc.
Just checking on the size to fit my cabinet. Is it ok to remove the t.v from its housing and just place the electronics and tube in the cab?
unclet:
I am no electronics person but I would imagine it has a case on there to protect people from accidentally touching something bad. It also keeps out all the dust.
GAtekwriter:
I'm using S-Video and it looks great... not sure if it matters, but I was told to buy a quality cable, though.
Jim