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Author Topic: vga to ntsc tv  (Read 910 times)

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vga to ntsc tv
« on: October 14, 2005, 09:58:58 am »
is there a way to hook up a vga to an ntsc tv without a tvout option? has this been done already. please help.

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Re: vga to ntsc tv
« Reply #1 on: October 14, 2005, 10:12:50 am »
External convertors exist.  Check places like Tiger Direct for "VGA to NTSC".  However, they are pricy, ~C$100.  You will also be limitted to 640x480@60Hz resolution (which is the best match to NTSC).
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