[cohen12]

hi

i saw in the x1 faq that there is a question regarding DIY s-video to component adapter and i didn't understand something.

how many pins i'll need that it will work fine without any foults?

thank you

 

[kgregg]

Hi-

I understand the satisfaction of DIY projects but you can buy this adapter directly from Infocus web site for $10. I think it is money well spent. Kevin

 

[cohen12]

and infocus don't send to international customers.

i want to ask you if you can buy it for me and i'll pay you for shipping to israel.

i saw it at BHPHOTO but the shipping cost is to much

 

[bob_vdi]

My understanding is, it is a semi-unique adaptor because there are more pins on the S-Video plug than the standard.

 

[bbqbbqq]

There are online stores that carry infocus parts that also carry this cable. Many will ship outside of US.

 

[cohen12]

for example BHPHOTO

cost of the cable:10 usd

shipping cost:26 usd

it doesn't seem right

 

[x-ming]

I believe you at least need to have pins 1, 2, R, G, B.


not sure whether a more "standard" 7-pin S-video connector can fit in or not... some notebook computers use 7-pin S-video connector for S-video plus sound... if it fits, you may be able to modify the other end for connecting to component cables.

 

[JAB_FOX]

Unless you are looking to do two component video feeds to the projector stay away form the S-Video input. The X1 only takes a 480i signal through there. You are better doing a DYI component to 15-pin, easier to get the connectors and you can send the 480p, 720p and the 1080i in to that port.

And the 480i..... Please if I'm wrong about the 480i into the 15-pin someone correct me.

 

[ChrisDuncan]

You're right it's only 480i through component-to-S-video. But honestly I can't tell any difference between letting the X1 do the deinterlacing versus letting my DVD player do it.

 

[cohen12]

what will i gain from component cable and is it a significant improvement

compared with an s-video cable

 

[bbqbbqq]

Quote:

Originally posted by cohen12 for example BHPHOTO cost of the cable:10 usd shipping cost:26 usd it doesn't seem right

The problem is the cable itself is cheap item. A $300 graphics card probably cost the same to ship.