Need Video Cable Advice...
Hey guys,
I'm in a bit of a jam here.. I recently had my xbox hooked up to my tv via an Advanced AV Pack (with the S-Video) but due to my tv screwing up I had to switch tv's. The problem Is this tv doesn't have the S-video hook up. Big problem.. I've got my dolby digital 5.1 hooked up to the adapter with an optical cable. Can't I go out and buy a Componet Video cable and just hook that up from the adapter to the tv? I really need some advice on this subject.. I don't know what kind of cable I'll need, what brand I should get, or even if there are cables out there (Component Audio/Video) that are two way Component (RCA) Video/Audio cables. Thanks for the help guys.. also, if you can help me, where are some places I could pick up one of these cables and what brands good ect. Thanks again..
-Matt
Re: Need Video Cable Advice...
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Originally posted by Pimpn419
Hey guys,
I'm in a bit of a jam here.. I recently had my xbox hooked up to my tv via an Advanced AV Pack (with the S-Video) but due to my tv screwing up I had to switch tv's. The problem Is this tv doesn't have the S-video hook up. Big problem.. I've got my dolby digital 5.1 hooked up to the adapter with an optical cable. Can't I go out and buy a Componet Video cable and just hook that up from the adapter to the tv? I really need some advice on this subject.. I don't know what kind of cable I'll need, what brand I should get, or even if there are cables out there (Component Audio/Video) that are two way Component (RCA) Video/Audio cables. Thanks for the help guys.. also, if you can help me, where are some places I could pick up one of these cables and what brands good ect. Thanks again..
-Matt
Thats how I have my setup working. Optical cable and any normal RCA cable will work. If you only have an S-video out, there are little adapters that are sold that switch s-video to RCA. I think this is what you were asking....it wasn't too clear. You see.. Component cable is for hdtv's.. composite cable is called RCA cable. You can buy composite cable at almost any electronics store. I don't really know brands.. but for most general purposes, any kind of RCA cable with a bit of shielding on it will do.