What Does TV Out on a Graphics Card Mean?
"TV Out" on a graphics card refers to the port that connects from the computer to an external display, such as a television. Several different connection types have TV Out capabilities and which one you use determines video quality.
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Types
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Most laptops use S-Video for their TV Out. Desktop graphics cards may have S-Video or a composite (yellow) port. You can also use a VGA connection, DVI and HDMI port if your graphics card has one.
Benefits
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Having a TV Out port on your graphics card means you do not have to worry using a file format that plays on your audio/visual device. TV Out simply plays whatever is on your monitor.
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Tip
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If you graphics card does not display video on your external device, make sure the settings on your video card are set to use the TV as a monitor. Also, check the integrity of your video cable and make sure to update your card's drivers.
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References
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