XLA 201 Connection to TV via 'rgb 2 scart'

[pabrennan]

I have a Sony Vaio VGX-XL201, I also have a Sony Wega Rear Projection TV KP-44PX3U (which has AV1 & AV2 RGB input using a scart socket.

I have used a rgb component to scart, but i am unable to obtain a picture. I was advised by Sony customer services to use the S-video socket in the Vaio. But to no avail, as it is clearly marked input only.

I have a smaller HDMI LCD tv which I have used, however I purchased the vaio system for the living room; Is there an option available to me or do I have to purchase a new TV.

Are there any settings within either the vaio system or tv which will allow me to use the both together.

Thanks for any assistance

[Blencogo]

Hi pabrennan and welcome to Club Vaio.

The XL201 only works properly with a HDMI connection to your display.

The Component outputs are not RGB - they are Y/Pb/Pr and require identical component terminals on your TV - you cannot connect them to Scart. A Component connection will have the screen resolution restricted to 576i.

As you say, there is no Composite Video or S-Video OUT.

In short, the XL201 is a useless media centre PC unless your TV has a HDMI connection.

[ChalkyWhite71]

Hello there. in between battling to remove Norton Security Centre from my 201 i note this post, and have a similar predicament, in that I didn't realise that S-Video is input only.

I have a XL201 too together with a rather ageing Sony Cineza VPL-HS1 projector. It has a PJ-Multi in together with S-Video. I believe the PJ Multi can handle Component in for Xbox etc but cannot find the necessary cable (I'll need a 10m one) anywhere.

I'm now left with playing DVDs etc through my old DVD Recorder until I can hook up the Vaio to the projector.

Does anyone know where I can get a 10m PJ Multi lead?

Cheers, Chalky

[Blencogo]

Hi Chalky,

You need the Sony SIC-HS40 cable - problem is that maximum length is 5 meters and I don't think Sony do a longer one!!

[pabrennan]

Thank you for your reply.

Is there a pci card I can install which can allow av output using s-video or component, This would be a financially viable solution until I purchase a new HD Ready TV?

[ChalkyWhite71]

Hello again,

I've been onto Hauppauge about TV cards, and whilst they recommend the WinTV Nova-T 500 in the XL series, they advise that composite/SCART out is normally handled by the TV card, which of course in the Vaio only provides component and HDMI.

I echo the question from pabrennan, is there another graphics card that can co-exist in the XL series to provide either SCART/composite/s-video out?

It would need to behave with both XP MCE and Vista.

Thanks