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TheBigDog

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do DUAL ANALOG monitor + TV out at the SAME TIME? As far as the TV out, I just want it to output video, I don't want to clone / extend my destop to it.

I looked into 9700 Pro, but it can only do 1 Analog CRT + 1 Digital LCD (DVI) and TV OUT (Clone of either display) and that's not what I want.
 

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As far as I know, you CAN attach an analog display to a digital output with the use of a convertor.
Not sure though if ATI puts one of those in each box.

So I suggest you send an email to ATI to ask them.

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the manual specifically mentioned that if u use that converter w/ all 3 output sources active, it will draw too much current and all display will be dimmer. (you are right though, it does come w/ that converter)
 

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Well if the 9700 Pro does what you want but only dims the CRTs you can use SVGA boosters. They are intended for splitting outputs and also for extending cable reach but they do boost the signal.

I had a link in one of my recent posts but I can't find it. When I do I will update.

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9700 Pro actually does NOT do what I want. Even if the booster works, It will ONLY CLONE either one of the display (Pri or Sec) What I want is for it to just output video clilp signal to the TV (VCD, DivX, SVCD, DVD, and etc) Basically the TV will be BLACK unless I am playing a video. I guess it is called "DVDMAX" in the old Matrox G400/G450 series.
 

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I think I see now. You basicly want to be able to drive 3 independent video devices.

Would a hardware decoder with video-out combined with a 9700 work, the 9700 driving two displays and the decoder sending a video signal to the TV?

<b>99% is great, unless you are talking about system stability</b>
 

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I have the PERFECT solution for you! Seriously! It's called a DVD Decoder card. The old ones did MPG/MPG2, the new ones do DiVX also. Now, the key features of the old ones compared to video card playback are: better quality video output, ability to "hack around" Macrovision, and better adjustability of screen size, aspect ratio, and color. And here's the kicker-it's an OVERLAY card, meaning if you don't use a TV-Input from the video card, your TV-Output is video only.

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DVD Decoder card sounds good, however, I only want to use ONE card to disply primary/secondary and TVout (video only)....maybe it is a dream...

I don't think there is a DVD decoder card out ther that can do that....
 

Crashman

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Nope, but there is a DVD Decoder card that can display video only on your TV and your second monitor, and a video card that can display...you get the picture.

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Well, this is not a ONE card soltution but does not take an extra card to do it. ATI Tech made an breakout box that would convert the VGA output to a TV using PAL or NTSC.

So if you had a video card that does dual monitors, you could use the ATI Tech to output to your TV. No TV out required on the card. I have used the ATI and works great.

It outputs exactly what is on your monitor and/or what you want to record on a VCR etc.

The important thing is getting a video card that outputs to dual monitors and I believe with the ATI Tech device you could do it. The breakout box works in between the video card, TV and computer monitor, to split the system. So one monitor output would go to the computer monitor the other output to ATI box to split to monitor and TV.

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but I only want video movie / clip output to the TV, not the FULL computer screen. Meaning..when I watch a DivX, I can just open it up @ 50% in my main display and the TV out detect such an "overlay" and will show the video fullscreen on TV.
 

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So you want to have a window in your computer showing a movie but full video output to a TV, not showing any of the
computer monitor info?

The solution I gave you will not do that, it displays what you have on the computer monitor.

Now that I figured out what you want( I think) the 9700 is not going to do that. TV out on these cards is what you have on the monitor is going to be displayed on your TV. I can not think of a ONE card solution that would do it.

Try:

<A HREF="http://vcdhelp.com" target="_new">http://vcdhelp.com</A>
<A HREF="http://digitalvideoediting.com" target="_new">http://digitalvideoediting.com</A>
<A HREF="http://videoguys.com" target="_new">http://videoguys.com</A>

In the video world I am sure there is something, but not maybe a ONE card solution.

the Prisoner


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I think this is the best you are going to do with a single card solution.

Matrox Parhelia.

<A HREF="http://www.matrox.com/mga/archive_story/oct2002/video_workstation.cfm" target="_new">http://www.matrox.com/mga/archive_story/oct2002/video_workstation.cfm</A>

Notice that one of their examples is a dual-head display with full motion video on a third display, a television.

You'll sacrifice gaming performance with this card. It was no Geforce4 killer. I think it's in the territory of a Radeon 8500 or even a little slower.


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TheBigDog

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the reason for one card is that this MIGHT go into a Shuttle SB51G :) I want to leave a PCI slot open for a high quality sound card. :)