How to Get S Video on a NVIDIA Video Card to Work
By David Weinberg
Many graphics cards include S-Video output ports that allow your computer to connect to a TV using an S-Video cable. S-Video only supports standard definition signals, but it's compatible with most televisions. The S-Video output is disabled by default on NVIDIA cards and it may be improperly configured for your computer on others. You may need to connect your computer to a standard computer monitor to configure the computer's S-Video output before you connect the computer to a television.
Step 1
Download and install the latest drivers for your NVIDIA video card (see Resources). After the installer is finished, connect the S-Video port on your graphics card to the S-Video port on your television and turn the television on. Set the television's input to "S-Video." Restart your computer.
Step 2
Right-click on the Desktop and select the "NVIDIA Control Panel." Click on the "Plus" icon next to the "Display" label in the left "Select a Task..." pane.
Step 3
Click on "Set up multiple displays." Select "Clone" display mode. If you see a grayed-out icon for the second display, click on it and select "TV."
Step 4
Click on "Video & Television in the "Select a Task..." pane. Select "S-Video - SDTV" under "Connector Selection."
Step 5
Click "Adjust screen size and position." Use the arrows to resize and move the image on your television screen until it's centered and fills the entire screen.
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Writer Bio
David Weinberg began writing in 2005 at New College of Florida, composing articles on history and political science for publication within the school and for online circulation. Weinberg has been a professional outdoor educator for more than five years with experience throughout the United States.