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Charles Bennet · 07-02-2007, 10:52 AM

Thanks to both of you for your input. I've checked the Audio Authority 9A60 on Audio Authority's own website and they say:

"The Model 9A60 allows a VGA-type RGBHV video source, such as a PC, to be connected to High Definition Television (HDTV) display with YPbPr component video inputs. With compatible sources and displays, it permits HDTV images generated by a PC or other VGA source to be displayed on an HDTV that is capable of displaying the image format being produced by the source. The 9A60 is NOT recommended for laptop computers.

If your VGA source is a computer, the 9A60 will make the necessary electrical conversion to component video, but computers do not normally use standard HDTV resolutions, so you must adjust the computer's output signal to be compatible with your TV. Third party software is required for video compatibility and image adjustment. For Windows, use PowerStrip by EnTech Taiwan; for Macintosh, use DisplayConfigX."

(1) Do I heed their warning about not using the device for a laptop? Interestingly, and to the contrary, the article they link (". . . Viewing a PC on a TV") talks about using the device to hook up laptops in a "boardroom".

(2) What am I getting into if I also have to buy the "third party software" they say is needed? Or can I avoid all problems by buying Audio Authority's model 1365 (outboard video scaler)as they appear to recommend? Does the fact that my laptop has "graphics" that allow me to choose between my laptop display and a television as my monitor (normally using the S-video connection) take care of this problem?

Sorry for asking so many questions, but I guess I need to know what to expect before spending a lot of money on a device which may not work.

07-02-2007, 10:52 AM	#6
Charles Bennet What is HD? Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 4	Further response of Bennet Thanks to both of you for your input. I've checked the Audio Authority 9A60 on Audio Authority's own website and they say: "The Model 9A60 allows a VGA-type RGBHV video source, such as a PC, to be connected to High Definition Television (HDTV) display with YPbPr component video inputs. With compatible sources and displays, it permits HDTV images generated by a PC or other VGA source to be displayed on an HDTV that is capable of displaying the image format being produced by the source. The 9A60 is NOT recommended for laptop computers. If your VGA source is a computer, the 9A60 will make the necessary electrical conversion to component video, but computers do not normally use standard HDTV resolutions, so you must adjust the computer's output signal to be compatible with your TV. Third party software is required for video compatibility and image adjustment. For Windows, use PowerStrip by EnTech Taiwan; for Macintosh, use DisplayConfigX." (1) Do I heed their warning about not using the device for a laptop? Interestingly, and to the contrary, the article they link (". . . Viewing a PC on a TV") talks about using the device to hook up laptops in a "boardroom". (2) What am I getting into if I also have to buy the "third party software" they say is needed? Or can I avoid all problems by buying Audio Authority's model 1365 (outboard video scaler)as they appear to recommend? Does the fact that my laptop has "graphics" that allow me to choose between my laptop display and a television as my monitor (normally using the S-video connection) take care of this problem? Sorry for asking so many questions, but I guess I need to know what to expect before spending a lot of money on a device which may not work.