S-Video Out ATI 9000 Pro help

jasej · 03-August-03, 06:19 PM

I have an ATI 9000 Pro and using Win XP. Ive got the S-Video out going to my HDTV. The display on the TV is in Black & White and it continually moves vertically like its out of sync. Ive tried other refresh rates but nothing helps. The display on my PC monitor remains fine.

In Device manager, should I have two video cards listed even though Im only trying to set up the TV as a clone? Right now I only have one active video card under device manager.

Any Suggestions?
As we all know ATI customer support sucks ass!

TekXoID · 03-August-03, 07:00 PM

That is not your computers fault at all.
Adjust the V-Hold and other settings on the TV set to stabilize picture.

!

jasej · 03-August-03, 07:08 PM

Where do you adjust V Hold on a brand new TV. I haven't seen a V Hold adjust on my TV. Every other input works fine on my TV, are you sure you are right?

TekXoID · 03-August-03, 07:12 PM

If the TV set is black and white, it must have a set of V & H controls somewhere on it.

I have never seen or heard a video card have output like that, check the display settings for the TV in the ATi Control Panel/Displays/

jasej · 03-August-03, 07:16 PM

No, its an HDTV. Everything is in color EXCEPT the output from the computer. I think its out of sync but I don't have a clue what to do. Ive got 3.6 drivers?

putwig · 03-August-03, 07:18 PM

I don't think it is a B&W tv ....... I think it is just displaying B&W.

jasej · 03-August-03, 07:20 PM

You're right. Ive tried it on 2 different TV's smae problem.

TekXoID · 03-August-03, 07:34 PM

You didnt make it clear that the TV was a actually color and that it is only displaying B&W when coming from your video card. I presumed and did so wrongly.
I'd try the drivers on the CD that came with it, and if that doesnt resolve the B&W and unstable vertical hold; RMA the card.

jasej · 03-August-03, 07:44 PM

What Iis "RMA"

$SOLID$ Necro · 04-August-03, 12:37 AM

I have the same S- Video problem with my Gforce4 Mx420, I only see a black and white output on my 32 inch color TV. Never have found a way to fix that either

I think it may have something to do with the resolution, not sure how to adjust the TV resolution, and I don't even now if thats possible.
If the desktop is at 1024X768 and the TV is at 800X600 (or even lower) won't that cause issues?

Bjorn2404 · 12-August-03, 12:44 AM

You probably already did this but just to make sure,

Did you change the settings in the displays tab (ATI), in the video card menu?

Evileagle · 12-August-03, 04:19 AM

It could be a bad cable, s-video splits up the colors, try a different cable. I know my dad got a 201 disc dvd changer from best buy cheap because they were testing it with a bad s-video cable that only displayed black & white.

03-August-03, 06:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
jasej Apex Techie Wannabe Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 5	S-Video Out ATI 9000 Pro help I have an ATI 9000 Pro and using Win XP. Ive got the S-Video out going to my HDTV. The display on the TV is in Black & White and it continually moves vertically like its out of sync. Ive tried other refresh rates but nothing helps. The display on my PC monitor remains fine. In Device manager, should I have two video cards listed even though Im only trying to set up the TV as a clone? Right now I only have one active video card under device manager. Any Suggestions? As we all know ATI customer support sucks ass!

03-August-03, 07:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
putwig Dr. Hydro Pimp Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 4,198	I don't think it is a B&W tv ....... I think it is just displaying B&W. __________________

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$SOLID$ Necro Mastah Overclocker Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lima, Ohio Posts: 7,217	I have the same S- Video problem with my Gforce4 Mx420, I only see a black and white output on my 32 inch color TV. Never have found a way to fix that either I think it may have something to do with the resolution, not sure how to adjust the TV resolution, and I don't even now if thats possible. If the desktop is at 1024X768 and the TV is at 800X600 (or even lower) won't that cause issues? __________________ Join the PC Apex "Overclock and Benchmark" team today! Click Here! Necro's "Ultimate Links" Collection Click Here!

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03-August-03, 07:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
TekXoID Banned Join Date: May 2003 Location: looking for love in the nearest gay bar Posts: 4,089	That is not your computers fault at all. Adjust the V-Hold and other settings on the TV set to stabilize picture. !

03-August-03, 07:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
jasej Apex Techie Wannabe Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 5	Where do you adjust V Hold on a brand new TV. I haven't seen a V Hold adjust on my TV. Every other input works fine on my TV, are you sure you are right?

03-August-03, 07:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
TekXoID Banned Join Date: May 2003 Location: looking for love in the nearest gay bar Posts: 4,089	If the TV set is black and white, it must have a set of V & H controls somewhere on it. I have never seen or heard a video card have output like that, check the display settings for the TV in the ATi Control Panel/Displays/

03-August-03, 07:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
jasej Apex Techie Wannabe Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 5	No, its an HDTV. Everything is in color EXCEPT the output from the computer. I think its out of sync but I don't have a clue what to do. Ive got 3.6 drivers?

03-August-03, 07:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
jasej Apex Techie Wannabe Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 5	You're right. Ive tried it on 2 different TV's smae problem.

03-August-03, 07:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
TekXoID Banned Join Date: May 2003 Location: looking for love in the nearest gay bar Posts: 4,089	You didnt make it clear that the TV was a actually color and that it is only displaying B&W when coming from your video card. I presumed and did so wrongly. I'd try the drivers on the CD that came with it, and if that doesnt resolve the B&W and unstable vertical hold; RMA the card.

03-August-03, 07:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
jasej Apex Techie Wannabe Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 5	What Iis "RMA"

12-August-03, 12:44 AM	#11 (permalink)
Bjorn2404 Apex Techie Wannabe Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 9	You probably already did this but just to make sure, Did you change the settings in the displays tab (ATI), in the video card menu?

12-August-03, 04:19 AM	#12 (permalink)
Evileagle Apex Master Tech Apprentice Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 262	It could be a bad cable, s-video splits up the colors, try a different cable. I know my dad got a 201 disc dvd changer from best buy cheap because they were testing it with a bad s-video cable that only displayed black & white.