Connecting a laptop to TV via S-video.

When I connect my laptop to the TV and change the output to the later's screen I get


a B&W picture. I use a S-video<->S-video cable and a scart adapter on my T.V. Any suggestions?



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In most cases, you'll get B&W picture if your laptop isn't sending the signal in the correct from (PAL/NTSC). Go to your display properties and change the settings of your video-card to fit your TV.

another option is a bad S-VIDEO cable. try checking it with a new cable and see what you get. make sure the cable is short enough (no more then 2 meters if i recall correctly).

You didn't mention your Laptop type but some use different cabaling.
for my DELL i have to buy a "DELL S-VIDEO CABLE" to get colors... check your manual and search for it.

 
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Changed the cable to a S-video->scart. it works well. Thank mate.
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I want to watch internet videos on my tv. I have connected my s-video and attached monitor 2 in settings tool bar. All i can see on my tv is the backround of my laptop. There are no icons...what do I need to do to view everything that is on my laptop on my tv?
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