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Questions tagged [av-cable]

AV-CABLE refers to Audio-Video Cables for connecting computers or smart phones or tablets to video displays and speakers, headphones, and microphones.

Use this tag for questions regarding what cables to use for certain combinations of hardware and for issues regarding connecting hardware adapters for audio-video signals.

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What is the advantage of using a HDMI connection over DVI

Other than the form factor (DVI cable looks clunkier) and the fact that HDMI also carries audio. Is the video signal better?
tzup
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3.5mm Headphone and Mic --> 3.5mm Headphone and 3.5mm Mic

I am looking for a way to take the plug from an ear bud and mic set (e.g. the VModa Vibe Duo) and split it into separate headphone and mic 3.5mm plugs so that I can plug them into my computer. Has anyone seen such a splitter? The reason why I ask is…
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Any way to control FiOS cable box from the computer?

I have noticed that the cable box has a USB port on the back. The install tech also said this device uses an IP address. Is it possible to control the cable box either via the USB cable or through the network?
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Does a 4-pin mini-DIN S-Video out to HDMI in cable exist?

I'm looking for an cable (adapter or something) that can connect a 4-pin mini-DIN S-Video out to a: HDMI in The reason being I have an ancient piece of specialized equipment (no it's not a DVD- player) that only outputs to S-Video (4-pin)…
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Make my own front-mounted headphone/mic connector

I have a computer built from hand-me-down parts that has onboard sound. I have a set of speakers and a pair of headphones I would like to use, and currently I have to dig around behind the computer to switch between them. The motherboard has…
Andrew Scagnelli
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What is this Apple fourteen-pin video connector called?

I'm trying to identify an Apple issued video adapter. One end has 14 pins, 7 on the top and 7 on the bottom. The other end is standard VGA. What is the other end?
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Screen not correctly detecting border

I'm swapping out my screens today for some new ones. The first 2 work fine. The 3rd is doing this (see row numbers being cut off on the left): What's causing this and how do I fix it? I'm guessing it might be down to the cable (this particular…
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4k monitor with HDMI, bandwidth not coping with 2560x1600. What do I need to change?

I've just given my old 2560x1600 monitor (Dell UltraSharp 3011 or 3011t) to my parents. Their PC has an Intel mATX early Haswell motherboard, I'd guess about 2013 - 2014 ish? It's got DVI and HDMI ports, I haven't checked if the DVI is DVI-D/I. When…
Stilez
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HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort cables and image quality (color, sharpness)

I am planning on running some very long digital cables (HDMI, DVI, DisplayPort). I want to make absolutely sure that as long as the cable works with my desired settings (resolution and hz), there's absolutely no way I am losing any image quality…
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Is male DVI-d male DVI-i ends compatible

My video card has a DVI-I connector and my monitor has a DVI-D. The problem is I can't find a connector with male DVI-I and male DVI-D? I've searched amazon and newegg but can't find one. If i buy a cable that's male DVI-d/DVI-d will it work if i…
Jessica M.
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Play analogue video from audio in

I have an adapter with AV input on one end and a 3.5 mm jack on the other. Is it possible to plug the 3.5 mm jack into audio in and view the AV signal going in? I've been trying to use the Analogue video capture device on VLC, but can't get it to…
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Anyway to connect A/V cables to a laptop?

I want to connect the red, white and yellow A/V cables from an A/V camera receiver to my laptop so that I can cast the video from the camera to my laptop screen. But there are no A/V ports in my laptop to connect the A/V receiver. I tried searching…
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How to use Sony Cybershot W830 as a webcam over USB

I have a Sony Cybershot DSC-W830 point and shoot camera. I'd like to use it as a webcam. I got a AV cable with the camera along with the usuals including USB cable. But my PC does not have a AV port. And, I see people are using this converter cables…
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My pc screen keeps starting up with Check signal cable

My pc screen keeps starting up with Check signal cable. What does this mean and What can I do? Thanks Bev
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