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I`m trying to rig up my PC`s DVD card (Hollywood) to an old video recorder. The problem I have is that the output on the DVD card is S-Video but the inputs on my Video are old phono sockets.

I understand from Maplins that I need a lead with S-Video at one end and 3 phono`s at the other (1 video & 2 audio (left & right)). However, Maplins don`t do these.

Does anyone know where I can get this lead (if one exists!) and roughly how much it would be.

Thanks.

I think Maplins have misled you.

A S-Video connection has separate luminance (Y) and colour (C) signals, whereas composite video has both luminance and colour information in the same signal. It`s therefore not possible to run a S-Video output into a single video phono without some electronics in between to combine the two signals.

Many video and decoder cards are capable of providing a composite video output through the 4-pin S-Video DIN socket, but this connection type is non-standard. You should have got a short adapter cable with your Hollywood with a 4-pin DIN at one end and a phono socket at the other - if not, you may be able to buy this separately.

Also, the S-Video connector does not carry audio. You will need a separate cable from your PC`s sound card to the two phono sockets on your video.

Mike

Thanks Mike,

Everything now becomes clear!!

I do have the adapter you mentioned. I`ll grab some phono cables soon.

I assume i won`t have too many problems once connected up!