TV-Out Port
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Over the years, IBM used two different ports to provide TV-Out connection. These are:
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Linux Support
See Video Controllers.
Models featuring this Technology
proprietary port (Composite Video)
NOTE!
This requires an external video cable to convert the proprietary port to Composite video, which was shipped with the ThinkPad (FRU: 05K2821)
proprietary port (Composite Video & S-Video)
NOTE!
This requires an external video cable to convert the proprietary port to Composite video, which was shipped with the ThinkPad.
- ThinkPad 755CD, 755CDV
- ThinkPad 760CD, 760ED, 760XD
- ThinkPad 765D
- ThinkPad 770, 770E, 770ED, 770X, 770Z (requires DVD and Enhanced Video Adapter (DEVA))
S-Video
- ThinkPad 390E, 390X
- ThinkPad i Series 1400
- ThinkPad R40, R50, R50p, R51, R52, R60
- ThinkPad T40, T40p, T41, T41p, T42, T42p, T43, T43p
- ThinkPad Z60m, Z60t, Z61m
Hint:
Need Composite output? Cheap S-Video to Composite adapters can be found in most electronic stores, and can be built using the appropriate connectors and just one capacitor.
7-pin S-Video
Composite video is caried on the inner-left pin of the socket (in a ThinkPad). An official converter cable exists (FRU PN 27L0531, other PN 27L0532).
This cable can also be used with:
- Dell Inspiron 9200
This cable cannot be used with:
- Apple PowerBook, Power Macintosh
