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Connect a mini to an older RGB-only HDTV
Authored by: rmcinnes on Nov 29, '06 01:25:39AM

For reference: I reviewed your notes, and found them very handy on both topics...
a) Windows XP Remote Desktop access to Apple Mac Mini.
b) Getting Mac Mini connected to my Sony Wega TV

a) Downloaded and installed UltraVNC 1.0.2, and ran the Viewer (I have no need for the Server).
http://ultravnc.sourceforge.net/, down load is free.
Log into the IP address of the Apple Mac Mini, using the name and password set in Systems Preferences/Sharing/Apple Remote Desktop.

Resolution set to 800x600 (interlaced), 60 Hz (NTSC) which creates less flicker on the Sony Wega TV in DRC-MF: DRC1250 mode [double number of lines and dots] than PAL
1024x768 also works fine with UltraVNC 1.0.2, but text is too small to be viewed on the Sony TV.

I was unable to included a sample screen capture from UltraVNC 1.0.2, running on my Sony VAIO.

b) The Apple DVI to S-Video adaptor ($25.00) worked just fine for me. The picture is a little short of the full screen all around 5mm, and the left hand egde has a small 5 mm full height S bend in it. I would like to get figure out why and fix it.
I have been looking for a DVI to Component Video Conversion, but find it is expensive and feel it will probably not improve performance. Any thoughts would be apreciated...



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