VGA Connector
(Female on PC video card , male on monitor cable {pictured})
Pin number |
Description |
| 1 | RED video |
| 2 | GREEN video |
| 3 | BLUE video |
| 4 | Monitor ID bit 2 |
| 5 | Ground |
| 6 | RED Ground |
| 7 | GREEN Ground |
| 8 | BLUE Ground |
| 9 | no pin (keyway) |
| 10 | Sync ground |
| 11 | Monitor ID bit 0 |
| 12 | Monitor ID bit 1 |
| 13 | Horizontal Sync |
| 14 | Vertical Sync |
| 15 | Not Used |
A quick note about PC monitors and
TV monitors:
I've had quite a few messages from people wanting to use their spare PC
monitor as a TV monitor to watch DVDs, VHSs etc or for use as a security camera
monitor. Similarly it would seem many people would like to use their spare TV as
a screen for their computer.
Firstly, it is technically
possible to make one device do the job of the other, but it's a very difficult
task. It's not just a case of grafting a SCART onto your VDU lead. The bottom line is that if you need to ask if and how it can be done you
are a very long way off having the requisite knowledge to do so. In short, it
can't really be done economically, effectively or safely (you're taking
your life into your hands when you take the back off a telly or a monitor
-you've been warned!).
It's like having a spare combine harvester and asking if you can make it into a
small family car. It certainly has an engine and wheels, so it's a bit like a
car -but only the fool hardy would entertain the conversion!
There are a number of
scan converter boxes available to do the job, but try before you buy. The
results are very variable!
