VGA to 3 RCA component video cable for DVD Player from Comp. Monitor?

Question

I have a Gateway FPD1975W 19" Widescreen Monitor Model #: GTW FPD1975W. I was wondering If I could use a VGA to component video cable to hook up a DVD Player. The DVI port is being used.

Thanks,

Answer 1

You need something like the gizmo at the link. That's why LCD monotors and TV ready LCD monitors differ ... the latter build in the necessary electronics.

Answer 2

Yes you can. It requires an adapter not just a cable.

You can use a simple vga to component cable when you turn a vga signal into a component signal but it requires an adapeter to go the other way (turn component into VGA).

Look here

http://www.allaboutadapters.com/prcovito...