divinewrite Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Hi everyone, I've just made my plasma a second computer monitor. Here's how it's connected: 1) M to 2F monitor splitter cable connected to video port of PC 2) PC monitor connects to one of the Female connectors on the splitter 3) Plasma connects to the other Female connector on the splitter via a 10m video extension cable As soon as the splitter was introduced, the PC monitor started ghosting a bit. Then when I introduced the plasma, it ghosted heaps. The plasma, on the other hand, doesn't ghost at all. Any ideas what's going on how to fix it? Any assistance would be much appreciated. Cheers. PS. I know this isn't specifically a problem with the plasma, but I suspect others here have similar setups and may, therefore, have experienced similar problems. Sorry if I'm wrong in this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozdoc Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 I assume that you don't have a dual head Video card. Is the graphics inbuilt into the motherboard? Two options would be: 1. Powered VGA splitter. eg: http://www.altronics.com.au/index.asp?area=item&id=D1640 2. Put in a dual head (output) video card and set the output to be the same on each screen, rather than a desktop spread across the two monitors. I've also tried the same with a spliced VGA lead, and found the resultant signal level to be considerably reduced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fawlty99 Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 A monitor extension cable also introduced ghosting to my PC so I'd guess it's not an unusual event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divinewrite Posted February 27, 2007 Author Share Posted February 27, 2007 I assume that you don't have a dual head Video card. Is the graphics inbuilt into the motherboard?Two options would be: 1. Powered VGA splitter. eg: http://www.altronics.com.au/index.asp?area=item&id=D1640 2. Put in a dual head (output) video card and set the output to be the same on each screen, rather than a desktop spread across the two monitors. I've also tried the same with a spliced VGA lead, and found the resultant signal level to be considerably reduced. Hi ozdoc. You're right; I don't have a dual head card. I'm pretty sure I'm using a video card though (as opposed to plugging into the motherboard). As you've probably guessed, hardware isn't really my thang... I considered a splitter box when planning this little endeavour, but I didn't really wanna spend that much. The dual head video card sounds interesting. Can you set the resolution to be different for each monitor in that setup? (This isn't essential, but it'd be nice.) Also, I've done a quick search and it looks like I can pick up one of these cards for around $35. Does that sound right? Where would you suggest I try 'n find one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divinewrite Posted February 28, 2007 Author Share Posted February 28, 2007 Ended up buying a powered VGA splitter - http://www.pluscorp.biz/Product.asp?Catego...amp;ProdID=7104. Now I just have to hope that it works as it's supposed to! Thanks for your help, everyone. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divinewrite Posted March 1, 2007 Author Share Posted March 1, 2007 FYI, the VGA splitter arrived today. It's now installed and works beautifully! Thanks all who helped. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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