Playing movies from zune to TV?

jcoaster · 11-28-2007, 05:32 PM

Do I have to use the Zune AV jacks? (white/red/yellow to head phone jack)On my TV or can I use another brand?

mk1000 · 11-28-2007, 06:19 PM

I don't see why another brand won't work. I mean, it is the exact same thing with a different name on the box. As long as it says it does the same thing, you'll be alright.

jcoaster · 11-28-2007, 06:26 PM

i try one from radio shack,it say for video cam ,the clerk say it work on ipods,but i got audio not video,just black screen and white lines.

mincho · 11-28-2007, 06:48 PM

yeah you can you use other ones like the one for the ipod.

jcoaster · 11-29-2007, 07:57 AM

I tried radio shack cable pack and a brand from wal mart,i get audio but no video,just black screen and white lines.

Gow616 · 11-30-2007, 08:29 AM

If you have to get one, get one designed for iPod, though they do make a single pack for the Zune that is just the cable. Can be found on Amazon (maybe) but definitely can be found on eBay.

saab900 · 11-30-2007, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcoaster

i try one from radio shack,it say for video cam ,the clerk say it work on ipods,but i got audio not video,just black screen and white lines.

Every Av jack I have used with the zune has worked and I have 3 diffrent cables setup around the house, and I have tried quite a few more. So yes, you should be able to use a diffrent brand. I dont think ipod av cables work though, I think ipod switched the contacts on the ipod av jacks.

vt360 · 12-03-2007, 02:59 PM

it seems like the problem is on your side dust in the port etc?

dynamix101 · 12-09-2007, 10:17 AM

I have an orig. black 30gig and am having the same problem. TV is fine... im using off brand cables (Dynex) and ive tried both settings for the display options. Audio but NO VIDEO. Tryed on two TVs. just lines across the set.

ARE you sure we don't need cables built for ipod or zune? any updates for the zune? im frustrated!

Cloud Strife · 12-09-2007, 04:21 PM

maybe try component cables?

dynamix101 · 12-10-2007, 02:55 PM

next please

Gow616 · 12-10-2007, 10:03 PM

Grab a Zune video cable and save yourself the hassle of trying to figure it out. Or if you feel you can tackle it... you will have to dig around to find, which ones work.

I haven't done much with this but I do know Zune video cables (just the cables) are available on ebay and maybe Amazon. They cost usually around $20.

rodrima17 · 12-11-2007, 10:04 AM

I read somewhere that IPod and Zune have the same jack configuration, so IPod cables should work fine.

You can use other AV cables, but you have to switch the terminals:
The red jack is Video, so you must plug it to the yellow port on your TV
The white jack pulgs into the red port and the yellow jack plugs into the white port on the TV. At the end, none of the jacks fits its original color.

Hope this helps.

dynamix101 · 12-11-2007, 06:54 PM

rodrima17, Thank you! Too easy.
Was Gow trying to leave me with trivia? and i quote "Or if you feel you can tackle it... you will have to dig around to find, which ones work."
That is evil man, if that was the case... forms are for informational help! shame on him!

Once again THANK YOU! problem solved!

rodrima17 · 12-14-2007, 08:21 AM

I'm glad it worked well for you.

sowhatu · 01-18-2008, 05:19 PM

i have bought the "Dynex Av cables " from future shop, but i still get no video, and i've tried every combination.

guess i gotta take it back to future shop and try a different cable???

on my tv inputs... the video input is coloured "yellow" not red.

does WALMART sell ones that work with zune 30 for proper tv out????????

walmart in CANADA

Gow616 · 01-18-2008, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dynamix101

rodrima17, Thank you! Too easy.
Was Gow trying to leave me with trivia? and i quote "Or if you feel you can tackle it... you will have to dig around to find, which ones work."
That is evil man, if that was the case... forms are for informational help! shame on him!

Heh heh. Not evil just tackling the problem best I could. I have the Zune 80 and grabbed the Zune v2 AV pack. The little dock is the only way so far that you can output the Zune 80's component video.

From the other answers it seemed most were getting either cables that half worked or not at all. I did see someone mention the Dynex ones, found out like Jan 2/3 2008 that she had video cables that worked with it. If I knew that I would have suggested them for the Zune 4/8/30.

As it stands only the v2 dock is good for the Zune 80 because of the component output capability.

Plus, not everyone can know everything all the time.

AquaToad · 01-20-2008, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcoaster

I tried radio shack cable pack and a brand from wal mart,i get audio but no video,just black screen and white lines.

put the yellow in the red hole, the red in the white, and the white in the yellow

sowhatu · 01-29-2008, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AquaToad

put the yellow in the red hole, the red in the white, and the white in the yellow

where on microsofts body do i put my FIST????

damn them, why not make it easy for us?

saab900 · 01-29-2008, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcoaster

i try one from radio shack,it say for video cam ,the clerk say it work on ipods,but i got audio not video,just black screen and white lines.

Some o the ipod cords have the contacts switched so that it will only work with ipod.

11-28-2007, 05:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
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12-09-2007, 10:17 AM	#9 (permalink)
dynamix101 Zewbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3 Reputation: 12	SAME PROBLEM I have an orig. black 30gig and am having the same problem. TV is fine... im using off brand cables (Dynex) and ive tried both settings for the display options. Audio but NO VIDEO. Tryed on two TVs. just lines across the set. ARE you sure we don't need cables built for ipod or zune? any updates for the zune? im frustrated!

11-28-2007, 06:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
jcoaster Zewbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 5 Reputation: 10	i try one from radio shack,it say for video cam ,the clerk say it work on ipods,but i got audio not video,just black screen and white lines.

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jcoaster Zewbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 5 Reputation: 10	I tried radio shack cable pack and a brand from wal mart,i get audio but no video,just black screen and white lines.

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vt360 Zuner Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 62 Reputation: 16	it seems like the problem is on your side dust in the port etc?

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dynamix101 Zewbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3 Reputation: 12	next please

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Gow616 <Genre Unbound> Support Team Premium Member Section Staff Elite Zuner Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fort Wayne, IN, USA Posts: 2,121 Reputation: 588 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Grab a Zune video cable and save yourself the hassle of trying to figure it out. Or if you feel you can tackle it... you will have to dig around to find, which ones work. I haven't done much with this but I do know Zune video cables (just the cables) are available on ebay and maybe Amazon. They cost usually around $20. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Gow now ships with Trogdor created profile picture and Munke, STKR, Volpe sig. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

12-11-2007, 10:04 AM	#13 (permalink)
rodrima17 Zuner Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Guatemala Posts: 59 Reputation: 11	I read somewhere that IPod and Zune have the same jack configuration, so IPod cables should work fine. You can use other AV cables, but you have to switch the terminals: The red jack is Video, so you must plug it to the yellow port on your TV The white jack pulgs into the red port and the yellow jack plugs into the white port on the TV. At the end, none of the jacks fits its original color. Hope this helps.

12-11-2007, 06:54 PM	#14 (permalink)
dynamix101 Zewbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3 Reputation: 12	ah ha! rodrima17, Thank you! Too easy. Was Gow trying to leave me with trivia? and i quote "Or if you feel you can tackle it... you will have to dig around to find, which ones work." That is evil man, if that was the case... forms are for informational help! shame on him! Once again THANK YOU! problem solved!

12-14-2007, 08:21 AM	#15 (permalink)
rodrima17 Zuner Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Guatemala Posts: 59 Reputation: 11	I'm glad it worked well for you.

01-18-2008, 05:19 PM	#16 (permalink)
sowhatu Jr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: hamilton, ontario Posts: 362 Reputation: 12	i have bought the "Dynex Av cables " from future shop, but i still get no video, and i've tried every combination. guess i gotta take it back to future shop and try a different cable??? on my tv inputs... the video input is coloured "yellow" not red. does WALMART sell ones that work with zune 30 for proper tv out???????? walmart in CANADA Last edited by sowhatu : 01-18-2008 at 05:24 PM.

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