Component video capable LCDs?

potatohead

Just wondering whether anybody has seen component video capable LCD panels out there.

Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi)

Probably the most economical way to get something like that is just to buy a small-screen LCD TV:

http://www.target.com/Coby-Class-720p-LCD-HDTV/dp/B00369T01W/ref=sc_qi_detailbutton
http://www.target.com/VIZIO-Class-720p-60Hz-HDTV/dp/B003DV93LU/ref=sc_qi_detailbutton
http://www.target.com/Skyworth-13-3-720p-60Hz-Combo/dp/B003NEXTSU/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&searchView=grid5&keywords=lcd&fromGsearch=true&sr=1-13&qid=1294339936&rh=&searchRank=target104545&id=Skyworth%2013%203%20720p%2060Hz%20Combo&node=1038576%7C1287991011&searchSize=30&searchPage=3&searchNodeID=1038576%7C1287991011&searchBinNameList=subjectbin%2Cprice%2Ctarget_com_primary_color-bin%2Ctarget_com_size-bin%2Ctarget_com_brand-bin&frombrowse=0

...among others.

-Phil

jaycee2u

Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) wrote: »

Probably the most economical way to get something like that is just to buy a small-screen LCD TV:

http://www.target.com/Coby-Class-720p-LCD-HDTV/dp/B00369T01W/ref=sc_qi_detailbutton
http://www.target.com/VIZIO-Class-720p-60Hz-HDTV/dp/B003DV93LU/ref=sc_qi_detailbutton
http://www.target.com/Skyworth-13-3-720p-60Hz-Combo/dp/B003NEXTSU/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&searchView=grid5&keywords=lcd&fromGsearch=true&sr=1-13&qid=1294339936&rh=&searchRank=target104545&id=Skyworth%2013%203%20720p%2060Hz%20Combo&node=1038576%7C1287991011&searchSize=30&searchPage=3&searchNodeID=1038576%7C1287991011&searchBinNameList=subjectbin%2Cprice%2Ctarget_com_primary_color-bin%2Ctarget_com_size-bin%2Ctarget_com_brand-bin&frombrowse=0

...among others.

-Phil

I'm glad this subject came up. I am looking for a solution where I can display output from my projects to my laptop. I came across a product called "EasyCap DC60" that is priced around $7 to $12 and includes software from Amazon. I ordered one the other day and hope it works out. The following is a link to the product via Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/EasyCap-DC60-Capture-Adapter-Software/dp/B0049RZFBY/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1294341328&sr=1-5

Please let me know what the rest of you think about this solution. Otherwise, I may have to purchase a monitor from Parallax.

Jaycee2u

potatohead

Well, if you want to use a USB capture device of some kind, it's a great solution. I do it constantly, as I'm nearly always traveling when I work with Propellers. I have two. One is a older HDTV capable one, and it's got the best capture signal ever. The other is just like the one you found, and it's really good. For $10 or so, I think they are totally worth it. The only real downside I found was the software that came with the device is kind of clunky, but it works ok. You might want to go checking out some other capture / display type applicaitons, or use the Microsoft media center applications, depending on how it all works for you. Recommended otherwise though.

I'm asking about component capable LCD's for portability, and to explore component signal generation on the Propeller. I've got a VGA, and it's a good one that will sync to a lot of stuff. I've got TV, and S-video capable displays and capture devices.

I don't have a component one that isn't HUGE! Before I do anything else, I wanted to know generally what people knew about the various LCD panels that are out there. I see these cheap composite / s-video panels all the time. Just wondering whether or not there are component video capable ones that can do ordinary TV sweep frequencies, not the faster HD / VGA ones.

(15Khz)

Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi)

The 13.5" Skyworth unit I cited may be the smallest you'll find with component input. Manufacturers probably assume that, for anything smaller, what's the point of anything beyond composite or S-video?

-Phil

potatohead

Yeah, that's kind of a bummer.

For the really small LCD's, I think that's a fine choice. For those above 400 pixels, really they should include S-video. Kind of crappy otherwise. Above that, component video would allow pixel perfect input, which both composite and s-video do not allow. Oh well, looks like this option is a "get a TV" only option.

erco

"Nightmax Mark" was selling his surplus 2.5" LCD composite-in video displays for $10 in one of these forums a year ago. At the time, it sounded like he had plenty left. I bought 2 units and the video quality is nice.

http://forums.parallax.com/showthread.php?120060-A-good-alternative-to-TV-monitor&highlight=good+alternative+TV+monitor

schill

The only (really) small LCDs I've seen with component in are designed as field monitors for video production (these are the displays you typically see "stuck" to video cameras. Here's an example, a 6.5" display with component in:

http://www.lcdracks.com/monitors/v-lcd65sb-hda.html

Note that I did not try to find one that was inexpensive - this one is $1800 on that site.

Here's one from B&H that's under $600:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/659307-REG/Manhattan_LCD_HD071A_HD071A_7_1_HD_Pro.html

These days, it is much easier to find a less expensive small display that has HDMI. I've been looking at these recently and a 7" display seems to go for $160 (direct from China) to $240. These seem to be targeted at entertainment (specifically automotive systems). I'm looking for an inexpensive field monitor, but my camera has real-time HDMI out.

If you want to look for more, I suggest using "LCD field monitor" in your searches.

Ron Czapala

I have looked at several LCD TVs/monitors from PYLE and others, but I am not sure of the quality.
Is anyone familiar with them?

e.g. PYLE

gmarchese

We have used a pyle monitor in one of our robot controll boxes... when using it with a camera, the quality is decent. I have used it with a propellor as well, and it works well for that. the motion graphics demo looked slightly pixellated however.

w4fej

potatohead wrote: »

Just wondering whether anybody has seen component video capable LCD panels out there.

Excuse me if this is not what you are talking about as I am not "video hip". I got the 7" TFT, LCD display from Parallax and the Propeller backpack to use as a 40 X 13 text display for my R/C submarine project. Just for grins I hooked up my DVD player and the quality was excellent in my humble opinion.

The unit has two video inputs and a remote control to switch between sources. For $70.00 I'm a happy camper.

Mike B.

erco

Here's a cute little 3.5" LCD display with 2 switchable video inputs for $24: http://cgi.ebay.com/Mini-3-5-TFT-LCD-Car-Rearview-Monitor-Backup-Camera_W0QQitemZ220696873062QQcategoryZ149976QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m444QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DCRX%26its%3DC%252BS%26itu%3DSI%252BUA%252BLM%26otn%3D10%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D6318748795513315399

Ron Czapala

Just picked up a Vizio 7" Edge Lit LED HDTV at Costco for $130.
http://www.vizio.com/accessories/vmb070.html
It is a rechargeable, portable TV (supposed to get 3 hours on a charge).
It can receive on-the-air or cable channels and has an adapter cord for AV and audio input.
I am very pleased with the picture but the audio sounds a little tinny (as you might imagine).
They carry them at Wal-Mart but good luck finding one at a local store...