network cable to RCA video

**CayenneRedV6** · 02-23-2006, 02:26 PM

I got a hold of a LCD screen off of a store display for some childrens game council. Anyway the video in cable is a network cable. Is there anyway to convert this to a RCA video cable? Thanks for the help.

**cpjolicoeur** · 02-23-2006, 02:36 PM

check out this link

http://www.elephantstaircase.com/wik...CAT5conversion

**CayenneRedV6** · 02-23-2006, 03:07 PM

If i would only use two of the wires coming out of the screen what are all the other ones for, b/c they are all connected to the circuit board on this thing. Ill post some pics

**greenman100** · 02-23-2006, 03:26 PM

Originally Posted by cpjolicoeur

check out this link

http://www.elephantstaircase.com/wik...CAT5conversion

wrong

it's a whole lot more complicated than that, and you likely won't be doing it without the datasheet

**cpjolicoeur** · 02-23-2006, 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by greenman100

wrong

it's a whole lot more complicated than that, and you likely won't be doing it without the datasheet

not sure what you are talking about, but i've used this method to extend video cables before. I use these converter boxes to run the video across a CAT-5 cable across my house. never had a problem with it.

**CayenneRedV6** · 02-23-2006, 03:33 PM

if this is any help here are pics

**Jahntassa** · 02-23-2006, 03:35 PM

Yeah, without some sort of data sheet, can't really tell you much.

**cpjolicoeur** · 02-23-2006, 03:36 PM

i agree you will probably need to see some specs from the screen. my link was simply how to convert RCA cables into RJ45. you can probably do this for the video, but I'm not sure what lines on your board are for audio/touchscreen/etc...

**greenman100** · 02-23-2006, 03:55 PM

Originally Posted by cpjolicoeur

not sure what you are talking about, but i've used this method to extend video cables before. I use these converter boxes to run the video across a CAT-5 cable across my house. never had a problem with it.

extending composite video on RJ-45 is simple

assuming that his RJ-45 connector is composite standard signaling is one heck of an assumption

**cpjolicoeur** · 02-23-2006, 04:06 PM

Originally Posted by greenman100

extending composite video on RJ-45 is simple

assuming that his RJ-45 connector is composite standard signaling is one heck of an assumption

you are correct. i stand corrected. I guess I didn't read his question fully before I posted the link.

I am in no way saying you should mess with the other wiring until you know what they are. don't take anything for granted at the risk of damaging the display.