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Black VGA-to-S-Video-and-3-RCA adapter cable, short length

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lcd4laptop VGA to S-Video 3 RCA Composite AV TV Out Adapter Converter Cable

SKU CH-EGM5-T2D4K

Connects a PC or laptop VGA output to a TV using S-Video or composite RCA inputs with a short 5-inch cable

  • Product colorBlack
  • Converts VGA output to TV signals via standard Sub-D input
  • Connects to televisions using composite RCA or S-Video outputs
  • Five-inch cable length suits close-range PC-to-TV setups
  • Requires graphics card with built-in TV-out capability to function
  • Black colour matches typical laptop and desktop aesthetics

What this adapter does and who needs it

This cable converts a VGA output into composite RCA or S-Video signals so a PC or laptop can feed a television that lacks a VGA input. It is intended for users with a graphics card that explicitly supports TV-Out and an older display that only accepts composite or S-Video connections.

Limits of the VGA-to-TV conversion

The adapter does not generate a TV signal on its own; the source VGA port must provide TV-Out capability or no picture will appear. It passes standard-definition composite or S-Video only, so high-resolution content will be downscaled and fine text may be unreadable on the television.

Installation and common issues

Connect the VGA plug to the computer and the RCA or S-Video plugs to the television, then enable TV-Out in the graphics driver. The 5-inch length restricts placement, and the most frequent failure is attempting to use the cable with a VGA card that lacks the required TV-Out function.

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Specifications

Product
Product colorBlack

Questions about this item

Does this cable come in different lengths or connector configurations?

The adapter is supplied as a single 5-inch black cable with a VGA plug on one end and both S-Video and three RCA sockets on the other; no alternative lengths or versions are offered.

What does the VGA-to-TV conversion actually deliver on a typical display?

It passes the graphics card's TV-out signal to a television through either the S-Video or composite RCA jack, giving standard-definition video only.

Which video standard does the S-Video connector use and what resolution does that limit me to?

The 4-pin S-Video port carries an analogue SD signal, typically capping output at 480i or 576i depending on the television system.

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