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Black VGA-to-component adapter cable with DE15 and three colour-coded RCA plugs

Monoprice Inc.

Monoprice 102170 6ft VGA to 3 RCA Component Video Adapter

SKU CH-FQN0-7BHEX

Connects a VGA-equipped projector to three colour-coded RCA component inputs over six feet with gold-plated pins

  • Product typeVideo Cables
  • Overall length6 ft (1.83 m)
  • Product colorBlack
  • VGA-to-component adapter for compatible projectors
  • 6 ft length suits typical projector placement
  • Gold-plated DE15 and RCA contacts resist corrosion
  • Colour-coded RCA plugs simplify YPbPr hookup
  • Lifetime warranty on cable from Monoprice

VGA-to-Component Adapter for Projectors

This adapter connects a projector's VGA port to a component video source using three colour-coded RCA plugs. It is built for devices that output YPbPr signals through a DE15 connector rather than standard VGA signalling. Gold-plated contacts resist corrosion and maintain signal integrity over the six-foot length. The cable carries no active conversion circuitry.

Passive Connection That Requires Compatible Source

The adapter fits into a build by linking a projector's VGA input directly to a component output on a DVD player, set-top box or similar source. It frees the installer from running separate RGBHV cables when the display accepts component video through its VGA socket. No external power or driver installation is needed because the wiring is straight-through.

Replaces Improvised Breakout Cables

Builders who previously assembled custom DE15-to-3-RCA leads can use this factory-terminated assembly instead. The upgrade is worth it when a reliable, shielded cable with lifetime warranty backing replaces fragile solder joints or loose gender changers. It is not for users who need active VGA-to-component signal conversion.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMonoprice
Model name102170
Product typeVideo Cables
Product colorBlack
Size & build
Overall length6 ft (1.83 m)

Questions about this item

Does the 15-pin DE15 connector carry both VGA and component signals at once?

No, the DE15 connector only carries component (YPbPr) video when the projector uses that pin-out for component input. It does not convert or pass standard VGA RGBHV signals.

Will the gold-plated RCA and DE15 connectors run hot during all-day projection?

The connectors are passive metal contacts; they generate no heat and draw no power, so temperature stays at ambient level during continuous use.

Must the projector have a VGA port wired for YPbPr component input?

Yes, the adapter only works with projectors that accept component video through their DE15 VGA connector; it will not function with standard VGA-only or component-only ports.

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