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Black S-Video to composite adapter cable with 4-pin mini-DIN male and RCA female connectors, .5 ft length

STARTECH

STARTECH SVID2COMP S-Video to Composite Adapter Cable .5 ft

SKU CH-6H6G-G5WBQ MPN SVID2COMP

Connects S-Video sources to composite inputs with a short 0.5 ft cable

  • Connector count2
  • Connector genderFemale to Male
  • Conductor typeSolid Copper Conductor
  • Product typeCable Connectors
  • Product colorBlack
  • Overall length0.5 ft (0.15 m)
  • Connect legacy S-Video sources to composite displays
  • 5 ft cable keeps installations tidy behind equipment
  • 4-pin mini-DIN male to RCA female connector fit
  • Solid copper conductors maintain colour separation clarity
  • Compatible with 7-pin S-Video devices for flexibility

Signal conversion

The STARTECH SVID2COMP adapter cable connects an S-Video male mini-DIN output to a composite RCA female input. It serves installers and hobbyists who need to link legacy video sources such as older cameras, consoles or capture devices to composite-only displays or recorders.

Short reach and connector limits

At .5 ft the cable provides only a minimal bridge between two ports that sit side by side. It handles standard-definition composite signals but cannot carry S-Video's separate chroma and luma channels beyond the adapter point, so image quality remains limited to composite performance. The 4-pin male plug also fits 7-pin S-Video sockets, yet the short length offers no slack for rack or wall-plate routing.

Build choices that affect installation

Solid copper conductors and a low-profile moulded body keep the joint compact behind crowded equipment. The female-to-male gender arrangement means the RCA socket accepts a standard composite plug directly, removing the need for a separate gender changer. No drivers, software or power are required, so the adapter works immediately on any compatible analogue video gear.

How it compares

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Price $5.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameSVID2COMP
Product typeCable Connectors
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Connector count2
Connector genderFemale to Male
Size & build
Overall length0.5 ft (0.15 m)
Conductor typeSolid Copper Conductor
Shipping weight0.02 kg
Package size107 × 86 × 13 mm

Questions about this item

Will the 4 pin mini-DIN male end fit the 7 pin S-Video port on my older laptop?

The cable is designed to work with S-Video devices that have 7 pin connectors, so the male mini-DIN will mate correctly.

How can I confirm the composite signal is clean after connecting the RCA female to my display?

Check for stable colour separation and no dot-crawl on screen; the solid copper conductors are built to deliver clear composite video.

Does the package include an RCA male-to-male cable to reach my TV, or must I buy one separately?

Only the 0.5 ft adapter with an RCA female jack is supplied; a separate RCA cable is required to complete the connection.

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