vga to rca adapter to use VGA card with composit in screen?

stealthy-one · 04-26-2006, 07:11 PM

Ok, so I just got a screen that is composite in. I do not have a S-video out on my carputer, so I was wondering if THIS CABLE would work as a converter. Otherwise I am going to end up adding a vid card to the system and I am trying to keep power draw down.

Thanks for any help, and yes I did search!

Mike S.

DarquePervert · 04-26-2006, 07:17 PM

No, that won't work. That seperates VGA signal into COMPONENT video, not composite.

Jahntassa · 04-26-2006, 07:27 PM

You'd need something like this:
http://www.trianglecables.com/cotovicovgad.html

or this: http://www.spyhiddencamera.com/products/30/ult2000.htm

alti · 04-26-2006, 07:32 PM

you really need an s-video or composite out on your video. The cheapest solution would likely be to get a cheap video card with composite out or svideo (but then you have to convert the svideo)

stealthy-one · 04-26-2006, 07:41 PM

Hmmm.. I thought that component and composit were the same. looks like I have a bit more reading to do.

my screen has rca inputs. yello for video, and white for audio. screen is a zenarc 700v. what do I need? If I need to get a vid card with S-Video out thats cool. Ill get one. Im NOT going to spend 150 on a fancy converter. If I have to go that way, Ill just get the lilliput touchscreen VGA. and not mess with this screen.

alti · 04-26-2006, 07:47 PM

did you mean xenarc?? and no composite and component are not the same.

2k1Toaster · 04-26-2006, 07:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by stealthy-one

Hmmm.. I thought that component and composit were the same.

Component has 3 wires for video (Y/B/R i think) and then the red/white for sound. Composite is just the yellow for video and then the red/white sound.

stealthy-one · 04-26-2006, 07:57 PM

ah. that helps a lot toaster. yea so I cant spell tonight... thats what I get for having a 4 yearold on my back and a wife hasseling me about what Im doing.

soIs there such an adapter that would work for me? VGA or S-Video ro composite? without breaking the bank that is.....

what about this one? 10 bucks....ADAPTER THINGY!!

Product Features
The Bi-Directional RCA to S-Video Adapter from Cables To Go is a low-cost alternative to high priced active converters. This bi-directional video adapter is designed to convert composite RCA to S-Video or vice-versa. The Y/C signal separation circuitry provides a bright, crisp picture from DVD, VCD, laser disc, VCR, camcorder and multimedia PC.
Connectors: S-Video Plug to RCA Jack
Convert from composite RCA to S-Video or vice-versa
Low-cost alternative to high priced active converters
Y/C signal separation circuitry provides a bright, crisp picture
Gold terminals ensure long-lasting, corrosion-free connections
Passive construction; no power adapters are required
For high-performance video connection from DVD, VCD, laser disc, VCR, camcorder, cable/DSS receiver or multimedia PC to AV receiver, TV or monitor

DarquePervert · 04-27-2006, 07:57 AM

That's great, but in your original post, you said that you don't have S-Video out on your computer. If that's the case, then this is going to do you no good. If you do have S-Video out on your computer, this will work just fine.

You need a scan converter. The 'cheese box' was one, but I don't think it's made manymore, although there are comparable products out there.

WarDriver · 04-27-2006, 08:11 AM

I have an extra VGA to RCA and S-Video converter box that I'm gong to sell for cheap. PM if you'd like it. Here is one just like it.

GrandTech Converter

-WarDriver-