StarTech.com VGA2VID High Resolution VGA to Composite (RCA) or S-Video Converter - PC to TV - 1600 x 1200
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This signal converter handles VGA input signals and transforms them into composite (RCA) or S-Video outputs, supporting both NTSC and PAL display standards. The device includes an image underscan and overscan selectable switch, allowing fine-tuning of the output to match specific display characteristics and avoid cropping or distortion.
Built with a focus on durability and compliance, the VGA2VID meets environmental certifications including EU RoHS, REACH, and WEEE directives. Its TAA compliance ensures eligibility for government and institutional procurement, while the two-year limited warranty provides long-term reliability assurance.
Relevant factors for this section include Functions, Maximum Resolution, Video Formats, Host Interface. When those points are considered together, they give buyers a clearer picture of how the product is equipped, how it fits into deployment, and what kind of day-to-day role it is meant to support.
Key Product Advantages
The converter's universal power adapter supports US, UK, EU, and AUS voltage standards, making it suitable for international deployments without additional power accessories. Its compact black external form factor ensures easy integration into existing setups, whether placed on a bench, mounted, or stored discreetly.
High-Resolution Conversion
Supports input resolutions up to 1600x1200, preserving detail and clarity when converting to analog composite or S-Video outputs for legacy displays.
- Maintains image quality across conversion
- Reduces signal degradation common in lower-resolution converters
Dual Output Flexibility
Delivers both composite (RCA) and S-Video outputs from a single VGA input, offering compatibility with a wide range of older televisions, projectors, and recording equipment.
- Eliminates need for multiple adapters
- Simplifies setup in mixed-environment AV systems
Deployment / Use Cases
In corporate environments, the VGA2VID facilitates presentations on older conference room televisions or projectors that lack VGA inputs. For broadcast and production setups, it allows PC-generated graphics or playback systems to feed into legacy composite or S-Video recording or monitoring equipment, maintaining workflow continuity during technology transitions.
Education and Training Rooms
Connect modern laptops or desktops to legacy CRT monitors or televisions in classrooms, training centers, or seminar halls where display upgrades are not feasible.
- Enables continued use of existing display hardware
- Reduces AV upgrade costs in budget-constrained environments
Retail and Digital Signage
Integrate PC-based content management systems with older composite or S-Video displays in retail kiosks, menu boards, or informational signage without replacing entire display infrastructures.
- Extends lifecycle of analog display investments
- Simplifies content deployment across mixed-technology networks
Physical Profile
The converter features a compact black external enclosure measuring 3.90" in length, 2.50" in width, and 0.70" in height (99.06 mm x 63.50 mm x 17.78 mm), with an approximate weight of 3.60 oz (102.06 g). This slim profile allows for discreet placement on desks, equipment racks, or behind displays, while the universal power adapter ensures flexible power sourcing across different geographical regions.
- Width
- 2.50" (63.50 mm)
- Height
- 0.70" (17.78 mm)
- Weight
- 3.60 oz (102.06 g)
- Length
- 3.90" (99.06 mm)
What's in the Box
The package includes all necessary components for immediate deployment: the High Resolution VGA to Composite or S-Video Signal Converter, a universal power adapter compatible with US, UK, EU, and AUS outlets, and a comprehensive user manual for setup guidance.
Highlights
- Converts VGA input to composite (RCA) or S-Video output
- Supports high-resolution inputs up to 1600x1200
- Compatible with NTSC and PAL display standards
- Includes image underscan and overscan selectable switch
- Universal power adapter for US/UK/EU/AUS regions
- Compact external form factor in black finish
- TAA compliant for government procurement
- 2-year limited warranty for reliability assurance
- Environmental certifications: EU RoHS, REACH, WEEE
- Package includes converter, power adapter, and user manual
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | StarTech.com |
| Manufacturer Part Number | VGA2VID |
| Brand Name | StarTech.com |
| Product Model | VGA2VID |
| Product Name | High Resolution VGA to Composite or S-Video Signal Converter |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 Each |
| Product Type | Signal Converter |
| Technical Information | |
| Functions | Signal Conversion,Video Conversion |
| Maximum Resolution | 1600 x 1200 |
| Video Formats | S-Video |
| Platform Supported | PC |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| Host Interface | VGA |
| VGA | Yes |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Product Color | Black |
| Form Factor | External |
| Height | 0.70" (17.78 mm) |
| Width | 2.50" (63.50 mm) |
| Length | 3.90" (99.06 mm) |
| Weight (Approximate) | 3.60 oz (102.06 g) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Package Contents | High Resolution VGA to Composite or S-Video Signal Converter 1 x Universal Power Adapter (US/UK/EU/AUS) 1 x User Manual |
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
| TAA Compliant | Yes |
| Environmentally Friendly | Yes |
| Environmental Certification | EU RoHS |
| Environmental Compliance | Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) 2,Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH),Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | 2 Year |
User Manual
FAQ
What video inputs does this converter accept?
The StarTech.com VGA2VID accepts VGA input signals from PCs or compatible devices. It converts these signals to composite (RCA) or S-Video outputs, supporting resolutions up to 1600x1200 for clear analog video transmission to legacy displays.
Does this converter support both NTSC and PAL standards?
Yes, the converter is compatible with both NTSC and PAL video standards. This dual compatibility ensures it works with displays and recording equipment across different regions, making it suitable for international deployments and mixed-environment AV setups.
What is the maximum resolution supported for conversion?
The converter supports input resolutions up to 1600x1200. This high-resolution capability helps maintain image detail and clarity during the conversion process, reducing the blurring or quality loss often associated with lower-resolution converters when feeding analog displays.
What power requirements does this converter have?
The converter includes a universal power adapter that supports voltage standards in the US, UK, EU, and AUS regions. This eliminates the need for additional power accessories when deploying the device internationally, simplifying setup and reducing accessory costs.
What is the warranty period for this product?
StarTech.com provides a 2-year limited warranty for the VGA2VID converter. This warranty covers manufacturing defects and ensures reliable performance, offering peace of mind for professional deployments in education, corporate, or retail environments.
Is this converter TAA compliant?
Yes, the VGA2VID is TAA compliant, making it eligible for procurement by U.S. government agencies and institutions that require Trade Agreements Act compliance. This certification expands its suitability for educational, municipal, and federal AV integration projects.
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