S-video to Composite (1 Viewer)

[Peter.LeBlond]

I have 2 quick questions. I have discovered a cheapo GF4 video card with an S-video out on it. (Here is the card's homepage http://www.evga.com/products/moreinf...128-A8-NV95-LX)

I want to know if I can get the s-video signal converted into composite (for my equally crappy tv) with an inexpensive dongle or part from Radio Shack or something?

Secondly, how long can you run composite cables?

 

[SethH]

I'm sure you could buy such an adapter from Radio Shack. The video card I just bought actually came with what you're looking for, so I know they exist. How long do you need to run the cable? I can't imagine you'll run into too much trouble running it pretty far.

 

[Peter.LeBlond]

Just around the baseboard of my bedroom. Say 40 feet? I just don't know the 'specs' of composite cables.

 

[SethH]

I really don't think that distance would cause a problem. If you're concerned you might spend a little extra on a nicer cable. Here's a link to the composite cable price list on the BlueJeans website. They make great cables.

 

[Bob Graz]

Radio Shack sells one but it's expensive. I seem to recall $25-$30. Believe it or not, the best deal on an s-video to composite adapter was at UNC Chapel Hill's bookstore. They sell them for $6. Works well too.

 

[Matthew_V]

I've been needing the same thing. I haven't noticed if every b&m Radioshack has this, but since one particular one in my area does, I made a note of the product #. It's 15-1238. It's $ 21.99.
In case the link doesn't work, then at Radioshack's website, just do a search for "15-1238".
There is also a place for you to enter your zip code to find out what stores in your area have it in-stock.

 

[Chris]

There are dongles provided with cards that do this. Evga used to supply them. To get one through E-Supply is $1.82.

 

[Peter.LeBlond]

What is this E-Supply?

 

[Chris]

Electronic supply. They are just a local supply shop here in KC. I called this morning and checked, yep, a simple dongle: $1.82.

 

[Matthew_V]

Chris:
It would be nice if I didn't have to spend $20 if what you're talking about would do the trick.
The thing is, I don't know what a "dongle" is that you're talking about.
Would you mind posting a link to an etailer that sells one of these or to a picture so I could get a better idea of what this is you're describing ?

 

[Chris]

I've got a bunch of them in a box, and I don't have a link because they are a wholesaler (but they would sell direct) if I get a photo of this and put up in this thread on Monday (I'll have my digital camera back, it's on a trip right now) would that be good? I can also give you the phone # of who to call to get them. (don't worry, it's toll free)

 

[Gary_E]

I bought many cables from here:
http://store.yahoo.com/videoware/index.html

They make good stuff.

-Gary