STARTECH Signal Converter

COMP2VGA

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Description

This Composite and S-Video to VGA Video Converter lets you play console video games on your computer monitor! With StarTech.com's for Computer Monitors Video Game Jockey, there's no more waiting to use the TV. Simply connect your Xbox, Playstation 2, GAMECUBE, Dreamcast, or other game console to the Video Game Jockey, then plug into your computer monitor, and it's game on!

An economical solution that saves the expense of a separate TV and frees up your workspace, the Composite/S-Video to VGA converter supports full audio pass through via your PC speakers or headphones and switches from PC to game display with the push of a button - the adapter even works when the computer is powered off!

A versatile video solution, the Composite/S-Video to VGA converter is also a great way to connect VCRs, DVD players and camcorders to your monitor.

Backed by StarTech.com's 2-year warranty.

Specifications

General Information

Manufacturer:
StarTech.com
Manufacturer Website Address:
http://www.startech.com/au
Brand Name:
StarTech.com
Product Name:
Composite and S-Video to VGA Video Converter
Product Type:
Signal Converter

Technical Information

Maximum Resolution:
1280 x 1024
Frequency Range:
  • 31.3 kHz to 31.5 kHz Horizontal
  • 50 Hz to 60 Hz Vertical
Video Formats:
  • RGB
  • S-Video
  • DVD
Platform Supported:
  • PC

Interfaces/Ports

Audio Line In:
Yes

Physical Characteristics

Colour:
  • Black

Miscellaneous

Additional Information:
Applications/Solutions:
  • Connects any commercial game console or VCR/DVD to a PC monitor
Features:
  • Plug and play, no drivers required
  • Audio pass through with amplified (active) speakers
  • Ability to switch between video and PC input
System Requirements:
  • PC monitor with 15-pin high-density (HD) port with a horizontal signal (HS) of 31.5KHz or higher and a vertical signal (VS) of 60KHz or higher for NTSC systems or 50KHz or higher for PAL systems
  • Video and audio source (i.e., DVD, VCR, game machine, camcorder)
  • Pair of speakers