TV only has s-video connection that works how do I get my other devices that have rca cables to work?

Question

Have a 32" sony trinitron and the coax and rca connections do not work only the s-video works. How do I get my dvd player and vcr with only rca or coax connection to convert to s-video? Is this possible and where do get converters? thank you

Answer 1

Best Buy should have an adapter available.

Answer 2

Several manufactures make a box called a Y/C trans-coder. This box will accept composite video and turn it into s-video also known as Y/C.

Kramer Electronics has a 401Dxl Composite To YC Decoder Switcher that may work for you.

I'd reconsider making an investment in your old set though. In about one year`that set will be no longer useful.

Answer 3

I'd just get a Composite/S-Video AV switch.  These are about $20, and allow you to connect 4 devices using EITHER s-video or composite (RCA cables) video.  The  switch will also convert the signal, so even if you plug in a RCA device, the output can still be on the s-video port.

Answer 4

http://www.Diablocable.com

Call: 1-800-377-8402

They are so smart about this stuff and can answer your questions! They are great

Answer 5

Most DVD players come with a SVideo output.

Radio Shack has a small Composite-to-SVideo adapter plug for about $18 that will fix the connection with the VCR.

They also sell switches that let you have multiple SVideo inputs feed the TV.

Good Luck.