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Description

The Retrotek VGACTV1 is a transcoder solution that can completely passively convert any RGBHV or RGBS video into component video with a 100% scalable resolution input/output range from 240p to 1080i. The transcoder does not process any synchronization timing into any discrete steps or apply any or signal processing so ANY resolution will be properly converted to component video output, including all of the non-standard arcade resolutions. This transcoder can handle ANY incoming HV Sync or Composite Sync, both of any polarity or even if the HV sync is of opposite polarities. All incoming sync signals will be properly converted to an accurate negative sync tip for component video with correct timing and voltage. This makes this transcoder virtually guaranteed to work with all types of RGBHV or RGBs inputs you can throw at it! Comes with converter box and accompanying power supply, so everything is ready to go on arrival!

Additional Technical Details

This device will always output a correct component video signal, however it is not guaranteed to work with every device you use this on with an component input. It will depend on the source signal and the resolution capabilities of your monitor. All 240p/480i input video will work with a SDCRT, and generally if you have a widescreen CRT HDTV the vast majority of input resolutions, even from PCs, will work. Older flatscreen TVs generally will be as compatible as HD CRTs, however most modern flatscreens will only work strictly with 480p/720p/1080i as the filter any horizontal not following those exact specs as invalid signals (this means even a standard PC resolution of 1280x768 will not work).

Arcade video input signals need some special care on the RGB lines, while sync can be directly connect (whether its horizontal sync or HV Sync). This transcoder expects an standard RGB input signal of 0.7Vpp, however most arcade boards operate at around 2.4-3V on the RGB lines, so you will need to drop this voltage accordingly with a resistor divider or insert series resistors on the RGB lines (the transcoder terminates the RGB signals at 75 ohms).

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FAQs:

Q: How do I use composite sync when your device uses a standard VGA input?
A: Directly connect the composite sync signal to the horizontal input line.