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White CoolGear PC/TV Genie VGA to Composite S-Video converter

CoolGear

CoolGear PC/TV Genie VGA to Composite S-Video Gender Changer

SKU CH-ENM3-RR406

Converts a PC VGA signal to composite or S-Video for TV or VCR display while keeping the monitor active, supporting resolutions up to 1152×864 with automatic scan-rate detection

  • ColorWhite
  • Converts VGA to composite or S-Video for TV or VCR output
  • Simultaneous display on PC monitor and TV screen
  • Supports scan rates up to 100 Hz at 640x480 and 85 Hz at 800x600
  • True colour quality with NTSC, PAL and SECAM compatibility
  • Plug-and-play hardware design with no software drivers required

What it does and who needs it

The CoolGear PC/TV Genie converts a standard HD-15 VGA output from a computer into composite or S-Video signals for a TV or VCR. It is built for presenters or home users who need to show PC content on a legacy display that lacks a VGA input. No software drivers are required, so it works immediately on any PC. The unit also passes the original VGA signal through to a monitor for simultaneous viewing.

Behaviour under sustained use

The converter is a pure hardware design with no active cooling, so its performance does not degrade during long sessions. It automatically detects the incoming scan rate and resolution, maintaining a stable picture without drift. Supported scan rates reach 100 Hz at 640x480, 85 Hz at 800x600 and 75 Hz at 1024x768 and 1152x864. NTSC, PAL and SECAM output standards are all handled continuously without intervention.

Installation and common issues

Connection is straightforward: plug the HD-15 end into the PC, then run a composite or S-Video cable to the TV. Four push buttons and an on-screen display let you adjust vertical and horizontal scaling and position independently for a full-screen image. The most frequent issue is a mismatched resolution or refresh rate above the supported limits, which results in no picture or an unstable image. SECAM output is only available through the analog RGB port, so a SCART cable is needed for that standard.

Highlights

  • Converts VGA to composite or S-Video for TV or VCR output
  • Simultaneous display on PC monitor and TV screen
  • Supports scan rates up to 100 Hz at 640x480 and 85 Hz at 800x600
  • True colour quality with NTSC, PAL and SECAM compatibility
  • Plug-and-play hardware design with no software drivers required

Specifications

BrandCoolgear
ModelPC/TV Genie
ColorWhite

Questions about this item

Does the CoolGear PC/TV Genie need a power supply or get warm during long presentations?

The converter is a pure hardware design with no software drivers, so it draws minimal power from the VGA port and runs cool during extended use.

What cables or ports must my computer already have to use the PC/TV Genie?

Your computer needs a standard HD-15 VGA monitor output; the Genie then provides composite, S-VHS and analog RGB outputs for the TV or VCR.

Will the Genie work alongside my existing CRT monitor running 1024x768 at 75 Hz?

Yes — the unit supports simultaneous display on both TV and PC monitor, and handles 1024x768 resolution up to 75 Hz scan rate.

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