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Review on HDMI to SVideo Converter Adapter with R/L Audio Video Support, 1080P Compatible with PS3/PS4, Xbox, Fire Stick, Roku, Blu-Ray Player, VHS, VCR, DVD, STB, Camera and More. by Shawn Reiter

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Item works great, Windows 10/Aspect Ratio Fix/CPU settings need to be changed.

When I first changed the output resolution to anything other than 640x480, the image was distorted. Even when I set the resolution to 800 x 600 or 1024 x 768 (4:3 aspect ratio), there were black bars to the left and right of the picture on my 4:3 monitor too, which went to my VCR. I noticed that even if you change the resolution settings, it only changes what Windows 10 calls "desktop resolution". The "Active Signal Resolution" always stayed at 1920x1080 (resolution with a 16:9 aspect ratio), so the output was always adjusted for 16:9 displays. After some research on the internet I found that you need to change the "active signal resolution" in your processor. Set the panel resolution to 4:3 aspect ratio, and then you can use any resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio without shrunk image and black bars on the sides. In my situation I'm using it to output video from a Windows 10 PC to a Hi8 VCR and to an S-Video set top box. S-Video video quality is slightly better than standard AV cables, particularly in terms of color washout and sharpness. Absolutely to suggest. In my situation I'm using it to output video from a Windows 10 PC to a Hi8 VCR and to an S-Video set top box. S-Video video quality is slightly better than standard AV cables, particularly in terms of color washout and sharpness. Absolutely to suggest. In my situation I'm using it to output video from a Windows 10 PC to a Hi8 VCR and to an S-Video set top box. S-Video video quality is slightly better than standard AV cables, particularly in terms of color washout and sharpness. Absolutely to suggest.

Pros
  • Video Converter
Cons
  • Corrupt