🎥🔗 S-Video • S-Video Adapter

This adapter links two S-Video interfaces directly. It’s used to extend cable length, patch across AV zones, or reconfigure legacy video routing without replacing existing cables.
 
🔧 Adapter Format
Connector Type: S-Video Female ↔ S-Video Female
Pin Count: 4-pin mini-DIN (standard S-Video layout)
Form Factor: Inline coupler or molded block
Signal Type: Analog Y/C (luminance + chrominance)
Pin Mapping: Straight-through—no signal conversion
 
🖥️ Compatible Devices
📼 VCRs, DVD players, camcorders
🎮 Retro consoles (Nintendo 64, PlayStation 2, Sega Saturn)
📺 CRT monitors and TVs with S-Video input
📽️ Projectors with legacy video ports
🧰 AV switchers and patch panels
🧪 Signal test rigs and calibration setups
 
✅ Common Uses
🔄 Extend S-Video cable length without replacing gear
🧩 Patch across AV zones or media racks
🛠️ Reconfigure legacy video routing on the fly
🎛️ Link controller to display with modular flexibility
🧪 Test S-Video signal continuity across chained cables
 
🧠 Signal Format Notes
Protocol: Analog Y/C separation (better than composite)
Pins Used: 4-pin mini-DIN (two for luminance, two for chrominance)
No Audio: S-Video carries video only—use separate RCA for sound
No Conversion: Adapter does not alter signal or voltage
❗ Not compatible with composite, RCA, or SCART without active conversion
 
⚠️ Things to Watch Out For
🔌 Only works with male-ended S-Video plugs—check connector gender
📏 Cable length affects signal quality—avoid excessive chaining
🧯 Not suitable for mixing formats—S-Video only
🔄 Confirm pin alignment—S-Video connectors are keyed
🧪 Use portable monitor or capture card to verify signal integrity
 
🛠️ Quick Tips for Beginners
🔍 Identify S-Video by its 4-pin circular layout and labeling
🧭 Use female/female adapter to join two male S-Video cables
🧰 Keep one in your retro toolkit for quick routing fixes
🧪 Test with known-good source and display before live use
🧼 Store with protective caps—mini-DIN pins are delicate