🎥🔀 S-Video • S-Video Splitter

S-Video splitter cables allow one S-Video signal to be routed to two endpoints or two sources to be patched into one input. These passive splitters are used in legacy AV setups, retro gaming zones, and multi-monitor environments. Available in 1x Male to 2x Female and 1x Female to 2x Male formats depending on signal direction.
 
🔧 Splitter Variants
1️⃣ 1x Male → 2x Female
Use Case: Split one S-Video output to two displays
Example: DVD player → two CRT monitors
Note: Best used when only one display is active at a time to avoid signal degradation
2️⃣ 1x Female → 2x Male
Use Case: Connect two S-Video sources to one input (not simultaneously)
Example: VHS player or retro console → shared projector input
Note: Manual switching recommended—never power both sources at once
 
🖥️ 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 test rigs
 
✅ Common Uses
🔄 Duplicate S-Video signal for dual-monitor setups
🧩 Share one input across multiple legacy sources
🛠️ Extend AV routing in retro gaming or media rooms
🧪 Test signal quality across multiple endpoints
🧼 Maintain compatibility in analog video ecosystems
 
🧠 Signal Format Notes
Signal Type: Analog Y/C (luminance + chrominance)
Connector: 4-pin mini-DIN (S-Video standard)
No Audio: S-Video carries video only—use separate RCA for sound
Passive Split: No amplification—signal may degrade over distance
❗ Not suitable for simultaneous dual-source input—manual switching required
 
⚠️ Things to Watch Out For
🔌 Passive splitters may reduce image quality—use short cables
📏 Avoid long runs without amplification—signal loss increases with length
🧯 Do not power both sources in 1xF → 2xM configuration
🔄 Confirm pin alignment—S-Video connectors are keyed
🧪 Test each leg of the splitter before permanent install
 
🛠️ Quick Tips for Beginners
🔍 Identify S-Video by its 4-pin circular layout
🧭 Use 1xM → 2xF for output splitting; 1xF → 2xM for input sharing
🧰 Keep labeled splitters in your AV toolkit
🧪 Test with known-good source and display before deployment
🧼 Store with protective caps—S-Video pins are fragile