🖥️🔌 VGA • RGBHV Cable

This cable converts a standard VGA output into discrete RGBHV signals using five BNC connectors. It’s used to connect computers or media players to professional displays, CRT projectors, or broadcast monitors that require separate sync and color channels.
 
🔧 Cable Format & Use Case
🔌 HD15 VGA Male → 5× BNC Male (R, G, B, HSync, VSync)
VGA plug connects to graphics card or video source
BNC connectors route to RGBHV-compatible display
Use Case: Output high-resolution analog video to CRT or industrial monitor
 
🖥️ Compatible Devices
🧠 VGA-equipped PCs, media players, and graphics cards
📺 CRT projectors and RGBHV monitors (Barco, Sony, NEC)
📼 Broadcast gear and AV switchers with BNC RGBHV inputs
🛠️ Industrial control displays and legacy video walls
🧪 Signal analyzers and sync-sensitive test equipment
 
✅ Common Uses
🧠 Connect VGA source to RGBHV display with separate sync
📡 Drive CRT projectors with full analog color fidelity
🛠️ Integrate PC video into broadcast or industrial AV systems
🔁 Route RGBHV signals through BNC patch bays or switchers
🧪 Test sync and color channels independently in lab setups
 
🧠 Signal Format Notes
⚙️ VGA: Analog RGB with combined or separate sync over HD15
⚙️ RGBHV: Red, Green, Blue + Horizontal Sync + Vertical Sync
📡 Green often carries sync in RGBS or RGsB formats—this cable separates it
📉 No audio—video only; requires separate audio routing
🔁 Supports resolutions from 480p to 1080p depending on source and cable quality
 
⚠️ Things to Watch Out For
🚫 Not compatible with YPbPr component video—RGBHV is distinct
🔌 Sync format must match display—some expect RGBS or RGsB instead
🧯 BNC connectors must be firmly seated—loose sync = no image
📉 Cable length affects signal integrity—use shielded cables for long runs
🧪 Always verify pinout and sync type before deployment
 
🛠️ Quick Tips for Beginners
🧠 Match VGA pinout to RGBHV breakout—check graphics card specs
🔍 Use labeled BNC ends (R, G, B, H, V) to avoid misrouting
🧲 Choose high-quality coaxial shielding for best image clarity
🧼 Clean BNC contacts gently—oxidation can cause sync loss
🏷️ Label both ends clearly—especially in multi-display setups