{"id":5680,"date":"2020-07-14T01:06:44","date_gmt":"2020-07-14T01:06:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/notsealed.com\/?p=5680"},"modified":"2023-07-26T01:48:03","modified_gmt":"2023-07-26T01:48:03","slug":"how-to-convert-composite-rca-to-hdmi-for-old-game-consoles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/notsealed.com\/how-to-convert-composite-rca-to-hdmi-for-old-game-consoles.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Convert Composite RCA to HDMI for Old Game Consoles."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Many new TVs on the market now are only coming with HDMI connections for external audio, video, and game consoles. The problem I have is not being able to play older game devices such as PlayStation 1, Wii, and the original Xbox due to not having many RCA connections on the TV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My new Samsung 65-inch Q80T only has one RCA input but some other models don’t even have that, only HDMI ports. Legacy ports are going away for good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is now a cheap device that will fix all of your problems called the composite video to HDMI converter<\/a> up scaler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now my kids have been using this little plug-and-play device for a few months now so I thought I would write up a quick review. It is a much-needed device for our home theater projector setup.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Composite Video + Audio to HDMI Converter Review<\/h2>\n\n\n
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If you want to use your DVD, VCR, camcorder, Android TV box<\/a>, or game system with RCA outputs with your new 4k HDTV or HDMI-only monitor, this converter is what you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simply plug standard composite AV cables (yellow, red, and white) into the input port of the converter, and then connect an HDMI cable from the converter to your TV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The micro USB port is there to power up the unit. It is the only way I know of to convert an RCA output to HDMI cheaply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This converter works great with either 720p or 1080p TVs, and the output mode is easily selectable with a switch on the side of the device. Now I have one each for the PlayStation 1&2 and the Wii. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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So if your TV only supports 720p then this is the selection you would use.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The analog converter’s processing integrated circuit is high-end, which allows you to get the clearest picture quality possible. Optimal color and detail reproduction depending on the source video. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both video and audio are integrated into the HDMI output, providing an all-digital, one-cable solution to your HDTV or wall-mounted monitor @ 60HZ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The input lag is not noticeable. That is the processing time from an action on the remote until you see it on the TV. (One of my older TVs that had an inbuilt analog to digital converter had really bad input lag.)<\/em> The processing is fast and smooth with no image tears or artifacts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have it powered by the TVs spare USB port which is rated at 500mah which is more than enough for this little RCA – HDMI converter. At the end of the day, I am very happy with this little analog to HDMI boxes.<\/a> They are cheap and work well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s inside the box<\/h3>\n\n\n
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There is quite a lot going on inside these little RCA to HDMI signal-up scalers. The solder joints are solid and neat. The power circuit is separated well away from the signal logic chip to avoid interference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The HDMI port is a solid fit not unlike some cheaper connections that fall out as soon as you plug them in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I like that you can separate 720p and 1080p signals for the best experience with a solid switch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wiring Up the 3 RCA to HDMI Cable Converter<\/h3>\n\n\n
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What is Composite Video<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Composite video<\/strong> is a video signal that has been around for a very long time. It refers to a type of composite analog video information that is transmitted or stored as a separate signal. Like the component video, <\/a>composite-video cable does not carry audio and is often paired with audio cables as a set of 3 plugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For most consumer-level video applications, the common three-cable system using RCA connectors was used. Typically supported resolutions in scan lines are 480i for NTSC and 576i for PAL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This composite resolution is a far cry from 1080p not to mention 4k resolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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