This converter has a warning: "do not use with computers, VCRs, Stereos, etc." ... Why?
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The so-called "Voltage Converter" does not convert voltage in High setting. It simply chops off part of the AC signal to reduce the power for heating elements. It must not be used for any 110V-only electronic devices, or else the high voltage stress will burn out the device. See my review for details:http://www.amazon.com/review/R1N5FOA9JB2NA0/
614788
You can't use a step-down transformer for electronic equipment because the frequency will be 50Hz not 60HZ.
614789
The so-called "Voltage Converter" does not convert voltage in High setting. It simply chops off part of the AC signal to reduce the power for heating elements. It must not be used for any 110V-only electronic devices, or else the high voltage stress will burn out the device. See my review for details:
83814
Probably not. This converter is for changing an HDMI signal into a VGA signal. Not the other way around. If your PC/Laptop has HDMI out, just use an HDMI cable. If your computer has VGA out, just buy a VGA to HDMI cable.
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Don't quote me on this, but I don't think that would be an issue if you used the software included. Seeing as it's a USB connection and converts the analog signal through the unit it should be OK. I'm not a computer expert though, so I could be wrong. Just my thoughts.
1089184
Quite possibly, maybe. I would say try it out. I'm sure If It doesn't work out for you, you could get a refund.I use it as a converter for an external hard drive.no problem from my end yet.
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This product is a cruel joke and a ripoff. You need a converter box to change an HDMI output to an analog signal, in order to have EITHER 1stGen HD red/green/blue (aka "YPbPr") OR non-HD red/white/yellow RCA connectors as inputs on the other end. It's not just a matter of having the right connectors on the ends of the cable. So there are basically three solutions to your specific problem, Letitia: 1) Get an HDMI-to-RCA (red/white/yellow) converter box for around $50-80. Make sure the product description says "digital-to-analog converter," otherwise you will likely get another ripoff item. (I found a KanexPro HDMI box for $60 that should work http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815820045&cm_re=hdmi_to_rca_converter-_-15-820-045-_-Product) 2) Put that money toward an HD TV (with HDMI inputs). Really, the purpose of the BluRay system is an HD-quality viewing experience. 3) Get a regular DVD player with RCA outputs. If you mostly rent videos and don't have a large collection of BluRay discs, and don't care all that much about HD, that's probably what I would do.
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Do NOT USE THIS converter: Several Amazon users have already reported it has burned up, and two of the three I have purchased have burned up under normal use and low currents. It is UNSAFE in ANY country at ANY frequency and voltage.
1578095
I dont think it does. This is very susceptible to interference. And a converter doesn't seem like a good idea.
1278467
My friend has been using this converter and here is the reponse he sent to the question......I guarantee he did not go to his sound settings depending if he has windows XP, Win 7 or 8. It looks like this below. Sometimes you have to manually set it since your computer may not be ready to draw sound from the device to the speakers.
427560
I believe that PAL and NTSC are not compatible and would require a converter.
1597530
Dear friend, thank you for your question. There is a switch "S-VIDEO/CVBS" on the back of this converter. Please turn it to the correct side. For example, when you use S-video output port of this converter, please turn it to the side of "S-VIDEO", the left side. When you use AV (CVBS) output port of this converter, please turn it to the side of "CVBS", the right side. In addition, there is a "PAL/NTSC" switch. Please swtich it to both sides to have a try. Hope that this will be helpful. Have a nice day! Best regards,KeedoxMaria
1201487
I do not know. The Cross website only shows two converters and should list what they work with.
1795710
I don't totally understand, but from how it sounds you mean a way to listen to the t.v. with headphones? I have a sampler, which is a musical device I use when I want to watch a movie late at night. you could do this with a cable from the vcr, which no one owns anymore, to a device. I would think if you had digital cable, you could do this. It's tricky if your t.v. doesn't have the stereo out jacks on the t.v. itself. this plug has been giving me troubles going from computer to stereo, the sound doesn't come through and I have to wiggle the cable, so it's been a bust for me.
761915
I would say your tapes are bad or your player has a problem. It's only an adapter.
563168
I am using it successfully to hook up an S-video microscope camera to my computer. I would not recommend it for a DVD/VCR it does not carry the audio signal. There are other ones that do.
1827018
I just use 1/4 Stereo to RCA converters for the Main Out -- not sure on the tape out, I've never tried it.
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I have only used PC's, but I think it must work in your case. Once the signal is in VGA format, this converter turns it into RCA. Just make sure that your TV's RCA video-in plug is working properly.
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No it is not. Also do not try to use it on a converter, as I already broke one