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Philips SWS2103W/17 RF Moduator Video Converter (Discontinued by Manufacturer)

4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 180 ratings
Brand PHILIPS
Interface Type Coaxial
Number of Channels 17

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  • Ture stereo sound
  • Lead free construction

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Connect any DVD player to any TV with one coaxial input with true stereo sounds.

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4 out of 5 stars
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180 global ratings

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Customers like the performance, value, and ease of installation of the electronic signal converter. For example, they mention it works great, is easy to setup, and is relatively inexpensive. That said, opinions are mixed on quality, picture quality, and noise.

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84 customers mention69 positive15 negative

Customers like the performance of the electronic signal converter. They say it works great, is effective, and does a good job. Some mention that it works perfectly with every TV video game they have tried. They also say the coax feed performed fine and there were no issues at all.

"...It works perfectly with every TV video game he has tried...." Read more

"This item works ok, it does what it is supposed to do...." Read more

"...A couple months ago I got one for myself and it is also doing a good job. I don't think you'll be sorry if you buy this." Read more

"...This one works as it should without issues...." Read more

23 customers mention23 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the electronic signal converter. They say it's a great product for the price and works perfectly. Some customers even say it’s able to provide a cheap third TV alternative.

"...In the meantime, it does what is should when tested and you can't beat the price. I have no problems with recommending it to others...." Read more

"Cheap and effective. I bought a Roku player and realized that somehow my older TV did not have the standard red/yellow/white AV plugins...." Read more

"...Good value for the price." Read more

"...Would not show any power LED when I plugged it in. It was so inexpensive that I did not feel like having to pay to ship it back and have it..." Read more

19 customers mention19 positive0 negative

Customers find the installation process of the electronic signal converter to be easy. They mention that it's simple, straightforward, and easy to connect to their TV. Customers also appreciate the clear instructions that come with the product.

"...It was very easy to get this connected to the TV and working the first time...." Read more

"...it seemed to be well made, it was easy to hook up and it had a regular power cord so there were no problems on the outlet strip...." Read more

"...It was easy to install and use." Read more

"The Philips RF Video Converter arrived promptly. It was easy to install. The RF Video Converter box feels well made, light and compact...." Read more

19 customers mention8 positive11 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the electronic signal converter. Some mention it seems to be well made, reliable, and good product, while others say that it's not built very well, not reliable, or put together poorly. Some say that the product started to get flaky and died shortly after purchase.

"...It's just like I don't exist. Very poor seller!!" Read more

"...it seemed to be well made, it was easy to hook up and it had a regular power cord so there were no problems on the outlet strip...." Read more

"...I have used it and it does the job. The quality of the dic are not great. Maybe the machine , or disc or even the video it was recorded from...." Read more

"...We will update this review should something change. It seems pretty durable enough. What you see in photos is what you get...." Read more

16 customers mention10 positive6 negative

Customers are mixed about the picture quality of the signal converter. Some mention that it has great picture quality, while others say that it produces an awful picture.

"...There's no audio distortion, and the picture quality is sharp and steady. It works perfectly with every TV video game he has tried...." Read more

"...Video was very poor. Using a short piece of coax directly from the video source, it works well...." Read more

"...Great picture and audio. The RF Modulator automatically turns on and off once I turn the DVD player on. Would definitely recommend product." Read more

"...The clarity and everything is great. But when I connect the Dish network connection to Ant In, the dish network picture/audio is horrible...." Read more

10 customers mention4 positive6 negative

Customers are mixed about the noise. Some mention that the video automatically and has stereo audio outs for external use, and the sound quality is great. They also say that the picture quality is sharp and steady, and it's quiet. However, others say that they can hear a slight noise or hum from the converter, and there is an annoying humming.

"...I have only had it for a week but the only problem is the audio, there is an annoying humming...." Read more

"...Both the picture and sound quality from this modulator are great. There's no audio distortion, and the picture quality is sharp and steady...." Read more

"...The RF signal had very fuzzy video and almost no audio...." Read more

"...modulator and other cheap NTSC modulators is that it has left and right audio outputs jacks that allow you to connect a component to this device and..." Read more

5 customers mention2 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the a/c adaptor. Some like that it has no ac adapter, so it takes up less space behind their TV. They also appreciate that the AC cord is built into the modulator, rather than using a power supply. However, some customers say that their TV does not have RCA inputs and the new receiver has only HDMI or RCA.

"...The new receiver has only HDMI or RCA...." Read more

"...I really like the fact that the AC cord is built into the modulator, rather than using a power supply that plugs in...." Read more

"...TV is so old that it does not have RCA inputs. But it works fine. I use the tv just to fall asleep. :)..." Read more

"...Great that it has no a/c adaptor, so it takes up less space behind my already crowded cabinet. Probably transmits signal over 80' of RG6 cable...." Read more

8 customers mention0 positive8 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the signal strength of the electronic signal converter. They mention that it needs a strong signal to operate as required, the output signal is always grainy, and the modulated video signal is slightly poorer than the UHF signal directly from the product. Some customers also report that the RF signal has very fuzzy video and almost no audio.

"...The RF signal had very fuzzy video and almost no audio...." Read more

"...I'll admit that the modulated video signal is very slightly poorer than the uhf signal directly from the non-PVR receiver, but it's nevertheless..." Read more

"...Cons:Signal's a bit weak, couldn't split it to to two TVs over a long distance. This is probably not a big deal for most people...." Read more

"...its as if I'm trying to watch a very weak signal on over the air channel...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

pre_567
5.0 out of 5 stars Great picture quality, works great!
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2016
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I purchased this RF video modulator so for one of our children that likes to play retro TV video games. Newer TV sets don't seem to have NTSC / composite style inputs any more, with RCA jacks. This modulator has RCA jacks, so you can plug the games into them. There's also a standard F style connector that you use to connect to the TV with regular coax cable. Then tune the TV to the correct channel, and the video and audio inputs going into the modulator are sent to the TV. It was very easy to get this connected to the TV and working the first time. Another advantage to this external modulator is that he plugs the games into this, rather than directly into the TV, minimizing the chance of damaging the TV.

I really like the fact that the AC cord is built into the modulator, rather than using a power supply that plugs in. A problem with external power supplies is that it is easy for them to get misplaced or lost. Or otherwise separated from the device. And there's the chance that your child could plug in another supply with the wrong output voltage, causing the device to either not work, or even get damaged. That isn't possible here. Plus the plug on the end of a cord takes up much less room on a power strip than a bulky external power supply, which can sometimes occupy the space of two plugs.

The modulator is small in size, and doesn't get hot, even when it as been on for a long time.

Both the picture and sound quality from this modulator are great. There's no audio distortion, and the picture quality is sharp and steady. It works perfectly with every TV video game he has tried. I'm very satisfied with it, and would certainly recommend it to anyone else that has the need to feed NTSC / composite TV signals to a newer model TV that does not have RCA jacks.
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Deloris A Johnson
3.0 out of 5 stars Works OK
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2013
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This item works ok, it does what it is supposed to do. I have an old tv without the red,white,yellow connections and this modulator allows me to get satellite tv on the TV. I have only had it for a week but the only problem is the audio, there is an annoying humming. I plan to keep this unless it stops working because it is in a guest bedroom and not used often. If you turn the volume up louder it is less annoying.
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verlyn
5.0 out of 5 stars well worth the money
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2013
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I got one of these for my wife's christmas a couple years ago and at the time I was impressed with the quality. it seemed to be well made, it was easy to hook up and it had a regular power cord so there were no problems on the outlet strip. It did a good job from the start and still is. I suppose she uses it two or three times a week. A couple months ago I got one for myself and it is also doing a good job. I don't think you'll be sorry if you buy this.
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University Doc
4.0 out of 5 stars Easy to install and operate for us! Recommend without hesitation.
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2013
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We have an older TV; a 21" RCA we bought in 1997. We just purchased a used Maganavox VCR/DVD player manufactured in 2011, which doesn't have a coxial connection. therefore, we needed to buy one of these. We actually purchased two at the same time from amazon. This one and the Audiovox CRF907R Compact RF Modulator from RCA. This one works as it should without issues. Of course, we're not using that VCR regularly yet, as it's just a back up for when the one we are using dies. We will update this review should something change. It seems pretty durable enough. What you see in photos is what you get.
In the meantime, it does what is should when tested and you can't beat the price. I have no problems with recommending it to others. In fact, both of these modulators are operated and function in the exact same way without any issue or difficulty. It was easy to install and use.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Philips SWS2103W/17 RF Modulator Video Converter
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2013
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The Philips RF Video Converter arrived promptly. It was easy to install. The RF Video Converter box feels well made, light and compact. I can easily hide it behind the TV. I had to use it on a TV that only has a coaxial input and no rca inputs. This box let me connect a DVD player to my TV and it works great. Great picture and audio. The RF Modulator automatically turns on and off once I turn the DVD player on. Would definitely recommend product.
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Paulette
1.0 out of 5 stars This Product did not work
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2011
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I purchased this item to take the Audio Visual outputs of my new DVD player and convert them to an RF signal to send to the older television sets in the house. The primary television is a new HD TV connected via HDMI. The RF signal had very fuzzy video and almost no audio. I don't normally write reviews of my purchases from Amazon, but this one was so bad I had to warn the rest of you. I purchased a Audiovox Corporation CRF907 RCA Compact RF Modulator as a replacement, and it works perfectly. My opinion is buy the RCA model NOT the Philips.
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Vincent Sala
5.0 out of 5 stars Great price and works!
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2014
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Thought I'd give an update on this item. It's been a couple of years since the purchase and this great converter is STILL going strong without a single glitch!

I'm with Dish Network. When my outside dish was destroyed by an EF0 tornado, Dish replaced it with a new version with HD. I thought cool I didn't have to upgrade. However my original "Purchased" receiver was also outdated. So they replaced it at no charge. Again thought nice free upgrade. This however came at a hidden cost. Since I still use a VCR to record shows I'm not at home to watch, my troubles began. The new receiver has only HDMI or RCA. This meant that in order for me to watch TV normally, I HAD to have the VCR ON, on AUX input channel, and then hit the TV/VCR button EVERY TIME I turn the VCR on.

After some searching I found this little converter. Read the reviews and ordered. Plugged it in the surge protector and plugged the RCA cables in, then the coaxial. Now I can watch, and record just like previously. HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY.
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PBR
3.0 out of 5 stars Just OK
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2014
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Works OK but lots of noise on these channels. I have switched to Nyrius NRFM100 and much happier with signal quality.
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Jennifer
5.0 out of 5 stars For us "old school" non techies!
Reviewed in Canada on February 23, 2013
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I bought one of these years ago to hook up my DVD and VCR to an old tube style TV. I recently bought a new widescreen TV with all the input/output jacks on the side and got rid of my Modulator. I discovered that it was way easier to have the Modulator and didn't need longer cables to hook everything up to my TV. I was thrilled to still find one before I was forced to replace all the cables instead. I use my VCR and DVD player daily and a PVR/DVR wouldn't suit my lifestyle at this time. Great price as well!
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TGD
5.0 out of 5 stars Flawless
Reviewed in Canada on July 28, 2013
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Works perfectly, picture and sound are converted perfectly

shuts itself off when theres no video input to it, and comes on automatically with the dvd player.

this is perfect because my son is 6 and all he has to do is turn on the tv and dvd
everything else just "works".

recommended for anyone.
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keith power
1.0 out of 5 stars Not what was perceived!
Reviewed in Canada on September 11, 2013
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This product was not a TV channel Modulator as I thought it was! Discription of product sucked. It is a useless peice of tec that now sits on a shelf waiting to be deposed of because it can not be returned for a refund. Because of the poor discription of product and the loss of my money I will avoid buying anything from Amazon or sites like it in the future unless I know the product well. Brick and morter stores may cost me more, but I'll get what I wanted/needed because there will be a tec person there to discribe the product to me and show me how it works...
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Miles Redford
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on November 11, 2015
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great product, great delivery time
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Andrew Robertshaw
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on May 6, 2016
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great
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