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Doubling Up on Video Inputs?

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7/7/08 at 8:41am
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I have an older tv with only 2 HD inputs, but each gives me the option of using either component or dvi connections.

Now I want to add a third HD device. Can I use both component and dvi connections simultaneously on the same tv input if only one device is powered up at any given time?

The devices I wish to share the tv input with are a dvd player and a media adapter streaming photos from my computer.
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7/7/08 at 10:16am
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Re: Doubling Up on Video Inputs?

I don't fully understand the question, but I think you can do what you want to do.
I think you're asking - "If one tv input is hooked up full time for say a cable box, can I use the other input for two devices that I would swap out?" Yes you can, no problem. The tv's video label for the input can only say one or the other, but who cares?
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7/7/08 at 10:24am
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Re: Doubling Up on Video Inputs?

To clarify, tv input #1 is for the satellite box only.

I want input #2 to be used for either a dvd player via the component connection or a media adapter via the dvi connection.

Both the component and dvi cables would be always plugged into the tv input #2 jacks, but only one of the devices would be powered at any one time to avoid confusing the tv.

Is this possible?
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7/7/08 at 12:41pm
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Re: Doubling Up on Video Inputs?

yes it is possible.

Usually the display will default to component if the DVI signal is not present.

Good luck!!

PS: another option would a video switcher.
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