Mike Ki

Outputting 2 component feeds to 2 devices

Hi, I would like to send the component output of my receiver to both my television and to my projector. Since I only have one component out on my receiver, is there any way to split the signal to both devices without degrading the signal. I'm currently just changing plugs on the back of the receiver but it's getting to be a pain.
Thanks Mike

DougR

Re: Outputting 2 component feeds to 2 devices

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DaveHo

Re: Outputting 2 component feeds to 2 devices

This item was brought up in another thread recently.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...ormat=2&style=

Mike Ki

Re: Outputting 2 component feeds to 2 devices

DaveHo - Have you heard if the picture loses any quality using this splitter? Could you possibly point me to the other thread?
Thanks Mike

DaveHo

Re: Outputting 2 component feeds to 2 devices

I have no first hand experience with it. Here is the thread I was referring to. http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htf/...d.php?t=247240 It's cheap enough to give it a shot. If it works, you can thank the OP of that thread.

-Dave

Bob McElfresh

Re: Outputting 2 component feeds to 2 devices

Buy a component-video switch, but run it backwards so you can toggle to the 2 different output devices.

Try to find one that is rated for HD video. "Component Video" is the 480i standard from years ago and tops out about 4 Mhz. True HD video goes up to 35 Mhz.

A company called "Mad Catz" has what they claim is a HD-rated mechanical switch (to toggle between various HD game systems) for about $39. Nicer ones have remote-control options that will flip when you turn on the power to your projector.

The splitter will drop the signal by 50% to both display devices. Thats just the way the physics works and it might mess things up if each device can now 'see' the other. A switch provides isolation so the TV and Projector inputs are never electrically connected and the selected device gets the full signal.

Hope this helps.