Is there a switchbox for component cables? (1 Viewer)

[Roger P]

I'm planning to get Sony WEGA flatscreen TV, but I notice that it only comes with one component input in the back. Is there a switchbox available that allows me to connect multiple devices?

 

[James Bergeron]

Well you could use a receiver, or you could buy one of those audio/video switchest ehy apparently work great. The manual ones not digital as those would degrade the signal.

I believe keydigital makes one as well.

 

[Dave Schofield]

Roger, I'm looking for the same kind of device. I know they make them, but I just can't find them anywhere. I've checked Sound City and Parts Express (two places that usually have everything)

 

[BrianFS]

This one is inexpensive, but I don't know if it's any good.

 

[RichN]

Crutchfield.com has one (JVC JX-S111) for about $100.00 that has three component inputs, one S-Video and one composite (plus a front input for camcorder etc). Same one that Brian mentioned above, only his price is cheaper than Crutchfield. They also have one for about $500.00.

RichN

 

[Scooter]

I use a Radio Shack 4 into 1 analog switcher for 4 devices:

HDTV MPEG2 Receiver

DISH Network HDTV

Gamecube/PS2

DVD

Works like a champ, cost less than 20 bucks on sale.

 

[Dave Schofield]

Scooter, is that just a A/V selector (red/white/yello) that you've plugged components into? Do you have any signal loss? I'm thinking that might be an option, but I was worried about signal loss.

 

[Roger P]

Thanks guys! I'll go try it out.

 

[Greg_R]

Signal loss isn't that big an issue with RPTVs since the sets can't display the full HD bandwidth anyway. If you are really concerned about this then get an Extron or other pro-video switcher.

 

[Dave Schofield]

Greg, theres a difference between getting a unit that is rated for component video (instead of one that is rated for composite) and a professional unit that is $500...

What "ohm" is standard Component cable? For instance you'll get signal loss using something less than 75 ohm video cable on Digital Coax runs.

 

[Dave Schofield]

Scooter, is this what you have (or close to it):
http://www.radioshack.com/product.as...5Fid=15%2D1978
If it is, and you haven't had a problem I think I'll just pick up one of these.

 

[Bob McElfresh]

What "ohm" is standard Component cable?

All video cables should be made with 75 ohm coax cable and hopefully with good RCA plugs.
The wrong cable does not loose signal (not with these short runs in your home), but it can cause some frequencies to reflect inside the cable. The simple symptom is a "ghost" on your picture.
While they sell professional grade stuff, check out Link Removed .

 

[Dave Schofield]

After an afternoon of searching I finally found this:

http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S...fo&i=257JXS111
I think it is what I'll go with, though its a bit expensive.

 

[Dave Schofield]

Bob, I think you meant markertek

 

[Scooter]

Dave...yes that is the exact piece I have and it works JUST fine! So for the delay in responding.

As for the other unit you show..the JVC piece.. I can only say EVERY JVC piece of gear I have ever owned was garbage. Maybe it was just my luck! Notice that the switcher they show there has no apparent provision for switching digital audio either via coax or toslink.

As for the Radio Shack piece..keep your eye for a sale.