gogogow said:
I do the same thing, good cheap way of connecting my 360, ps3, wii, cable box to my tvmanzo said:
vanguardian1 said:At Wal-Mart (and some other stores) they have a 4-port Phillips switchbox with composite/s-video/component for $20.
Edit : It's not this model, but looks just like this :
Edit 2 : Excuse me, 3 component video inputs, 4 composite/svideo. ~_~
Crayon Shinchan said:
manzo said:Are the component and composite inputs all their own inputs or are they shared?
If the inputs are individual, you get 7 component connections in one box for 20$. Now THAT is a bargain.
Thats what I use with my Sharp Aquos HDTV. Works great. My only complaint would be that my cable box remote occasionally changes the input on it by mistake. I still haven't figured out which button does it, but it seems to happen when I'm navigating the on-screen schedule.Saterium said:
I have that one too :lolmaynerd said:Audio Authority 4x1 HDTV AutoSelect Switcher - Model 1154A Price: 239.00 USD
Expands the TV's video input capacity
Expands the receiver's digital audio capacity
Automatically selects the active audio input
Converts optical and coaxial signals automatically
New Adaptive Technology
Consumers who own a receiver and/or TV with limited inputs can use the 1154A to add multiple A/V sources. Its exclusive Adaptive Signal SensingTM technology uses multiple criteria to decide when to switch sources, and adapts to users activity patterns, customizing its switching behavior over time.
High Bandwidth Component Video
The high bandwidth circuitry accepts HDTV component video (YPbPr), stereo analog audio, and digital audio in both optical and coaxial formats, and switches all audio and video signals simultaneously when a new source becomes active. Digital audio signals are converted automatically to the desired format. Up to four sources may be connected to one receiver/video display system through the 1154A. A manual select button is provided to override the 1154As automatic selection. Multi-color front panel LEDs indicate source availability.
Product Dimensions: 8.5'' X5.5'' X 3.25''
manzo said:
vanguardian1 said:At Wal-Mart (and some other stores) they have a 4-port Phillips switchbox with composite/s-video/component for $20.
Edit : It's not this model, but looks just like this :
Edit 2 : Excuse me, 3 component video inputs, 4 composite/svideo. ~_~
maynerd said:Audio Authority 4x1 HDTV AutoSelect Switcher - Model 1154A Price: 239.00 USD
Expands the TV's video input capacity
Expands the receiver's digital audio capacity
Automatically selects the active audio input
Converts optical and coaxial signals automatically
New Adaptive Technology
Consumers who own a receiver and/or TV with limited inputs can use the 1154A to add multiple A/V sources. Its exclusive Adaptive Signal SensingTM technology uses multiple criteria to decide when to switch sources, and adapts to users activity patterns, customizing its switching behavior over time.
High Bandwidth Component Video
The high bandwidth circuitry accepts HDTV component video (YPbPr), stereo analog audio, and digital audio in both optical and coaxial formats, and switches all audio and video signals simultaneously when a new source becomes active. Digital audio signals are converted automatically to the desired format. Up to four sources may be connected to one receiver/video display system through the 1154A. A manual select button is provided to override the 1154As automatic selection. Multi-color front panel LEDs indicate source availability.
Product Dimensions: 8.5'' X5.5'' X 3.25''
gkrykewy said:
maynerd said:Audio Authority 4x1 HDTV AutoSelect Switcher - Model 1154A Price: 239.00 USD
Expands the TV's video input capacity
Expands the receiver's digital audio capacity
Automatically selects the active audio input
Converts optical and coaxial signals automatically
New Adaptive Technology
Consumers who own a receiver and/or TV with limited inputs can use the 1154A to add multiple A/V sources. Its exclusive Adaptive Signal SensingTM technology uses multiple criteria to decide when to switch sources, and adapts to users activity patterns, customizing its switching behavior over time.
High Bandwidth Component Video
The high bandwidth circuitry accepts HDTV component video (YPbPr), stereo analog audio, and digital audio in both optical and coaxial formats, and switches all audio and video signals simultaneously when a new source becomes active. Digital audio signals are converted automatically to the desired format. Up to four sources may be connected to one receiver/video display system through the 1154A. A manual select button is provided to override the 1154As automatic selection. Multi-color front panel LEDs indicate source availability.
Product Dimensions: 8.5'' X5.5'' X 3.25''
Phobophile said:
Audio Authority.com said:
4x1 HDTV Autoselect Switcher with IR Remote - Model 1154B Price: 369.00 USD
The 1154B is an all-new 4-input, 1-output AutoSelecting switcher with infrared remote control. It switches high definition component video up to 1080p, and audio signals including stereo (analog), digital coaxial, and digital optical audio.
https://www.audioauthority.com/index.php?p=productMore&iProduct=60
gkrykewy said:
manzo said:For my A2000 Bravia SRXD, running component through that manual composite switchbox, doesn't drop the picture quality at 720p and 1080i. -AT ALL-. I cannot say for 1080p, since my A2000 accepts 1080p only through HDMI. My set is calibrated and I'm VERY concerned about picture quality. However, I have not seen any kind of signal degration when I did the initial calibration using this switchbox. I checked out the calibration results with the box and without it, to be sure that the picture quality doesn't drop. I decided to use the box since I didn't find any difference in the picture quality. I bought hi-grade cables that run from the box to TV though.
Since the box doesn't touch the signal, it only switches the route, it doesn't degrade the signal AT ALL in 720p and 1080i. These small manual boxes don't degrade the quality. Most of the times the hi-fi guys say the signal degrades just because you don't run the signal straight from the source to the TV.
Each to his own I guess, if you're scared about degrading the quality, buy one of those 200 $ switchboxes.
If you want a switchbox, try them out yourself on your own tv. Return the box and buy another one if you're not satisfied.
Salmonax said:Have it and love it. It's excellent. I might be considering the 1154b sometime soon, but it would purely be for aesthetics.
Here's the back:
maynerd said:Audio Authority 4x1 HDTV AutoSelect Switcher - Model 1154A Price: 239.00 USD
Expands the TV's video input capacity
Expands the receiver's digital audio capacity
Automatically selects the active audio input
Converts optical and coaxial signals automatically
New Adaptive Technology
Consumers who own a receiver and/or TV with limited inputs can use the 1154A to add multiple A/V sources. Its exclusive Adaptive Signal SensingTM technology uses multiple criteria to decide when to switch sources, and adapts to users activity patterns, customizing its switching behavior over time.
High Bandwidth Component Video
The high bandwidth circuitry accepts HDTV component video (YPbPr), stereo analog audio, and digital audio in both optical and coaxial formats, and switches all audio and video signals simultaneously when a new source becomes active. Digital audio signals are converted automatically to the desired format. Up to four sources may be connected to one receiver/video display system through the 1154A. A manual select button is provided to override the 1154As automatic selection. Multi-color front panel LEDs indicate source availability.
Product Dimensions: 8.5'' X5.5'' X 3.25''
