jfk Posted July 20, 2006 Posted July 20, 2006 Hi Does anyone on starhub HD trial encounter the same scenario as below? - connect setup box - projector via component for HD (restriction on cable routing for HDMI and costly) - not using HDMI output from setup box at the moment - need an additional component output to another tv to watch tv on daily basis (my case is an LG rear projection tv) My first instinct is to get a component switch box that provides 1 input and multiple output. I search high and low at SLS and SLT. Can't find such a switch box. But there is component splitter which allows 2 inputs and multiple (up to 4 or 5 i think) outputs. Questions: 1. anyone has any cheap solution for this? 2. will a splitter degrade the quality significantly? 3. if i simply wanna split, does it work if i simple get a Y adaptor for each of the 3 component RCA connections for 2 component cable runs? 1 to proj and 1 to tv? Thanks in advance for the inputs
media2368 Posted July 20, 2006 Posted July 20, 2006 I looking for one with multiple INPUT and 1 OUTPUT. ;D
armoury Posted July 20, 2006 Posted July 20, 2006 I think XBox accessories include a splitter, which might very well be multiple inputs and one output. I suppose if you find one that is one input, multiple outputs, you could always use it "the other way around" to get multiple inputs and one output, or vice versa. I have also seen cheapo switches for composite video with stereo audio concurrently, which is of course in effect 3 RCA connections. But there may be an impedence problem, since component video signals are more sensitive than composite or analog audio. So take this all with a pinch of salt, and if possible option to return the item after trying it out (I was once given that assurance when buying an RF high-isolation switch -- fortunately it worked all right and I didn't have to return it).
civicguy Posted July 20, 2006 Posted July 20, 2006 I looking for one with multiple INPUT and 1 OUTPUT. ;D Is this what you looking for ? I nearly bought this as I ran out of component inputs on my TV. Impact Acoustics A/v Selector http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000AM3U2I/ref=wl_it_dp/102-4576020-3720944?%5Fencoding=UTF8&colid=A4YNMVC54OEE&coliid=I2RC0L2HNR0XIX&v=glance&n=172282
dakl2000 Posted July 20, 2006 Posted July 20, 2006 I bought 1 component video splitter (1 -> 4) which costs around $70+ and 1 component video switch (4 -> 1) which costs around $45. Both can be found in SLS.
MichaelTan Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 I bought 1 component video splitter (1 -> 4) which costs around $70+ and 1 component video switch (4 -> 1) which costs around $45. Both can be found in SLS. quite good quality component splitter (passive) available at UFO Multimedia (green sign) at SLS. 3rd floor I think. Cheap, under S$60 IIRC
media2368 Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 I bought 1 component video splitter (1 -> 4) which costs around $70+ and 1 component video switch (4 -> 1) which costs around $45. Both can be found in SLS. I just bought mine today at SLS..DAIYO Component Video Selector (4 to 1 output).
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