Component Switch

[joemitzu]

I have a HDTV that unfortuneatly only has 2 component ports on it. I would love to have my 360, Wii, and cable box hooked up at the same time. Does anyone user or know of a good component video switch that won't degrade the picture quality a lot? I appreciate any info.

Thanks

 

[kumquat]

Does the TV have an HDMI, RGB/VGA, or DVI input?

If so, use one of those for your XBox and/or cable box.

If not, http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10112&cs_id=1011201&p_id=3027&seq=1&format=2

 

[joemitzu]

I'm not home so i'll just copy and paste from the manufacturer's website.


Inputs
RF (F Connector for internal tuner): 2
HDMI with HDCP: 1
Analog Stereo Audio for HDMI Inputs: 1
Component YPbPr plus Stereo Audio: 2
Composite Video: 3
S-Video plus Stereo Audio: 1
Computer RGB plus Stereo Audio: 1
Service Port: 1


I hope that helps.

 

[kumquat]

I'm not home so i'll just copy and paste from the manufacturer's website.


Inputs
RF (F Connector for internal tuner): 2
HDMI with HDCP: 1
Analog Stereo Audio for HDMI Inputs: 1
Component YPbPr plus Stereo Audio: 2
Composite Video: 3
S-Video plus Stereo Audio: 1
Computer RGB plus Stereo Audio: 1
Service Port: 1


I hope that helps.

Your cable box almost certainly has an HDMI or DVI port. Use that instead of component and your other two component inputs are free for the XBox and Wii.

If it doesn't, your cable provider will probably let you trade it in for one that does.

Also, you can get a VGA adaptor for your XBox that will also free up a component input.

 

[joemitzu]

Great thanks for all the help

 

[Nintova]

http://www.zektor.com/hds41/specs.htm

This is what I use. Its great because it does digital coax and toslink audio switching as well. I have my Cable box, 360, PS3 and Wii all running though it. I dont have to touch the TV for video input switching or receiver for audio input switching. Just click the button on the front or use the remote and all is good.