I have one set of component video inputs in the back of my TV. Is there a way to split the connection so I can plug both my dvd player and my xbox into them? Is this a dumb question?

Is JVC the only company that makes a switcher, jxs111 - jxs555 - jxs777, with composite video connections? And can I just put Y-Connectors on the three inputs?

This message was edited by foamman on 11/28/01 20:20.49.

Foam, there's a great difference between component (3 lines) and composite (1 line).

I wouldn't recommend Y-cording either one. There are stand-alone component switchers available, if you are otherwise happy with your system.

No, JVC's switchers are not the only ones around. Even Radio Shack has A/V switchers.

Larry

Larry,

The only requirement I have is that it have at least two component (3 lines) inputs and 1 component output. So far the only one that I have found that offers Component ins and outs is JVC. So by telling me even radio shack has a/v switchers doesn't answer my question because they don't offer one with component inputs and outputs.

Larry,
I found your thread on the other forum and bought the Key Digital Systems KD-SW2x1. Thanks for your help even though it wasn't exactly where I was expecting to find it.

Foam,
Why not just 'bite the bullet' and get a nice
medium class A/V receiver. like the Yam RX-V1000, or
whatever? Then you can add some audio power to your video switch.
Can you really see the difference between componet
and S-Video composite, or are you dealing with other than NTSC signals?

JRS

Right now I'm saving my money for a 7.1 receiver or seperates. So I'm not going to waste my money on a receiver that does just about all the same things my Marantz does. (I hate the Yammy remotes anyway, Pain in the ass to program into my rc5000) As far as S-Video versus Component. I set up my DVD with component imputs and used the AVIA DVD. One day I was bored and wanted to see the differance between Component and S-Video and I found the S-video was to bright even when the brightness was turned all the way down. Everything looked overexposed. So when I got my x-box I decided to go with the High Def cables so I wouldn't have that problem. So of course Sony thought that I would only need one Component input on my WEGA so I had to find a multi switch. So I posted here go my answer and solution, and it works great.

Foam, may I remind you and others that the contrast control adjusts white level and the brightness control adjusts black level.

I have no interest in getting into the debate here, I was just inspired by the "too bright" comment.

Larry
www.fineelectricco.com

Larry,

Actually, I was trying to make the point that I was unhappy with my s-video picture compared to my component inputs. Also I would have to adjust my TV every time I switched inputs. Also, not to debate it didn't matter what I adjusted. The s-video picture was "too bright" and un adjustable. Probably something wrong with the s-video input setup.

Foam, it sounds like you're correct, or could be a bad cable. Have you tried another? Or another component with an S-video output?

Larry
www.fineelectricco.com

Tried 4 differant cables and two devices (dvd player and TIVO). All having the same result. Out of warranty, so I figured the multi component input was the way to go. I live in NYC so it costs a $100 just to get a tech out here to say there is something wrong with it, then I have to schedule the service elevator so they can take it to the repair shop, then I wait for them to rape me, I mean tell me how much it would cost to fix it.