Hello Teleute,
A splitter could be made to work, but a switch would be better.
Searching for
dvi switch tv cable
component tv switch cable
and simial phrases finds a variety of products. The component TV
switching is a little easier to find with products like:
http://www.cablestogo.com/product.asp?cat%5Fid=2013&sku=28746
A four input, one output switch. Pictures shows the layout of
connections and a sliding switch selects the input. Priced at $22.99.
http://electronicsusa.com/svs14.html
A similar product, mounted horizontally instead of vertically, has
buttons instead of a sliding switch to select the input. Priced at
$34.95.
I would also check your local electronics store, perhaps Radio Shack
to see / purchase similar items. If I read your question right, you
would hook up two devices directly to the TV and the rest go through
the 4 to 1 switch to get your 6 inputs.
Switching DVI is going to be a little more difficult because it
depends on the type of equipment / cables being used. For reference,
see
http://www.ramelectronics.net/html/DVI_monitor_cables.html
which has a number of pictures of cable connectors and describes the
compatible equipment. Scroll down about 1/4 th the way down to see a
description of DVI-I, DVI-D, and DVI-A and dual vs single link cables.
Scroll down further to see pictures of the connectors to confirm the
connection type.
The DVI switches I found are generally for computers and are certainly
priced higher than the component video switches. For example:
http://www.ramelectronics.net/html/hd-DVI-2x1.htm
is priced at $249 and others from this same site are up to $800.
Another example:
http://www.nextag.com/serv/main/buyer/outpdir.jsp?search=dvi%20switch&doSearch=y
lists several DVI (and keyboard, mouse) switches at $150 to $250.
If you need further examples or can clarify the type of DVI inputs
being used, don't hesitate to use a clarification request. I would be
glad to do further searching on this topic and suggest alternatives.
--Maniac |
Request for Answer Clarification by
teleute-ga
on
10 Oct 2003 18:14 PDT
The DVI input and outputs on the TV, Cable Box, and DVD player can
take DVI-I or DVI-D, but I use Monster DVI-D cables
(http://www.monstercable.com/productPage.asp?pin=1868) since they have
the best quality I have seen so far.
And as far as switchers, the ones you gave me links for are composite
based (1 video plug, 2 audio) but I am looking for component (3 video
plugs, 2 audio). And I was also wondering about the signal loss with
switchers. Since the signal has to go threw anoughter device and
cable, I would think the only way to avoid signal loss would be a
powered unit.
I found a powered unit yesterday but its from Electro Source/Pelican a
the products I have bought from them aren't the best of quality. So is
there anything like that unit from a different company that still
supports Component Video?
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Clarification of Answer by
maniac-ga
on
11 Oct 2003 09:58 PDT
Hello Teleute,
Sorry, my mistake. Not sure how I brought in the wrong links, but here
are several for composite video switching w/ a range of capabilities.
http://www.ramelectronics.net/html/kd-sw4x1.htm
A four to one switch including a remote control unit. Is a powered
unit with x2 gain. Priced at $510. The same company has an unpowered
three to one switch at $69 as well.
http://www.ramelectronics.net/html/comp-vid-sw.html#3x1
http://www.pacificcable.com/PacificCable_Product.asp?DataName=1154&IsListing=YES
An interesting unit, is "adaptive" in that it can be set up to switch
when you turn video sources on / off. Also has a manual mode. A
powered unit, but does not describe gain on the inputs. Priced at
$189.
http://www.zektor.com/hds4/index.htm
Definitely a "passive" unit (no amplification), but indicates it uses
gold connectors and controlled impedence to reduce cross talk and can
act as a four to one or one to four converter. You can use a universal
remote control to activate this unit as well. Also comes with
extensive documentation. Priced at $299.
There are a number of unpowered / switch boxes as well - priced under
$100, but based on your comments I assume you want to avoid them.
Let's check a little more on using DVI-D switches.
The switch at
http://www.ramelectronics.net/html/hd-DVI-2x1.htm
is for DVI-D, has a remote control, and includes a pair of 6 foot
DVI-D cables. To recap, that was priced at $249.
I'm not quite sure this would meet your needs, but
http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=&Section_Id=201582&pcount=&Product_Id=146401
http://media-server.amazon.com/media/mole/MANUAL000011795.pdf
http://www.neutronexpress.com/prod.cfm/220939/BELKIN/F1DD102U/DVI_2_PORTS_ALL_USB_KVM_USB_DVI_I
is a two port DVI switch. From the second link (user's manual), it
appears the connectors are all DVI-I which should work. This is priced
at $164 (including shipping) at the last link. Belkin is a pretty
reliable company for computer products - it may work for your needs as
well.
There is another company (Adder Tech) that has both 2 and 4 port DVI-D
switches (part of a KVM), has an remote control option, but its
pricing appears to be quite higher - $740 to $870. It is described at
http://www.addertec.com/products/kvm_pc/adderview_dvi_pc.html
I found several other devices similar to this one, at similar pricing
and can provide details if needed.
--Maniac
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