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I am now in the market for a componet switcher. Having all these RGB inputs is driving me nuts... un-plugging and re-plugging again and again. Can I get some advise from TNL on a nice switcher for my Xbox, PS2 & Gamecube. Not too incredibly expensive but high quality! Thanks guys! TNL kicks a$$!
Thanks Schlep! That one looks nice!
Anyone else have any nice ones?
Uh RGB does not equal component.
I think he was just referring to the colors of the cable inputs...
Yea, I just need some ideas on some componet switchers.
This was mentioned here before. Right now it's listed as "Item is currently unavailable". Same model from Schlep's link.
http://www.etronics.com/product.asp?stk_code=jvcjxs111
Wow, Great price on it also! Thanks
Better yet, buy two composite switchboxes and use those. Much cheaper...
... and may not work. Component cables need a stronger signal than composite.
My composite switchboxes work perfectly with component signals. The only thing component switchers do more efficiently is remove money from your wallet.Quote:
Originally posted by Lhadatt
... and may not work. Component cables need a stronger signal than composite.
Heheh.. what brand do you use?
One's an Interact and one's a Radio Shack. You can't get much lower-grade than those. And the picture is still great.
For HDTV applications, something higher-grade might be useful, but the composite/component distinction is IMO meaningless.
Search for "JVX JX S111" at B&H Photo, it's $79.95 in-stock. I got one a few months ago and have found it to be great for the PS2, GameCube and DVD player.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com
Yes, I also have JVC JX S111 Components switch, and it works great. It has 3 component and 2 Svideo inputs.
Had it for about a year now, and no complaints here :p
Can anyone else confirm composite switchers work as well with component cables?
Ive tried it, and Burg has. Has anybody else?
Just bought this on advice from Despair. Works beautifully, highly recommended.Quote:
Originally posted by mid-Ship
This was mentioned here before. Right now it's listed as "Item is currently unavailable". Same model from Schlep's link.
http://www.etronics.com/product.asp?stk_code=jvcjxs111
- Kabuki
I've read (on AV forums) that a component switcher needs to be able to support a certain amount of bandwidth for the HD modes to function properly through it. I would think that a composite switcher forced to switch component would not be adequate, but that's just a guess on my part.Quote:
Originally posted by JefmcC
Can anyone else confirm composite switchers work as well with component cables?
Looking at the JVC box, I believe "Video Frequency response: 10 MHz" is the relevant stat. From what I (think I) understand, this is quite low, so this would not be a good component switch box for higher-end needs.
I guess I should troll through more AV forums until I get this all straightened out.
http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S...fo&i=257JXS111
That frequency is for the composite signals, component gets 30 MHz.
~Gon
So it is, thanks.
I recall some videophile saying ~60 or above is optimal, but I could be misremembering. I'll read up on this again.
Well, I know I'm not "anyone else," but I just want to clarify my experience. I run my component video cables through a composite box to a 27" non-HDTV, and the picture looks (to me) the same as a direct component connection and considerably better than a direct S-video connection. I haven't tested component switchers, but I'd assume a direct connection is a fair baseline.Quote:
Originally posted by JefmcC
Can anyone else confirm composite switchers work as well with component cables?
HDTV may be a different ballgame altogether.
burgundy:
Then where do you run your audio? Do you have a separate audio selector?
~Gon
Yes. When I got a new TV, I used my old composite switchers for component video and audio respectively, and bought an S-video selector for the older consoles.Quote:
Originally posted by Gondolin
burgundy:
Then where do you run your audio? Do you have a separate audio selector?
~Gon
Ah, okay. Thought so. That won't be an option for me, then. I'm looking to condense my clutter a bit, and it'll be worth the extra money to have just one box.
BenT:
Let us know what you find, because I'm considering picking up that JVC selector.
~Gon
From that Crutchfield page:
This leads me to believe that bandwidth as an issue only in HDTV applications.Quote:
30MHz component pass-through bandwidth means that the JX-S111 can pass on HDTV-signals without picture degradation.