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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