2 sources to a TV with 1 input

[gwilks98]

So if I want to plug 2 devices (using RCA composite cables) into the only available composite section on a TV, is this the proper adapter to get?

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=104&cp_id=10401&cs_id=1040107&p_id=2050&seq=1&format=2

(Or will I lose a part of the signal by reversing it's intended use?)

[InfiniteNothing]

No, that typically won't work. It's a cheap experiment though.

You probably want something more like this.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=101&cp_id=10112&cs_id=1011201&p_id=3027&seq=1&format=2
Of course you'd only use 3 of the six inputs per input source.

[gwilks98]

do they make anything (cheap) that'll solve my issue?

[InfiniteNothing]

You mean besides the <$20 remote operable box I mention in my post? ;)

[gwilks98]

You mean besides the <$20 remote operable box I mention in my post? ;)

I don't recall seeing that in there. Did you add to it as I was posting my message?

In any case, that won't work, as that's component, not composite video.

But, I did find something that should work:

http://www.nextag.com/Cables-to-Go-AUDIO-58223807/prices-html

Silly me should have remembered the concept of a video "switchbox" from my friends house a LONG time ago. I gotta get my g/f to buy a more modern TV.

Thanks for the help.

[InfiniteNothing]

The component switch box will work just fine. You just won't use all the inputs. Plus you get to operate it with a remote unlike the cable's direct box.

[gwilks98]

The component switch box will work just fine. You just won't use all the inputs. Plus you get to operate it with a remote unlike the cable's direct box.
Yeah, I guess that's the reverse that's not true. In any case, I don't think she wants another remote lying around. Thanks for the help man.

[DarkFury]

ebay is your friend :)

http://cgi.ebay.com/AV-4-Port-3-RCA-Composite-S-Video-Selector-Switch-Box_W0QQitemZ220330806048QQcmdZViewItemQQptZPCA_Cables_Adapters?hash=item220330806048&_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116

http://cgi.ebay.com/3-to-1-Composite-AV-Signal-Switch-w-RCA-AV-cable-Cl_W0QQitemZ260399700599QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item260399700599&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

Also, if you have a "Big Lots/Odd Lots" store near you, I bought a manual switch just like those listed above for around $10.

[Prngr44]

GF?

The parade's over already??

[johnnymk]

Also, if you have a "Big Lots/Odd Lots" store near you, I bought a manual switch just like those listed above for around $10.

:stupid:

Big Lots is great for stuff like that, especially cables, mice, etc.

[InfiniteNothing]

Yeah, I guess that's the reverse that's not true. In any case, I don't think she wants another remote lying around. Thanks for the help man.
There are no additional remotes required. I believe you can program this switch to respond to your existing remote.

[gwilks98]

GF?

The parade's over already??


It's been over for about 5 months. :(

[Daedalus]

I don't get why the 60 cent device wouldn't work. It's a signal splitter (or combiner, depending). As long as only 1 device is sending a video signal at any time, it should work fine. If both are sending a signal, it'll still work, just not the way you want it to.

[InfiniteNothing]

You can certainly try it. It might work. It also might work but degrade your picture. There's a decent chance it won't work because the output of one of your devices might act as a drain on the output of the other device. You could lose enough signal to degrade or to kill your image.