2 sources to a TV with 1 input

gwilks98 · 04-26-2009, 09:18 PM

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/pr...seq=1&format=2

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

InfiniteNothing · 04-26-2009, 10:15 PM

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

You probably want something more like this.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2
Of course you'd only use 3 of the six inputs per input source.

gwilks98 · 04-26-2009, 10:16 PM

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

InfiniteNothing · 04-26-2009, 10:21 PM

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

gwilks98 · 04-26-2009, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InfiniteNothing

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-A...07/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 · 04-26-2009, 11:01 PM

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 · 04-27-2009, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

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 · 04-27-2009, 12:54 AM

ebay is your friend

http://cgi.ebay.com/AV-4-Port-3-RCA-...86. m20.l1116

http://cgi.ebay.com/3-to-1-Composite...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 · 04-27-2009, 07:33 AM

GF?

The parade's over already??

johnnymk · 04-27-2009, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkFury

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.

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

InfiniteNothing · 04-27-2009, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwilks98

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 · 04-28-2009, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prngr44

GF?

The parade's over already??

It's been over for about 5 months.

Daedalus · 04-28-2009, 08:38 PM

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 · 04-28-2009, 09:27 PM

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.

04-26-2009, 09:18 PM	#1
gwilks98 Vice Admiral Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: StL Posts: 4,300	2 sources to a TV with 1 input 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/pr...seq=1&format=2 (Or will I lose a part of the signal by reversing it's intended use?) __________________ "I know the pieces fit, cause I watched them fall away." "Cold silence has A tendancy to Atrophy any Sense of compassion." MJK

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InfiniteNothing Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 10,086	No, that typically won't work. It's a cheap experiment though. You probably want something more like this. http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2 Of course you'd only use 3 of the six inputs per input source. __________________ As for our common defense, we reject as false the choice between our safety and our ideals.

04-27-2009, 12:54 AM	#8
DarkFury Secretary of the Navy Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Chillin' N Da 'Hood Posts: 34,997	ebay is your friend http://cgi.ebay.com/AV-4-Port-3-RCA-...86. m20.l1116 http://cgi.ebay.com/3-to-1-Composite...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. __________________ DarkFury's Pimptopia - Don't Hate the Playa, Hate the Game! Home of the Original OG Pimp (accept NO imitations)

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Prngr44 Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: St. Louis Posts: 2,620	GF? The parade's over already?? __________________ http://otthouse.blogspot.com

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04-26-2009, 10:16 PM	#3
gwilks98 Vice Admiral Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: StL Posts: 4,300	do they make anything (cheap) that'll solve my issue?

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InfiniteNothing Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 10,086	You mean besides the <$20 remote operable box I mention in my post?

04-26-2009, 11:01 PM	#6
InfiniteNothing Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 10,086	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.

04-28-2009, 08:38 PM	#13
Daedalus Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 824	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.

04-28-2009, 09:27 PM	#14
InfiniteNothing Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 10,086	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.

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