mrpull

I've got a 32 Inch Sony Trinitron (KV-32S22 from 1997) with only one "video
in". I just purchased a receiver with enough S-video and composite inputs
and outputs to hook up my TV,VCR, DVD, Nintendo 64, etc... Now my problem,
my TV disables the composite video in when an S-video cable is plugged in to
it. I had hoped that the receiver would allow me to switch among S-video
sources and Composite sources without problems. I'd replace my VCR
with a S-VHS model, but I can't afford it.

So, does anybody have a similar situation and have a solution?

I could use the composite video from all of my sources -- Convenient, but
lesser video quality than S-video

or

I could use the S-video for N64 and DVD through amp and use the RF for
VCR -- Less Convenient (confuses my wife...I promised the new amp would make
things easier), better quality for DVD and N64--even lesser VHS quality

or

Figure a way to use both composite and S-video sources at the same time...if
possible

TIA,
Mr.

snow

As the most famous peddler of hideous females today would say, 'I feel your pain' (with appropriately bad quasi southern accent)

Anyway, on to the problem. I was in the same boat as you a month ago as my 24" Wega likewise only has one A/V input in the back. The best solution would be to get the Sima convertor for $150 from Crutchfield which will allow everything to be plugged into the svideo in your TV. It will allow the VCR to use the svideo but will not upsample the video from the VCR from rca to svideo (ie it will be composite quality but will use the svideo cable).

However, I would recommend that you follow my course of action (for obvious reasons ). I upgraded my VCR to SVHS. Take a look at the JVC S7600U which can be had for $300 from ecost. If you don't want to fork out that kind of cash, a S3600u will set you back $150-$200 and can be found at ecost or ebay for that price.

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mrpull

Thanks for your post. After an afternoon of research, I found exactly what I needed at www.svideotorca.com. I cant believe I searched all day and the URL is so simple. They have a cable that strips the Y+C out of the composite and pipes it to an Svideo connector. The cable is 25 bucks (30 or so shipped 2nd day) and is exactly what I need. I saw the Sima Converter and didn't really want another component in my (humble) HT setup. I bought the Pioneer VSX-D509s hoping the S-video switching would solve problems...not create them.

Anyway, thanks again for the help.

If I'm pleased with the cable, I'll let you know.

Mr.

[This message has been edited by mrpull (edited March 24, 2000).]

lnichols

Mr. Pull,

I hope that you confirmed that this will work because it seams like website is saying that the cable will convert from S-Video to RCA, but it does not mention anything about RCA to S-Video. If this cable does do RCA to S-Video please post it here as I would like to do the same thing.

mrpull

quote:<HR>Originally posted by lnichols:
Mr. Pull,

I hope that you confirmed that this will work because it seams like website is saying that the cable will convert from S-Video to RCA, but it does not mention anything about RCA to S-Video. If this cable does do RCA to S-Video please post it here as I would like to do the same thing.<HR>

Ahhh hell. I came across a couple of cables that converted FROM composite TO S-Video on other pages for more money (~$100). After you brought it to my attention, I reread the page and realized I ordered a S-Video TO RCA conveter. I guess I jumped the gun because it seemed like a cheap alternative to a new VCR or expensive equipment. Maybe it isn't too late to cancel my order

Thanks for the heads up.
mr



[This message has been edited by mrpull (edited March 26, 2000).]

DigIt

I came across this recently:
Camelot Technology Excalibur Plus retails for $39.95, is scarcely bigger than a cigarette, and does good job of converting composite signals to S-Video, especially considering its size and price.

cactus25

I just posted a topic on the camelot thing with a link the website. You can read a good review there.
http://talk.dvdtalk.com/ubb/Forum5/HTML/002970.html

mrpull

UPDATE:
I finally got what I _really_ needed.
I purchased the Camelot Excaliber Plus - Composite to S-Video Converter.

here is a link to purchase it online:
http://www.audioadvisor.com/product.cfm?productid=3282

Take note of both ends are female...otherwise,I'd recommend this product to anyone in a similar situation.