Getting Xbox to work with my DVD player?

Joxer · 12-06-05, 10:49 PM

I have an Xbox (the regular one, not the 360), that I've had for about two years. I have it connected to my TV via the RCA plugs. I also have an APEX dvd player connected to my TV the same way. I have both my Xbox and DVD player pluged into Y adapters so that both can be connected to my TV at the same time. The problem I have with it, though, is that when I want to watch a DVD, I have to either unplug the Xbox RCA cables, or unplug the main RCA cable from the back of the Xbox unit. If I don't do this, my DVD screen is very dark and there is no sound (THIS HAPPENS EVEN IF THE XBOX IS TURNED OFF!). I am looking for a way that I can have both systems hooked up to my TV without having to unplug either every time I want to use the other. I am thinking about purchasing (or making) one of those switching units where you can plug all the RCA cables into one box, then plug that box into the TV, but I don't know if that would fix the problem. Any help would be much appreciated.

Mopower · 12-06-05, 10:55 PM

Get one of those switch box things that you can put like 5 different A/V hook ups in and connect to one A/V hook up on your TV.

Hope that made sense.

karnblack · 12-07-05, 02:22 AM

Here you go:

http://www.beegool.com/product_info....ducts_id=21011

A/V SWITCHER
UPC: 031752985512

Specifications:

* 4 A/V inputs with S-video, composite video & stereo audio jacks
* 1 A/V output with S-video, composite video & stereo audio jacks
* Includes wireless remote

Joxer · 12-07-05, 04:50 PM

Thanks. I'll check it out.

12-06-05, 10:49 PM	#1
Joxer DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 1,211	Getting Xbox to work with my DVD player? I have an Xbox (the regular one, not the 360), that I've had for about two years. I have it connected to my TV via the RCA plugs. I also have an APEX dvd player connected to my TV the same way. I have both my Xbox and DVD player pluged into Y adapters so that both can be connected to my TV at the same time. The problem I have with it, though, is that when I want to watch a DVD, I have to either unplug the Xbox RCA cables, or unplug the main RCA cable from the back of the Xbox unit. If I don't do this, my DVD screen is very dark and there is no sound (THIS HAPPENS EVEN IF THE XBOX IS TURNED OFF!). I am looking for a way that I can have both systems hooked up to my TV without having to unplug either every time I want to use the other. I am thinking about purchasing (or making) one of those switching units where you can plug all the RCA cables into one box, then plug that box into the TV, but I don't know if that would fix the problem. Any help would be much appreciated. __________________ "It's almost like I'm wearing nothing at all.... nothing at all.... nothing at all...." -Ned Flanders Check out Castle Larkshire!

12-07-05, 04:50 PM	#4
Joxer DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 1,211	Thanks. I'll check it out. __________________ "It's almost like I'm wearing nothing at all.... nothing at all.... nothing at all...." -Ned Flanders Check out Castle Larkshire!

12-06-05, 10:55 PM	#2
Mopower DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Janitor's closet in Kinnick Stadium Posts: 15,717	Get one of those switch box things that you can put like 5 different A/V hook ups in and connect to one A/V hook up on your TV. Hope that made sense.

12-07-05, 02:22 AM	#3
karnblack DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 1,085	Here you go: http://www.beegool.com/product_info....ducts_id=21011 A/V SWITCHER UPC: 031752985512 Specifications: * 4 A/V inputs with S-video, composite video & stereo audio jacks * 1 A/V output with S-video, composite video & stereo audio jacks * Includes wireless remote