I need a box that lets me plug in multiple RCA sources and switch between them.
06-06-08 | 01:27 AM
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I need a box that lets me plug in multiple RCA sources and switch between them.
Hi guys, I guess the thread title gives away what my whole question is.
Any recommendations on where I can get one of these and for the best price? I don't even technically know what they're called, so I've had trouble searching the net for them. It doesn't need to be fancy, it just needs to work. The cheaper the better. I'm trying to hook up a DVD player, Super Nintendo, and Sega Dreamcast all to one TV.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks!
Any recommendations on where I can get one of these and for the best price? I don't even technically know what they're called, so I've had trouble searching the net for them. It doesn't need to be fancy, it just needs to work. The cheaper the better. I'm trying to hook up a DVD player, Super Nintendo, and Sega Dreamcast all to one TV.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks!
06-06-08 | 02:24 AM
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From: A sweaty sauna somewhere in Japan
http://www.amazon.com/RCA-VH915-Sour.../dp/B00008X5DF
NGear also makes a similar one, but it looks to be cheaper quality:
http://secure.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=12653
NGear also makes a similar one, but it looks to be cheaper quality:
http://secure.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=12653
Last edited by E. Honda; 06-06-08 at 02:26 AM.
06-06-08 | 07:44 AM
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These type of devices are called a "Video Switch" or "A/V Selector," or some combination of the two names. You'll need one that can handle composite video cables.
Most stores with an electronics department should have something like this. They range from very cheap and simple (you literally have to turn a switch to change inputs) to very stylish and sophisticated (including a remote control).
This is the cheapest one I found on Amazon that would take 3 composite inputs:
http://www.amazon.com/Port-Selector-...dp/B000FV8SLW/
Monoprice has a 4 port component video switch with remote and IR learning that says it can be used to handle composite video inputs instead:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...1&format=6#faq
Most stores with an electronics department should have something like this. They range from very cheap and simple (you literally have to turn a switch to change inputs) to very stylish and sophisticated (including a remote control).
This is the cheapest one I found on Amazon that would take 3 composite inputs:
http://www.amazon.com/Port-Selector-...dp/B000FV8SLW/
Monoprice has a 4 port component video switch with remote and IR learning that says it can be used to handle composite video inputs instead:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...1&format=6#faq
