Composite to Component Switch - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

mykockle · 11-18-2005, 02:47 PM

Hey all, quick query...

Any of you know of a 3 or 4 input switch that would allow a buddy of mine to take 3 or 4 devices with outputs like basic RCA/Composite and S-Video and up-convert to Component?

He bought a commercial plasma screen with BNC connectors that he wants to hook up a whole range of different devices to and would like to avoid having to wrestle with the back of the set every time he wants to hook up something new.

I ask in this section, coz I have a sneaking suspicion that I may need to take a range of parts from different devices (or purchase separately from Radio Shack or the like) and put something together for him.

Ideas?

Thanks

Mikey

flat5 · 11-21-2005, 10:24 AM

I don't know anything about this but what comes to mind:

A BNC to BNC extention cable so he does not have to access the back of the set. and a few adaptors as required.

Fob_Magi · 11-22-2005, 11:47 AM

I've seen switches with S-Video, Coax, and RCA inputs to RCA out before... you could connect that to a RCA to BNC adaptor....
but you'll lose the added resolution of S-Video like that....

I think you will be hard pressed to find exactly what you are looking for in one piece.... but regaurdless radioshack is not the place to do it unless you have a bunch of spare money.... find a good electronics shop that sales to professional installers... they will have a better in-store selection and MUCH MUCH better prices....

11-18-2005, 02:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
mykockle Crazy Location: Denver CO	Composite to Component Switch Hey all, quick query... Any of you know of a 3 or 4 input switch that would allow a buddy of mine to take 3 or 4 devices with outputs like basic RCA/Composite and S-Video and up-convert to Component? He bought a commercial plasma screen with BNC connectors that he wants to hook up a whole range of different devices to and would like to avoid having to wrestle with the back of the set every time he wants to hook up something new. I ask in this section, coz I have a sneaking suspicion that I may need to take a range of parts from different devices (or purchase separately from Radio Shack or the like) and put something together for him. Ideas? Thanks Mikey

11-22-2005, 11:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
Fob_Magi Psycho Location: Texas	I've seen switches with S-Video, Coax, and RCA inputs to RCA out before... you could connect that to a RCA to BNC adaptor.... but you'll lose the added resolution of S-Video like that.... I think you will be hard pressed to find exactly what you are looking for in one piece.... but regaurdless radioshack is not the place to do it unless you have a bunch of spare money.... find a good electronics shop that sales to professional installers... they will have a better in-store selection and MUCH MUCH better prices.... __________________ Whoever appeals to the law against his fellow man is either a fool or a coward. Whoever cannot take care of himself without that law is both. For a wounded man shall say to his assailant, "If I live I will kill you, if I die you are forgiven". Such is the Rule of Honor.

11-21-2005, 10:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
flat5 Very Insignificant Pawn Location: Amsterdam, NL	I don't know anything about this but what comes to mind: A BNC to BNC extention cable so he does not have to access the back of the set. and a few adaptors as required.