Looking for a 7-8 Output AV Switch! Please help!

[dao2]

Hey,

I know these threads have cropped up before, but I've looked through them and haven't found what I want. I'm lookin for something very specific ;p

A switch that has 7-8 inputs, has no signal quality loss, and uses a remote so I can choose which one to use ;p Would prefer a nice digital display as well.... If anyone can help thanks a lot! ;p

Dao2-SKP

Alternatively: If that doesn't work out a good quality auto-switch with 7-8 inputs could do as well I guess....

edit: stupid error fixed - thanks junk

[norkusa]

The old Pelican System Selector Pro's have 9 inputs and a remote. No LCD display though.

[Nightwing]

PM sent.

[swlovinist]

I have two of the old pelican av switches, and have zero problems with them. Definately the way to go.

[JunkTheMagicDragon]

http://www.digitpress.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116206&highlight=joytech

see my post about the joytech system selector. has seven numbered inputs, that can be named on the lcd, 4 of which can be doubled up on, for an 11-1 switch, provided you wire it correctly. has a remote too.

EDIT: wait, wait, wait... seven outputs? i read inputs when i scanned through your post. that might be a little harder to come by. i'd recommend finding old mechanical switches that won't mind running in reverse, then daisy-chaining as many as needed; not sure if new electronic switches would like running 1->7 instead of 7->1.

[dao2]

http://www.digitpress.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116206&highlight=joytech

see my post about the joytech system selector. has seven numbered inputs, that can be named on the lcd, 4 of which can be doubled up on, for an 11-1 switch, provided you wire it correctly. has a remote too.

EDIT: wait, wait, wait... seven outputs? i read inputs when i scanned through your post. that might be a little harder to come by. i'd recommend finding old mechanical switches that won't mind running in reverse, then daisy-chaining as many as needed; not sure if new electronic switches would like running 1->7 instead of 7->1.

no my bad, i meant inputs I'm stupid sorry :|

do you know which model your joytech is?

[Lerxstnj]

no my bad, i meant inputs I'm stupid sorry :|

Hey, you never know, some people might want to show their high score in every room of the house!

:D

[JunkTheMagicDragon]

do you know which model your joytech is?
the 245c.

http://www.joytech.net/1/products/av/9/79/AV-Control-Center-245C.htm

[Ikari Warrior]

I have the same Joytech in black and use it for everything. Great unit.

[dao2]

I have the same Joytech in black and use it for everything. Great unit.

aye thx to you a junk I think imma get a 245c if all goes well :P

[Lostdwarf]

i only saw 1 output to tv on the joy with 6 inputs. dammit i need one of these too i have 2, 4 switch selectors hooked up to my tv for my games.

mike

[Natty Bumppo]

If space is not a big consideration you might want to look at some of the older av receivers. Some of them had a lot of inputs and you can get them relatively cheap since their sound processing is now outdated.

I have a Pioneer VSX-9900S - it has six video inputs - 5 on the back panel and 1 on the front. In addition, four of those video ins have super video connectors. I have two manual switching boxes hooked into it so I have a total of
15 inputs feeding into my receiver and then to the tv. I recently picked up a second one just for the remote since my original remote died - it cost $95 for the amp and $35 for shipping off ebay.

It is a fairly hard unit to find but other companies had similar ones and there were probably units that had more video inputs then mine. If you could find a receiver that wasn't working properly (any of the main amps could be malfuntioning since these things were usually set up for anywhere from 5 to 7 channels) you could pick it up really cheap - as long as it powers up the preamp would likely be working which is what you are gonna want.

If you go that route, only get one if you get the original remote - replacement remotes are next to impossible to find and they will cost you as much as a good deal on an amp/remote can. (You will need an exact remote - otherwise you will likely not be able to access all of the inputs with it.)

The receiver display will show what input you are using.

If you get a receiver that is fully functioning, you might want to hook up a small pair of speakers even if you don't use them - accidently running an open circuit (no speakers hooked up) can lead to damaging the receiver and if it is working why run the risk of damaging it.)

[JunkTheMagicDragon]

i only saw 1 output to tv on the joy with 6 inputs.

the seventh is a composite/s-vid connection behind a flip-down panel on the front (under the lcd). on mine i just removed the panel and routed my cables under the unit. if you're concerned with aesthetics it may be a problem, but for me, functionality>aesthetics.

[dao2]

If space is not a big consideration you might want to look at some of the older av receivers. Some of them had a lot of inputs and you can get them relatively cheap since their sound processing is now outdated.

I have a Pioneer VSX-9900S - it has six video inputs - 5 on the back panel and 1 on the front. In addition, four of those video ins have super video connectors. I have two manual switching boxes hooked into it so I have a total of
15 inputs feeding into my receiver and then to the tv. I recently picked up a second one just for the remote since my original remote died - it cost $95 for the amp and $35 for shipping off ebay.

It is a fairly hard unit to find but other companies had similar ones and there were probably units that had more video inputs then mine. If you could find a receiver that wasn't working properly (any of the main amps could be malfuntioning since these things were usually set up for anywhere from 5 to 7 channels) you could pick it up really cheap - as long as it powers up the preamp would likely be working which is what you are gonna want.

If you go that route, only get one if you get the original remote - replacement remotes are next to impossible to find and they will cost you as much as a good deal on an amp/remote can. (You will need an exact remote - otherwise you will likely not be able to access all of the inputs with it.)

The receiver display will show what input you are using.

If you get a receiver that is fully functioning, you might want to hook up a small pair of speakers even if you don't use them - accidently running an open circuit (no speakers hooked up) can lead to damaging the receiver and if it is working why run the risk of damaging it.)

you don't get any signal loss with anything that old school o_0?

[Natty Bumppo]

you don't get any signal loss with anything that old school o_0?
Nothing I can detect - as long as you use good cables and aren't running a long distance with them there shouldn't be too much trouble. And my genesis/sega cd/turbo stuff looks better off my laseractive passing through the receiver than I have ever seen it anywhere off the straight consoles. With the older stuff the difference seems to be more in how well the stuff was done/mastered in the first place - a crummy transfer from a crummy master on anything, no matter how high tech the format is, is gonna be crummy. The only thing really lacking in the receiver is that it doesn't have DTS or AC-3 decoding capacity. If I wanted to pop for decoder, it would fit easily since the amp out stages are all set up with pre-amp in/out taps (with the exception of the subwoofer - that just has a tap out only - but no problem since I have a 400 watt Carver driving the subwoofer).

[dao2]

all these technical things u say hurt my brain ;p

[Natty Bumppo]

all these technical things u say hurt my brain ;p
I think I have a spare one lying about. Some hunchback dropped it off and scurried off before I could inquire about it. It is labeled as belonging to someone named Abby Normal - but they haven't been by to claim it so it is yours if you like.

P.S. If you think my pioneer receiver is old school, get a gander at this amp I also have: http://lyricusa.com/graphics/MC240oldlrg.jpg

This isn't mine, but it is the same model.

[dao2]

looks like a damn engine :|

[Natty Bumppo]

Weighs about as much as one too. It is worth more than most engines though.

[dao2]

setup seems costly and complicated :o imm try out a 245c and if I see loss youll be getting a pm :P

edit: is this theater/business grade equipment or something? ;p

[Kitsune Sniper]

I had a Philips branded AV Switch that had six inputs - then one of them died on me. It killed one of the audio inputs, then it refused to turn on. Blargh.

I now use something simpler. Philips sucks. :(

[Natty Bumppo]

setup seems costly and complicated :o imm try out a 245c and if I see loss youll be getting a pm :P

edit: is this theater/business grade equipment or something? ;p My stuff is all regular home audio stuff - not top of the line even when it was new - but it was good stuff and I tend to buy on functionality as much as anything else (assuming it isn't poor quality in terms of performance). The pioneer receiver was a natural for me (I bought it new) since I had so many things feeding into it (or what seemed a lot at the time - game systems kinda mushroomed on me since then) - by no means top of the line equipment, it is a workhorse for my needs. Also had dolby pro-logic which at the time was the standard for laserdiscs - which I am into big time.

Without knowing exactly what you are doing I thought this route might be a possibly viable option for you since a good av receiver is flexible for various applications.