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I recently purchased an HDTV ready TV which only has one component video input for a DVD/DTV. Currently, I have a progressive scan DVD player hooked up to this input, but would like to buy the external HDTV decoder in the future as well. Does anyone make a component-video switching type device which I can plug into my single input and then hook up both my progressive scan DVD and HDTV decoder, or will I have to disconnect one and hook up the other every time I want to watch a DVD? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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I bought mine form A-Vidd.com for about $300.
You need to make sure the video switcher is HD capable or the picture will not look nearly as good. It needs to have a bandwidth of atleast 35Hz. Alot of reciever's and switcher say they are HD compatible just because it will pass the signal thru, it makes your HD picture look like a 480p picture. I know, I bought a switcher that didn't end up working out because of these reasons. Good luck.
As Ed says. And another option is a receiver with switching built in for multiple component video sources; something to look for if you're ever in the market for a receiver.
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