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My home theater receiver (Yamaha HTR5150) does not have an S-video input for satellite DBS. Is there a way to avoid losing the S-video signal when connected to a TV with only one S-video input?
Hi Chris, like late said,sounds like you need a video switcher. I have one by Sima, its the SVS-4 A/V switcher.
Its a tremendous value at $149 (direct-online,or Best Buy). It has 4 A/V inputs (each one has S-video,composite video,L&R audio). It has auto switching mode or manual (with its own remote). It shuts itself off when there's no
signal at any inputs,turns itself on when it senses a signal. Basically set it and forget it. 2 sets of outputs
also. No visible artifacts that I can see. A very good product.
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I almost forgot ,it converts composite to s-video also.
So you can mix different connections at different inputs.
Also has a defeatable/variable volume compressor for those
loud commercials or late night viewing.
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hi,
you need an external switch box, if you have more than 1 s-video feed.
Entech makes one, Camelot Crystal Visions makes a sophisticated device with
a digital comb filter, and switching capability.
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