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John Welch wrote:
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<pre wrap="">Thanks to those who suggested the split on the component out. I'll
have to look around for the appropriate cables and splitters.
I wouldn't use simple RCA splitters on video, it would be better to use
a distribution amp. Video is a bit like RF in that the cables need to be
impedance matched and terminated properly. TVs and other devices usually
have terminators inside.
If you use a passive cable splitter, then the output device sees two
terminators in parallel, which puts more load on it.
It isn't going to hurt anything, you'll just get poorer quality video.
- Richard
I use one of these:
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.amazon.com/AV-400SV-Prograde-Distribution-Amplifier/dp/B0009QZPO6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1215095462&sr=1-2">http://www.amazon.com/AV-400SV-Prograde-Distribution-Amplifier/dp/B0009QZPO6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1215095462&sr=1-2</a>
Works OK.
If you are going to use a passive split, keep the leads as short as
possible.
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Thanks for the suggestions on the amp. The link provided says it is
for S-Video or composite. Do you just use the audio terminals for
video, or are you not doing component video. I did find a similar
model specifically for component video, but it is almost $100. Not
sure I want to spend that much. Actually, I'm not sure I would even
want to spend the $60 or so for lower-end model either. The first
couple of posters who suggested the split seemed to be using Y-cables
or some type of passive splitters and didn't mention any quality drop.
I was hoping I could get away with something like this:
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.amazon.com/3-RGB-Component-Video-Splitter/dp/B000RJJ0XW">http://www.amazon.com/3-RGB-Component-Video-Splitter/dp/B000RJJ0XW</a>
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It is hard to tell what is in this writeup but it sounds like it worked
for the reviewers. I would give it a try if your cable runs are
short. If you are going across the room to a projector, you may have
problems but I guess you would have to try it to know.<br>
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I am sorry about the mess up on the S-video vs component. I use mine
for S-Video, composite, and audio. I have used it to drive both a
composite and audio signal to another room, around 100 feet away. I
drive an S-Video signal to a projector about 30 feet away for the stuff
that doesn't have DVI outputs.<br>
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Allen<br>
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