Shocking, positively shocking...

[MooglePorn]

Ok, I just switched to S-Video cables for all my video games and such (I know, behind the times) and as such I needed to get a S-Video splitter thingiemajigger and now everytime (almost) I go to switch the input the damn thing shocks me, not a lot or painful, but it's still annoying. I tried touching something before doing it, no dice. It's getting pretty annoying... is this me? Did I get a faulty thingy? What's up?

[tomdkat]

What happens if you pour water on the gaming machine?

(Sorry I could not resist... I'll shut-up now... )

Seriously, did you possbly introduce a grounding problem when switching the cables? What happens if you switch back to the old cables?

Peace.....

[MooglePorn]

If it did cause such a problem how would I fix it? Despite my 256 IQ I have a hard time with entertainment center stuff (256?)...

[Flash Ahhh]

Moogle,

Your post is somewhat unclear and I think Tom might have misunderstood you. I also wanna make sure I am not misunderstanding you.

Are you getting the shock from the cable or from the switch box?
Or both? And what are you sayign you are switching. Are you actually doing a cable swap each time, or do you just mean a lever/knob on the switch box?

I get the impression you mean the knob on the switch box.

Well, you should not receive a shock on any electrical device really, (Unless it's an electric chair :p) so I'd say if the box is shocking you that you have a short in the box. Same with the cable. If the shock is there, then you have a short.

Also, make sure you are properly polarizing any three prong plugs. Don't do a 3-2'er, that's dangerous.

So whatever is actually causing the shock, return it for a exchange towards a new one.

-Flash

[MooglePorn]

I guess I have to exchange the S-Video switch box thing... that's what's shocking me whenever I switch my video game system (by hitting the button)... I don't have the reciept, but if I just bitch at Wal-Mart they should return it...

[Flash Ahhh]

If they refuse to exchange it, ask them to plug it in and hit the button.

-Flash

[MooglePorn]

Originally posted by Flash Ahhh
If they refuse to exchange it, ask them to plug it in and hit the button.

-Flash

I had to do something similar at Circuit City one time...

I think I will just return it for $$$ and buy a better brand one... anyone suggest a good one for a decent price? The one I got was a cheap RCA one...:flush:

[Jellodyne]

Hey, I've got one of those cheap RCA ones, never had a problem. And it's great! I'd say get another one of those.

[Iguana Man]

anyone suggest a good one for a decent price? [/b]

This is the one I got. It's not cheap, but it switches automatically and since you've moved up to s-video for your games, you can also jump into the 5.1 world of sound for the Xbox and PS2 (if you have them).

http://209.248.228.2/aacconsumers/1155detc.html

Or, if you want a cheap button pusher for s-video, try this...

http://www.radioshack.com/product.as...5Fid=15%2D1976

Personally, I'd be shocked if you didn't go for the nicer one