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Quisp · 09-24-2003, 05:49 PM

Hello all. Im quite the beginner in this area, so please forgive me.

I have a older Sony console set that has a coax and Red/White/Yellow inputs.

I also have these devices:
Hughes DVR2
Sony progressive DVD player(forgot the model#)
Sony Playstation 2

My question is , how can I have both my Sony DVD and Sony PS2 wired to my TV?

I dont want to use my PS2 for DVD's because of its limitations.

Right now, I have my DVR2 going back to my TV via Coax.
Then, Im using [ONE OR THE OTHER]separate Red/White/Yellow cables on both DVD and PS2, that feed back to the corresponding R/W/Y inputs on my TV.

Is there something I can use to avoid having to switch cables between my PS2 and DVD, or another option?

J Greer · 09-24-2003, 06:11 PM

Alls you need is an A/V selector like This. It dosen't have to be this model, but with a decent quality unit like this you probably will not notice any signal loss like I've seen with some cheaper models. Any local electonic store like Radio Shack, Circut City, Etc. should stock A/V selectors.

An even better idea would be to spend a few hundred dollars on an home theater receiver (A/V receiver). Not only will be able to switch componets via remote control, but you'll also be able to enjoy surround sound in your movies, video games, TV. Just a thought.

Jerm · 09-24-2003, 06:47 PM

The AV selector is a great suggestion. My sister in law uses one, and it works well for her.

Quisp · 09-24-2003, 07:24 PM

Thanks a bunch for the quick response

09-24-2003, 05:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
Quisp Actor Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Baltimore, MD USA	Wiring question for an older Console TV Hello all. Im quite the beginner in this area, so please forgive me. I have a older Sony console set that has a coax and Red/White/Yellow inputs. I also have these devices: Hughes DVR2 Sony progressive DVD player(forgot the model#) Sony Playstation 2 My question is , how can I have both my Sony DVD and Sony PS2 wired to my TV? I dont want to use my PS2 for DVD's because of its limitations. Right now, I have my DVR2 going back to my TV via Coax. Then, Im using [ONE OR THE OTHER]separate Red/White/Yellow cables on both DVD and PS2, that feed back to the corresponding R/W/Y inputs on my TV. Is there something I can use to avoid having to switch cables between my PS2 and DVD, or another option? __________________ My DVD Collection

09-24-2003, 06:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
J Greer Actor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Avatar? I don't need no stinkin Avatar	Alls you need is an A/V selector like This. It dosen't have to be this model, but with a decent quality unit like this you probably will not notice any signal loss like I've seen with some cheaper models. Any local electonic store like Radio Shack, Circut City, Etc. should stock A/V selectors. An even better idea would be to spend a few hundred dollars on an home theater receiver (A/V receiver). Not only will be able to switch componets via remote control, but you'll also be able to enjoy surround sound in your movies, video games, TV. Just a thought. __________________ "Our Germans are better then their Germans" The Right Stuff Last edited by J Greer : 09-24-2003 at 06:29 PM.

09-24-2003, 06:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jerm Moderator Emeritus Magical Hall Monitor Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: In my house	The AV selector is a great suggestion. My sister in law uses one, and it works well for her. __________________ "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us."

09-24-2003, 07:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
Quisp Actor Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Baltimore, MD USA	Thanks a bunch for the quick response __________________ My DVD Collection

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