1098 question, Need Help!

[xavierzx11]

Ok, I have a question. I have the Rotel 1098 (love it) as my surround processor. I am video switching all my video sources (DVD, D-VHS, HDTV Tuner, Tivo, and X-Box) through it via the Component out to my 65" RPTV. I have just ordered a Sanyo Z2 front projector (Merry X'mas to me). I plan to try the Bravo D1 player (via DVI), but I would like to have my D-VHS and HDTV Tuner hooked up to both my RPTV and PJ at the same time? Help! :?




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[aud19]

I'm no expert but it sounds like you'll need some sort of video distribution scheme. I'm sure someone here will know more info but until then try doing a search on here and the web for "Video Distribution". Another good place to try would be your local dealer/custom installler I'm sure they've run into situations like this and can offer some good advice. You may also be able to use a video scaler if it allows for switching and multiple active outputs plus it would have the added benefit of scaling all your sources to at least one of your displays native resolution. I don't know enough about them unfortunately to tell you for sure what would work though...sorry

J.R.




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[Lex]

This is a problem encountered more and more by people, including myself. You in fact need a video switcher. I'm not sure who's building them, but I see a wide open market opportunity there for someone to include all connection options.

I don't know what makers such as my own Lexicon were thinking having 1 set of component outputs!

Lex

[aud19]

Will a video switcher allow him to watch different sources on two different displays at the same time though? If I understand what he's looking for he wants to connect his Sanyo projector via DVI and RPTV via Component cables and be able to watch any of his available sources, including different sources, on both at the same time. Ie: He could be watching his D-VHS player on his PJ while his wife watches something from the DVD player on the RPTV. Or he could have an HD Football game on in the two rooms at the same time from the same HDTV tuner for a nice beer swilling day with the boys

J.R.




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[Andrew Pratt]

The guys above are right in that if you intend on sending both a component feed from the Rotel to the projector (great choice BTW) and the TV. I decided that for me the PJ was priority one so I have my component feed running just to the projector. The wega gets an s-video feed instead. For me the convienience of not having a switcher is more important then a slight improvement in video quality for the smaller screen where its less noticable.

[xavierzx11]

Does anyone know a good way to video switch DVI? That way I could run the Bravo DVD player and my HD Tuner from the DVI input on the PJ.

paul




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[Andrew Pratt]

I'm not aware of any DVI switcher but I'm sure someone will be out with one soon .

[Azeke]

Paul, check this out this site, I'm not sure of the specifics on the box.

http://www.kvm-switches-online.com/video-switch.html

Regards,

Azeke