# Three component video sources, two inputs

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-component-video-sources-two-inputs/343585>\
**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [February 8, 2006, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-component-video-sources-two-inputs/343585 "2006-02-08T20:08:46Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![flight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/bbce88/32.png) [@flight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flight)\
**Post date:** [February 16, 2006, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-component-video-sources-two-inputs/343585/21 "2006-02-16T15:15:47Z")

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> [@commasense](#):
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> So I presume your solution will be to plug the HD signal into one of the component inputs, and use the switch for the other two?
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> Can you describe the “noticeable” effects you see in HD?

I thought I had replied to this earlier, I guess the hamsters ate it.

I was considering doing what you describe but the pain in the ass of using several different methods of switching combined with the limited number of HD channels - none of which I use - made me decide to just run it all through the switch box.

The effects were a loss of sharpness. It was not huge but it was noticeable, and only because the HD signal is usually crystal clear. You only really see it where there is a very sharp edge on the screen. Didn’t notice and trouble in colors.

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**Author:** ![PorkFat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c4cdca/32.png) [@PorkFat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PorkFat)\
**Post date:** [February 16, 2006, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-component-video-sources-two-inputs/343585/22 "2006-02-16T15:47:23Z")

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> [@flight](#):
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> So what do I do? I want to take three pieces of equipment that have component video outputs and input them all into my television that has only two component video inputs.
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> I have heard there are gadgets that will do this, but you need to manually turn a switch and it costs around $100. Not gonna happen. Any ideas?

So why not get the JVC component switch for $50? I have it, it works fine and retains the video resolution from my game systems.

> **[Amazon.com: JVC JXS111 HD Compatible Component Video Switcher (Discontinued by...](https://www.amazon.com/JVC-JXS111-Compatible-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B00005USA7)**
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> The JX-S111 is an affordable AV switcher with five AV inputs (two with S-video) and two AV outputs (one with S-video). A monitor output with S-video is also included. The passive design means it can...

You still have to manually press a button, but come on, you can’t complain if you don’t want to shell out for another reciever all together.

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**Author:** ![flight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/bbce88/32.png) [@flight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flight)\
**Post date:** [February 16, 2006, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-component-video-sources-two-inputs/343585/23 "2006-02-16T23:33:35Z")

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> [@PorkFat](#):
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> So why not get the JVC component switch for $50? I have it, it works fine and retains the video resolution from my game systems.
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> [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005USA7/sr=8-1/qid=1140104299/ref=pd\_bbs\_1/002-6382917-9803210?\_encoding=UTF8](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005USA7/sr=8-1/qid=1140104299/ref=pd_bbs_1/002-6382917-9803210?%5Fencoding=UTF8)
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> You still have to manually press a button, but come on, you can’t complain if you don’t want to shell out for another reciever all together.

You didn’t bother to read the rest of the thread, did you?

If you did you would have found I did purchase a near identical device for $30.

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