home entertainment help

puppychow · 03-22-2009, 01:15 AM

I hope I can explain this properly..

I have a lcd hd tv but I think i'm out of video and audio "in" connectors on my tv.

I currently have component cables from my wii going to my tv (3 jacks, i.e. red yellow white)

I currently have hd component cables going from my cable converter to my tv (5 jacks total)

Now I don't have any place to plug my dvd component cables (same as wii) into my tv..

I am not using a stereo tuner or any other audio piece as a bypass - my cable convertor box has no video and audio "in" jacks for me to route the dvd through there, if that was possible to begin with..

feel like a n00b as i think i'm missing something..feels like a need a component video out/in hub if such a thing exsists..

Thoughts? Thanks!

puppychow · 03-22-2009, 01:23 AM

ps i cannot use hdmi - i need a solution using component cables..ty

fishBurger · 03-22-2009, 01:53 AM

Does the DVD player have components in?
Mine does but I'm not sure how standard that is.

puppychow · 03-22-2009, 02:01 AM

noppers

Skanky Butterpuss · 03-22-2009, 03:11 AM

just get splitter cables. it wont be great quality, but youre using composite plugs, so its not great quality anyway. worked well for me when i used to have to have my ps2 and dvd player hooked up to my 1 input VCR that was hooked up to my TV via coax cables.

do it like this:

of course thats the ghetto way of doing it. if you want to do it up right, id suggest a home theater receiver. theres a ton of them out there, so choosing the right one for your application is something youll need to think about (hopefully that article helps)

MonoXideAtWork · 03-22-2009, 06:31 AM

they sell component switches under the name "video game selector switch".

This is a box with multiple inputs (Red/White/Yellow RCA), one output (Red/White/Yellow RCA), and a switch to toggle between inputs.

edit:

Got a VCR in a closet somewhere? Most models of VCRs have AUX inputs where you can run your video games through to your TV.

For an added plus, you can record your console gaming to VHS, or to a TV tuner video card with DVR.

puppychow · 03-22-2009, 01:58 PM

thanks guys!

nice artwork skanky

did the trick!

Skanky Butterpuss · 03-22-2009, 07:24 PM

im always happy to put my mspaint skills to work for a good cause

glad it helped

Shadow00Caster · 03-26-2009, 03:44 PM

skanky +50 for expert paint skillz

03-22-2009, 01:15 AM	#1
puppychow Arf! D&A Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 1 Times	home entertainment help I hope I can explain this properly.. I have a lcd hd tv but I think i'm out of video and audio "in" connectors on my tv. I currently have component cables from my wii going to my tv (3 jacks, i.e. red yellow white) I currently have hd component cables going from my cable converter to my tv (5 jacks total) Now I don't have any place to plug my dvd component cables (same as wii) into my tv.. I am not using a stereo tuner or any other audio piece as a bypass - my cable convertor box has no video and audio "in" jacks for me to route the dvd through there, if that was possible to begin with.. feel like a n00b as i think i'm missing something..feels like a need a component video out/in hub if such a thing exsists.. Thoughts? Thanks!

03-22-2009, 01:53 AM	#3
fishBurger get off my lawn Join Date: Mar 2007 Class/Position: O scout / demo Gametype: killing Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Does the DVD player have components in? Mine does but I'm not sure how standard that is. __________________ That means that either you are an American, or you are NOT an American. There is no hyphenated exception. -Iggy

03-22-2009, 03:11 AM	#5
Skanky Butterpuss Beware the Hammer D&A Member Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: Mar 2007 Class/Position: Sabotaging your shit. Affiliations: :}\|, mimic, /KBN/ Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	just get splitter cables. it wont be great quality, but youre using composite plugs, so its not great quality anyway. worked well for me when i used to have to have my ps2 and dvd player hooked up to my 1 input VCR that was hooked up to my TV via coax cables. do it like this: of course thats the ghetto way of doing it. if you want to do it up right, id suggest a home theater receiver. theres a ton of them out there, so choosing the right one for your application is something youll need to think about (hopefully that article helps) __________________ Support FF: Etzell: Skanky Etzell: The Wings are fucking fantastic Etzell: They really are Etzell: But even SAYING that makes me want to vomit

03-22-2009, 07:24 PM	#8
Skanky Butterpuss Beware the Hammer D&A Member Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: Mar 2007 Class/Position: Sabotaging your shit. Affiliations: :}\|, mimic, /KBN/ Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	im always happy to put my mspaint skills to work for a good cause glad it helped __________________ Support FF: Etzell: Skanky Etzell: The Wings are fucking fantastic Etzell: They really are Etzell: But even SAYING that makes me want to vomit

03-22-2009, 01:23 AM	#2
puppychow Arf! D&A Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 1 Times	ps i cannot use hdmi - i need a solution using component cables..ty

03-22-2009, 02:01 AM	#4
puppychow Arf! D&A Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 1 Times	noppers

03-22-2009, 06:31 AM	#6
MonoXideAtWork Pub Allstar! Beta Tester Join Date: Aug 2008 Class/Position: under en kvinna Gametype: Capture the Flag Affiliations: Eternal Order, Must be h4x, Mono's happy funtime. Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	they sell component switches under the name "video game selector switch". This is a box with multiple inputs (Red/White/Yellow RCA), one output (Red/White/Yellow RCA), and a switch to toggle between inputs. edit: Got a VCR in a closet somewhere? Most models of VCRs have AUX inputs where you can run your video games through to your TV. For an added plus, you can record your console gaming to VHS, or to a TV tuner video card with DVR.

03-22-2009, 01:58 PM	#7
puppychow Arf! D&A Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 1 Times	thanks guys! nice artwork skanky did the trick!

03-26-2009, 03:44 PM	#9
Shadow00Caster Retired FF Staff Join Date: Jul 2007 Class/Position: D Eng Gametype: Griefing/Spawn Camping Posts Rated Helpful 5 Times	skanky +50 for expert paint skillz

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