StarTech.com 4 Port Component Video Switch w/ Audio - CPNT410IR
Startech 4-to-1 Component YPbPr A/V Switch - AV selector - silver

Mine lasted 2 weeks before it hit the trash. Colors were off but more annoying was the jitters video got just before the switch changed inputs on it's own. I thought it could be interference from something else but then a day later the remote wouldn't work and neither would the manual switch. The rating would be ZERO if it were a choice.
 
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The switch box was exactly what I was looking for share my home theatre system between my cable box, blu-ray player, cd/radio player with some easy clicks of a button. Fantastic value and superb performance! Easy to install and easy to use.
 
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I too had the problem with my TV screen rolling, that is, until I realized I had a couple of the cables reversed. The switch performs flawlessly. I had feared there would be some annoying popping sound when switching between inputs, but pleasently surprised there was none. I can only laugh at the pithy remote they provide, the silly thing has just those four tiny buttons. The remote itself could be one quarter the size it is now. Whoever decided to shave costs by using an existing mold rather than building a new one should be fired. That said, however, I was easly able to "teach" my learning universal remote all four buttons and have stored the original in the junk drawer with all the other useless original remotes. Poor guys. Anyone using this "low-end" video switch on a high-end HDTV should just be slapped for being so cheap and shouldn't complain about some minor color infractions it might induce.
 
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I installed this unit my TV picture rolled as long as unit was installed, replaced it with a phillips four port switch which works great.
 
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Don't go anywhere else for StarTech Switches and amplifyers but Buy.com! StarTech makes Top Shelf Items with the lowest prices offered anywhere only on Buy.com!
 
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Does exactly what is's supposed to do with no visible signal degredation and at a very good price. Ability to program switch codes to unused buttons on remote is a plus. The only drawback to the unit is that it is light enough that the weight of 4 component cables can lift the front of the device a bit. Putting a vase, bowl, etc on top of the devise takes care of the problem and looks good.
 
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This has been a great Component switch for my living room. It was very affordable and does a pretty good job. Having said that, its one draw back is it can't handle dark colors properly. Whenever there are dark colors parts of the screen turns green. It is very faint and not too bothersome. The pros of this box outway the cons.
 
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Good product, I hooked up my DVD player and DTV receiver to switch and to projector. Works fine.
 
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Excellent product! I have all 4 connections hooked up and it works great! I especially like the ability to program which connection you want to use using any remote and any 4 buttons on that remote! I completely recommend this for any HDTV or EDTV!
 
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I needed a component switch since I have only one component input on my HDTV and have a Wii, Xbox 360 and watch video from my Ipod. No more crawling behind the entertainment center. It was easy to set up - just plug in your cables in the back and one set of cable to your tv. The remote is nice to have. You'll only have a problem if you need more than four inputs. Great product at a great price.
 
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I needed this component switch to hook both my PS2 and Wii to my Yamaha amp, which then goes to a front projector. The quality seems good, much better than using the composite hookups that come with the game systems, which tends to blur the text on a lot of games. My only gripe is the massive controller for only four buttons. They could have slimed that down a bit, but I still prefer the big remote to no remote.
 
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I connected it to two Dvd players and a Media Center Extender. Works great and is able to learn the power on commands for these three units.
 
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This switch does what it says. No frill, but a solid switch. The remote works fine and the switch is compatible with my Logitech remote.
 
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I use this with my Wii, dvd recorder and divx player. It definitely does what it advertizes. The only wish is for it to be a bit cheaper but it's still a good deal for it's current price.
 
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Purchased this unit to switch between xbox360 and ps3 on a Dell 2405FPW. Loss of *slight* visual quality is very noticeable, especially at 1080i. Text is blurrier and colors looks tad bit more washed out. Installation is hassle free. Everything works as it should. But with visual quality loss, I will be returning this product (other similar priced switches have been reviewed to have no signal degradation)
 
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great product, especially for the price. the only things to remember are:<br><br> 1) they kept the price down by not giving you any cables. in the box is only the av selector, the remote, and the power adapter. you will need to have cables for each of your devices, and one additional cable to connect the output from the av selector to your TV. <br><br> 2) the remote is pretty finicky about the angle you hold it at while using it to change the video selection on the device. it seems to need to be just about dead-on straight. i <b>hope</b> this is only due to the cheapness of the remote it comes with, and not with the ir reciever on the av selector device. as long as its just the remote itself, you should be able to program a universal remote to control the av selection. i havent yet had the chance to program mine and test this, however. ultimately id recommend it, it works great and offers alot for the price.
 
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