Both my cable TV DVR and DVD Player have component cables, how do I connect them both to my HD TV?

Question

Both my cable TV DVR and my DVD Player have component cable outputs. I want to connect them to my HD-TV but there is only 1 set of imputs on my TV. I can't connect them both, but I want to. Do I need some type of special box or a splitter or something so I can get them both connected to the TV? I tried routing one through the other (DVR to DVD player and vice versa) but it's impossible. Please help!

Answer 1

Best way is to purchase an av receiver that has video switching. They will have multiple component inputs and a component output. You will send all your audio and video to your receiver, then you will have one or two video cables from your receiver to your TV. It makes a cleaner setup. These AV receivers are inexpensive. You can find one for about $200-$300. Plus, you will get better sound and surround sound as well. Go to your local Best Buy, Circuit City or Fry's and the salesperson will show you.

Answer 2

If you have a satellite service, follow this 2 easy steps: 1. Connect 2 coaxial cables that are coming from your dish to SAT IN 1 and SAT IN 2 jacks at the back of your DVR. Note If you have just 1 cable connect in SAT IN 1. 2. Connect a coaxial cable from OUT to TV jack in your DVR to ANTENNA IN jack in your TV. Optional.- You can use RCA cables (Red, white and yellow) instead of coaxial for a better picture (from OUT on your DVR to IN on your TV. Note: Do not use HDMI cable unless you have an HD DVR, HD Television and HD service. If so you will need audio cables as well (Red and white or optical). - Don't forget to activate your DVR service with your TV provider.

Answer 3

You can get a switcher for component video. I found this one http://www.ramelectronics.net/html/40-814.html
but you may also need to switch the audio as well. Google "component video switch".