Westy 42 - VGA switch?

[admbe]

Hello,

I have 2 components using VGA on my TV, and I have to physically go behind the TV and switch them. I was wondering if there was a switch that handled 1920x1080 resolution I could use. Maybe one with a remote, or one that detects the signal? I was thinking a regular KVM, but I'm pretty sure that needs a key and/or mouse for it to work.

Thanks,

 

[admbe]

Hello,

I have 2 components using VGA on my TV, and I have to physically go behind the TV and switch them. I was wondering if there was a switch that handled 1920x1080 resolution I could use. Maybe one with a remote, or one that detects the signal? I was thinking a regular KVM, but I'm pretty sure that needs a key and/or mouse for it to work.

Thanks,

Can a mod move this to "Televisions & Displays" my apologies...

 

[Halon451]

You might want to look into an inexpensive matrix switcher, but any of these might do you well, depending on exactly the level of functionality you're looking for.

http://www.smartvm.com/VGA-Video-Switch-C1335.htm

This seems like a very easy fix, based on what you're describing. There are various levels of functionality and of course, varying costs. Maybe the link will help you decide what's best.

EDIT: What are the two components you're connecting?

 

[jnmfox]

If you have an open DVI spot you could use this adapter.

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=104&cp_id=10419&cs_id=1041903&p_id=2396&seq=1&format=2

 

[admbe]

Halon -

I am using my Xbox and my MythTV media center. Thanks for the link.

If you have an open DVI spot you could use this adapter.

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=104&cp_id=10419&cs_id=1041903&p_id=2396&seq=1&format=2

Yes I do!. I was going to go this route, but I heard that these do not support resolutions up to 1920x1080, are you using this? Can you confirm it does? Its so cheap, I think i'll pick it up anyway if you don't know...

Another option for me is to simply swap out my video card (with DVI out) in my mythtv box... But I dumped so much time into this thing, I hate to spend anymore...

Thanks

 

[jnmfox]

Yes I do!. I was going to go this route, but I heard that these do not support resolutions up to 1920x1080, are you using this? Can you confirm it does? Its so cheap, I think i'll pick it up anyway if you don't know...

Another option for me is to simply swap out my video card (with DVI out) in my mythtv box... But I dumped so much time into this thing, I hate to spend anymore...

Thanks

I can't confirm this exact adapter works but I don't see why it wouldn't considering it is dual-link. You could email them and ask or take a $3.57+shipping gamble.

I have the same TV with a MyHD card/PC hooked up to the VGA, an Oppo up to the HDMI and my Dish ViP622 up to DVI 1 with an HDMI to DVI converter, never had a problem.