Splitting Component without switch? What happens?

[Nikojo]

I have a DLP and a projector in the same area and would like to show same signal at both.

Can I split component signal to two different monitors (DLP and projector) if only one monitor will be on at a time??

Better yet, can I split the component signal so both monitors show the same signal at the same time?? Is there signal loss??

I know a switch can be utilized but I would rather go with the simplicity of a "splitter" if possible.

If a switch is the only thing that can be used, can a switch be placed after another switch, ie switch 4x4 in/out then switch one of the outs to 1x2 in/out??

[boykster]

I'd suggest getting one of these:

http://www.inday.com/hdda1/hdda1.htm

I use one of these combined with their 1x4 switch (downstream from the switch) and it works great.

Rich

[Nikojo]

Boykster,

How do you control the switch. Do you have IR with programmable remote??

[boykster]

Hey Nikojo,

I use the older version of the switch with the IR remote, and yes I use a Pronto remote (programmable) using macros to switch my sources, including changing the input on the Inday switch.

If you are in the market for BOTH a switch, and a way to distribute to more than 1 display (2 actually), you might check out video-storm

http://www.video-storm.com/products.asp?id=2

They have 2 intersting products (that have gotten good reviews). A 4x2 switch that outputs the same input to both outputs, and a 4x2 matrix, that allows you to independantly select sources for each display. Their prices are good.

Rich