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Title: Best way to switch between video inputs? (to switch between PC/MAME and DC)
Post by: sofakng on January 07, 2005, 11:01:26 am: I'm using a Toshiba 27" (27A33) television as my arcade monitor and up until now I've only used S-VIDEO to connect my PC to the TV. Now I plan to add a Dreamcast and this complicates things.

Normally I would add my Dreamcast to the "Video 2" jacks, but my TV is covered by my bezel so I can't use the remote control to switch between inputs. This is the problem.

I've thought about buying an svideo input selector (from Walmart) but these seem to run at least $25 so I'm trying to avoid spending that...

Is there any other way to hookup both the DC and PC and have it switch between them without me using a remote? Can I perhaps build something? :)
Title: Re: Best way to switch between video inputs? (to switch between PC/MAME and DC)
Post by: Tokey on January 07, 2005, 02:58:42 pm: You can find a cheaper video selector on ebay I guess, but if you're looking for a free way to do it and can't spring $25 it probably won't happen.
Title: Re: Best way to switch between video inputs? (to switch between PC/MAME and DC)
Post by: Scott84 on January 07, 2005, 03:10:10 pm: Your best bet might be to drill a tiny hole through the bezel.... it would be so small no one would notice.
Title: Re: Best way to switch between video inputs? (to switch between PC/MAME and DC)
Post by: Hoagie_one on January 07, 2005, 03:46:52 pm: you could rig the remote inside teh cab, externally wire teh buttons that change video modes and mount the buttons. Youd still have to change batteries though.
Title: Re: Best way to switch between video inputs? (to switch between PC/MAME and DC)
Post by: Hiub1 on January 07, 2005, 05:12:57 pm: Beware of those video switchers. I bought one off ebay for the same purpose, and the SVideo quality was SO BAD! I just stuck with using the regular RCA on the back of the tv for the DC.