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Posted by GMAN on 12/23/06 16:07
In article <Xns98A192A331C25Astrolabe@127.0.0.1>, "Gene E. Bloch" <hamburger@NOT_SPAM.invalid> wrote:
>"Mike C" <michaeljc70@hotmail.com> wrote in
>news:1166817861.326624.8860@73g2000cwn.googlegroups.com:
>
>> I have DVD player that I would like to send the output to 2 tvs at
>> a time. I tried splitting with no luck (signal too weak). If I
>> hook one up the the composite video and another to the S-Video,
>> will that work or does it only send a signal strong enough for 1
>> output?
>>
>> This is a run-of-the-mill Panasonic DVd player (don't know the
>> model).
>
>Composite video and other signals running at 75 ohms don't split well
>with a passive splitter (Y-cable) - two outputs load it down too much.
>
>Radio Shack and other stores sell amplified splitters for the video
>signals, and they work well for me.
>
>Make sure that the amplified splitter you choose has the right signal
>inputs and outputs for your needs, and make sure you're willing to
>spend the $30 or so they cost (IIRC).
>
>If the other suggestions worked OK for you (like "just try it!"), feel
>free to ignore the above, and have a nice solstice celebration,
>whatever you choose :-)
>
Do a Google search for "Video Distribution Amp's"
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