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Posted by buddyb on 11/01/07 02:26
On Wed, 31 Oct 2007 11:14:35 -0700, Gene E. Bloch
<spamfree@nobody.invalid> wrote:
>On 10/30/2007, buddyb@yippy.ti.ye posted this:
>> Connecting VCR and dvd player to one set of jacks on TV.
>> I know I can make the connection with Y adapters, but my concern
really
>> is the effect (quality Of playback/recording.) on the VCR and
playing
>> the dvd.
>> This friend has a TV that is heavy and he is not in any condition to
>> move it to swap cords so we can`t try it ( I can`t move it either:>(
>>
>> Thanks very much.
>> Regards
>> buddy b
>
>Y connectors have little effect on audio and (usually) a serious
>deleterious effect on video.
>
>The reason has to do with impedances. The audio inputs place a
>negligible load on the audio outputs, but the video inputs are a
>significant load on the video output.
>
>In addition to switches (as mentioned by kaboom), there are
>distribution amplifiers that solve the impedance problem
>electronically. Also there are switches that can be controlled by a
>remote, which is more convenient than having to get up and walk over to
>the entertainment center :-)
Regards
buddy b
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