Philips PH-61153 4x1 Automatic Video Selector and RF Modulator
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Manufacturer: PhilipsModel: PH-61153
Product features:
- Connects up to 4 A/V components to TV or home theater system
- Automatically selects active component
- Built-in RF modulator converts signal to channel 3/4 for universal TV use Compatible, S-Video and coaxial cables
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Customer Review: Great for Easy Gaming on Multiple Consoles
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an excellent product. Provides automatic switching between multiple devices. Just to give you an idea, we have it hooked up to a VCR, Nintendo Gamecube, and an original Sega (yup, the original 1985 Sega Master System). All of the devices except the Sega hook into the A/V switch, and then you have a single A/V cable group that goes to your TV. We also have the Sega Master System hooked up through the Cable In plug, and hooked the RF Output to the TV. It really wasn't that hard to setup, but I would recommend some experience with hooking up cabling for televisions/entertainment systems. It has no HD plugs, but works great for accessory devices.
The main pro about this device is that it automatically switches over to devices. Say you had your VCR in Spot 2, and you Gamecube in Spot 3. It would prioritize Spot 2 over Spot 3 if both were on at the same time. It's great not having to worry about another remote control in the house, and all we have to do is turn on the device we want and switch the TV over to A/V input. Very convenient.
The only con that I have about this product is the quality of the stand. We set ours up horizontally, and there are tiny grooves in the bottom of the device that lets you snap in a black curved stand (you can kind of see the long horizontal grooves in the default picture for this product). Its rather cheap plastic, and comes loose about once a month if the device is moved around often. It does allow for more circulation though, which is handy.
In playing my old Sega on this device, I was pleased by the lack of video delay. We've used it regularly for our VCR and Gamecube as well with similar results. Another handy quality: the A/V plugs in the front. If someone wants to show something off on their digital camera that they brought over, all they have to do is plug it in and we switch the TV channel. Very convenient instead of having to go behind the TV to potentially cause cabling problems.
All in all, a great product! I'm working on recommending this to my folks so I don't have to swap out cables to show them photos all the time. ;-)
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Oh and if you want a better view of the cable plugs on this device, I'd recommend checking out the manual:
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Description of Philips PH-61153 4x1 Automatic Video Selector and RF Modulator
Philips, RF Modulator & 4 Component Switcher, Connects Up To 4 Audio/Video Components To A TV Or Home Theater System, Built In RF Modulator Works With All TV's Including TV's With Only A Coax Jack Input, Works With Composite Cables, S-video Cables, Coaxial Cables.Digital Cameras & Photo Categories
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