Scart leads/Switching boxes

[nigel1210]

This box looks like it could save me a lot of hassle - thanks Hitcher!

Couple of q's...

Do you think the remote control(s) would manage if you had two of these boxes daisy-chained together? Also, did you manage to avoid getting stung by customs at ?39.99 from Play.com?

Cheers,

Rob

There will be no customs because it's a u.k product and the vat is already paid.

I'm thinking of getting another one and was wondering about the remote, should be o.k if you put them on different shelves.

[helicon2]

Can you tell me who makes this unit? Or can you tell me any dimensions of the unit itself?

[Hitcher]

It's made by Joytech.

No customs charges.

Two remotes - don't know but it's got a manual selector.

I'll measure it tonight for you.

[a9801Rob]

Thanks to nigel1210 and Hitcher.

Methinks I'll take the plunge - pity Play.com are out of stock at the mo...!

[ThoseOfTheUnlight]

Does one socket have to be used to connect to the TV? So I can only connect another 3 devices up then?

[rjpageuk]

There are 5 sockets on the back mate, so it looks like you can connect 4 devices upto it with the 5th as an output .

[ThoseOfTheUnlight]

There are 5 sockets on the back mate, so it looks like you can connect 4 devices upto it with the 5th as an output .

Oops. I need glasses

[jatpool]

q for hitcher, a little off topic

did you mod your n64 yourself (rgb) or get it done
whats the picture like?
any tips on how to do it( i have already checked gamesx.com)

[Hitcher]

q for hitcher, a little off topic

did you mod your n64 yourself (rgb) or get it done
whats the picture like?
any tips on how to do it( i have already checked gamesx.com)

I got mine done by London Console and the picture is much, much better.

[guiddruid]

Hitcher;

does this box autoswitch as well as manual & remote? the website doesn't mention it... so i'd guess not?

gd

[Hitcher]

No autoswitching - they're the ones I've had trouble with before.

It can also be switched off.

[guiddruid]

No autoswitching

pity... I'd rather like to just be able to switch on one of my consoles and play. Might as well stick with a mechanical switch if I have to fiddle with more buttons anyway.

what trouble did you have with auto-switchers? (and which ones, so I don't buy one)

gd

[Hitcher]

The B TECH BT945 (see my post on the first page).

[Pavey]

Just got 2 of the Argos ones (same as RLench) and 2 gold plated scart leads (JVC) and i have to agree there is no loss in picture quality on the consoles in box 2, however everything has very slight lines running from top to bottom of the screen,which i imagine is interference/noise.This is most noticeable on my X-Box, and is virtually non existent on the DC, with the Saturn being the middle ground. (The Q actually seems better!)
I also can now hear the tv coming through AV1 when i dont have anything switched on.
Any ideas what can be done, or is it a case of 'what d'you expect for a tenner a go'.
Any one have the play one yet, and witnessed anything similar?
Thanks
Nick

[superkully]

Just got 2 of the Argos ones (same as RLench) and 2 gold plated scart leads (JVC) and i have to agree there is no loss in picture quality on the consoles in box 2, however everything has very slight lines running from top to bottom of the screen,which i imagine is interference/noise.This is most noticeable on my X-Box, and is virtually non existent on the DC, with the Saturn being the middle ground. (The Q actually seems better!)
I also can now hear the tv coming through AV1 when i dont have anything switched on.
Any ideas what can be done, or is it a case of 'what d'you expect for a tenner a go'.
Any one have the play one yet, and witnessed anything similar?
Thanks
Nick

Same setup as you... no problems... You might have got a knackered box.