component video switching

[jeh]

what's the most affordable way to send component video from 2 sources into one without degrading the quality too much?

[curtis]

So I take it your TV only has one set of component inputs?

There are many standalone component video switches. Many AVRs do it as well, but there is debate on keeping video seperate from audio.

[Eddie Horton]

As long as it has sufficient bandwidth, use a switcher or your AVR. My Yamaha has 60mHz component video bandwidth, and I couldn't tell a difference on SD or HD sources. Some say that around 35mHz is enough to do up to 1080i, some say you need to take the rated bandwidth of the signal and double it. I think any good modern switcher or AVR would do the trick.

[jeh]

i am a moron..i didn't even realize my receiver could switch component. playstation 2 looks fantastic now on the projector.

[Eddie Horton]

LOL!! I promise not to tell a soul.