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Manual Scart Switcher needed (if possible with remote control)

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Old 26-11-2007, 11:35 AM   #1
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Manual Scart Switcher needed (if possible with remote control)

Since my parents are getting sky+ to go downstairs, I'll be having the old sky box (to use as a freesat box) and the DVD recorder in my bedroom.

However, I already have my PS2, xbox 360 and VHS in there (yea I know, but the video is sometimes handy). My TV only has one scart input (so I'm currently switching between the devices all the time, and even with just 3 things, its very annoying. So with the extra stuff, it just won't be possible.

So I'm looking for a scart switch with at least 3 scart inputs and a composite input, and obviously a scart output. Don't want an automatic one, as most of the stuff (sky box, VHS, DVD recorder) will be on all the time. Would settle with one that had physical buttons I had to press, but would really like one that can be controlled by remote control. And I don't really want to spend more than £40. The cheaper the best really.

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Old 26-11-2007, 5:36 PM   #2
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Re: Manual Scart Switcher needed (if possible with remote control)

Sorry to double post. I've found three different ones that I think would do what I want. They are both at the upper ends of what I want to spend, but there you go lol.

JOYTECH JS965 AV Control Center
B-Tech BT903 Triton
Vivanco SBX-95SE

Currently leaning towaqrds the joytech one, as it seems more flexible.

edit - I don't want to make a new topic, as the question is connected with this.

When I do get everything together, whats the best way to connect it all up. Obviously the PS2 and Xbox 360 will be simple to do (they will just plug straight into the scart switcher). The confusion comes with the CHS, Sky box and DVD recorder.

If possible, I want it so I can record from sky using either the VHS or DVD recorder. I'm not too sure how I would do this bit.
Would be grateful for any help. Thanks.

Last edited by WelshBluebird; 26-11-2007 at 8:57 PM.
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