Cables To Go 40324 3-Play Component Video and TOSLINK Digital Audio High Performance Selector Switch (Black)

by Cables To Go

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 4 inches ; 2.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000AM3U2I
• Item model number: 40324
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (223 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #17 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Audio & Video Accessories > Distribution > Selector Switch Boxes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 1, 2003

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

From the Manufacturer

The Impact Acoustics 3-Play connects up to 3 TOSLINK digital audio, 3 stereo analog audio pairs, and 3 component video (770.3) signals to a single component video input. Experience loss-less control from as many as 3 HDTV or progressive scan source components! 3-Play gives you the power of choice and the convenience of control! This component is ideal for connecting DBS Satellite, DVD and ATSC Tuners to home theater receivers and pre-amp/processors. Includes IR remote control and DC 12V/500mA power supply. 1-Year Parts and Labor Warranty.

Features:

• 3 Inputs for Component Video, TOSlink Digital Audio and Analog Stereo Audio
• Use for Video Game Systems, DVD Players and HDTV Receivers
• Wireless IR Remote Control or front panel selection
• Compact size fits anywhere, only 9-1/2" x 4-1/4" x 2" (W x D x H)
• Bandwidth: 0dB @ 50MHz
• S/N Ratio: 64dB

Connection Diagram:

Product Description

This 3-Play selector connects up to 3 TOSLINK digital audio, 3 stereo analog audio pairs, and 3 component video (770.3) signals to a single component video output. Experience loss-less control from as many as 3 HDTV or progressive scan source components! With its compact size, 3-Play provides the power of choice and the convenience of control! This component is ideal for connecting video game systems, DBS Satellite, DVD and ATSC tuners to home theater receivers and pre-amp/processors. Includes wireless IR remote control, front panel selection, and a DC 12 V (500 mA) power supply. Input: Three RCA Component Video Female, Three TOSLINK Female, Three RCA Stereo Audio Female. Output: One RCA Component Video Female, One TOSLINK Female, One RCA Stereo Audio Female. For your convenience, the AC/DC Adapter (#98016) and the Remote Control (#98014) are available for this item.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

74 of 74 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent performance!, June 26, 2006

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Pinoy in NJ "arprince" (NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cables To Go 40324 3-Play Component Video and TOSLINK Digital Audio High Performance Selector Switch (Black) (Electronics)

I bought a passive component switch (no power supply) and returned it because I was losing HD signals when viewing HD channels. I then got this unit and it works as advertised. No HD signal lost at all, excellent build (does not weight or look cheap), easy switching between devices with the remote.

I have a SONY BRAVIA LCD HDTV and only have one component input so I needed this unit to switch between my HD Cable box and a progressive scan DVD. When watching HD cable channels, my Bravia tells me the signal input is 1080i. When watching a DVD progressive scan, it tells me I'm getting a 480P signal. So the unit works perfectly!!! Great buy!

This is the most reasonably priced unit compared to other "powered" component switches I have looked at. You can't go wrong with this one.

UPDATE 11-10-2010
My unit is still fully functional. Never had any problem since I bought it 2006.

UPDATE 12-14-2011
No issues with the unit.

33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Affordable; works as advertised, March 9, 2006

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Aurora1957 (New Hampshire, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Cables To Go 40324 3-Play Component Video and TOSLINK Digital Audio High Performance Selector Switch (Black) (Electronics)

Having an older Harmon-Kardon AVR with only 2 component inputs I needed a way to expand the inputs to allow component input from the Xbox and PS2. I was using a manual A/v selector but the lack of digital audio in/out was annoying. Replacing the manual box with the Impact Acoustics 3-Play was a great solution. Using affordable TOSALINK digital audio cables allowed me to spend more on quality component cables. The Impact Acoustics A/v selector itself was less of an expense than a premium set of component cables.

I am impressed with the ease of setup and use. I do not have the equipment to test the functioning of the unit but regarding visual and audio capability I find no discernable difference from a direct hook up to the AVR. Obviously any interconnect will have some effect, but I can't tell the difference. It leaves me wondering how they did it, with comparable units costing twice or even four times as much.

The caveats are the lack of coaxial digital audio in/out, and the tiny credit card sized remote. I have no issue with the function of the remote; it works well from across the room. I'm just afraid of losing the darn thing!

37 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Problems using this with Wii and Xbox 360..., February 15, 2008

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Seth Scoville (Austin, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cables To Go 40324 3-Play Component Video and TOSLINK Digital Audio High Performance Selector Switch (Black) (Electronics)

I bought this switcher because of the high review scores but I've had two of them not work for me and ultimately had to send them both back and get a refund. When running the Nintendo Wii through it I would often get sync loss and flickering anytime a bright white screen came on (which happened a lot in Super Mario Galaxy).

Additionally, while running my XBOX 360 though it, the screen would often scramble and freeze up (confirmed this was not the 360 itself). FYI, my Wii is set to 480p and the 360 at 720p which this switcher could supposedly handle. Unfortunately that was not the case for me. Was it just bad luck? Who knows, but I'll have to look for another brand now.