StarTech.com CPNT410IR 4 Port Component Video Switch with Digital Audio and Remote

by StarTech

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 2.5 x 14.2 inches ; 1.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 18 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000KDWT4W
• Item model number: CPNT410IR
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #39 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > External Components > KVM Switches
  • #43 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Audio & Video Accessories > Distribution > Selector Switch Boxes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 14, 2004

Product Description

StarTech.com's 4-Port Component Video Switch lets you switch between up to four A/V devices as well as the corresponding audio signals, eliminating the need to swap out cables to make use of multiple audio/video devices. A versatile solution for home theatre applications requiring digital or analog audio connections with the use of standard and HD component devices, the 4-port Component Video switch supports display resolutions ranging from 480i to 1080i, providing the signal quality necessary to bring out the best results from your input devices. A convenient, time-saving A/V solution, the Component Video switch can be installed in minutes and offers a remote learning feature that allows you to use existing device remotes to toggle between inputs, in addition to the IR remote control that is included with the Component switcher. This attractive, compact unit can be installed in minutes, and is backed by a 1-year warranty as well as free lifetime technical support.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Unreliable and video degradation, January 20, 2010

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GVlog "GV" (Northern California) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: StarTech.com CPNT410IR 4 Port Component Video Switch with Digital Audio and Remote (Electronics)

Unit was simple to install. There is however video degradation and the unit seems susceptible to interference when it's close to other devices.

I returned to this review after 9 months and reduced my rating from 2 stars to 1. The unit has developed a flaw that causes it to randomly switch to Input 2. This can be terribly annoying when you are in the middle of a game or watching a program.

I recommend that you find another device.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple Device works perfectly, December 6, 2007

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George Madden (Glenmoore, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: StarTech.com CPNT410IR 4 Port Component Video Switch with Digital Audio and Remote (Electronics)

While my large screen TV has 4 inputs, only 1 of them support Component video with 1 other using HDMI (other 2 are Composite only). With no picture or sound loss, I have been able to hook up 3 input devices (I have 1 port avail. for future) to that 1 component input on the TV. A simple push on the devices remote of 1, 2 3 (or 4) sends picture and sound flawlessly to the screen using that same TV input. Looks to be made very well for home use.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Does Not Do Well On High-Def Signals, December 17, 2007

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Jerry Lasker (Northern NJ) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: StarTech.com CPNT410IR 4 Port Component Video Switch with Digital Audio and Remote (Electronics)

I purchased this device to hook up a Cablevision box plus a standard DVD player to an Olevia LT30HV HDTV. This earlier model HDTV has only one set of component inputs, no HDMI but DVI. I noticed no degradation in the signal from the DVD player (480p) but there was definitely an inferior signal with high-definition TV channels (1080i). Will be exchanging this unit for an Impact Acoustics 3-Play.