StarTech.com SVID410IR 4-to-1 Composite/S-Video and RCA Audio Switch

by StarTech

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11 x 7 x 2.5 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000E17CK6
• Item model number: SVID410IR
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 23, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The StarTech SVID410IR 4-to-1 Composite/S-Video and RCA Audio Switch lets you kiss goodbye to swapping cables to connect all your devices to your TV. By using a single input on your television, you can connect up to four video devices having composite or S-Video output and RCA audio connectors.

Upon connecting your devices to the SVID410IR, you can switch between devices by simply pushing a button on the front panel or by using the included remote. With outstanding quality construction, you get clean images and clear audio. The StarTech SVID410IR 4-to-1 Composite/S-Video and RCA Audio Switch is perfect for devices like VCRs, camcorders, DVD players, and game consoles like XBox and Playstation. It is backed by a 1-year warranty.

What's in the Box
SVID410IR Video switch, remote control, and instruction manual.

Product Description

4-TO-1 COMPOSITE/S-VIDEO RCA AUDIO SWITCH

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Solid design, connectivity & functionally simple w/Remote!, May 1, 2008

By 

PHILIP ITURRALDE (MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: StarTech.com SVID410IR 4-to-1 Composite/S-Video and RCA Audio Switch (Personal Computers)

RESEARCH:
After some internet / Amazon research, I purchased the StarTech SVID410IR 4-to-1 RCA Composite/S-Video A/V Switch Box to use as a centralized interface solution between my various S-Video recording / playback devices connected to my Neuros OSD Unit w/External Iomega 500GB Hard Drive.

SPRING/SUMMER ARCHIVING PROJECT:
Recording (digitizing**) old Family Video's (VHS & Super-Hi8mm) & misc DVDs via **Neuros OSD Unit > External Iomega 500GB Hard Drive. All recording / playback devices have an S-Video OUTput, which is the better choice (picture quality) vs. the Composite Video (Yellow) RCA plug.

MANUAL PROCESS - pre A/V Switch Box:
Plugging-in & out the S-Video & Audio RCA cables between the various recording / playback devices to my Neuros OSD Unit became old very quickly.

A/V SWITCH Box BUILT QUALITY:
Very good to excellent. (see pic's I submitted into Amazon's gallery above)

1) SWITCH BOX: Logical, simple, functional & solid design.
.... a) Front panel layout is clean and clear.
.... b) Back panel layout is well spaced, clearly labeled and connectivity is very solid.
........ 1. FOUR: INputs each w/Composite (R, W & Y) RCA plugs & S-Video.
........ 2. ONE: OUTput w/Composite (R, W & Y) RCA plugs & S-Video. (See Note 1 below)
.... c) INput #1 - #4 each have a little round LED Light above indicating which one is selected.
........ 1. LED's (& possibly INput switching) powered via supplied 9 V DC Power AC Supply.
.... d) INputs can be selected from the front panel right side silver grey button or supplied remote.
........ 1. Pressing the front panel button has a tactile click for each INput change. (See Note 2 below)

2) REMOTE: Same with the switch box, solid & functional. Design is simple as it should be.
.... a) 2 AAA batteries required but not included.
.... b) Switching between any INputs is silent and responsive - works as designed.
........ 1. Having a Remote adds the value to this A/V Switch Box!!!

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NOTES:
1. The A/V Switch Box does not mix Composite Video (Yellow) and S-Video signals.
.... a) If you connect one video device using Composite Video (Yellow) & another S-Video signal ...
........ 1) You must connect both Composite Video (Y) & S-Video OUTputs plugs to your monitor / TV.

2. Due to the light weight of the switch box, the box can move when you press the front panel button.
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OPERATION:
The StarTech SVID410IR 4-to-1 RCA Composite/S-Video A/V Switch Box works as designed and advertised. Switching between my various S-Video recording / playback devices is now seamless, especially with the use of the Remote - unique @ $25 price point and provides an added value to the A/V Switch Box!

SUBJECTIVE REVIEW:
Having S-Video was a priority since it provided the best picture quality thru the Neuros OSD unit. I'm happy to see that adding the A/V Switch Box did not degrade the digitized recorded PQ (picture quality) from my External Hard Drive after comparing a few of my recordings with vs. without the A/V Switch Box!

FINAL THOUGHTS:
If you require a Audio / Video Switch box, I can easily recommend the StarTech SVID410IR 4-to-1 RCA Composite/S-Video A/V Switch Box w/Remote for its solid & functionally simple design.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for S-Video and Composite Sharing, August 19, 2007

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This review is from: StarTech.com SVID410IR 4-to-1 Composite/S-Video and RCA Audio Switch (Personal Computers)

If you're like me and you have more video to input into your home theater than ports available, you probably need one of this. This obviously isn't HD compatible since it lacks either component or HDMI. However, I have a security DVR, Video iPod and Sony Camcorder which all do no better than S-Video. Since I can't spare an open input on my Home Theater Receiver for each of these gadgets, this handy switch is the best way to share them. The remote capability is essential. Once you use the included remote to program your universal remote, it becomes trivial to switch between camcorders, iPods, Satellite TV, DVD, etc.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works exactly as I wanted, February 12, 2009

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Eric L. Carlson (Sterling, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: StarTech.com SVID410IR 4-to-1 Composite/S-Video and RCA Audio Switch (Personal Computers)

I wanted a remote AV switch, and this one has been working fine, and is cheaper than some non-remote switches. It works fine with my Logitech Harmony remote. It was even listed in the Harmony configuration software, so I didn't have to do anything special to get it working.

It would be nice if it converted composite to s-video, but not a really big deal. I have my DVD player connected to my TV's s-video input, and everything else (PS2, FIOS set top box, VCR) through this to the composite input. Once I get an s-video cable for my PS2, I'll rearrange things so that the VCR is the only composite device, going directly to the TV, and everything else will go through this unit via s-video to the TV.

It's nice that this unit is capable of being configured to work with any remote that has unused buttons, in case you don't have a programmable remote that supports this unit, but I haven't had to use that feature because the Harmony already supports it.

It is also nice to be able to switch inputs with the button on the unit, especially when setting up everything. The included remote seems okay too, but I've only tried it a couple times just to make sure it worked.