Universal System Seletor Pro - Silver

by Pelican Accessories

Product Features

• 8 A/V and S-Video inputs
• 3 Component inputs
• 3 Ethernet(Broadband) Inputs
• 8 AV/S-Video Inputs
• Works with all gaming systems

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0001GAYUE
• Product Dimensions: 13.5 x 18.2 x 4.5 inches ; 8 pounds
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: May 15, 2003
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #41,784 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

The Pro System Selector offers you complete control over each portion of your home entertainment system. It features 7 rear inputs for AV, S-Video, Component Video, Digital Optical and Ethernet inputs -- connect any or all of your devices together! Attractive full metal casing Color - Silver

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This unit is a keeper., July 8, 2004

By 

"thefix01" (Portland, OR United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Universal System Seletor Pro - Silver (Video Game)

BOTTOM-LINE:
I believe all but the most serious "philes" would be completely satisfied with this unit (as I am) as long as you are using high quality cables along with it.

SIGNIFICANT NOTES:
I am not an audiophile or videophile... you won't find anything but vague technical information in this review. But, I didn't purchase the Pelican System Selector Pro just to organize my cables either.

One disadvantage of being an early adopter of HDTV is that you can never "go back." Once you've seen the advantages of HDTV and Progressive Scan components, anything else looks like you're viewing it through a plastic baggy. With the addition of Progressive Scan gaming components to my entertainment system, the 2 component video inputs on the back of my Toshiba were not enough... and moving that 150# box around to change out cables was out of the question... so were "Y" connectors if you're with me this far.

I'm connecting Progressive Scan DVD, GameCube, and Xbox, to the Pelican System Selector Pro with middle of the road cabling (Monster Component Video 3/Monster Interlink 400 MkII), and find no loss or darkening/dampening of signal. The only noticeable degradation of signal I can see is with my DVD player in full STOP mode (not PAUSE)... in which case I can see faint, cyclical, wavy lines (like ripples on a pond) moving across the screen. These are not however noticeable while in PLAY or PAUSE. Using the cables that are included with the Pelican System Selector Pro, the aforementioned wavy lines were considerably more prominent.

I thoroughly believe you "get what you pay for" when it comes to HDTV and high-end audio. I have little doubt that high-end switchers by Zektor and a few other manufacturers outperform the Pelican. But, for the price I was pleasantly surprised and will happily keep this unit. Also, for online gamers there really is not a better choice at this point in time, as others do not have the Ethernet connectivity that the Pelican includes.

As a side note... I also purchased and tested a $30 unit made by Mad Catz. I returned it to the store for a full refund and I suspect it will find its right home in a landfill somewhere soon.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great device while it worked, October 11, 2004

By 

Robert Bowman (Dallas, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Universal System Seletor Pro - Silver (Video Game)

I could not have been more impressed with this product. Having far too many devices for my receiver, it was just what I needed, not to mention it had ethernet connectivity to. By far the most impressive features of this device are the facts that it not only has HDTV inputs, but normal analog ones - allowing me to upgrade to an HDTV at a later point and not have a large paperweight. The optical audio output is also a must.
The only thing I wished they'd included to really make this product better would be a remote to switch devices.

I bought this device approximately a year ago, and it operated fine, until the other day. At first it would not switch device, however the input it was stuck on (the first) worked fine. Within a few hours though it had completely died, and was no longer outputting a signal.

However, the device comes with a standard manufacturer warranty of FIVE years. During this time, it can be repaired or replaced for $4 of return shipping. So even if you end up like me with a faulty product, you can still get it replaced, so long as you keep your receipt.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very pleased with the overall quality of this HDTV selector, March 5, 2005

By 

M. Ingram "Mickster" (Huntington Beach) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Universal System Seletor Pro - Silver (Video Game)

Wow! Stumbled across this Pelican product at a local computer store. I had looked around recently for component video switchers, but had no idea this Pro System Selector existed. For $79 I had no hesitation buying immediately and bringing home knowing the store had a good return policy. Hooked it up in 20 minutes to a Pioneer 50" plasma screen with the following video inputs: 1) HD DirecTV 2) Progressive scan universal DVD player 3) REPLAY DVR with progressive component out 4) X-Box HD 5) Playstation 2 6)Nintendo 64 7) S-video Camcorder.

I couldn't be more pleased with the quick switch ability. I have tested with several Superbit DVDs before and after installation and see no visable loss in quality. Will be recommending to my friends.