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Recoton SVS1000 S-Video Switch (Discontinued by Manufacturer)

Brand: Recoton

3.2 24 ratings

Connector Type	RCA, S-Video
Brand	Recoton
Compatible Devices	Television
Cable Type	RCA

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S-video, audio/video selector switch allows connection of up to four S-video or RCA audio/video components to a television or home theater system
Four S-video and four RCA stereo audio/video inputs
One S-Video output
One RCA stereo audio/video output
1-1/8 inch (3.5 millimeter) stereo audio output

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Package Dimensions

8.1 x 7.9 x 1.9 inches

Item Weight

11.2 ounces

Manufacturer

Recoton

ASIN

B000031WCH

Item model number

SVS1000

Customer Reviews

3.2 24 ratings

3.2 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#2,202 in Audio & Video Selector Boxes
#163,661 in Home Theater Accessories

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

Yes

Date First Available

September 4, 1999

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P. Monether

Good value and works well

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 3, 2007

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I needed something to simplify input selection that was previously done through a universal remote - great if you knew how to do it: impossible to teach anyone else in the family! The Recoton SVS1000 S-video has made things much simpler and given me a way to upgrade one of the connections to S-video. The 1/8" stereo speaker/headphone socket is also good so I can feed the audio into a small Logitech speaker system without replugging. The one disadvantage is having to get up and go over to the unit to change the selection - but that's a small price to pay - and actually reminded me that it wasn't so long ago we had to do that every time we changed the channel on the remoteless TV! Setting the unit up was very easy and I loved that it needed no power to operate - nothing to plug in and nothing to switch off.

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"Video quality is awful" More Info+No Stereo Out

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 4, 2009

Should have heeded warning from D. Nguyen. Purchased one of these based on good Amazon reviews and had the same result of absolutely horrible dot crawl on S-Video output when used for switching S-Video inputs. (Search "wiki dot crawl" for photo) The SVS1000 reviewed is one of the square front models with centered switches vs. the model with rounded front and switches to right. Not sure which model is newer, Recoton was purchased by Audiovox around 2004.

The package said this device would convert Composite video to S-video.

Decided to open box since it was unusable in current state, was dismayed by discovery. The advertized Composite to S-video conversion function is accomplished by a crude 4 component circuit permanently connecting the Composite and S-video outputs. This may work for conversion, but also causes distortion of S-video signals.

Both S-video and Composite signals are on separate circuit board traces from inputs through switches to outputs, just connected by the conversion circuit at output. Removed the 4 components (C1,C2,L1,RO), and the S-video signal distortion disappeared. Output is now crisp and clear.

Also discovered that the Left and Right audio for each input are shorted together on the printed circuit board resulting in only Mono audio at the output.
This is baffling because there are separate circuit traces and switch inputs/outputs for all audio signals on the PCB, but L/R are shorted by a circuit trace directly where the input audio connecters are soldered. No combining/current limiting circuitry, just a dead short. You can verify this by measuring resistance between left and right audio of any input. L/R audio outputs are not shorted until an input switch is selected.
Unless you want to try modifying the circuit board the SVS1000 will never pass Stereo audio, plus the worry about possible damage to analog audio sources or destination.
I'm using digital audio connections to a receiver, so this is not an issue in my application.

Switch works for video after modification. Physical construction seems good, solid mounting for connectors.

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Joe

A great little device for your home entertainment center

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 26, 2000

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Most modern television sets come with only two Audio/Video (front and back), and one S-Video connectors. So what do you do when your DVD player, satellite receiver, Playstation, TiVo, etc want those for themselves?
You can either move your television and plug/unplug whatever you're going to use at the time (which can drive you nuts, not to mention wear out your connectors), or just invest in one of these little things.
I love how simple the Recoton is. You just plug your stuff into the back of it (up to 4 different devices), then run another set of cables from the "out" jacks to the back of your TV. That's it! I've seen other little boxes that do the same thing for hundreds of dollars, and need electricity to work. A total waste of money, in my opinion. I keep my Recoton on top of my television set, and switch between each device with a push of a button now. No more having to deal with wires everywhere or moving the TV.
The Recoton doesn't come with extra cables to run from the back of it to your TV set, so if you don't have some spare A/V and S-Video cables around, be sure to get a set. I personally use the brand from Monster Cable, which has wonderful picture quality.

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D. Nguyen

Video quality is awful

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 8, 2004

The other reviews are bewildering. This switch IS easy to use, but the output is absolutely terrible. You'll get blurriness and dot crawl added to any input. I don't consider myself skilled at seeing video imperfections, so it's not a subtle problem. It's very, very obvious and it's simply unacceptable.

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godfreygirl143

It wouldn't work on my TV...but, I'm sure it's a good product

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 9, 2008

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I'm sure this is a great device, but I couldn't use it on my TV. I have an older TV with only ONE hookup on the back. This device requires TWO hookups on the back of your TV...so, I had to return it. However, I did purchase another device from this same seller. I called their tech number and they told me exactly what I needed, gave me the item number to enter online and the cables I would need and the item numbers for them. They have a GREAT tech team there and they were VERY helpful. I returned this item, but ordered another one from them that DOES work. GREAT site to work with. I will purchase from them again when I need any electronic device. THANKS tech support from Parts Express for helping me with my problem...."you're the greatest!!"

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Lexi Frydl

Ruins video quality

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 11, 2014

I got this switcher for connecting both a Super Nintendo and a Nintendo 64 to a single S-Video port. When connected directly, video quality is perfect. When connected with this switcher, the picture has unbelievable ringing ("halos" around shapes). I am not exaggerating, you would need to be near blind to miss the effect. It's like looking at your TV through those goggles that simulate the effects of drunkenness.

It's as easy to use as everyone says, but if you decide to buy this, I hope you have a strong stomach.

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