The hdtv tuner selector
Salihu Ibrahim

As soon as you shift to HDTV, you may need to obtain various appliances
with one function or the other in order to give the best viewing and experience a most near perfect situation that is.

Among this numerous appliances is the AV selector switch which is veryuseful both in an HDTV setup. Most consumers have put it into use. What thisappliance does is to make shifting from one audio or video sources to anothereasy. Some of the leading and best belling A/V selector switches available inthe market currently include the following;

The Sima VS – HD31 A/V SourceSelector Switch.
The enjoyment you desired from viewing your HDtV can easily get ugly ifyou run short of HDMI inputs. This problem can be resolved with the Sima VSHD31 source selector switch which boasts of three HDMI inputs. These inputs canbe hooked with a single HDMI output and compatible components that can beconnected to a TV. Also, this selector switch can “upcovert” DVD players andcable boxes, the VS – HD31 can also work with computers. It can be positionedanywhere given its compact design and a selecting source is very easy. All that
need to be done is a touch of a button.

It's Specifications:
- 1 HDMI output and 3 HDMI inputs
- Signal Enhancement
- LED source light indicator
- Compact and light remotecontrol
- AC adaptor
- Dimensions 7 – 15/16 “W x15/16” H x 4


The JVC JX – 5III SelectorSwitch
The JVC Jx – 5III selector switch will enable you obtain additionalcomposite video switching to your home entertainment system. The selectorswitch has 2 inputs for 5 – video and composite video and also includesswitches for as many as three component video sources. You can simply hook avideo game system or camcorder to the A/V input via the front.

It's Specifications:
1 input with stereo audio jacks and component video. 1 output withcomposite video, 5 – video and stereo audio jacks.

2 inputs with composite video, 5 – video and stereo audio jacks

3 inputs with audio jacks and component video, 1 year parts warranty and90 days labor.

The Sony A/V Selector Switch
Without a selector switch, viewing the HDTV could be devastating. TheSony A/V HDTV selector switch can resolve this. This HDTV selector switchesfeatures video and audio inputs for connection of as much as 4 components. AC power or batteries are not required because the design is passive.

It's Specifications:
- 4 A/V input connection withgold – plated composite video, 5 – video and stereo music audio jacks

- 1 A/V output connection with gold – plated composite video, 5 – video and stereo music audio jacks.

- Stereo mini jacks to enable
connection of an external recorder or self-powered speakers.

- Composite and 5 – video signals
cannot be converted

- 1 year parts warranty, 90 days
labor.

The Sony SB – V55A A/V Selector Switch
A full circle home entertainment system will comprise of DBS receivers,DVD player, VCRs video game console and HDTV. But shifting from one source toanother could become monotonous and tedious a task. Using the new 4 – way selector from Sony will maximize you viewing experience. This selector switch features 4 A/V inputs and on the front is one that can be used to hook up a camcorder or video game to composite video signals and allow routing of all video sources to the TV with a signal cable. Input sources can be automatically or manually turned on.

It's Specification:
- Selectable manual or auto input switching

- 4 A/V inputs and 1 front-panel (3.5 – video, 4 composite)

- 1 A/V output (5 – video and composite)

- 5 – video – to – composite conversion (and vice verse)

- Automatic on and off switch

- Dimensions 7 – 1/4" W x 2 – 1/16” H x 7”D

- 90 – days warranty

The Terk’s VS – 4 A/V selector switch
HDTV receivers may pose problem of lack of switching capability. The solution to this problem is the Terk’s VS – 4 A/V selector. This A/V selector features video and audio inputs for 4 components and push button switching. AC power or batteries are not needed because of its design is passive.

It's Specifications:
- Stereo mini jack to enable connection of external recorder or self-powered speakers.

- Composite and 5 – video signals cannot be connected

- 4 A/V input connections with gold – plated composite video, 5 – video and stereo music audio jacks.

- 1 A/V output connection with gold – plated composite video, 5 video and stereo music audio jacks 1 year warranty or parts and labour. With all this appliances, one may began to massive affording HDTV would be quite way out of reach. Well, you need not fret. These appliances are not as expensive as you may be imagining. Most of these appliances are sold at quite an affordable price and the benefits that come with them quite outpaced the investment on them.