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4 new AV selectors from Sony

Audio/Video / Sony
Posted by zmcnulty on Nov 29, 2004 - 09:33 PM

Those of you with a large number of components but not too many inputs o­n your home theater setup likely already have an AV selector.
Anyway, here's 4 new o­nes from Sony. Some are active, some passive, some feature optical digital audio, some don't. Also, they're splitters, so you can pipe your output to multiple devices at the same time.



Sony released 4 models of AV selector o­n November 21st. Besides the SB-V60S, they are active types which prevent the deterioration of signals during division, and can output a single signal to a maximum of 3 devices.

Type Supported Signal Product Number Price 
 Active   Optical Digital Audio SB-RX100P19,950 yen
 S-Video / Composite / Analog Audio SB-RX200S
 D Port / Analog Audio SB-RX300D19,950 yen
 Passive S-Video / Composite / Analog Audio SB-V60S 9,765 yen



-SB-RX100P / RX200S / RX300D

Each of the models contains the "Multi Output Function" allowing for the simultaneous output of a single signal to a maximum of three components. Furthermore, they feature the "Parallel Output Function" to output two signals to two devices.

Model Number Supported Signal Input Output 
 SB-RX100P Optical Digital Audio 4 ports 3 ports
 SB-RX200S S-Video / Composite / Analog Audio 5 ports, 4 inputs (one switches to front and back) 3 ports
 SB-RX300D D Port / Analog Audio 4 ports 3 ports

The products have "Loop Protection Technology" to prevent against loop situations. Inputs and outputs can be switched with buttons o­n the front, but can also be operated using the included remote controller. The inputs and outputs can be confirmed with indicators. Power is supplied from an included AC adapter.

Also, the system can be configured so that it is 16 total inputs, when combined with the other two models. For example, the SB-RX200S and be combined with the SB-RX300D and SB-RX100P. The case sizing and weight is also the same, with external dimensions of 215 x 180 x 70mm (W x D x H), at 1.5kg. Stickers for connected components are also included.




Product Information (SB-RX100P):
http://www.ecat.sony.co.jp/avacc/avacc/acc/index.cfm?PD=18523&KM=SB-RX100P [1]




Product Information (SB-RX200S):
http://www.ecat.sony.co.jp/avacc/avacc/acc/index.cfm?PD=18520&KM=SB-RX200S [2]




Product Information (SB-RX300D):
http://www.ecat.sony.co.jp/avacc/avacc/acc/index.cfm?PD=18512&KM=SB-RX300D [3]



-SB-V60S

This is a passive-type AV selector. It uses a slimline case type with a thickness of 42mm. It can switch between S-Video, Composite, and Analog Audio signals, and has 5 input jacks for 4 inputs (one switches between back and front), and has two output jacks. It can output a single signal to two outputs simultaneously. However, it does not feature the "Multi Output Function" or "Parallel Output Function" as o­n the RX series.

The external dimensions are 430 x 231 x 42mm (W x D x H), and it weighs about 2kg.



Product Information (SB-V60S):
http://www.ecat.sony.co.jp/avacc/avacc/acc/index.cfm?PD=18525&KM=SB-V60S [4]



Inspired by:
http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/av/docs/20041126/sony1.htm [5]

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Links in this article
  [1] http://www.ecat.sony.co.jp/avacc/avacc/acc/index.cfm?PD=18523&KM=SB-RX100P
  [2] http://www.ecat.sony.co.jp/avacc/avacc/acc/index.cfm?PD=18520&KM=SB-RX200S
  [3] http://www.ecat.sony.co.jp/avacc/avacc/acc/index.cfm?PD=18512&KM=SB-RX300D
  [4] http://www.ecat.sony.co.jp/avacc/avacc/acc/index.cfm?PD=18525&KM=SB-V60S
  [5] http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/av/docs/20041126/sony1.htm