Features:
- 6 S-VHS and composite-video inputs
- 6 stereo audio inputs
- Remote-control learning feature
- Audio-video connection cables supplied
- Front-and rear-panel access
Description:
We were delighted with the VH920's simplicity of layout and performance. With one small box, the cable-knotting hardships of dealing with more video sources than your AV receiver can handle, are gone. If you don't have an AV receiver, don't worry--the VH920 lets you route audio and video directly into an RCA-jack-equipped television. Alternately, you can run the output of the VH920 back into an AV receiver for integration with still other audio and video sources. All of the VH920's audio inputs, as well as its single output, are stereo RCA; the video ins and out let you choose between either composite video or S-Video. A component-video (RGB) option would be nice, but if you're using equipment of that high caliber you might want to look into a higher-end routing system. If you aren't running an S-Video output to your TV, there isn't much point in using any of the S-Video inputs, unless you have sources that don't provide composite outs. The most pleasing thing about this video selector is its ability to learn different remote controls. Through a process that seems complicated in the instructions but is really quite simple, you can configure the switcher to respond to the power button of any remote control. The only hitch here is that you'll have to reprogram the switcher for your remotes if it loses power. For convenience, RCA has pre-labeled four of the inputs "satellite," "DVD," "laserdisc," and "VCR," but you're by no means restricted to using them for those items. When you're ready to give cable-swapping a rest, put down the cables and pick up a VH920. Pros:
- Greatly simplifies video routing
- Easy setup
- Durable construction
- Feeds audio and video directly to a TV
Cons:
- Power interruption requires reprogramming
- Does not accommodate component video
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