Possible to connect Supergun to 2 different PVM monitors?

[maxmultiplier]

Here's the problem that I need some clarification on.

I have 2 PVM monitors. One monitor is in Tate mode. The other is in Yoko mode.
My Supergun is currently connected via S Video to my Tate PVM. Whenever I want to play a PCB such as Final Fight on my Yoko PVM, I have to remove the S Video & audio cable from the Tate PVM & connect it to the Yoko PVM. I have to switch cables again if I want to play Mushi Futari on the Tate PVM.

Is there a device that exists that will allow me connect the Supergun & both PVM monitors via S Video so I don't have to constantly keep changing cables?

Would something like this work?
http://www.amazon.com/Cables-Go-28750-C ... 87&sr=1-11
If the above item would work, how exactly would I connect all 3 devices to this box?

Please post a link if there's a device that would solve the issue that I'm having.


Thanks in advance.

[Fudoh]

You need a splitter, not a switch. And why the hell do you own PVMs, but don't use RGB ?

RGB splitter: http://www.ebay.com/itm/360831511020
S-video splitter: http://www.ebay.com/itm/360817338016

The one on Amazon works as well.

[Holograph]

Would something like this work?
http://www.amazon.com/Cables-Go-28750-C ... 87&sr=1-11
If the above item would work, how exactly would I connect all 3 devices to this box?

Whether that could do what you want depends on the internals of that switch. If it's an active switch that uses op-amps or whatever to buffer the video then it will not do what you want because it would only switch multiple inputs to one output. If it uses passive components like relays (some switches do, like a Zektor HDS4.1) then it can almost definitely be used either way and could do what you want. They do make switches that are specifically for switching between outputs, not inputs, but they are rare and might not have S-video.

I'd say it's more likely that it would not work.

A splitter can accomplish this as well as Fudoh mentioned. And if you buy a splitter, you won't have to worry about the internals. The splitter would also let you use both displays at the same time, though I imagine you don't need this. Note that you should buy an active splitter, not just a Y-type cable. If you use a passive Y cable, it will throw off the impedance of the load and usually will darken the image too much.

Also I agree with Fudoh that it would be worth upgrading beyond S-video. But hey, at least it's not composite or RF.

Edit to note: I haven't used a PVM myself, so I have no idea if the reply after mine is correct or not, but if so, that sounds like a potential option.

[beatsgo]

Isn't there a passthrough output port for each type of connector (besides audio) on the PVMs? Or they're used for something else?

[STG]

Isn't there a passthrough output port for each type of connector (besides audio) on the PVMs? Or they're used for something else?

Some PVM's might not be able to be daisy chained with the signal(s) he want's to use. I know that wouldn't have worked when I had a 2530 in RGB without a splitter.

[maxmultiplier]

Success!!!
No more having to switch cables.
Thank you guys for all the input.

[rugdoctor]

DAT plastic bin on carpet

Use a paper based box mate...

[ApolloBoy]

DAT plastic bin on carpet

Yum, static electricity.

[ninn]

the ESD bag conducts electricity too. No good idea to run a game on that.