Radio Shack 5-Way Tilting, Auto-Sensing Stereo A/V Selector

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Pros

  • Easy to use (23)
  • Highly compatible (8)
  • Reliable (5)
  • Good performance (4)
  • Lightweight (4)
  • Good value (3)
  • Lots of features (3)
  • Improves performance (2)
  • Looks great (2)
  • Attractive design (1)
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Cons

  • Poor performance (26)
  • Lacks functionality (13)
  • Limited compatibility (10)
  • Poor design (6)
  • Bad product (1)
  • Capacitor failure (1)
  • Cuts off intermittently (1)
  • Didn't work at all (1)
  • Difficult to use (1)
  • Does not work with audio (1)

Best Uses

  • Home movies (11)
  • Complex projects (2)
  • Expanding tv connectivity (1)
  • Home (1)
  • Home theater (1)
  • Independent films (1)
  • Only for use with video (1)
  • Tv (1)
  • Video audio switch (1)
  • Video games and dvd (1)
 
 
 

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Switch between your audio/video components without swapping cables!

Specification Description
Model 15-1985
Accessory Indicator Yes
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard Yes
Benefits 5 input jacks and 2 outputs--allow you to connect 5 devices with 2 outputs (TV, VCR, etc.)Two sets of outputs for watching the televi
Body Material Multi
Capacity UOM mAh
Country Of Origin China
Description Header Don't swap cables, just press a button!
Display Catalog Number 15-1985
Enclosure Color Gray
Exclusive Indicator Yes
Features 5-In 2-Out SwitchboxUnique Flipable Selector PortionAuto-Sensing CapabilityBacklit Device Selector Switches
Included in the Box AV Selector SwitchLabelsOwner's Manual
Inputs 5 x RCA(Input(1-3)R/L,Input 4(R/L/Rec)), 5 x S-Video(Input(1-3)Video,Input 4(V/Rec)), 1 x Barrel(12VDC)
Legal restrictions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 90
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 90
MAP Price 0.0
Max Altitude Operating UOM Feet
Model 15-1985
Offer Disclaimer (Pricing and availability may vary outside the contiguous 48 United States.)
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Outputs 1 x S-Video(Output), 2 x RCA(Output)
Power Device 12VDC 300mA adapter
Product Dimensions UOM inches
Product Height 3.031
Product Length 3.375
Product Type 5-way
Product Weight 1.14
Product Weight UOM pounds
Product Width 9.5
Protect your investment. Yes
Required to function 12VDC 300mA adapter
Supported Languages English

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Last update: Oct 13, 2009

Radio Shack 5-Way Tilting, Auto-Sensing Stereo A/V Selector Reviews

 
 
 

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★★★★☆
4.0
It works GREAT.. for me at least

"OK... first of all this thing only.. ONLY.. works when you have a DVD or a video game system or something that has video output... The auto selector works right when you turn on something but it stays on that particular input regardless if you turn something on afterwards... Then in order to use something else, you need to turn of the object that was on first... anyway... i dont use the VCR input since ..." Read Full Review »

Mar 16, 2008 by GT

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Audio Input selection solved-sortof

"Well, the comments here are correct. Unfortunately the autosensing only works off of a video signal. I wanted the AV switch to allow me to connect up a dvd/cd player, my iPod, a karaoke mic. and a computer av setup. All works pretty well with the exception of the iPod. Because of the video autosensing, it won't allow switching manually or automatically to the iPod. To solve this, I needed to supply a video s..." Read Full Review »

Jun 10, 2008 by Paul

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Radio Shack 5-Way Tilting, Auto-Sensing Stereo A/V Selector Review

Audio Input selection solved-sortof

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Use

    Cons

  • Limited Compatibility
  • No natural audio only sup

    Best Uses

  • Home Movies
 

"Well, the comments here are correct. Unfortunately the autosensing only works off of a video signal.



I wanted the AV switch to allow me to connect up a dvd/cd player, my iPod, a karaoke mic. and a computer av setup.



All works pretty well with the exception of the iPod. Because of the video au …"  Read Full Review »

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 10 2008
Paul
Austin, Tx
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Radio Shack 5-Way Tilting, Auto-Sensing Stereo A/V Selector Review

It works GREAT.. for me at least

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Use
  • Highly Compatible

    Cons

  • Only a little difficult

    Best Uses

  • Video Games and DVD
 

"OK... first of all this thing only.. ONLY.. works when you have a DVD or a video game system or something that has video output...



The auto selector works right when you turn on something but it stays on that particular input regardless if you turn something on afterwards... Then in order to u …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 16 2008
GT
Long Island, NY
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  • Student
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Radio Shack 5-Way Tilting, Auto-Sensing Stereo A/V Selector Review

Good, not perfect

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Use
  • Good connector access

    Cons

  • Capacitor failure
  • Occasionally switches

    Best Uses

  • Home Theater
  • Without enough inputs
 

"I have used one of these for several years. It has the inputs I wanted, auto senses active inputs, and switches (see below) to the active one.The ports are prioritized, so that the lowest port number with a signal is selected. If we need to select a higher number port, the lower inputs need to be …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 3 2009
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  • A home user
  • Hobby electronic tech
 

Radio Shack 5-Way Tilting, Auto-Sensing Stereo A/V Selector Review

EXCELLENT VALUE FOR THE MONEY

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Great Picture

    Cons

  • You MUST read the manual

    Best Uses

  • Home
  • TV
 

"All you nay sayers, READ THE MANUAL. It ONLY references using this switch on a TV or monitor. NOT AS AN AUDIO STAND ALONE. If the salesman told you differently then shame on him/her.



This works as described. It has an internal "scanner" to find the input which is ON. If two inputs are ON the …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 10 2007
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Philadelphia, PA
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  • Gearhead
  • Tech Savvy
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Radio Shack 5-Way Tilting, Auto-Sensing Stereo A/V Selector Review

Auto-Sensing Works Poorly

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • None

    Cons

  • Poor Design
  • Poor Performance

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"Unfortunately, I have to put my experience with this device in the "doesn't work properly" category. This switch replaced an earlier Radio Shack product and does not work as specified. The switch's auto-sensing function is supposed to detect the signal from a device of higher priority and switch t …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Jan 19 2009
Matt H.
Sierra Madre, CA
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