MastaRedSnappa Posted December 2, 2005 Report Share Posted December 2, 2005 Joytech AV Control Center Series Review Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romier S Posted December 2, 2005 Report Share Posted December 2, 2005 Fantastic review Jeff. Really, excellent excellent work. If you would be ok with it, I may give it an editorial look and feature it on the site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck Posted December 2, 2005 Report Share Posted December 2, 2005 Thanks for an excellent review, Jeff :tu I encountered some noticeable rolling diagonal wave distortions on the input my DVD player was connected to via component cables. These distortions did not appear on any other input that I switched to. After some investigating, I pinpointed the problem to my use of the composite input as a coaxial digital audio input (as the switcher does not have discrete inputs for this). Removing the cable immediately got rid of the distortions. Perhaps it was creating some kind of feedback loop, I?m not really sure. It?s not that big an issue to me as my DVD player also has an optical digital audio output but it may be an issue to other people?s setups. This is kind of disappointing as I've never had an issue with my Pelican switcher when using the composite inputs for digital coax. But as you said, I've got other ways to hook up that input Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Daisy Posted December 2, 2005 Report Share Posted December 2, 2005 Great review and pics. I'm debating picking up something like this for the living room, or replacing the Pelican in the theater with it. Thanks again. Glen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MastaRedSnappa Posted December 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2005 Fantastic review Jeff. Really, excellent excellent work. If you would be ok with it, I may give it an editorial look and feature it on the site. I sent you a PM, Romier. This is kind of disappointing as I've never had an issue with my Pelican switcher when using the composite inputs for digital coax. But as you said, I've got other ways to hook up that input I'll try do more testing on this to make sure it wasn't user error, Scott. Thanks again. No problem, Glen. I was really interested in this switcher but I couldn't find any reviews of it on the web. Hopefully, now at least LCVGers will have more information to guide their purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orpheus Posted December 3, 2005 Report Share Posted December 3, 2005 Heh, I just got back from BB with mine, wish I had logged on earlier today, as it would have made my decision to get one so much easier. I have the pelican switcher, which I will now be looking to rid myself of. The addition of a 4th optical input and the remote control more than make up for the loss of 1 rear component video in and downgrading the front panel in to only S-Video. It appears that the stereo audio signal is split into two sets of outputs but I have not gotten a chance to test this out. If it works like the Pelican than this is exactly what it does. I use the second anolog out to run a line in to my mp3 player to record concerts and other soundbites off my DVR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyN Posted December 5, 2005 Report Share Posted December 5, 2005 Um maybe we all should have checked out gamestop.com Pelican 2.0 Switcher with Remote coming out... this week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck Posted December 5, 2005 Report Share Posted December 5, 2005 Looks like it's going to be available in 3 color choices too. I notice it only has 6 inputs now (5 on the back, 1 on the front). If the 5 inputs on the back all have network and digital audio conections I'll choose this over the Joytech. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whooter Posted December 5, 2005 Report Share Posted December 5, 2005 Looks like it's going to be available in 3 color choices too. Well, the remote, anyhow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck Posted December 5, 2005 Report Share Posted December 5, 2005 Yeah, I noticed that too, but I'm hoping the actual units will be different colors like the originals (black and silver). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave C Posted December 5, 2005 Report Share Posted December 5, 2005 Another potential option from intec made specifically to match and fit below the 360...if you don't require that many inputs: http://www.inteclink.com/inteclink/products/xbox/xbox_details.asp?id=234 http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/9145/Intec-Announces-Accessories-for-Xbox-360/ A/V Selector & Storage - 8618 - White (MSRP: $39.99) Intec’s A/V Selector & Storage for 360 features four inputs in addition to your Xbox 360. This unit comes with two integrated storage compartments to store the remote control (included), memory cards and various accessories. Features component video, RCA, and S-Video input & output jack connections, and 2 optical inputs and 1 optical output to support the higher quality audio and video demanded by HDTV. Unit also features broadband Internet connections to support online gaming! Intec’s A/V Selector & Storage has even more features than similar items priced above $100! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenMonkey Posted December 5, 2005 Report Share Posted December 5, 2005 Nice review Good find on the Pelican system selector pro 2 I'll keep an eye out. I need all the inputs I can get my hands on. I run a physical composite switcher right now to switch my component devices (DVD player, Gamecube, Xbox) and another composite switcher to switch my old composite/Svideo stuff (NES, SNES, etc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orpheus Posted December 5, 2005 Report Share Posted December 5, 2005 If the 5 inputs on the back all have network and digital audio conections I'll choose this over the Joytech. If that's the case, the Joytech goes back. Nice that Pelican has any info about this at all on their site. Some at CAG thought they saw it at Best Buy already, I'm wondering if they saw the Joytech and were confused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlot Posted December 5, 2005 Report Share Posted December 5, 2005 I'm thinking it's time trade up to a newer switcher as well; the remote and LCD are too good to pass up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel P Posted December 5, 2005 Report Share Posted December 5, 2005 Agreed. I just hope I have better luck with this one since my original suddenly died on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck Posted December 5, 2005 Report Share Posted December 5, 2005 Get in contact with Pelican, Angel, and they'll replace it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MastaRedSnappa Posted December 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2005 FYI: I updated my review with some additional testing I did over the weekend and also posted some better photos (you may need to refresh your browser to see them). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scar Posted December 5, 2005 Report Share Posted December 5, 2005 Nice review and pics Jeff, thanks! This is exactly what I was looking for and was all set to drive out to BB to buy one until I saw the new Pelican switcher. I may have to see that one up close before I make my final decision. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MastaRedSnappa Posted December 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2005 BTW, if one of the mods would be so kind as to change the name of the thread, I would greatly appreciate it. I referred to the switcher in the thread title as the "AV Control Center 240 Series" because that's how it's listed on their website and I assumed the box said the same thing. However, I looked at the box last night and it says "Control Center Series 240C" on it. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romier S Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 I've updated the first post in this thread with a link to the main site. Jeff's review is now featured on the main site. All of his pics are viewable under the screenshot section, and his review is there in all it's glory. Thank you Jeff for your contribution, and everyone please feel free to continue leaving feedback and thanks to Jeff here.:rock PS: I also have an original copy of the review if you need it Jeff. Make sure to answer my PM so I can update your name on the main site as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel P Posted December 12, 2005 Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 Scott, did you contact them via email or phone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck Posted December 12, 2005 Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 I contacted them through their website. Here's a link to their online support Just fill out the ticket and you should here from someone within 48 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainmaykr Posted December 13, 2005 Report Share Posted December 13, 2005 Excellent review. I've been looking for something like this for a while. I currently have a stack of 3 Pelican 5 port switchers (you know, the little black box job without component hookups) but would like something sleeker and with component support. Now just going to look for some info/review of the Pelican Pro 2.0 and decide... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel P Posted December 13, 2005 Report Share Posted December 13, 2005 Thanks Scott. Another option out there... Joytech Xbox 360 Control Center There is a picture of the 360 sitting on top of this control center in the latest issue of Game Informer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck Posted December 13, 2005 Report Share Posted December 13, 2005 I really like the looks of that. Has anyone seen these for sale anywhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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