Peter Heinemann writes: > I mean: Normally, the video signal is sent from the video chip in the > computer to the monitor, but with an y-cable without a switch, the signal > would also go from the powered machine through the y-cable into the > un-powered machine. Would that ruin anything? Since there�s would not be a > massive switch and only very short cables, I would be most likely save from > visible quality loss.
I'm not an electronics expert, but: My feeling is that you run the risk of damaging the output circutry of the machine by driving it on its' output lines. The risk of damaging your equipment is greater than you would risk by wearing out the port (which can easily be replaced). I also suspect that you will still get ghosting with the Y-cable, even if it does work. As there's no proper termination on your 'inactive' end, there will be some reflection of the signal back up the wire. Do you know if the impedance of all your cables is the same? If not, try making them all identical lengths and of identical impedance. I'd suggest that you buy a switch with electronics to compensate for intereference (I know they are more expensive, but they are a lot cheaper than they used to be). It's probably more worth it in the long run. Michael -- Quadlist is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Quadlist info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/quadlist.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/quadlist%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
