RetroTink doesn't work with A/V switcher

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  • May 18, 2019 at 5:36 AM #26248
    TiredKorok
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      Hello,

      I was hoping to get some ideas about what to do for my problem.

      I am currently using this auto sensing a/v switcher to switch to whatever console I currently have turned on: https://usermanual.wiki/Radio-Shack/RadioShack151985UsersManual352677.1484721781.pdf
      It’s great, works fast, and I haven’t had issues with it before with my other hdmi scaler.

      However, it won’t work with the retro-tink. Whenever I hook up the s-video out to the retro-tink the screen will go black and every once in a while an image will flash on screen. While it’s doing this the input mode selector on the retro-tink will flash through the options.

      I was thinking maybe getting a signal booster might help?
      I found this cheap signal booster on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000PAM076/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A6YHF9ZZJU41C&psc=1
      I don’t mind buying it just to try it but I am worried that it could damage my retro-tink. It boosts the signal by a 2db gain.

      Any help or advice would be appreciated, thanks!

      May 22, 2019 at 2:07 PM #26322
      BambooShadow
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        While it’s doing this the input mode selector on the retro-tink will flash through the options.

        I always get that behaviour, when my Display/Monitor is turned off –>once I turn on my monitor, it works.

        Since your splitter/switcher is powered, I don’t think the signal booster should make a difference. Dunno whether it can hurt the RetroTINK-2X.

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