LogoVS8HCA

HD Component Analog Video Selector with Digital Audio

The VS8HCA is an eight-input, HD-capable component analog video and digital audio selector. It is designed to integrate seamlessly into your existing home theater, dramatically expanding your video interconnection options.

Despite the promises of digital video, component analog video (CAV) is the highest quality video connection method widely available today. Even most digital TV receivers connect to their televisions via CAV. It is the only way to connect HD signals to most HDTVs and projectors, and the only way to get HD signals out of most devices.

While most HD and high-end displays, and some video receivers, have one or two CAV inputs, the VS8HCA allows you to integrate up to eight CAV sources (HDTV receiver, DVD player, PVR, satellite receiver, PlayStation 2, Xbox and more) to make the most of your home theater investment.

With support for both optical (Toslink) and coaxial digital audio switching, the VS8HCA greatly simplifies the management and utilization of all your video sources.

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$899

Please accept our sincere apologies. Due to factors beyond our control, and waning demand for analog HD video products, we are no longer manufacturing this product.

Existing customers are still able to get answers to questions and warranty service, if needed.

We have left the product information available on the website, and we may have a few units available. If you are interested, please send email to .

We’d like to make a small clarification to the Home Theater magazine article written about the VS8HCA. While we greatly appreciate the magazine’s initiative in mentioning our new product, it is important to note that the VS8HCA does not include a remote control. We feel that our customers already have too many remote controls to contend with, and as such, we provide the capability to program your universal remote directly from the front panel of the VS8HCA.

Latency: Zero apologizes for any inconvenience caused by the article, and we hope you continue to rely on Home Theater and other magazines for your audio and video information.
Features
  • 8 component analog video inputs (any 3-signal HDTV or SDTV format, such as YPbPr, PCbCr, RGB w/sync-on-green; formats are not transcoded)
  • 2 component analog video outputs (same signal on both outputs)
  • BNC Connectors for maximum quality
  • 6 Toslink optical digital audio inputs
  • 2 coaxial digital audio inputs
  • One output each Toslink and coax
  • Transcoding among all digital audio inputs and outputs
  • Audio inputs/outputs compatible with any S/PDIF format
  • Direct input select
  • IR remote-controllable
  • IR emitter on front panel to teach learning remotes
  • Serial port control and status query
  • Standard width allows placement anywhere in your rack
Specifications
Video Section
Gain
2V/V
Bandwidth
97 MHz (-3dB)
Diff. Phase Error
0.03°
Diff. Gain Error
0.1 %
Crosstalk
-52 dB
Video Input
Number
8
Type
Component Analog Video (YPbPr, YCbCr, RGB)
Connectors
8 x 3 BNC
Impedance
75 ohm
Video Output
Number
2
Type
Component Analog Video (YPbPr, YCbCr, RGB)
Connectors
2 x 3 BNC
Impedance
75 ohm
Audio Section
Type
Digital (S/PDIF)
Propagation Delay
30 ns (max)
Toslink (optical) Audio
Inputs
6
Outputs
1
Speed
up to 8 Mbps
Coaxial Audio
Inputs
2
Outputs
1
Input Impedance
75 ohms
Output Impedance
75 ohms
Output Level
2.5 V p-p
Control
Serial Port
RS-232, DB-9 Female Connector
Protocol
9600 Baud, 8-bit, no parity, 1 stop bit
IR
40 kHz carrier, 8-bit address, 8-bit command
Mechanical
Dimensions
17" W x 3.5" H x 10" D (432mm X 90mm X 254mm)
Weight
7.5 lbs (3.4 kg)
Miscellaneous
Power
12VAC, 250 mA
Temperature
10° C to 70° C

Features and specifications subject to change without notice.
Accessories

Included with the VS8HCA is a UL-listed, North American power adapter, an outlet saver, 6 BNC-to-RCA adapters, and an instruction manual.

The instruction manual is available for download.
Miscellaneous

The VS8HCA is covered against defects in materials and workmanship by a one year warranty. Tested to comply with FCC standards for home or office use.