Pelican HD System Selector Universal

[ExtremeGamer]

Re: Pelican HD System Selector Universal

The more I watch my dvd's with this selector, the less I like it. Before my movies were crystal clear, and now I notice certain colors are much more vibrant....which I wonder if it's good or bad. I feel like there is some grain not noticeable to others, but I'm a Hi-Def nut, so I notice these things.

This selector is supposed to be good since it's powered. It's by Pelican, $99.

http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=802193



* LCD Display (preprogrammed with popular AV devices: everything from N64 - PS3)

* Aluminum cabinet

* Clean modern design

* Component video cable

* Matching Remote

* 5 inputs on back

* 1 input in front

* 1 output

I have that one, the black version, works really nice, nicer than the previous Pelican switch.

[ExtremeGamer]

Re: Pelican HD System Selector Universal

Another update.

The components that came w/ the switch box are a cheaper set. I'm guessing that this might be some of the problem. If I buy Monster comps to replace the set from the tv to the selector, it may solve the problem.

Return the one you got and buy the LCD one. You'll spend more buying Monster cables. The cables aren't the problem, it's the issue that the switch isn't powered.

[fishepa]

Re: Pelican HD System Selector Universal

Another update.

The components that came w/ the switch box are a cheaper set. I'm guessing that this might be some of the problem. If I buy Monster comps to replace the set from the tv to the selector, it may solve the problem.

You don't really need to waste money on Monster cables. Best Buy carries Acoustic Research cables which are half the price which work jus as well.

[ExtremeGamer]

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You don't really need to waste money on Monster cables. Best Buy carries Acoustic Research cables which are half the price which work jus as well.

I agree, I don't have a single set of Monster Cables, nor will I, I have AR cables, much cheaper, works the same.

[CaptainZombie]

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You don't really need to waste money on Monster cables. Best Buy carries Acoustic Research cables which are half the price which work jus as well.

I've used s-video cables from AR, their good.

[CaptainZombie]

Re: Pelican HD System Selector Universal

Return the one you got and buy the LCD one. You'll spend more buying Monster cables. The cables aren't the problem, it's the issue that the switch isn't powered.

Did you own the $20 selector? Does the LCD one provide high quality picture?

[ExtremeGamer]

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No, I owned the old Pelican powered switch. The new one is amazing, LCD screen, switches optical and coax audio as well, has 2 outputs, and switches ethernet high speed internet. This is easily the best switch I've ever seen or used. The remote is very nice, the switch doesn't degrade the picture or sound one bit.

[CaptainZombie]

Re: Pelican HD System Selector Universal

No, I owned the old Pelican powered switch. The new one is amazing, LCD screen, switches optical and coax audio as well, has 2 outputs, and switches ethernet high speed internet. This is easily the best switch I've ever seen or used. The remote is very nice, the switch doesn't degrade the picture or sound one bit.

It's worth the $100 then? Gamestop told me they wouldn't take back the $20 switch.

[ExtremeGamer]

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It's worth the $100 then? Gamestop told me they wouldn't take back the $20 switch.

Tell Gamestop the $20 doesn't work and you want credit back, not cash. Get the LCD one. If GS won't take it back, go to a different on.

[CaptainZombie]

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Tell Gamestop the $20 doesn't work and you want credit back, not cash. Get the LCD one. If GS won't take it back, go to a different on.

I will call another one and try that.

[ExtremeGamer]

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Yeah, they have to take it back, it seriously doesn't work right for you. There's nothing on their receipt about it, I would ask for a manager or ask for a DM if they don't, it's only $20, but still. You'll like the LCD one though, I love it.

[CaptainZombie]

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Yeah, they have to take it back, it seriously doesn't work right for you. There's nothing on their receipt about it, I would ask for a manager or ask for a DM if they don't, it's only $20, but still. You'll like the LCD one though, I love it.

I just called the one that I have gone to for the last 2 years, and the girl said to bring it in and she'll exchange for me.

Extreme, does it come with any cables?

[ExtremeGamer]

Re: Pelican HD System Selector Universal

I just called the one that I have gone to for the last 2 years, and the girl said to bring it in and she'll exchange for me.

Extreme, does it come with any cables?

There you go!

Component cables, s video cable... I think that's it. Maybe old composite cables too.

[CaptainZombie]

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There you go!

Component cables, s video cable... I think that's it. Maybe old composite cables too.

Did you use the components that came with the selector? I want to make sure before I spend another $80 that this thing is worth it.

[ExtremeGamer]

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Did you use the components that came with the selector? I want to make sure before I spend another $80 that this thing is worth it.

Yep...I use my AR ones from the selector to the TV, but I use the ones that came with it for my DVD player.