Winegard AV Switch

[stockcar57]

I am replacing the AudioVox AVCC-100 (3 in - 2 out) in my 1999 Endeavor in order to add DVD input. Since I can't find anyone producing these switches anymore I just purchased a Winegard VS-53AV (5 in - 3 out) on Ebay (It claimed to be new). I hooked up the Winegard and everything works except the DVD output (go figure).
There is a 12VDC/100mA input to the switch but I did not get a plug. In the features list (no instructions) it says it is for the antenna pre-amp (which I don't need).
Does anyone know:
(1) Does the DVD "switch" require the 12VDC?
(2) There are 3 pins. Does anyone know the pin-outs for the 3 pins?
(3) I assume it is straight 12VDC input but I don't know that.

THANKS in advance for your assistance !!!

[Triker56]

The 12V is to power the Bat Wing amplifier.

[ccook129]

Winegard 12V Power Adapter Cable Included Free!!!

Just push a button to route signals from any input to any output. Built-in 12-volt TV antenna power supply eliminates the need for separate wall-mounted TV antenna power supply. Watch different programming on each of 2 TVs while recording another program on your VCR. If you aren’t using a VCR, use the third output to send programming to a third TV. Special DVD feature with slide switch allows easy hook-up to a stereo TV or surround sound system. Shielded circuitry for low signal loss. Compact size fits easily in overhead cabinets
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[stockcar57]

Maybe I just don't understand the switch. The diagram shows the DVD cabled through the switch but out to the tv separately. I assumed the switch would convert component video to coax. Is that incorrect?

[ccook129]

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[alvinc]

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Originally Posted by stockcar57 Maybe I just don't understand the switch. The diagram shows the DVD cabled through the switch but out to the tv separately. I assumed the switch would convert component video to coax. Is that incorrect?

First, most DVD players do not have an RF output. Second, most people connect the DVD player to the front TV via the composite or S-video connection because the quality is higher. Third, the DVD player has only one output of the composite and audio.

So to put it together, the outputs of the DVD player (composite (yellow) and audio) are connected to the switch. The composite and audio from the switch is connected to the front TV (3 ft away). The switch contains a built-in modulator to convert the composite and audio of the DVD to RF (channel 3 or 4) for the rear TV.

From the point of view of the rear TV it receives its signal via RF. The switch gives the choice of antenna, cable, satellite, VCR, or DVD. For the DVD or VCR use channel 3/4. For broadcast signals a digital converter box or satellite receiver may be needed.

Because of the switch box the rear TV can have an RF feed and the front TV can receive a high quality composite signal.

All this because DVD players do not typically have a RF output.

Soapbox:
In the old days, there was a analog TV signal, easily rout-able, multiple signals on one wire, etc.

Now with a jumble of analog TV, digital TV, S-video, Composite, digital audio, fiber connections, satellite receivers, limitations in cable length that won't even reach 50 ft, etc. We have a morass of boxes and cables in our home video systems, with special cases abounding and multiple remotes required to watch a simple video.

Challenge: Wife wants to watch a DVD on the rear TV.

Solution: Use this remote for the DVD, use another remote to set the VCR to use auxiliary input (I use the VCR as a modulator), make sure the switch is for VCR for the rear TV, use rear TV remote to select channel 3/4 and make sure rear TV is not set to cable input. No wonder she can't do this from memory, once a year.
Soapbox Off:

[wa8yxm]

YES the DVD requires 12vdc as well.. Describe the jack and I might be able to point you to a plug (option 1) or

Open it up and hard wire it (option 2)

If you are near me (And I"m on the road tomorrow) I have the skills, even have a spare connector I can use.

WARNING: Skilled labor is usually upwards of $100/hr.. I"m a bit.. Less expensive where forum members are concerned

[stockcar57]

THANKS all. I found a matching plug to order. Hopefully, once I get it wired, things will work as suspected.

[wa8yxm]

Ok, now that you have the part on order I will explain why the DVD needs 12 volt.

The switch switches only RF to the TV (So you watch DVD's on either Chan 3 or Chan 4 depending on the 3/4 switch on the switch box)

To do this they use an active device called a MODULATOR.. This takes the Video and Audio signals, mixes them properly and generates a Radio frequency signal on Chan 3 or Chan 4, and then Modulates the Radio signal with the A/V information (This is what a television station does at the transmitter tower by the way)

This, requires 12 volt DC. (Well power),

[MT]

To add to this old thread, I just upgraded all my TV's to digital and Blue Ray. My Blue rays do have an RF out and Left/Right chanel sound. I ran HDMI to the main TV and RF out to the switcher. All was working...until... all of a sudden no bat wing signal, no DVD at rear, nothing worked through the switcher. Dug around and low and behold found the 12v out going to a 3amp fuse. The fuse blew. Evidently without the 12v the switcher won't let anything signals through. Picked one up and hopefully all will be well again when I put in the new fuse.

[dball]

Where did you find the plug for your winegard vs5312a distribution center? I need one too. David ball

[stockcar57]

I called Winegard and they had it in stock. It only uses 2 of the 3 wires so it is simple to wire. They have a $5.00 minimum order and the plug only cost $2.50 so they sent me 2 of them. If you can't get one let me know. I suspect I can find where I put it (somewhere where I could always find it if I wanted it ).

[dball]

Thanks! I need the wingman adapter for my bat-wing so when I order that--I will be over the $5 minimum. If I have problems I will let you know.
Thanks again,
David Ball

[dball]

I called Winegard Direct, Winegard Home, Winegard Tech and none of them can supply the plug. They did tell me (as you said) that one of the pins is unused. I have located a wall plug transformer that supplies 12V 100mA with two bare wires. I can easily make this work but Winegard cannot tell me which pin is hot and I don't want to fry my multiswitch. Can you help OR just send me your extra and I will be glad to pay your cost + shipping. dball