Can the A1 output 2 video signals simultaneously for monitoring?
 

Can the A1 output 2 video signals simultaneously for monitoring?

I need to feed one signal to a camera mounted monitor (lcd that does not have a pass thru ‘out’) and a second to a wireless video transmitter. Any thoughts on how to accomplish this?

It seems the BNC and AV outputs can only be used one at a time, meaning you can not output video to both at the same time...

Thanks –

thinking some sort of bnc Y adapter?
would something like this work?
http://www.etool.ca/eTool/RENDER/1/56/525/8566.html

I've tried a passive splitter before when I needed multiple output feeds and the resulting video signals were subpar - too weak I presume. I've done some events that have required direct-to-dvd recording but I also wanted to drive a couple of monitors. I tried some other options and then it occurred to me that I could simply run the A1 output to the DVD recorder and then use it's multiple outputs to drive the monitors. Another option is a video distribution amp but I wound up getting by without one.

-Dan

I have used the RCA and Firewire out at the same time, not sure if your montior has that though, does your monitor have the HD Composit in? I think you can use HD Composit and RCA out at the same time.

If both have only composite video inputs and only at 75 ohms (one cannot be switched to high impedance), you will need to get a small distribution amplifier to ensure full video signal to both inputs; e.g., something like the Horita PDA2.
http://www.horita.com/video.htm#Video_Distribution_Amps

The problem is that the camcorder composite video output impedance is 75 ohms, and intended to match to a 75 ohm input. If you do a simple (parallel) split to two 75 ohm inputs, you net about a -3.5 dB loss in signal.

thank you for the feedback everyone-