TV and audio output

I have a TV and stereo in close proximity. I'm wondering if there's anyway to rig a single dock so it will output to the stereo for music and to the TV for for video, hopefully without swapping cables. I guess I'm wondering if the Universal Dock accommodates dual output.
Can this be done? Any tips?
Thanks!

Sounds like a simple switch box would do the trick. I use the Recoton S-Video Switch. It is reasonably cheap and will output to any one of four device from a single source. Inputs/Outputs both S-Video and composite video, as well as, stereo audio with the press of a button. You can probably find similar devices in almost any A/V store, Radio Shack outlet, etc.

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