hd splitter/switch

[jimbobb]

Hi

Ayone able to recommend a good HDMI switch.

eg have 2 hdmi sockets on tv need 3

have seen various on **** but cant find reviews of ones where the picture quality remains excellent

thanks in advance

jimbobb

[ozzsurf]

these are 50 quid in game

or £17.98 at -amazon.co.uk
Joytech HDMI Tri-Link Switcher
Delivered FREE in the UK

Product Features
Remote Control included
Connect multiple HDMI signal sources to one HDMI input on TV or display
Easily switch between three HDMI devices
Supports full High Defi nition resolutions up to 1080p
Three HDCP compliant HDMI 1.3 inputs provide a pure digital connection
heres a review
-http://www.dcemu.co.uk/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=82750

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heres a 4-Port HDMI Switch £15
Connects up to 4 high-definition video sources into 1 HDMI port on your HDTV.
Supports 480i, 480p, 720i, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p resolutions.
Maintains highest HDMI single-link video resolution.
Energy Saving - No External Power Source Needed.
Slimline lightweight design.

-http://www.riverstreams.co.uk/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=30

[Dreamcatcher]

Looks a nice job. Interests me too. Thanks Ozz.

[yesfan]

Have a look at this one

http://www.oppodigital.com/hm31/hm31_review.asp

Bought one from here

http://www.crtprojectors.co.uk/oppo_dvd.htm

Well happy with it. Got good reviews.

[jimbobb]

Many thanks for those responses.

SOmeone had mentioned the name OPPO to me before and that Oppo HM-31 looks like a very good bit of kit

Jimbobb

[ozzsurf]

Oppo HM-31 to expensive

from £75 to £100

[yesfan]

Seen it for £57 somewhere....amazon I think, anyway, you get what you pay for.

[madsod]

these are 50 quid in game

or £17.98 at -amazon.co.uk
Joytech HDMI Tri-Link Switcher
Delivered FREE in the UK

Product Features
Remote Control included
Connect multiple HDMI signal sources to one HDMI input on TV or display
Easily switch between three HDMI devices
Supports full High Defi nition resolutions up to 1080p
Three HDCP compliant HDMI 1.3 inputs provide a pure digital connection
heres a review
-http://www.dcemu.co.uk/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=82750

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heres a 4-Port HDMI Switch £15
Connects up to 4 high-definition video sources into 1 HDMI port on your HDTV.
Supports 480i, 480p, 720i, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p resolutions.
Maintains highest HDMI single-link video resolution.
Energy Saving - No External Power Source Needed.
Slimline lightweight design.

-http://www.riverstreams.co.uk/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=30 just got one today as said 17.98 free p@P and it works a 100 % picture and sound A 1 so thanks for tell use m8
:respect-059:

[gasman]

This is the one I got, and am more than pleased with it, and under a tenner with post from fleybay :respect-040:

4 Port HDMI Switch Box
Allows you to connect 4 HDMI Devices to your HD Plasma / LCD TV or Projector



This is a brand new 4 port HDMI Switchbox. The easy solution to connecting 4 additional HDMI devices to your TV, without needing to remove other devices. For example you could connect a SKY HD BOX, HD DVD Player and PS3 all simultaneously to this box.

Features:


4 HDMI Female Input Connections

1 HDMI Output Connection

24K Gold plated connection ports for the best possible quality

Ideal for HD, TV, DVD, SKY, Satellite PS3, Xbox 360 and much more!

Maintains high resolution output

Switch operated

No Power supply required

Shape HDTV resolutions up to 1080p
VGA 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1920x1200
DTV/HDTV 480i / 576i / 480p / 576p / 720p / 1080i / 1080p
HDMI V1.3+ HDCP 1.0 / 1.1 / 1.2 / 1.3

sorry cart give you any pics here ?

[Dreamcatcher]

@ Gasman

Are the inputs HDCP compliant M8?

[yesfan]

It seems the only way to ensure your switch will not have a detrimental effect on your video and audio is to buy a certified, HDMI compliant switching device and cable.

Looks like the switches that dont have any external power provision are not certifiable by HDMI......quote from their site:

"Q. If an HDMI accessory device (i.e. switch box, cable booster) does not have a dedicated power supply, is it still compliant and will it work?

An HDMI device that has active electronics should have a provision for external power in order to be compliant (e.g. a receptacle to allow the use of a standard power adapter, sometimes called a power “brick”). Here we are drawing a distinction between “active” devices that actually have some powered electronics, and “passive” devices, such as some switches (more on those later).

Some active devices, such as actively powered HDMI cables or in-line signal extender boxes, will by default attempt to power their electronics by taking power from the 5V line (+5V power) available on the HDMI connector. The HDMI specification requires all source devices to provide at least 55mA (milliamps) on the 5V line for the purpose of reading the EDID of a display. While 55mA is not enough current to operate most HDMI accessory devices (which typically require about 100 to 150mA), most source devices on the market today provide significantly more current on the 5V line than the HDMI specification requires. As a result, the vast majority of accessory devices can operate when interfaced with a source device that provides more than the required current (i.e. over 100-150mA) on the 5V line. However, manufacturers should provide a provision for their powered HDMI accessory devices to obtain external power, and consumers are encouraged to look for this external power provision when purchasing such products.

Looking to the future, not all HDMI devices may provide this much power over the 5V line. For example, as HDMI expands into more and more portable applications (cameras, camcorders, laptops, etc.), power consumption is often much more of an issue, and such devices may not power the 5V line with the > 100mA required by such “active” devices. Again, consumers should consider ensuring that their active HDMI accessory device purchases have a provision for external power for this reason."

Most switches have some form of auto switching and led display, therefore putting them into the "active" category. So if you have a manual switching device with no led display thats HDMI 1.3 and HDCP capable.....you might be ok?

[gasman]

Dreamcatcher m8, I would say yes but I ill check it out,

Yesfan m8, I believe you only need a external power if the cable is over 1m ?

I have my Xbox, Dvd and a fortec passion all working perfectly with no external power, I think the cable supplies are riping a lot of people off, you don't need Gold plated connectors ? it will make no difference on HDMI.

[gasman]

Dreamcatcher it is HDCP compliant.

if you think it is a bad picture m8s, experiment, go up or down, don't just leave it on 1080 it is not always the best ?

[a40uk]

I bought an HDMI splitter very eary on (bout 2 years ago or more) the one i had didn't re route the sound along with the video. Dunno if this was a problem of old or something that may still happen, so just thought I'd mention it.

[gasman]

Sound is excellent with the one I got, if its HDMI it should carry the sound also.