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HDMI splitters
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r***@optonline.net
2013-09-10 23:55:17 UTC
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I have an older Sony TV with three HDMI inputs. I have them all used and would
like to have a place for more connections. Are these splitters any good? Do you
lose any video or sound quality? I'm looking at one on Amazon which splits into
three inputs and is remote controlled, for less than ten bucks. Are they worth
it? Thanks.
the dog from that film you saw
2013-09-11 17:04:41 UTC
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Post by r***@optonline.net
I have an older Sony TV with three HDMI inputs. I have them all used and would
like to have a place for more connections. Are these splitters any good? Do you
lose any video or sound quality? I'm looking at one on Amazon which splits into
three inputs and is remote controlled, for less than ten bucks. Are they worth
it? Thanks.
no loss of quality -they are just passing through the digital signal -
either makes it to the tv intact enough to work or doesn't.
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Gareth.
That fly.... Is your magic wand.
Jan B
2013-09-12 04:36:07 UTC
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Post by r***@optonline.net
I have an older Sony TV with three HDMI inputs. I have them all used and would
like to have a place for more connections. Are these splitters any good? Do you
lose any video or sound quality? I'm looking at one on Amazon which splits into
three inputs and is remote controlled, for less than ten bucks. Are they worth
it? Thanks.
First, I think you should call it a "switch". (A splitter connects a
source to 2 monitors.)

I have the manual switch type, so I can't comment on automatic
switching or remote control.
But if you have e.g. recorders that activates while you are watching
another device, an automatic switch could possibly sense that and
switch into that device. Having a manual (mode) avoids the risk.
r***@optonline.net
2013-09-12 17:48:57 UTC
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Post by Jan B
Post by r***@optonline.net
I have an older Sony TV with three HDMI inputs. I have them all used and would
like to have a place for more connections. Are these splitters any good? Do you
lose any video or sound quality? I'm looking at one on Amazon which splits into
three inputs and is remote controlled, for less than ten bucks. Are they worth
it? Thanks.
First, I think you should call it a "switch". (A splitter connects a
source to 2 monitors.)
I have the manual switch type, so I can't comment on automatic
switching or remote control.
But if you have e.g. recorders that activates while you are watching
another device, an automatic switch could possibly sense that and
switch into that device. Having a manual (mode) avoids the risk.
No recorders involved. Just inputs.
G-squared
2013-09-15 22:01:46 UTC
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Monoprice has manual and remote controlled switches at good prices. The remote switch combined with something like the Logitech harmony remote to 'glue' it into a system might be an option.


http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=101&cp_id=10110

G²
meagain
2013-09-16 18:31:03 UTC
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Post by G-squared
Monoprice has manual and remote controlled switches at good prices. The remote switch combined with something like the Logitech harmony remote to 'glue' it into a system might be an option.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=101&cp_id=10110
G²
The switch must be "set" (thrown) BEFORE the source and/or the TV are powered up.
HDMI technology prevents man-in-the-middle setups. In other words, the source
and the TV must talk to each other.
Gene E. Bloch
2013-09-16 19:03:34 UTC
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Post by meagain
Post by G-squared
Monoprice has manual and remote controlled switches at good prices. The remote switch combined with something like the Logitech harmony remote to 'glue' it into a system might be an option.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=101&cp_id=10110
G²
The switch must be "set" (thrown) BEFORE the source and/or the TV are powered up.
HDMI technology prevents man-in-the-middle setups. In other words, the source
and the TV must talk to each other.
That has not been my experience.

I had a TV with only one HDMI input and a cheap automatic switcher, and
never had a problem.

It was necessary only to make sure the inputs were connected with the
right priority. If #2 came on when #1 was active it wouldn't switch but
if #1 came on when #2 was active it would[1]. The switch had a remote in
case the above isn't what you wanted at a given moment.

[1] Or maybe vice versa. It's been a year or two, so I forgot the
priority order.
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Gene E. Bloch (Stumbling Bloch)
G-squared
2013-09-17 08:11:54 UTC
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On Monday, September 16, 2013 11:31:03 AM UTC-7, meagain wrote:
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Post by meagain
The switch must be "set" (thrown) BEFORE the source and/or the TV are powered up.
HDMI technology prevents man-in-the-middle setups. In other words, the source
and the TV must talk to each other.
My mother-in-law's Magnavox works as you describe but our LG is perfectly happy with HDMI activating any time before or after power on.

G²

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