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HDMI Switch

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  • 10-11-2013 2:38am
    #1
    Benzino
    Registered Users Posts: 3,803 ✭✭✭


    Hey, I'm looking to get a HDMI switcher as I've more HDMI devices than I do HDMI ports on my TV. I've seen a few on amazon, such as Proxima Direct and Neet, and they all seem to have similar features like as auto-switching and a remote.

    Just wondering if there is any potential loss in image quality in using these? The ones I saw on amazon all seem to do the same function, but can vary in price from £5 to £25.


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    #2
    TheBoffin
    Registered Users Posts: 434 ✭✭TheBoffin


    I have 2 different models here, one I got on ebay and one I got in Aldi.

    Both don't appear to have any loss in quality however, both claim to auto switch and neither of them seem to do it.


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    Benzino
    Registered Users Posts: 3,803 ✭✭✭Benzino


    Had a look at reviews for these switches and seems like there are no issues with quality loss. Thanks!


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    #4
    Dades
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 25,558 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dades


    Just FYI - quality loss is a marketing buff unless all your content and TV kit are top of the range.

    I bought a switcher on Deal Extreme for $5 and it works a charm.


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    Paul74910
    Registered Users Posts: 37 ✭Paul74910


    I bought a 4 way hdmi connector on amazon.
    I have an lg tv but it wont recognise the switch?
    The light come on saying its working but tv is not picking up picture.
    Any ideas?


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    Dades
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 25,558 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dades


    I take it you've tried the obvious... i.e. Had your digibox/BR player actually on and playing content while choosing the "HDMI" option from your TV's AV source menu?

    I know my TV will go to another default source if I choose HDMI but it doesn't detect any signal coming in. And obviously if you have a four-way connector you need to make sure the correct port is active.


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    Paul74910
    Registered Users Posts: 37 ✭Paul74910


    Ive tried everything. Seemingly sky+ hd wont power the hdmi splitter so its useless


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    Dades
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 25,558 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dades


    Ah yes, I see here Sky + is the problem.
    http://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Sky-HD-SkyHD-Sky-3D/HDMI-splitter/td-p/46167

    I have UPC horizon working with a $5 Deal Extreme splitter no probs.

    You might have to invest in a powered splitter, it seems.


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    #9
    Paul74910
    Registered Users Posts: 37 ✭Paul74910


    Ill try that thanks


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    #10
    but43r
    Registered Users Posts: 539 ✭✭✭but43r


    Dades wrote: »
    Just FYI - quality loss is a marketing buff unless all your content and TV kit are top of the range.

    I bought a switcher on Deal Extreme for $5 and it works a charm.

    Surely it depends on the source where the signal is coming from rather than the TV?


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    #11
    Gadgetman496
    Registered Users Posts: 8,398 ✭✭✭Gadgetman496


    I've used many but found this one to be the best so far, no issues at all with it.

    I also bought this option with it just to be sure

    "Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid."



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    #12
    smithweiser
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭smithweiser


    Is the power necessary for the switch ?


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