Since no-one responded to my question I just bought the cheapest auto-sensing switch I could find. I paid only $13 including shipping and it's working flawlessly. Great little device!



What switch did you buy for my future reference? Thanks.

Well, since it's hidden behind my setup I didn't mind about looks and got this one (http://cgi.ebay.com/Mini-3x1-Slim-Auto-HDMI-Amplifier-Switch-v1-3b-4-PS3_W0QQitemZ250418605660QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain _0?hash=item3a4e1cae5c&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A15%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7 C293%3A1%7C294%3A50). If you use it as 3x1 switch there will be plugs on all 4 sides of the little unit but I don't mind about that. But you can also get this one (http://cgi.ebay.com/HDMI-3x1-3-Port-Switch-Switcher-with-IR-Remote-PS3_W0QQitemZ260401724210QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain _0?hash=item3ca126fb32&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A15%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7 C293%3A1%7C294%3A50) which is only a few dollars more and also has a remote.

Anyone have this on their radar?

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=101&cp_id=10110&cs_id=1011002&p_id=5557&seq=1&format=2

4X1 HDMI 1.3b Certified Switcher with Toslink & Digital Coaxial port - $48

Anyone have this on their radar?

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=101&cp_id=10110&cs_id=1011002&p_id=5557&seq=1&format=2

4X1 HDMI 1.3b Certified Switcher with Toslink & Digital Coaxial port - $48

Interesting. I suppose, though, that since it's just a switch, you'll get toslink/coaxial output only for DD/DTS/PCM input via HDMI. In other words, your source will have to decode any THD or DTS-MA to DD/DTS/PCM and down-convert it to something the S/PDIF interface can handle. (Of course, one shouldn't expect miracles for $50.)

Just wanted to see a list of which switchers people had?

I was using the 5x1 Monoprice Switcher...... it worked very very well.. No issues. I dont need it anymore because of my reciever.

The best 3x1 Ive ever seen and tried is the Oppo HM-31:)

Anyone have this on their radar?

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=101&cp_id=10110&cs_id=1011002&p_id=5557&seq=1&format=2

4X1 HDMI 1.3b Certified Switcher with Toslink & Digital Coaxial port - $48


I'll be buying this as soon as it comes in stock.. For my living room project where my 5.1 surround system only has 1 single optical input for digital audio and I have a slew of HDMI devices that are forced into 2 channel stereo.. Hope that box gives me exactly what I need..

So did you ever got it and how did it work out?

That switch is STILL NOT IN STOCK.. Wtf Monoprice? Everytime I ask them about it, they say it's coming but no ETA.. nobody knows a thing about it. And I really need it for my living room project..

I want to use the same HDMI input when i hook my Xbox 360 and PS3 up to my Samsung TV, should the manual 2x1 monoprice switch be good enough?
It seems very affordable compared to the 5x1 powered kind.

Recently purchased a projector that will handle HDMI. Problem you are all familiar with is my AV receiver has no HDMI capability.

While trying to figure out what HDMI switch to buy I went to FRY's electronics looking for a cheap temp solution. However, all they had was switchers for $100-200 so I decided to pass.

On my way out of the store I ran across a shopping cart full of PS-3 HDMI/fan modules on sale at $12.95 each. You read this correctly, that is twelve dollars and ninety-five cents.The carton claimed the switch would handle full 1080P. When I asked the (as usual) uninformed sales person he said the unit only works with a PS3 console. But, I noticed that the unit has it's own power supply and even a remote control. Knowing I could return it if it didn't work, I bought one.

I can now report tht the PS3 HDMI module absolutely DOES work in the stand alone mode and DOES pass 1080P. it does not appear to be autosensing, but for $12.95 plus sales tax it is a bargain.

PaulV

It looks rather clunky, but then it will be butried in the cabinet shelf, so who cares how it looks. If you are looking for an HDMI switch for not much cash, this is a good solution

Recently purchased a projector that will handle HDMI. Problem you are all familiar with is my AV receiver has no HDMI capability.

While trying to figure out what HDMI switch to buy I went to FRY's electronics looking for a cheap temp solution. However, all they had was switchers for $100-200 so I decided to pass.

On my way out of the store I ran across a shopping cart full of PS-3 HDMI/fan modules on sale at $12.95 each. You read this correctly, that is twelve dollars and ninety-five cents.The carton claimed the switch would handle full 1080P. When I asked the (as usual) uninformed sales person he said the unit only works with a PS3 console. But, I noticed that the unit has it's own power supply and even a remote control. Knowing I could return it if it didn't work, I bought one.

I can now report tht the PS3 HDMI module absolutely DOES work in the stand alone mode and DOES pass 1080P. it does not appear to be autosensing, but for $12.95 plus sales tax it is a bargain.

PaulV

It looks rather clunky, but then it will be butried in the cabinet shelf, so who cares how it looks. If you are looking for an HDMI switch for not much cash, this is a good solution

Does this strip out the audio from HDMI inputs and allow you to output the audio via it's optical output?

I found some decent close up pics on it and it looks like it could work but I really need something that does this on the cheap.

I went ahead and ordered for for $15 for local pickup anyway just to make sure I could get my hands on one while they were still in stock and can always just return it if it doesn't work out for me but would like to know ahead of time if it'll work or not.

EDIT: Well I got it and it does NOT strip out the audio from the HDMI, it's just a HDMI AND optical switcher.

Which is fine for the money but this one seems defective, theres a lot of noise on the screen when using it that isn't there without it.

I'm going to exchange it tomorrow and see if that clears it up.

FWIW it was only $10 now at my local Frys even though the box said it was $15.