4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch for under $600 with EDID Management?

Try Octava. You may have to contact them directly to find out options if one TV is 3D capable and one is not.

Octava USA,

http://www.octavainc.com/index.htm

My only complaint is that about once a month my 4x2 matrix will hang-up. I now recognize the symptom (confused output resolution showing up on devices) and just pull the DC adapter plug for 5 seconds and put the DC plug back in and everything works fine.

Not a big pain, just something to be aware about.

Which is why my big matrix switchers are all component video/digital audio switchers. Try a 16 x 8 HDMI matrix for an eye opener on price.

No - if you have decent component video cables and equipment. Basically, what comes into your home, whether by antenna or by shiny disc or by internet is digital. The question is where does it get converted to analog?

If you use component video it gets converted in the player. If you use HDMI it gets converted in the TV. Now the advantage that HDMI has is that you don't have to worry about interference that would plague a bad component signal (noise in the picture, washed out colors). But the way around that is to make sure your component video cabling is good.

Really I should have said that the setup of your TV settings can far outweigh the difference between HDMI and component. Back in the mid-2000s (so long ago) many people preferred component video over HDMI because the HDMI was sometimes not setup properly (usually too harsh).

On a 114" screen, I can't tell the difference (even with glasses on) between component 1080p and HDMI 1080p. And, yes, many devices will allow you to use 1080p on component. It isn't a physical limitation that prevent 1080p from going out on component cables but a liscensing limitation if HDMI is also included in the device.

So, your choice. Many devices won't let you send 1080p over component and you can only send 3D over HDMI. Cabling counts much more over component than over HDMI (where there are only two types of HDMI cables).

Your advice is malpractice -those things do not work with 3d. I have one here for sale at liquidation.

I have the octava except not recommend for 3d, at least with Barco projector and lgtv.

http://www.octavainc.com/HDMI%20matr...tch%204x4.html

edited it is the 4 x 4

tried it a year ago and packed it up then got crestron, and that is another long story.

From what I saw at cedia amx may have the best matrix out there at the moment.

Mr Malpractice, when you say things like it not working in 3D, you should maybe check out your facts first?? Yes??

I'm actually using one of the Octava's for 3D. With the newer firmware and hardware revision (which is what they sell now), it works in 3D. Here's proof from Octava's own ad,


http://www.octavainc.com/HDMI%20matr...x2%20port.html


Notice the 3D Blu-Ray logo on the ad. That means it works with Blu Rays in 3D. It also works with DirecTV in 3D, and PS3s in 3D.

So, next time, you should consider checking your facts first before accusing people of "malpractice" (whatever that would mean in this case?).

BTW, if Octava is out of his price-range, then a Crestron really is out of his price range.

Notice in all of the above words, I never once accused you of anything. Just offerred some helpful hints for the future. You might try that same tone next time you visit here.

Sorry your projector doesn't work right with the Octava (although I'll bet it is because you have/had an older Octava).

apologies...

I don't know that answer. Joe may know next time he checks the forum.

Best bet is to email or call Octava USA - see website for contact info. They'll likely want to know the revision number on the back of the unit.