Mits discrete 3D On code: 2008 73736

I'm not aware of a discrete code. But 3D mode is remembered per input, so if you can dedicate an input to 3D use, you effectively get a discrete switch via the discrete input codes. My AVR has dual HDMI outputs, so I have them both connected to the TV, and switch between the two for 2D and 3D mode. This is also a convenient way to eliminate the black crush of the Mits 3D adapter when viewing 2D content (since the adapter is only inline in one of the signal paths). If you don't have dual outputs, you could can add one with a relatively inexpensive HDMI distribution amp.

I'm not using a distribution amp for this, as my AVR has dual HDMI outputs. But yes, in your case, you should be able to do it the way you have described. But do some checking in the 3D technical forum to find a distribution amp or switch that will work correctly. There is a potential catch: if the distribution amp reports back the "lowest common denominator" (the path w/o the 3D adapter), it's possible that it could report back a non-3D capable connection, and a source may refuse to allow 3D output. An alternative would be using an HDMI switch so that it's going straight to the TV OR through the adapter (instead of simultaneously), if you can find one that works as 2 inputs to 1 output, instead of the other way around.

Yeah, but I'm not certain. Since your receiver is 3D capable, you would think that that the source would see a "3D capable" device connected to it. But sometimes that gets cascaded down through the connected devices, and distribution amps tend to report the "lowest common denominator" of the connected devices (and our TVs don't report as being 3D capable on their own, without the adapter in-line). But it just depends on your equipment... not all HDMI devices are as picky as others. If your HTPC is your only 3D source, then it's probably not as big of a deal. If it's an issue, there may be some EDID overrides you could apply. Or if you use AnyDVDHD, there's a check-box right there in the control panel to "fake" a 3D display. In fact, if you have an HTPC, you shouldn't even need the 3D adapter. Though I haven't checked in a while, DirecTV boxes at least were some of the "pickiest" about having 3D equipment connected to view the 3D channels.