Problem with HDMI matrix switch and 3D

You've hit a very common issue with HDMI matrix setups. You have a non-3D display in the mix, so the sources will see it, and adjust their output to be compatible with all the attached displays - which means no 3D.

So it's your plasma that is creating the incompatibility - if you disconnect it from the matrix, it should work. You may have to power cycle the gear, too...

Other than disconnecting the plasma when you want to watch 3D, the next solution would be an HDMI Detective device to place on the plasma's HDMI cable, set to report 3D capabilities. That would get 3D, but "no signal" on the plasma - if that's acceptable, it's probably your best bet without replacing the plasma...

Jeff

That splitter does have EDID management functions, so it can probably do the same job as the HDMI Detective. But you wouldn't want to hook both devices to it, as you'll be tying them together - negating the independent source features of your matrix.

But using that splitter just for the plasma is effectively the same as the Detective. But I'd go with the detective. Do try physically unplugging the plasma's HDMI cable though, to make sure everything else works before you go spending money...


Jeff

You got it...

Do test the 3D without the plasma attached first, though.

jeff

I think you'll be better off with the Detective on the plasma's output. May not matter now, but if you add another source with advanced capabilities it would be in the wrong place. Put it as close to the 'problem' as possible...

Hmmm... You'll want to teach the EDID of your 3D projector to the HDMI Detective, then place it in line with the plasma. It's the plasma's non-3D limitations that you want to mask from the rest of the system. But I wonder what audio capabilities your projector (or the wireless device) will report. I would hope that it would report full support since it doesn't care, but I'm not sure. Probably a question for Epson.

Looking around, there's a competing product called Dr. HDMI from Vidabox that might fit your needs better - their pre-defined/pre-programmed EDID settings include a 'full 3D / audio' set, which is what you're probably wanting to use...

http://www.vidabox.com/products_dr_doctor_hdmi_techspecs.php

Jeff

I had same problem with playing 3D through 4x2 matrix on my 3D enabled Optoma projector when 2nd matrix output was driving non-3D LCDTV. In my case solution turn to be very simple and it was to switch matrix output driving TV to any input other than the one that is feeding my 3D projector. Works fine everytime without a need to power cycle the matrix. The only thing I need to do sometimes when I forget is to reload the BD disk on my player. Here is my distribution diagram. All devices are networked. Green labels describe components with analog audio routing to my Zone 2 stereo amplifier. Connections outside the matrix allow my non-tech family members to access cable box, bluray player or other networked media players directly from LCDTV without a need to access the matrix.



Although some sources are connected to Matrix, II can still access Xtreamer through network shares using HD700 media player though Network Shares. The SlingCatcher is used only with LCDTV due to SD quality which does not make much sense on over 100 inch screen. To swiftly navigate through the matrix, I had to label OEM remote, looks cheap due to me being lazy to design and print some nice looking decals but it works"


Edited by esdwa - 1/21/13 at 10:13am