HDMI Switchers.... - Page 5

Netfish5 can you tell me if the new switcher works with PS3 and a Sanyo Z2 projector? The old one wouldn't even display a picture all I'd get is a blank screen. If the answer is yes then you've just sold one.

Thank you for that information, it is very helpful.

Until Simplayhd.com starts certifying some switches (and cables) with HDMI 1.3 logos, I think that for the price the best thing to do is buy a monoprice 4X1 switch (since it has the latest revision), and then when everything gets sorted out (which could take a while considering HDMI 1.3 receivers haven't reallys started hitting the market!) you could always recoup part of the price of the monoprice switch by selling it and upgrading to a new one.

I think it's too risky paying $200+ dollars on other switches that may not be up to standard in the long run...

Since I don't have a Sanyo Z2 to test with, I can't say for sure. It works fine between a PS3 and an InFocus IN72 as well as a Sony Bravia LCD and a Visio LCD Monitor.

Hello, I saw this asked earlier in the thread but didn't see an answer; Should I be able to plug devices (SA8300HD,Oppo 981-HD) into an HD switch then to my receiver (Onkyo TX674) then to my TV (Samsung Plasma). I would imagine this would be ok since most people want to pass audio to their receiver via HDMI, but wanted to make sure.

Thanks

Adam

Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately for me it's the same response I received from tech support when I tried the 5x1 switch and it didn't work with the PS3 and Z2 combo. I guess I'll just have to try a Sigma from CC so I can return it locally and without paying return shipping if it doesn't work. Hopefully it will work or someone else with a Z2 will report that it works with the new rev 2.5 switcher.

BTW could you tell me if the Rev 2.5 works with any Sanyo projectors?

Okay, my first 1080p capable projector will be here on Monday (the Epson Home Cinema 1080)..and I have a few HDMI questions I want to run by you guys...

Setup will be:

Epson 1080p PJ

Onkyo 605 Receiver (on pre-order)

(w/ the following 2 items connecting to Onkyo 605 via HDMI)

1. HD-DVD (Toshiba AX2)
2. Blu Ray (Sony PS3)

Monoprice 5x1 HDMI switch

(w/ the following 3 items connecting to the HDMI switch via HDMI)

1. DIRECTV HD-DVR
2. XBOX 360 Elite
3. Alienware HTPC
4. Onkyo 605 (for HD-DVD / Blu Ray)

Does this seem like the way to go? Do get the best audio - I would need to connect the HD DVD and Blu Ray players to the Onkyo first, correct? And then run the HDMI out from the Onkyo to the Monoprice switch?

Can the Monoprice switch give me the HDMI deep color (1.3)? Or do I need to upgrade to a better more capable switch?

Many thanks!

Mike

The Xtrememac HDMI switcher should be coming in anytime this week according to the company's phone support. Apparently the HDMI switchers are still in customs awaiting release. I have homelan security to thank for the delay, which I don't mind one bit...

I'm in the UK and got mine from Amazon UK today. I've got an Oppo 981HD and UK PlayStation 3 hooked up to it at the moment and from my brief usage, it seems to work just fine. Looks great too.

I was just wondering the same thing.....anyone?

You should be able to do it with the right switch. Try the new Monoprice 4x1 switch v 2.5.
The 5x1 has issues with the Oppo 981 but the 4x1 seems to work fine since it has only one chip.

Yes, I got mine today and it works so far perfect with the PS3, DVPNS75H and my PC. I had them all turned on and was able to switch no problem.

Good news about the XtremeMac unit finally shipping.

I was all set to get one for my three HDMI sources (HD-XA1, BDP-S1 & HD DVR) until my receiver died.

Now I have to wait and see if it can be fixed. I may just end up getting a new HDMI switching receiver.

Hello:

I didn't see an answer to this. Did you ever find a switch that will do this?

Splotto

netfish5,

Hi, I recently purchased the Monoprice 4x1 HDMI switch to toggle between my Scientific Atlantic DVR/STB and a recently purchased OPPO DV981-HD DVD player to a Samsung DVI DLP TV. The switch passes the STB just fine, but except for first powering up the DVD player when it displays the OPPO logo, the TV returns a 'No Line Connection" message for the DVD player. The DVD player works fine when connected directly to the TV with a HDMI-DVI cable.

I've tried swapping different HDMI cables between the DVD and switch, putting the DVD on different input ports of the switch and different DVD output modes (480p, 720p, 1080i) all with no success. Is there something else I can try?

max, netfish5 stated that he himself has used the "new" 4x1 switch with the 981 player. Is your switch the new 4x1 switch, if it is then it sounds like his testing may be flawed.

Legairre,

I believe it is the same switch (PID: #2721) with the v2.5 firmware. There may be something in his setup that is critical to operation, that I'm missing.

You might be right maybe he had something in his setup he didn't mention in his post. Are you sure the cable is OK? How about the display what TV or projector are you using?

The TV is a rear projection HLM507W. It's been a great set since its purchase in Dec 2002. I replaced the cable with a spare 2Meter I had. I even changed it with the STB cable that has been working just fine. I still have a feeling it's an HDMI handshaking issue.

just got the xtrememac hdmi switch. it works great without a glitch if connected directly to tv.

i've it connected to a sony receiver via hdmi, and i still can't get it work with my hddvd & bluray players!!! no video/audio at all!!!

is it happening to anyone???

I've also tried a PureAV 3x1 Switch with about the same result. I'm a bit leary about buying more switches until i'm fairly assured they'll work. I would also ask netfish5 if the monoprice 2x1 manual switch would have an advantage? It looks like a passive device. I'm wondering if it would just pass on the HDCP handshaking to the device downstream.

FYI I had issues with the older Monoprice and did not want to wait for the firmware fix/replacement. I have a SIMA 3x1 that is working just fine.

See also:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=804014

Good luck!

maddogpilot,

I really appreciate your input and will definitely consider the SIMA. Stlill hoping to hear something positive from Belkin or Monoprice. Oppo did respond a little while ago with the recommendation to try the port nearest the power input, otherwise had no solution.

Hi all, I've been catching up with this thread. I just bought a PS3 and decided I needed to get an HDMI switch. I also have an oppo dv-970hd. I originally was going to buy a monoprice 4x1 rev 2.5 switch, but was worried about compatibility and ended up picking up the xtremehd 4x1 switch. J&R has a good price on it right now and I work nearby, so I grabbed one up.

I plan to hook up the PS3 and oppo 970 through the xtremehd switch into my Panasonic XR-57 receiver, and subsequently out to my Samsung LCD. I'm waiting on delivery of the cables, but I will post with my results as soon as I give them a try - probably thursday or friday.

Just wanted to offer my support to this thread so we could all hopefully buy the right components for our needs.

I ordered the XtremeMac switcher over the weekend for ~$75 delivered. I got the tracking number yesterday and the unit arrives on Thursday.

I'll report back after I have everything hooked up.

How'd you get it for that low a price?

I just got the Monoprice 4x1 switcher and it works great with everthing I have tried with it including the PS3, The Oppo 981, and the Toshiba A2

Froogle.

http://www.google.com/products?q=xtr...um=1&scoring=p

I received my XtremeMac HDMI switcher yesterday (along with my AVR-5700 that was out being repaired ).

My HDMI sources include a Comcast HD DVR, a Toshiba HD-XA1 HD DVD player and a Sony BDP-S1 Blu-ray Disc player. My display is a Panasonic TH-50PH9UK 50" plasma.

Between the sources and the switcher I used 3' monoprice HDMI cables (~$4.50 ea). Between the switcher and the source I used a 50' HDMI cable from pccables (~$80).

After connecting up everything, and adding the switcher to my Harmony 880 and it's list of activities, everything works perfectly. I had no problems at all.

I must say I am very pleased with this unit. Good job XtremeMac! It was worth the wait.

TimV, glad to hear it worked out for you. I just set up my XtremeHD HDMI Switcher today and it did not work for me. Here's my setup

Panasonic SA-XR57 receiver
Samsung LN-S3251D LCD TV
Playstation 3
Oppo DV-970HD DVD player

Spoke to Wil from XtremeMac, and he was apologetic but they of course can't do anything for me. Looks like I'll have to try out other switchers. Anyone have any suggestions? I'm thinking either a MonoPrice 4x1 or a Sima switch. Hmm. Tough luck for me I guess..

I hope this is where I should post my question - 1st post.
I've tried to find an answer to my question, but have so far come up empty handed.
I would like an HDMI switch, but so far have not found one that works.
Here is my setup:
1. Panasonic TH-50PX75U - Audio out hooked to Panny receiver
2. Dish TV 622 HD satellite box - hooked to HDMI 1
3. PC with a DVI card - Hooked to HDMI 2 with Monoprice DVI-HDMI cable
4. Panasonic SC-PT950 receiver with DVD player - Presently not hooked up (HDMI out only)
5. My son has an X-Box 360 - hooked to Component on Plasma TV
6. He also has a PS3 with HDMI not hooked to anything - HDMI out
7. Harmony 880 remote.

This setup works, but is inconvenient, when I want to hook the PS3 or the DVD on the receiver up to the Plasma. I have to unplug either the Dish box or the HTPC.
I purchased the Monoprice 4X1 switch, but could not get anything to work properly. I left the Dish box in HDMI port 1, and switched everything else in port 2. Nothing worked.
I then left the PC in HDMI port 2, and switched everything from port 1. Same problem.

I returned the monoprice switch last month, as it did not work. This is the 3rd switch I have purchased, with all the same results. Does anyone know how to make my setup work. I heard about a DVI loopback connector, but do not know if I need this device for the PC. It looks like I need a switch for at least 3 devices. Monoprice offered to send their 5 port switch, but I decided to stop the switch switch, until I got smarter.

All help will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.