[Ste-lar7]

My receiver has HDMI switching, but I need to drive two displays in my theater room (not at the same time). Can I use an HDMI switcher routed backwards (run the output of the receiver to the output of the swithcher and run the inputs on the swithcher to each display)? Since HDMI is two-way communication, it would seem logical that this would work. I have been doing this with a component swtcher and it works fine, I just select input 1 and use the PDP and input 2 feeds the projector. Am I missing something?

 

[tdavis21484]

Hello,


No, most HDMI switchers won't work "in reverse". Notable exceptions are mechanical, push button switchers, but those generally aren't ATC certified by HDMI.


The best way to do what you're describing is to buy an HDMI distribution amplifier. Those duplicate one input to multiple outputs simultaneously.

 

[Andrew Wolfe]

I use this one from Gefen - works perfectly (but does not pass 480i - it is not designed to.)

Gefen 1:2 HDMI



I have a spare I needed once for my office. PM me if you are interested in it.

 

[sd72667]

Just get this http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...ormat=2&style=