limited HDMI inputs

Posted by: MRJ 1960 on 21 November 2007

I currently run an older Pioneer 43" plasma with the seperate media box (This was to limit the number of cables running to the display on the wall). I now have the proposition of a PS3 joining the Sky HD box to be connected but I am limited to a single HDMI input. Could those with the knowledge please advise the best way round this

many thanks MRJ
Posted on: 21 November 2007 by tonym
Hi MRJ & welcome to the Forum.

The obvious option is to buy a HDMI switch-box of which there are many on the market, some will switch automatically when they detect an input.

If you wanted an even better solution & are prepared to lash out, you could get a Video processor such as a Lumagen, which as well as giving you several additional DVI/HDMI inputs will also do a superb job of deinterlacing and scaling.
Posted on: 21 November 2007 by {OdS}
you might find this useful:



I'd suggest you visit Spatz Tech -> spatz products -> products -> switcher and have a look at what they have to offer!
Posted on: 21 November 2007 by Adrian F.
Thank's OdS for the info of this switchbox!

I have a Display with 1 DVI input only (HDCP compatible). And the digital audio inputs on the AV2 (specially the opticals from the "cheap" consumer boxes) are not enough too... So this thing could switch both in one go.

Do you have this switchbox? Does it switch automatically to the active input (when there is only 1 active device)? It comes at a price, but it has the full bandwith of HDMI 1.3.
Posted on: 22 November 2007 by Adrian F.
I mailed Spatz. Unfortunately, it has no automatic switching...

Does someone know of a good quality switchbox with this feature? Even with HDMI and digital audio in separate boxes.

Thanks and happy switching Winker
Adrian
Posted on: 22 November 2007 by neil w
quote:
Originally posted by MRJ 1960:
I currently run an older Pioneer 43" plasma with the seperate media box (This was to limit the number of cables running to the display on the wall). I now have the proposition of a PS3 joining the Sky HD box to be connected but I am limited to a single HDMI input. Could those with the knowledge please advise the best way round this

many thanks MRJ


same as tony , but watch out for sky hd which is reportedly "hot" even when off . which could play havoc with an auto switcher

neil
Posted on: 23 November 2007 by Frank Abela
It's not automatic, but if all you want is to switch HDMI only, QED make some excellent switchers.
Posted on: 26 November 2007 by {OdS}
quote:
Originally posted by Adrian Frauchiger:
Thank's OdS for the info of this switchbox!


you're welcome!
Posted on: 27 November 2007 by BigH47
DABS are advertising a Belkin 3 way HD switcher with remote control c £40.