2 Way Automatic HDMI Switcher

Undeterred · 14 Mar 2012 at 15:49

Looking for a HDMI switcher for the tv as I have upgraded to Virgin HD. My TV only has one HDMI port and I require at least two for my PS3 and virgin HD.

realBabelfish · 14 Mar 2012 at 15:57

"Automatically switches to the active HDMI signal*"

i dont think this will work as the virgin HD box will always be active, seeing as you dont turn it off...

maybe get one with a remote or a switch? or get an AV amp & speakers that can do it for you

Undeterred · 14 Mar 2012 at 16:15

realBabelfish said:
"Automatically switches to the active HDMI signal*"

i dont think this will work as the virgin HD box will always be active, seeing as you dont turn it off...

maybe get one with a remote or a switch? or get an AV amp & speakers that can do it for you

Very good point thank you, I shall have to reconsider!

Undeterred · 14 Mar 2012 at 16:17

HazardO · 14 Mar 2012 at 16:23

Content removed by author as it breached forum's competitor rules.

How about this..

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CB-040-AK&groupid=1929&catid=1753&subcat=

Undeterred · 14 Mar 2012 at 16:28

HazardO said:
I got a cheap supermarket one when I got a blue ray player, works fine. My Virgin box is on 24/7, but it auto switches when I power on my Blue-ray player, and back again when I power it off. It wasn't that design, just a 2in x 2in box with an connector on 3 sides (passive).

In fact, this looks suspiciously similar

Problem with those type of switchers are that I would need to buy an additional HDMI lead to hook it all up which id rather avoid if possible (tight a***e), hence the other two suggestions.

HazardO · 14 Mar 2012 at 16:42

Best remove links to the competitor as OCuK do sell an HDMI switch...

Undeterred · 14 Mar 2012 at 20:42

Removed sorry :eek:

don't really want to be spending that much on one as said in previous post I'm a bit frugal

Tealc · 14 Mar 2012 at 23:27

I got a unpowered 3 way switch off another site (Duronic branded) and it's not very good. I have to use two powered repeaters (one near output and one before the switch) just to get the signal from my PC to reach the TV. If I try without the powered repeater I get zero signal. I do have a long run (15m) after the switch though. Was just £10.

I was contemplating getting a powered amplified switch to take its place and possibly one with remote control. I see the Akasa has power but it's unclear whether the unit is amplified.

Swifty55 · 15 Mar 2012 at 08:44

I got one from ASDA. Works perfect.

HazardO · 15 Mar 2012 at 10:03

Tealc said:
I got a unpowered 3 way switch off another site (Duronic branded) and it's not very good. I have to use two powered repeaters (one near output and one before the switch) just to get the signal from my PC to reach the TV. If I try without the powered repeater I get zero signal. I do have a long run (15m) after the switch though. Was just £10.

I was contemplating getting a powered amplified switch to take its place and possibly one with remote control. I see the Akasa has power but it's unclear whether the unit is amplified.

I think my supermarket own brand one is a re-badged Duronic, works fine for me, but I'm only using 3m HDMI cables.