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Blue Echo hd EZ lock Universal HDMI Lock

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There are other methods out there to ensue your HDMI cables don't fall out of their intended sockets (e.g., Accell B104C-010B-40 AVGrip Pro HDMI 1.3 10.2 Gbps Cable, with locking Connector (10 feet / 3 meters, Black) - which also works, BTW!), but these are cheaper, and work with any cable mfr you want to use. The instructions are easy, and cover several installation complication possibilities. My TV, Sony KDL-52XBR5, has recessed HDMI ports. Well, a adapter posts and screws are included and work perfectly! My AV receiver's (Onkyo 805) HDMI ports are not recessed and the mount works with the Onkyo screw.
Highly recommended!
Oh, I bought them directly from Blue Echo's website...

I bought the Blue Echo HD EZ lock for a heavy HDMI output cable from my receiver to my TV that kept pulling out. The EZ lock completely solved the problem and the cable is now firmly attached to my receiver. It was easy to install with good detailed instructions.

I only ordered one package since I did not know how well this would work but I will now be ordering enough additional locks to attach all of my cables. Highly recommended.

Your Home receiver has one HDMI out probably. Most likely you are running your HDMI cable from here to a TV that may be several feet away. If you break your HDMI out you are sunk. You went from having a convenient way to connect multiple video sources, and display them on your TV, to having an old fashioned receiver thats good for audio and component inputs.

I had this exact scenario play out. My receiver's HDMI out broke when sliding it back in place. Any other part wouldn't have been an issue. I installed these on the replacement receiver, and could instantly tell there was a significant difference in the tension placed on the plug. I would advise anyone installing a new receiver to purchase these for your HDMI ports, or at least your HDMI out.

Well thought out. It's a great way to save your expensive HDMI device from stress.
Before I bought them I killed my HDMI output on my field monitor because of pulling stress.
I shorted out the HDMI on a very expensive 7" field monitor for my Canon 5D.
After I fixed the monitor (replaced the HDMI circuit board on the monitor) I found the EZ locks and I mounted it to a 90° male/female adapter with the adhesive tape (no screw by the HDMI outlet) and now have a solid connection.

I just wish they would make a lock for the camera's mini HDMI side!

I mounted another to the TV's 3rd HDMI for my camera/computer viewing because that cord gets pulled around a lot too

I have had nothing but problems with loose connectors since upgrading to HDMI, and I highly recommend using Blue Echo Solutions hd EZ lock Universal Locking HDMI Cable Adapters. They work best on A/V components which have a screw above or below the HDMI connector and do a good job at holding my relatively heavy/stiff (DH Labs) HDMI cables in place. (Without the hd EZ lock the cables would eventually pull loose simply under their own weight).

Installation is fairly straight forward, and most importantly is also completely reversible. I have only used the screw installation method, which means removing the existing M3 screw from your A/V components. I have not used the adhesive method and have no need too.

The two main parts of the hd EZ lock are the mounting adapter and the main body. Both are made from black injection molded nylon and won't scratch your equipment or damage your HDMI connectors. The other components are the metal screws.

The mounting adapter is installed onto your A/V component using the new M3 screw.

The main body slides over the HDMI connector and should fit HDMI connectors up to 7/16" high and 7/8" wide. It clips into the mounting adapter and has a brass threaded insert for the screw which clamps down on the HDMI connector. This screw does not make direct contact with the HDMI connector itself, so it doesn't leave any marks on it. There are two of these small 6/32" screws supplied per hd EZ lock, a longer (3/8") screw for HDMI connectors up to 5/16" high, and a shorter (1/4") screw for those 5/16" and higher.

Both the 6/32" screw and the M3 one are installed and adjusted using the supplied hex keys.

I now happily have the locks installed on my receiver, Blu-ray player, and DirecTV DVR.

I could not be more pleased with a product than with the Blue Echo Solutions HD EZ lock cable adapter. I have a TX-SR805 Onkyo Receiver and I tackled the largest diameter cable first. This cable is about 26 to 30 feet long for a Panasonic projector in a home theater. I should have done the regular easy ones first as they are just component to component short runs. I was having trouble so I contacted Blue Echo immediately by E-mail. Then I checked all their customer reviews and no help there. Then I checked to see if there were any reviews at Amazon and there was only 2. The very first one was someone with the very same Onkyo receiver and he apparently had no problem. I got an immediate reply from Tony at Blue Echo telling me to use the Onkyo screw same as the review at Amazon. The problem since my first cable was so large I had to back the Onkyo screw way out and it worked. The others were a snap. I must say I am very impressed with the adapters and with Blue Echo Solutions. Tony told me if I was not satisfied or could not get them to work they would give me a full refund. I highly recommend the company and the product. A very neat installation. Thanks Amazon Prime (free 2 day shipping) and Blue Echo for letting Amazon sell them for you. By the way I have already placed and order for more.