HDMI 3 Port Gold Platted Switch Switcher w/ IR Remote For HDTV Direct TV PS3 LCD Plasma

by Case Logic

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000PJSFDA
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #65 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Audio & Video Accessories > Distribution > Selector Switch Boxes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 19, 2007

Product Description

The 3x1 HDMI Switcher routes high definition video (in multiple resolutions up to 1080p) and digital audio from any one of the three sources to display unit. Three inputs accommodate the simultaneous connection of up to three high definition video sources, such as satellite systems and HD DVD players. The output sends the high definition audio/video signals to a high definition display. Swithcing is done via the IR remote that is provided with the unit. Specifications: Video Amplifier Bandwidth - 140MHz Input Video Signal - 0.5-1.0 volts p-p Input DDC Signal - 5 volts p-p (TTL) Maximum Single Link Range - 1280 x 1024, 1080p DTV / HDTV - 480i/576i/480p/576p/720p/1080i/1080p Output Video - HDMI 1.3+HDCP 1.0/1.1/1.2 Power Consumption - 15 Watts(max) Power Supply - 5VDC

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Does what it's supposed to do.., February 23, 2009

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texas_mustang_guy (D/FW, TX) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: HDMI 3 Port Gold Platted Switch Switcher w/ IR Remote For HDTV Direct TV PS3 LCD Plasma (Electronics)

I have my Dish Receiver and Blu-ray player plugged into this switch. They both only take a couple of seconds for a successful HDCP handshake with this switch. I can't attest to the long term reliability of this product having it only for a few days. However, it seems to work well in terms of functionality and picture quality. The provided remote also works quite well. It also seems to remain very cool considering it is a HDMI amplifier and not a passive unit.

The reality is that this is a no name electronic product from China. I don't really see a brand name anywhere. Therefore, my main concern is longevity. Only time will tell.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works well, May 3, 2009

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Jalmari (Arizona) - See all my reviews

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It does the job of switching between Tivo and Bluray, on an older DLP set with only one HDMI input.

One little complaint; the remote has those plastic-foil buttons and is powered by a watch battery. So you have to aim is straight at the box and push hard. I just rubber banded it to the back of my stereo remote so I don't lose it.

16 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Unusable. Get the auto switch instead., May 3, 2009

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A. Gill "Measure Twice, Cut Once" (Annapolis, MD United States) - See all my reviews
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The idea is good, the price is great and most of the reviews are super. But you can get the automatic switch version for about the same price (I did after buying this) and it is super. I couldn't figure out why I was getting what appeared to be interference in all my videos running off a WD Passport drive. I even bought new HDMI cables thinking that was it. There were bright sparkles moving across the screen in all frames. No matter what I tried, they were always there and made the movies unwatchable. After I received the auto switch no more sparkles. Beautiful clear picture and it really does switch to the active source automatically. This is the one you want: 3 Port Smart Auto HDMI Switch
by Game Infinity, currently $30 and change.

I might have just gotten a defective one with bad circuitry, but I suspect I will have a very hard time getting a refund as the warranty return insert that comes with the first unit has so many exclusions that unless your unit is eaten by an aardvark, you probably are out of luck. Be prepared to be out your purchase price.