5 Port Smart HDMI Switch (Auto switch among 5 input sources, IR remote and AC Adapter included)

by Dazzle Multimedia

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.2 x 2.4 x 0.8 inches ; 9 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001VNHPPS
• Item model number: DAZ-HDMI-SW005-01
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (83 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #784 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 13, 2009

Product Description

HDMI 5 Ports Switcher w/Remote (5X1) This is a kind of high performance mini HDMI Amplifier Switcher. This kind HDMI Amplifier Switcher not only has the key-press-switching function, but also has the IR remote control and intelligent function.That is to say, as soon as the power supply of the source equipment is switched, this switcher will respond automatically. In addition, it is standardly equipped with IR extender receiver : safe and convenient. This kind of HDMI Amplifier Switcher routes high definition video (in multiple resolutions up to 1080p) and digital audio from any one of the several sources to display units. All inputs accommodate the connections of the high definition video sources simultaneously, compatible well for HD-DVD,SKY-STB, PS3, Xbox36etc. The output sends the high definition audio/video signals to a high definition display. Features IR remote (included) IR extender receiver (included) This MiNi HDMI Amplifier Switcher has many features that enable it to perform in a superior manner. Among those features you will find: Support 12-bit Deep Color, full 1080p Multifunctional on switching : intelligent or mechanical Supports with HDMI1.3b. High performance up to 2.5Gbps Supports 25Meters HDMI Cable on both ends of the Switcher Maintains high resolution video - beautiful, sharp HDTV resolutions up to 1080p, 2k, 1440p graphics and computer resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 are easily achieved SPECIFICATIONS Input Video Signal0.5-1.0 volts p-p Input DDC Signal..5 volts p-p (TTL) Maximum Single Link Range .1920X1200, 1080P Output Video HDMI1.3b+HDCP1.0/1.1 VGA640x480,800x600,1024x768,1920x1200 DTV/HDTV 480i/576i/480p/576p/720p/1080i/1080P HDMI Compliance.HDMI 1.3b

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46 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works perfectly, September 13, 2009

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Michael Bate - See all my reviews

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This review is from: 5 Port Smart HDMI Switch (Auto switch among 5 input sources, IR remote and AC Adapter included) (Electronics)

This is a great switch at a great price. Most 5-port switches cost twice as much or do not fully support v.1.3 - a standard which Blu-Ray and some games consoles require to work properly. I have seen some where Blu Ray or PS3 will only work on one port. I have successfully tested my own PS3 on all ports.

Some do not auto-switch, and this alone is worth the asking price. I have mine set up without having to use the included remote. I simply have my Harmony universal remote switch each device off before switching on the one I want to use. The switch automatically finds the active port and moves to it. If you have a DVR or other device that is required to be "always-on", simply put it on port 5 - this way, if another port becomes active, it will prioritize a lower numbered one.

I should mention that the product page still claims to ship a mains adapter with this unit, which is supposed to enable the auto-switching functions. The mains adapter is not included anymore, but since auto-switching now works without it anyway, it is not required.

Something else to mention. The unit is about the size of a pack of playing cards. This is good since it is meant to be hidden away. Included is a remote receiver connected with a short cable which you can position in a place to receive commands from the included remote, keeping the main unit out of sight. Since you can use the switch without the remote, you can get by quite easily without hooking this up also.

Switching between two sources on this switch takes about a second, whether using auto-switch or the remote. While I'm sure there are some that are faster, I do not think this worth paying extra for. You may disagree.

There is a manual toggle switch on the top of the main unit. Since I use auto-switching and do not have remote connected, I have had to use this only once, and only when I unplugged my PS3 and then reconnected. For some reason the priority did not work. However, I have had this for 2 months without this happening a second time so did not see a reason to dock a star.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works great!, May 6, 2009

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Ron007 (Miami, Florida USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: 5 Port Smart HDMI Switch (Auto switch among 5 input sources, IR remote and AC Adapter included) (Electronics)

This cheap and tiny hdmi switch works great. It looks flimsy and cheap, and came packaged in a bag of plastic... but it works very good.

Did not have to use the power adapter to make it work. Just plugged the hdmi cables and when I power on a device the switch activates and makes the autoswitching between the devices.

The IR controller also works without the power adapter.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars great little device, August 18, 2009

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JustMe (New Haven, CT, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: 5 Port Smart HDMI Switch (Auto switch among 5 input sources, IR remote and AC Adapter included) (Electronics)

Great little device. Works perfectly. I did not need to plug it into power, it just works all by itself. Just plug in your HMDI imput sources, and hook its output to the HDMI on the back of your tv, and that is about it. It just plain works. Sits behind my TV and no one even knows its there. Great buy.