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Ultra High Performance HDMI Switcher, 3to1 Switch

Ultra High Performance HDMI Switcher, 3to1 Switch
by Portta

Our Price: $8.18
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Category: CE
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Manufacturer: Portta
Model: PET0301S
Color: Black
Product features:

HDMI Switch, HDMI SWITCHER, HDMI 3 In 1 Out Switch, HDMI 3 In 1 Out Switcher,
HDMI 3 Port Out Switch, HDMI Switch 3D
Does not require external power supply when connected to standard HDMI devices
*package does not includes a power

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Customer Review: Great little switcher
Summary: 5 Stars

In short This 3-port HDMI switch is great! If you need extra HDMI ports because your TV lacks in that regard, I can heartily recommend this product. The long answer follows.

I heard a lot of bad things about HDMI switches and compatibility issues with various HDMI devices. I also saw first hand how an expensive Yamaha receiver with three HDMI inputs would cause havoc to an ATI card that was attached to it (e.g. constant hand-shaking -> reads picture on and off, no sound via HDMI). I still regard HDMI technology as somewhat flaky. Maybe it's just how manufacturers implement HDMI. I don't know why something like a simple switch (not this one!), which just routes existing signals from A to B, could somehow modify the signal. Naturally, I was hesitant to order this HDMI switch, particularly because it is so cheap and I was somewhat prejudiced about its built quality. However, I had the need to hook up three HDMI devices to my TV which only offers two HDMI ports. They are a PlayStation 3, an XBox 360 and an ATI Radeon HD4830 graphics card. So I took the plunge, and I don't regret it.

Both game consoles worked right off the bat. This should come as a relieve to PS3 owners who might worry about HDCP compatibility. This switch is HDCP 1.3 compatible and works great with the PS3. But the PC generated an unstable picture. The TV showed a red line flickering across the middle of the screen during the operating system's boot screen and eventually an "Invalid signal" from my TV when the actual desktop was booted up. Plugging the HDMI cable for the PC straight into the TV revealed that the picture was actually there at the expected quality. After all, it's digital!

I immediately blamed the switch, but that was unfounded. I tried another, shorter cable, thinking that maybe the long 12ft. HDMI cable in conjunction with the switch had caused signal degradation. The shorter cabled worked, so I tried the longer cable one more time. This time around, I had no issues, but noticed that it takes a little force to insert the HDMI connector into the switch's socket completely. Now, the PC works, too.

I can also confirm the auto-switching feature to work exactly as advertised. My test run:
1. Turn on TV and switch to HDMI1
2. Turn on PC -> Picture after a few seconds (LED of HDMI port 3 lights up)
3. Turn on PS3 -> Picture goes blank for a few seconds and then picture of the PS3 appears (LED of HDMI port 1 lights up)
4. Use remote and IR receiver to switch to port 3 -> Picture goes back to PC
5. Use remote and IR receiver to switch to port 1 -> Picture goes back to PS3
6. Turn off PS3 -> Picture switches back to PC after a few seconds

I also tried turning the XBox on first and then the PS3 and then turning it off again. The switch automatically goes to the nearest signal source. 99% of the time, though, only one out of the three devices will be on at any given time.

Kudos to whoever built this little switch. The price is right and the value is great. The size of this device is also noteworthy. It's so small, I tucked it right behind my TV, tying it together with the other cables. So the setup is very seamless and doesn't look "ugly" from the back.

Finally, it would be great if the switch came with a short HDMI cable to connect its out to the TV's in so that you don't have to buy one.

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Description of Ultra High Performance HDMI Switcher, 3to1 Switch

HDMI 3 Ports Switch with Remote (3X1). This is a kind of high performance mini HDMI Switcher. It is compatible well for HD-DVD, STV,PS3, Xbox36etc. The multiple resolutions is can be up to 1080p. This kind of the 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. The 3x1 HDMI Switcher routes high definition video (in multiple resolutions up to 1080p)and digital audio from any one of the two sources to display unit. Two inputs accommodate the simultaneous connection of up to two 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. Switching is done via it self automatically when signal present on the ports. FEATURES: IR remote (included); IR extender receiver (included) ; Support HDMI 1.3b; Full HD 1080P High Performance up to 2.5Gbps ; Supports 25Meters HDMI Cable on both ends of the Switcher Switch easily between any two HDMI sources automatically. 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; Up to 24 bit color depth. Up to DTS Master Audio and Dolby Digital TrueHD support; HDMI pass-through; HDCP pass-through; Compatible with HDMI1.3 devices;No external power needed. SPECIFICATIONS: operating temperature range0 to +70? Operating humidity range5 to 90 % RH (no condensation)Video Amplifier Bandwidth2.5Gbps/250MHz; Input Video Signal0.5-1.0 volts p-p; Input DDC Signal5 volts p-p (TTL)Maximum Single Link Range1920 x

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