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WhydoIask?

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I just learned that my tv is HD (don't ask me how I missed it,) and that my dvd player and other boxes have HD out ports. The problem is, I only have 1 set of HD ports. What is the name of a box that can take the HD signals from the 3 boxes I have, and baisically send them all to the same ports, letting me swich between the 3 signals? I know I've seen them before.
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Elliot

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It is a video switch. Another option is to get a good audio/video receiver. Most of them have video switching available in them, as well.

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its just an HDMI SWITCHER, you can get them almost any where now a days.

here is a 5 port on at a good price Amazon

hope that helps :)
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Aha, thank you. I don't have any HDMI cords, but I found a switcher that supports normal and HD component cables.
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its just an HDMI SWITCHER, you can get them almost any where now a days.

here is a 5 port on at a good price Amazon

hope that helps :)

Thanks for this information, Brian, I have been looking for something like this :)

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For those who may want to save some money:
5x1 HDMI 1.3b $33.35
4x1 for $29.60
or if you have a BOAT load of HDMI devices
8x1 for $87

Monoprice is a site that I buy LOADS of cables and stuff like that from. They have ALL sorts of splitters, converters, switches, cables, etc. etc. etc. Great customer service etc.

I don't work for them or anything, just have had great results with them.

Edit, I just noticed the 5x1 I listed and the one BHowett listed appear to be IDENTICAL. Click on the image on monoprice and see the ports. They are EXACTLY the same it appears.

Edited by PedroDaGR8, 11 June 2009 - 05:49 PM.

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