This 4K 30 Hz 5x1 HDMI Switch is a high-performance device featuring a remote control. It automatically detects when a device is turned on and switches to it, making it highly convenient.
The compact design allows the HDMI switch and its cables (five inputs, one output) to be discreetly stowed behind a DVD player or cable box, effectively making it almost invisible. It includes an IR cable to extend the remote control signal to the front of the switch.
The HDMI switch automatically selects the nearest signal source. However, note that only one device can be active at a time. An AC connector is included to provide +5V power to HDMI devices that do not fully comply with HDMI standards, such as some DVR/PVRs. For these devices, you may need an additional power adapter.
Note: The HDMI switch automatically selects the "live" HDMI input. If multiple inputs are active, the switch will choose the input with the smallest number. For devices that are always on, such as an Apple TV, use HDMI input #3. To determine if a device’s HDMI output is always live, observe the switch’s response when connecting the device. If the switch selects and illuminates the LED for a device that is turned off, then that device’s HDMI output is always live.
HDMI Switch Features:
- Five HDMI inputs
- One HDMI output
- Auto-sensing port selection
- No power needed for this HDMI switch used with a HDMI standard device nor does it include the power adapter.
- Supports 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p and 4K video resolutions
- Supports HDCP and DDWG standard for HDMI-compatible monitors
- HDMI (v1.4 with support for Deep Color, CEC, x.v. Color, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio)
- HDMI Switcher based on HDMI 1.3 technology
- Supports 30/36/48 bit color depth display.
- Three switch modes- manual, remote control and auto-sensing
- Auto Signal Enhancement feature can improve signal quality after long distance transmission.
- LED indicators
- Ideal for home theater integration or commercial use
- Supports high resolution input:
PC: VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA and WUXGA (1920x1200)
HDTV: 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 4K and higher (up to 1440p, there is no source or display that can output or accept this high of a resolution yet, but this switcher will be compatible to it once available) - Easy to install and simple to operate.
Cable and satellite boxes tend to put out constant power, so hook them up to the lowest priority port (#3) and hook up your video game system(s) and/or Blu-ray player to port 1 or 2. Port one has the highest priority...which means when ever that device is on the switcher will always be on port 1 unless you switch it manually. The opposite is true for port 3...only active if it is the only active port. Port 2 has priority over port 3, but not port 1.
NOTE 2: A few devices like some DVR's, cable and satellite receivers are "always ON" so auto-sensing switchers, like these, need the "always On" devices, to be at a lower video input so it doesn't block other switcher devices. If you have 2 devices that are always ON you'll need to use the buttons and / or remote control ( if they have them ) to switch inputs. An Apple TV keeps its HDMI port active even in the sleep state so auto-switching may not work with the Apple TV. Manual switching can still be used.
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5X1 HDMI Switcher Technical Specifications:
- Multifunctional on switching : intelligent or mechanical Support HDMI1.3b Support highest video resolution 1080p.
- High performance up to 2.5Gbps. Support 12bit per channel (36bit all channel) deep color. Support uncompressed audio such as LPCM.
- Support compressed audio such as DTS Digital, Dolby Digital (including DTS-HD and Dolby True HD) Support 3D
- Frequency bandwidth: 2.25Gbps
- Resolutions: up to 1080p (or 1440p once available)
- HDMI Version: 1.3
- HDCP compliant
- Color Depth: up to 48bit
- Input type: 3 HDMI (female)
- Output type: 1 x HDMI (female)
- Weight: 2 LB
HDMI Switcher Package Includes:
- One 5X1 HDMI Switch
- No Power Supply needed
- One Remote Control
- Warranty: 1 year manufacture warranty (parts & labor)
The 5X1 HDMI Version 1.3 upgrade adds to the product:
- Lipsync: They coordinate the output of audio and video which is important as all many types of video and audio equipment can cause unequal delay in the signal.
- Double the Data Rate: Upgraded from 4.95 gigabits per second to 10.2 Gbps.
- Deep color: The new spec HDMI 1.3 spec allows for billions of colors instead of millions.
- Uncompressed audio: Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio can be sent uncompressed.
This auto-sensing HDMI Switch can be used with the below "if turning them OFF also turns OFF the HDMI output":
- Any high definition Dish Network and DirecTV receiver with HDMI outputs
- High definition TiVo's with HDMI outputs
- Any high definition cable receiver with HDMI outputs
- Canadian Rogers, Shaw, Bell ExpressVu and Star Choice receivers with HDMI out, or DVI out with a converter
- Any "Over The Air" (OTA) high definition receiver with HDMI outputs
- Sony PS3, HD DVD and Blu-ray DVD players
- Any Xbox360 with HDMI outputs
- Any upconverting DVD player with HDMI outputs
- Any DVHS VCR with HDMI outputs
- An APPLE TV with HDMI outputs
- Any PC video card with HDMI outputs
- Any high definition camcorder with an optional type C to standard HDMI cable
- Many A/V surround sound receivers with HDMI switching that include the proper chip set. Call your AV receiver supplier to discuss your application or us.
- Any HDCP compliant HDTV, monitor and projector. If the source is HDCP compliant and your TV is not, you will not get a picture. Please check your TV manual or the manufacturers web site.
- and other similar devices.
A: The points to remember are that you should plug switchable devices (where you do power on or off like a DVD Player) in Port1 or Port 2. Plug the Cable/Dish Set top box in Port 3. If no device is running in Port 1 or Port 2 it will switch to Port 3 automatically. When yoy turn on a device on Port1 or Port2 it will take precedence. So, the priority goes Port 1 - >Port 2 -> Port 3.
Q: Does the HDMI switch have an ON/OFF switch?
A: No, as it is powered by the devices you plug into it.
Q: How does auto-sensing work on this HDMI Switch?
A: The operation of the auto-sensing will be impacted by the source devices operation in standby mode. If power is still applied to the HDMI output when the source is in standby mode, the switcher will treat this source as if it is????. A few devices like some DVR's, cable and satellite receivers are "always ON" so auto-sensing switchers, like these, need the "always On" devices, to be at a lower video input so it doesn't block other switcher devices.
If you have 2 devices that are always ON you'll need to use the buttons and / or remote control ( if they have them ) to switch inputs. An Apple TV keeps its HDMI port active even in the sleep state so auto-switching may not work with the Apple TV. Manual switching can still be used. You can determine if a device outputs a "live" HDMI even when the device appears to be turned off by observing the switches response to your connecting the device. If you plug in a device that is turned off and the switch selects it and illuminates it's LED, then this device's HDMI output is always "live".
