Can this be used with 1 pc and two monitors? I want to see my desktop monitor but hit the button to switch video feed to my overhead projector?
2080067
I believe so, just plug whatever you are splitting in the correct port. FYI, I bought 2 of these things and each one broke within a few days. For the price it's not much risk just be aware it may happen
2080068
No, this one is two "in" and one "out," but there are definitely very similar devices on Amazon that would do what you are looking for. Hope that helps!
281579
That cannot be done - the signaling direction cannot be reversed. An example of how this device is intended to be used is for someone who has several computers and wants to switch viewing each of those separate outputs on their one monitor (one at a time) - that way you would not have to set up 2 or 3 monitors for your 2 or 3 computers. What it sounds like you want is an HDMI splitter - that would allow one computer, or one cable TV signal box, to send out its one signal and you then view it on your TV and your monitor all at the same time. Switches switch between inputs (viewing only one at a time), splitters split outputs (viewing all at once) - and to the best of my knowledge nobody has invented anything that can flip back and forth and do both of these jobs using one device!
1728817
I dont see how this is possible. Its used for two monitors on one computer not the other way around
499229
If you want to show content on two screens at the same time from one source, you need a splitter, not this switch. But to answer your question, yes you can.
192153
Well I am not the seller and I wonder if I should be getting a kick back for helping sell this product lol anyways as long as you have a long enouph DVI cord then yes you can run 4 displays it would be up to you the user to decide what is too far from the PC but in short yes there are 4 outs they are stubby outs you provide the dvi cabeling to add the Ifinity software is included allowing for an infinate configurations this is the cheapest with the most configuration ability I have found I have boight this to run 4 monitors at one desk and it works flawless
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I don't thank that you could use this one for what you are trying to do. You would need a splitter that would go from (1) source in and send it to 2,3 or 4 out, as would the # VPHDMI04 is a 4 way for 4 tv. sets from one computer. Using HDMI cables you could see the computer on all 4sets. you would not have control at the 4 sets. The computer would be the only place that you could control all 4. AT Amazon.
2186758
I have the 5x1 model of this same unit, and I tried to set it up to switch my computer HDMI output between 2 different monitors. It did not work, so I would venture to say the answer is No.
1710311
You would need to connect directly to your computer, install the 'Smart Board' (which I'm not familiar with)and its software, then set your computer to split screens using your two displays. Windows can do this, Ido not know about another operating system without any experience using another one. This way you canuse two displays simultaneously showing different screens. To my knowledge it cannot be done using anyKVM switch. Windows does support multiple monitor operation depending on video system installed.Sorry I can't be of more help than this to you.
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Yep, it doesn't matter the size of the monitor, what the splitter does it allows multiple outputs from your PC's 1 input. The cable from your PC going into the VGA IN slot and the cables to your monitors going to each of your monitors (up to 4, this includes TV's and projectors).
2130313
All this does is put 2 monitors where there was one. The PC does not know that 2 monitors are attached. So you can't 'extend' your desktop from one to another, you just show the same thing on both.
1506432
this device supports vga, otherwise you would need an adaptor. it allows you to use two pcs with one monitor, mouse and keyboard.
628208
Afraid not. The switching happens on the 2 side. So 4 peripherals across 2 comps (or DVRs in your case). The button just toggles back and forth between the 2 connections. I use it to share mouse/keyboard across 2 comps.
1421214
No, it will not. It will only allow you to see the same image on two monitors. It is only electrically copying the output.
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hello Brucethe only way to use this with one computer having a Display port is if you get an adaptor that will convert to DVI.. as those are the two only inlets for this switch box, DVI and VGA... you could do search for display port converters and you will get a wealth options that you can use with this switch box..
497204
It sounds like this unit can be used on different computers, thus different mmonitors. However, it also sounds like it can not be used on multiple monitors on the same computer. Can someone please verify this weakly informed assumption?
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No, you would need something else to use two monitors at once. This is used for switching between two monitors that are used one at a time.
1506433
I did exactly that for a while, you have to cable each PC directly to the monitor. You then have to switch this device and switch the input on the monitor but it should work.