One hdmi input on TV with multiple hdmi sources: Does anyone know how I could connect a dvd player with an hdmi output and a cable box with an hdmi output into one hdmi input on a television?
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This is a common situation and by now you've solved it but seeing that your post is dated 9/15/08, I'll give you the solution for the benefit of others who may need it. HDMI switchers (commonly 4 input, 1 out) are available for less than $50 and some of them are auto-sensing/manual units and others even have remote controls. it's a matter of preference. They all do the same job which is to allow more than one device to be connected to a display with only one HDMI input. Don't get suckered into paying too much for one because, just like cables (especially 'printer' cables), it's not necessary to spend a small fortune for them. There are poor quality as well as great quality ones out there and if you buy from a reputable dealer you'll be able to return it if doesn't work properly.
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The 2 HDMI on mine is one input which I use for Blu Ray and it can also be used for any other hdmi input. The second one is output so you can stream whatever the monitor sees to another hdmi device, such as a 50 + inch TV, HD downloads or netflix.
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You want an HDMI switch, not this item. This is the opposite of what you want. You want 4 in, 1 out. This item is 1 in 4 out (duplicate displays). It seems your receiver does not have enough inputs and thus one will need to be shared. This is not ideal for a few reasons, but should work just fine. Doing things this way will make it so that you cannot label your receiver input because it represents multiple things. Also, using a switch will probably add a remote to your collection. On the bright side, a switch will be much cheaper than a new receiver. I have not used a switch before so good luck, try this search: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords;=HDMI+switch You want an HDMI switch, not this item. This is the opposite of what you want. You want 4 in, 1 out. This item is 1 in 4 out (duplicate displays). It seems your receiver does not have enough inputs and thus one will need to be shared. This is not ideal for a few reasons, but should work just fine. Doing things this way will make it so that you cannot label your receiver input because it represents multiple things. Also, using a switch will probably add a remote to your collection. On the bright side, a switch will be much cheaper than a new receiver. I have not used a switch before so good... » Read More You want an HDMI switch, not this item. This is the opposite of what you want. You want 4 in, 1 out. This item is 1 in 4 out (duplicate displays). It seems your receiver does not have enough inputs and thus one will need to be shared. This is not ideal for a few reasons, but should work just fine. Doing things this way will make it so that you cannot label your receiver input because it represents multiple things. Also, using a switch will probably add a remote to your collection. On the bright side, a switch will be much cheaper than a new receiver. I have not used a switch before so good luck, try this search: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords;=HDMI+switch « Show Less
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The other answers are correct... however it is possible to use two transmitters simultaneously, each one fed by a receiver/tuner that each provide an hdmi signal. Each receiver will show both transmitters (it is possible to name them for easy recognition) and you can easily switch between transmitters. With only one transmitter unit you get one signal at a time.
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Yes, you need to connect RCA cables from sat receiver to DVD unit and select the DVD-R input for those particular jacks on the back (Line 1). There is no HDMI input on this model but it has RCA composite, S-Video and if memory serves me right, component input. I would use S-Video if my sat/cable receiver has such output for better picture.
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What are you connecting the TV to? You'll need a HDMI cable for each one. My cable company included an HDMI cable with my box without additional charge. It works fine. I think it's 6' long. You might want to talk to your cable or satellite provider to see if they can give you one. If you have a DVD/Blue ray player that has an HDMI output then you'll need to get another cable for that. Check the back to make sure it has an HDMI jack first. Models over a year or so old may only have component inputs. A 6 foot cable should work fine. HDMI is so easy...one cable to connect to the TV and they only fit in one way.
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You can use one HDMI cable and also use the digital audio input on your sound bar. Most cable boxes have the output the ps3 should as well.
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I do not know. What I did was google what I needed to do. DVD Component output to HDTV Component Input.
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If I understand your question you want to plug an hdmi cable from different components to view on one TV. This product is used to plug one component (laptop, dvr, main TV) then several hdmi cables from the product to other TVs to view on those TVs. So the answer to your question would be no.
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I have to agree with you. I have a playstation 3 and a media extender for streaming vids/TV from my computer. That uses up all my HDMI inputs on the Yamaha. So what happens when I get a new device?? Yeah, I'm not really future proofed at all. I'd like to see 4 HDMI inputs.
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I had to connect to my cable box. The home theater system only has the old, three color connector, and my TV only has one of those type inputs, this is a drawback, you cannot connect it using an HDMI cable. I have not actually hooked it up through my dvd player, so I don't know on that one.
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This 2X4 box will "duplicate one HDMI signal so it can be transmitted to two separate outputs. If you want to have 4 different channels on four different TVs you need 4 cable boxes. However, you could have 2 on the same channels on two TVs with the 2X4 box. If you bought a second 2X4 box you could have two of the same channels on the other two TVs.Requirement:(2) 2X4 boxes(2) cable boxes
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I don't think so...there's 1 input & 4 outputs...so you can switch between AV components 1, 2, 3 or 4 but not all at the same time. I use mine for my DVD player which doesn't have an HDMI plug. I bought my switchbox when I had a 2nd component (an older Tivo) that wasn't HD and I needed a way to easily switch between them since there was only one set of Component AV inputs on the back of my Vizio TV. This switchbox worked great for that. I've since upgraded my Tivo to Tivo HD using an HDMI cable, so now I only have the DVD player on the switchbox but I'm keeping that config in case I add any other AV components to my setup in the future. Hopefully, this info has been helpful for you. I don't think so...there's 1 input & 4 outputs...so you can switch between AV components 1, 2, 3 or 4 but not all at the same time. I use mine for my DVD player which doesn't have an HDMI plug. I bought my switchbox when I had a 2nd component (an older Tivo) that wasn't HD and I needed a way to easily switch between them since there was only one set of Component AV inputs on the back of my Vizio TV. This switchbox worked great for that. I've since upgraded my Tivo to Tivo HD using an HDMI cable, so now I only have the DVD player on the switchbox but I'm keeping that config in case I add any... » Read More I don't think so...there's 1 input & 4 outputs...so you can switch between AV components 1, 2, 3 or 4 but not all at the same time. I use mine for my DVD player which doesn't have an HDMI plug. I bought my switchbox when I had a 2nd component (an older Tivo) that wasn't HD and I needed a way to easily switch between them since there was only one set of Component AV inputs on the back of my Vizio TV. This switchbox worked great for that. I've since upgraded my Tivo to Tivo HD using an HDMI cable, so now I only have the DVD player on the switchbox but I'm keeping that config in case I add any other AV components to my setup in the future. Hopefully, this info has been helpful for you. « Show Less
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When you say "cable connection," do you mean coaxial cable only? If that's the only input your TV has, you won't be able to use this. I think the extra expense of this player's upscaling ability would be lost on your tv. You could get a less expensive DVD player with similar results.
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Yes you can. This TV has two HDMI inputs plus a shared component/composite input. The HDMI is best if your DVD player has an HDMI output. If the player only has composite and component, then the component output would be the next best choice. The component/composite shared input allows for either a component or composite connection, but not both at the same time. If you are using composite, plug the cable into the green input.
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I only see an one HDMI port and that is an HDMI output. I don't believe it can be used for input purposes but have not tried to use it that way.
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Do other inputs to the receiver work? No idea why yours does not. I have our receiver (monitor) connected to HDMI 1 and as the receiver switches inputs the TV displays well. Sorry I cannot help any more.