Can I use a splitter for 2 HDMI inputs into my 1 DVI input on my TV? Do the other players have a slight edge on the picture because of this or does the Panasonic still top them picture wise without it, or is it just a better player stability and...
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Try a Geffen HDMI video switcher...its a little pricey but works well. I also believe Radio Shack is selling an HDMI switcher for around $99....not surehow good it isbut their return policy is pretty liberal...good luck
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I did not have good luck with the splitter. I could get a feed with one hdmi cable plugged in but when I pluged in a second device, it didn`t run both. it then served as a 6" extension.
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The splitter with deliver the signal in the 720p resolution to the 1080p tv. I know this because when I first hooked up the splitter I had it going to a 720p and 1080p tv. The picture on the 1080p tv was terrible since it was outputting the lower resolution signal. I remedied the situation by replacing the 720p tv with a 1080p tv. Now it works great!
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If you are a big multi-signal user (game consoles, TV, Blu ray player, etc) the Sony's Twin Picture feature allows you to use PiP with multiple different sources. Very useful for playing a game while watching a movie or TV/sports. The Sony Twin Picture also includes PoP while the Samsung only has PiP and it can only be used with the coaxial input. Also, the Samsung uses a single hybrid input for composite and component while Sony has one component input and one hybrid so you can have more devices connected to the Sony. Personally, my w900a is the single greatest TV I have ever seen and I've owned several LCD's. If you are a gamer go with the Sony no question. If you are a big multi-signal user (game consoles, TV, Blu ray player, etc) the Sony's Twin Picture feature allows you to use PiP with multiple different sources. Very useful for playing a game while watching a movie or TV/sports. The Sony Twin Picture also includes PoP while the Samsung only has PiP and it can only be used with the coaxial input. Also, the Samsung uses a single hybrid input for composite and component while Sony has one component input and one hybrid so you can have more devices connected to the Sony. Personally, my w900a is the single greatest TV I have ever seen and I've... » Read More If you are a big multi-signal user (game consoles, TV, Blu ray player, etc) the Sony's Twin Picture feature allows you to use PiP with multiple different sources. Very useful for playing a game while watching a movie or TV/sports. The Sony Twin Picture also includes PoP while the Samsung only has PiP and it can only be used with the coaxial input. Also, the Samsung uses a single hybrid input for composite and component while Sony has one component input and one hybrid so you can have more devices connected to the Sony. Personally, my w900a is the single greatest TV I have ever seen and I've owned several LCD's. If you are a gamer go with the Sony no question. « Show Less
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Yes. The HDMI picture and sound from any input can be routed to either or both outputs simultaneously. Watch a blu-ray in one room and a ball game on cable tv in the other room. The SPDIF Digital Optical or Hi-Fi Stereo 3.5mm outputs only go through the A output. This is only limiting if you are not using HDMI to send sound to something like an older AVR or sound bar. The only caveat with almost any splitter is that when switching inputs and outputs it might affect both outputs, meaning the devices resync resulting in temporary picture and or sound loss on one or both outputs. All HDMI components are different and the degree of these switching glitches can vary in length and severity from a few seconds to as much as 20 seconds. This is not necessarily going to be your case but it is likely to happen to some degree and is something most of us can live with. Once you are settled in on your selected sources viewing should be clean on either output. J-Tech makes some good splitters and switches so I would give it try. The worst case scenario is that you end up returning it for a full refund. I would bet it will work for you albeit with some switching transients.
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Update: Watched a dvd last night (the same dvd I first tried) and the picture was perfect - even using HDMI 1080p setting! This time I chose "Anynet HDMI DVD" from the source list on my tv settings, which I don't remember being an option before. I previously chose "DVI". I wonder if that made the difference. Hmm. Anyway....glad my dvd's now look just as great as the HD channels. Thank you for responding C.Woodruff. :)LadyR
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You need a HDMI switch to do multiple in to one out. The splitter just amplifies the input signal and sends it out to two ports. It doesn't separate the signals like a switch does.
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The splitters (2) that I tried at the input end would not work - the signal strength was too low. Just for interest I tried a splitter at the other end and zero signal. Also at the output end, even some 90 degree elbow adapters or HDMI keystones would drop the signal enough to be a problem. Bottom line is the cable is good, just have not found anything that is not a drain on throughput.
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Not certain what the settop box is? The splitter is meant to split one HDMI input signal into two output signals for two separate displays (two tv's). Thus you could watch what is being input (source) on two displays at the same time, etc. Whichever the case I would not recommend this splitter as it did not perform for me as expected. It does split the signal but it is too weak and causes loss of picture. Better to purchase a splitter with a powered amplifier.
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This is a splitter, which will only branch the same image to both of your TVs. What you're looking for is an HDMI Switcher that has one HDMI in and 2 HDMI outs. Switchers come with a button or switch on the box that usually change the setting between sending out through port 1 or port 2, and sometimes come with the option of both ports or neither port. Switchers can also be found with remote controls. I have a Sewell Direct Ibis, which I believe will do exactly what you want, although it does not come with a remote control. The Ibis is also available in a 1x3 if that interests you more than the 1x2. I hope this helps.
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You may find that only one digital video output is active at a time, due to copy protection laws. (I know this is true for digital sound, anyway.)If so, perhaps you can find an inexpensive device that will split the DVI so that one can go to the receiver and the other to the TV?
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I do not think this is what you are looking for. It won't help with input to the AV receiver. As for the AV output, this would split that signal into two identical signals, and I'm guessing you don't want to put the same signal into both 1 and 2 hdmi inputs on the TV.
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I would advise against cascading splitters. This device is stable and successfully splits the signal to multiple TVs in my home but it seems to require that I reset it every few weeks. Periodically, one or more TV fails to receive a signal until I reset the unit that splits the DVR recorder that sits in a central network room in my home. I suspect that noise might be introduced by a device or splitter that causes signals to be lost. I think you would be better served to use an 8-port unit (OREI HD-108). In my case, other family members cannot trouble-shoot problems and have to do without the feed until I reset the unit. This may not be a concern for you.
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Im not familiar with Roku players but if you plug any 2 HDMI devices into the two inputs, this device will output the signal for whichever of the two devices you choose into two separate televisions. Both TVs will display only one splitter input at a time.
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David: I only used the cable to go from a splitter to another HDMI tv. I do know that the cable signal only runs in one direction. I ran 100' without knowing that tidbit and had to uninstall the cable and reverse the direction. Once I did that the signal is perfect.
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If you have a splitter, I'd say two tvs...fyi.. If you aren't in the cities, this one sucks. Spend the money. Please learn from my lesson! Lol
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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