Product Description
The ex-tend-it 4x1 HD Switcher enables effortless HDTV source switching using a single high definition display. A simple and reliable solution, the 4x1 HD Switcher links any four HDTV sources (DVD players and satellite set tops) to one HDTV display. It completely eliminates the need to disconnect then reconnect multiple HDTV sources, saving time by providing a fundamental tool that brings it all together behind the scenes. When all five devices (the display plus the four sources) are connected to the 4x1 HD Switcher and powered on, you simply select which source you want to view on the display using the Switcher, the IR remote that comes with it, or any universal remote you program to work with the Switcher.
Customer Reviews:
Good but not great.......2006-09-29
This does a great job of being a good HDMI switch. It allows you to conenct 4 HDMI devices to one TV HDMI slot. Even better it comes with 4 high quality HDMI cables, cables which can be $30 to $100 on their own. However, it does not come w/the required HDMI to DVI cable to connect this to your TV. I over looked this when i ordered this. Had i seen this i would have not gone w/this product. As a result of this HDMI to DVI cable this box does not do audio. It does however do the picture very well. Saddly unles all your HDMI devices use Optical audio cables you will be back at square 1 as you TV w/One HDMI port only has on set of audio jacks. This is bad because no matter what device is selected you will always here the audio that is hooked to the HDMI port on your TV. For this price i would have expected that this device do the audio and well as video. As it turns out i will be buying a cheaper procuct that does both video and audio for 5 devices.
Product Description
The ex-tend-it 2x1 HDMI Switcher enables effortless HDMI source switching using a single high definition display. A simple and reliable solution, the 2x1 HDMI Switcher links any two HDMI sources (DVD players and satellite set tops) to one HDMI display. It completely eliminates the need to disconnect then reconnect multiple HDMI sources, saving time by providing a fundamental tool that brings it all together behind the scenes. When all three devices (the display plus the two sources) are connected to the 2x1 HDMI Switcher and powered on, you simply select which source you want to view on the display using the Switcher, the IR remote that comes with it, or any universal remote you program to work with the Switcher.
Customer Reviews:
Michael Kornstein.......2006-11-10
Very easy to use comes with 2 HDMI cables Picture is still very high quality. Recommend this product to anyone
with more than one HDMI product and only 1 input on your High def TV.
May be a nice unit...when/if it works...or when/if tech support fixes it! .......2006-08-08
I purchased this baby because I have a DirecTv HD TIVO and an up-converting DVD player with HDMI outputs but my TV only has one HDMI input. Immediately upon installation the problems began, intermittent picture, no picture at all, the remote stopped working, switcher losing power, etc.
I called and got an RMA from Gefen and had to pay $16 to send it back. I get a call about two weeks later saying the unit is fine so they are just going to update the firmware and ship it back to me... About a week later I get it back from Gefen and I reinstall it back into my A/V system. Four days after reinstallation I lose power to it again. So I call tech support again and they tell me to run it without the power supply as it sounds like that's the problem. Why didn't they test my power supply when I sent it back in the first place? I spent over $200 on this and then don't have it for a month and now they are telling me to run it in a way it's not supposed to be run!! Give me a break, I'll just buy a different switcher that works and make sure I never purchase or recommend any Gefen product.
Only 2 inputs?!.......2006-04-28
I haven't used this product, so I'm not writing a review, just making some comments on this product. The problem with this HDMI switcher is that it has only two inputs, meaning that when you connect it to your TV, you'll get only one more input than what you have now. There are several HDMI-capable devices hitting the market this year, such as HD DVD, Blu-Ray, and Playstation 3; if you plan to buy some of these, you'll need a few HDMI inputs. Case in point: my HDTV has two inputs, which are currently occupied by a Denon upscaling DVD player and a Toshiba HD DVD player. I plan to buy a Playstation 3 and a settop Blu-Ray player, so I'll need two more HDMI jacks. Hmm, looks like I'd need to buy _two_ of these Gefen switchers to have enough jacks to accommodate everything. What if I bought another HDMI device in the future, and needed even more inputs? Maybe I could buy a third Gefen switcher, plug it into one of the other two, then try to remember what's plugged into what.
At $228, this thing should have at least _four_ HDMI inputs. Maybe HDMI equipment is expensive, but $228 is too much to add only one more jack to your TV.
One more thing. The product description mentions support for a wired remote control, but doesn't say that one is included with the switcher. If one is not included, then the switcher is an even bigger ripoff.
If you need only one more HDMI input, and if you don't mind wasting money, this device will satisfy you. As for me, I'll wait for an HDMI switcher that meets my needs.
Just What I Needed.......2006-04-18
With an upscaling DVD player and a Comcast cable box with an HDMI port I was stuck with 2 HDMI outputs but only 1 input on my HD TV. Local Best Buy guy reccommended 1 HDMI for DVD and "the best component cable you can afford" for the cable box. I wanted to have the best possible connection for my setup, and that means HDMI, so I did a search online and found the Gefen Switcher. It does everything it promises plus comes with 2 HDMI cables. One pleasant surprise was it's very small size. It easily fits slightly behind and under my TV so that the remote can see it yet it is unobtrusive. Very easy to set up and use.
Works perfectly!!.......2006-01-28
I was glad to find something that would allow me to switch back and forth from my Sony XBR960 HDTV, and my Sony upscaling DVD player.
Because most HDTV's have only one HDMI input, it is great to have a product that allows for expansion of added electronic gadgets that might be coming down the line like HD-DVD and Blu-Ray players. This thing is a winner, and it's easy to set up. It also comes with two HDMI cables, which can be expensive if you buy them somewhere like Circuit City or Best Buy.
One note: You can find much cheaper HDMI cables from private sellers on this site, on Ebay, or other online sellers. I did, and I see no difference in picture quality between them and my $80.00 Acoustic Research cable I bought from Best Buy.
Product Description
Switches between HDMI sources into one HDMI display Maintains 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p resolutions Remote port for wired external control Supports HDCP compliant devices
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The 2x1 HD Switcher with Discrete IR Remote Control
Manufacturer: Gefen Inc.
ProductGroup: CE
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Audio & Video Accessories
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Electronics
Product Features:
- Saves space--a single high definition display works with both DVD players and satellite set tops
- Maintains high resolution video--beautiful, sharp HDTV resolutions up to 1080I are easily achieved
- No loss of quality--the integrity of the high definition signal is preserved throughout the transmissions using high caliber DVI cables that ensure the signal is maintained
- Operational flexibility--you can switch at the source, with the IR remote control or your own universal remote
- Compatible with all DVI-equipped, HDCP-enabled HDTV devices
ASIN: B0009J25W8
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Product Description
Easily Switch Between Two HDTV Devices Using One HDTV Display. 2 HDTV Sources + 1 HDTV Display = High Definition Convenience and Ease. The extendit 2x1 HD Switcher enables effortless HDTV source switching using a single high definition display. A simple
Product Description
Switches multiple HDMI sources into 1 HDMI destinationMaintains 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p resolutionsRemote port for wired external controlSupports HDCP compliant devices2 to 1Includes two 6' HDMI cables, power supply, and remote
Product Description
Switches between HDMI sources into one HDMI destination
Maintains 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p resolutions
Remote port for wired external control
Supports HDCP compliant devices
4 to 1
Includes four 6' HDMI cables, power supply, and remote
Product Description
Switches between HDMI sources into one HDMI destination
Maintains 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p resolutions
Remote port for wired external control
Supports HDCP compliant devices
2 to 1
Includes two 6' HDMI cables, power supply, and remote
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