I bought this to connect my direct tv genie and blu ray player to my tv. I can get Dtv or blu ray but not both. Do I need 2 inputs?
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Yes, that is correct. This item is designed to split a single source into two outputs. It is not designed to combine two sources into one. So you will need separate inputs on your TV; you might choose the component output for one item and HDMI output for the other.
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This is to allow you to take one ooutput to two TVs. You need a different device entirely to switch between inputs on a TV.
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One problem with using the TV as the switcher, i.e. all hdmi devices plug into the Tv and then the Tv's optical out goes to receiver, is that when you watch blu-ray movies on your PS3 and they are DTS 5.1/DTS HD MA tracks, your PS3 will not be able to send DTS 5.1 to your TV. TVs can do DD 5.1, but not DTS 5.1. So even if you bitstream form the blu-ray, the PS3 is going to send 2 channel audio. therefore it is better to hook up the PS3's optical out to the receiver directly. That way on blu-ray's that have only DTS audio, you're not stuck with two channel audio.
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I use mine to switch between ROKU and DVD Player on my second HDMI input. It should work for you too. I have to mention that if I switch from DVD to ROKU directly, I have to turn off the TV for a few seconds for it to switch correctly. If I am watching TV and switch to ROKU it works perfectly. Due to having only one input you will either have to turn off Direct TV or TV before switching, for the switch to work automatically.
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This blu-ray disc player only uses hdmi cables....so if your tv does not have hdmi connections, then this device won't work...
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What 2 channel types do you have? I tried connecting my Bose directly to the PS3's digital optical port, which works perfectly fine. In fact, I think the quality is slightly better than hooking it up from the TV's digital optical output but the only limitation is that you won't be able to output regular tv from your bose speakers.
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Audio and video are separate. The signals (audio and video) come out perfect from this device and I love it! I purchased it, because I have an older Harmon Kardon Receiver with no HDMI capabilities. I wanted to have the 5.1 Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound...from my new Blu-ray player. My new Blu-ray player only had the HDMI connection, so I needed the converter to run the 1080p video to my TV and I used the optical out (on the converter) to get the 5.1 signal to my old receiver. The converter has HDMI out and Optical out. This device is meant to send audio to a device (such as my older receiver) that do not have HDMI input. The Optical out (via fiber optic cable) carries the sound. The HDMI out goes to the TV...for video and the optical goes to the receiver, or audio device. HDMI carries audio and video in one cable, so I am not sure about what you are trying to do. Bottom line...this converter will take your HDMI signal and split the audio and video. The video will go out through the HDMI and into your video display and the audio will come out of the optical connection. If your audio device does NOT have an optical connection, this device will not work for you. You mention 2 channels. Are you trying to send sound to 2 speakers (stereo mode) from your slingbox? If so, I would recommend buying a receiver with HDMI inputs. I am not 100% sure about what you are trying to do, but I am sure I can help you figure out how to fix your problem. I have been dealing with A/V equipment since the late 80's. If you tell me all the audio and video equipment you have, I can probably tell you exactly what you need. It looks like you may be looking at the wrong device, for what you are wanting to do.
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Nope, not needed. Just run the subwoofer cable out of your receiver and plug into the left input on the subwoofer. Using the Y-Cord won't make your subwoofer play any better. It's always better to send the signal direct, rather than to break up the sound with a y-cord. This is why new bluray players now have two hdmi outputs. One goes straight to the T.V and one straight to your receiver. Why run to the receiver than back out to your T.V.? A straight shot to the location is always better. Stopping sound and then letting it back out through another cable always losses the quality of the sound. Same thing with Picture. Hope that helps! Nope, not needed. Just run the subwoofer cable out of your receiver and plug into the left input on the subwoofer. Using the Y-Cord won't make your subwoofer play any better. It's always better to send the signal direct, rather than to break up the sound with a y-cord. This is why new bluray players now have two hdmi outputs. One goes straight to the T.V and one straight to your receiver. Why run to the receiver than back out to your T.V.? A straight shot to the location is always better. Stopping sound and then letting it back out through another cable always losses the quality of the... » Read More Nope, not needed. Just run the subwoofer cable out of your receiver and plug into the left input on the subwoofer. Using the Y-Cord won't make your subwoofer play any better. It's always better to send the signal direct, rather than to break up the sound with a y-cord. This is why new bluray players now have two hdmi outputs. One goes straight to the T.V and one straight to your receiver. Why run to the receiver than back out to your T.V.? A straight shot to the location is always better. Stopping sound and then letting it back out through another cable always losses the quality of the sound. Same thing with Picture. Hope that helps! « Show Less
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this device takes one input and turns it into 2 outputs. for example, it will take your blue ray (input) and display it one 2 TVs (output).
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HDMI has both video and audio - if your TV has HDMI input and the Blue Ray has HDMI out - then you shouldn't need this box. Just conect the HDMI cable.
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Well for me the input came in useful as I have 3 devices HDMI compatible and only 2 HDMI inputs on my set. I have my DVR cable box connected to the Samsung receiver via HDMI and the Samsung receiver going to the TV via HDMI. Then I have my PS3 using the other HDMI. And that's what it is all about really. Without the input on the back, I wouldn't have enough inputs to connect everything HDMI.
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Other response is correct, DirecTV Genie does not output the necessary 5v. Other than that works fine. You can micky mouse a work-around by turning on one of the other devices on the switch, and then manually switching to the input you want, but is a nuisance.
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No you will need another hdmi cable, these are only for audio.If the blue ray player doesn't have an input/output then you will just need a switcher I got one here that's cheap and works great, you can plug 2 (or more depending on switch) hdmi cables into it then the one from the switch goes into the tv
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It only works on one channel at a time. So it would not work for 2 inputs at once.
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there are several ways to hook up the blu-ray. I use the HDMI connectors. My Vizio has 4 and I have 3 DVRs and 1 Blu-Ray. I hope this helps.
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Since the only signal you need to send to the unit is audio, the only input connections you care about are 2 analog (RCA to 3.5mm or 3.5mm to RCA) and 2 digital (Digital Optical or Digital Coaxial). Digital gives you a better quality sound, but I would send the digital audio directly from the source (Receiver or Blu-Ray player) and not the TV. For best results, I use a fiber optic (Toslink) cable from Blu-ray player to Sound bar.
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Since the blue ray player is also the sound device it will accept 3 hdmi inputs. It also has 1 hdmi output for your TV.
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If you are thinking you can utilize 2 seperate devices through the receiver, I don't think so. If you are trying to augment the HDMI device, That's where I get a little hazy..... Running a fully digital HDMI device I wouldn't think that it's necessary. But I don't think that it would hurt either. Basically there are multiple inputs, but only one output sort of. Your watching a video, you get the sound for that too. Your listening to music, nothing shows on the video.