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Is there such a thing as a HDMI splitter of somesort. Here's my scenario. I am going to run a DVD and satelitte box into my receiver via HDMI. I will then run a HDMI from receiver to TV. This was recommended to me here. My question is now IF my wife wants to watch TV without the stereo on, is there a way she can have it with just the Satelitte and TV on only??? If so, can someone link what I need here off of monoprice.com as Im making another order tomorrow for some RCA cable. Thanks.
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Sure, Bruce; as long as the TV has at least two HDMI inputs, a powered HDMI splitter, such as this one can split the satellite HDMI cable, with one output to the receiver and another going directly to another HDMI input on the TV.
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Thanks JohnK. Would this be the only option or are there others? Why powered? Also... if she was to watch only tv and satellite... would the input on the tv have to be changed over to the other HDMI selection on the menue?
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Check that entire section of MonoPrice splitters. There's a better chance for the powered one to supply a strong enough signal(even though only one TV is involved), but you could take a chance on the passive $7 cable.
Yes, the appropriate HDMI input on the TV, the direct one rather than the one from the receiver, would have to be selected.
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Thanks bud. I'll add the one you posted on my order. This shit gets expensive after awhile. lol
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Cant seem to edit the above post for some reason... anyways, any idea if the more expensive ones have more " power " or better quality? I see the next model has " Pro " in its title. Wonder if it shoots out more power and better quality???
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I have 3 of the "non-pro" ones in my setup (exactly the model posted previously). They do their job very well. But I have to add that one of them failed a few weeks ago. Not sure yet by which one I will replace!
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I couldn't imagine using my tv speakers while $4,000 worth of audio gear sits silent...
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I had some issues when I tried using a simlilar splitter. Fwiw...I would just use some analog cables(rca type) from the sat/cable box to the display and your good to go...my wife likes it simple and she could careless about surround sound.
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I couldn't imagine using my tv speakers while $4,000 worth of audio gear sits silent... David and I think alike.
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I couldn't imagine using my tv speakers while $4,000 worth of audio gear sits silent... If you have ever gotten the phone call "I cant get sound to work on the tv" while off hunting, or guys weekend golfing etc, you can definitely see the value in this.
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Harmony remote. 'nuff said.
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Harmony remote. 'nuff said. Ken and I think alike.
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my wife cant use a garage door opener let alone a remote control. Simple is as simple gets. Also... I do not want my 4 year daughter playing with Elite receiver if Im not around.
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I will say though, i dont know about other AVR manufactureres but Denon truly did make it easy with the HDMI monitor out. The wife knows that she can hit SAT or DVD and it switches everything for her. I am close to purchasing a Harmony remote but needed to upgrade my TV first. I should be adding a new Pany 50" next week so i have one for "my" bonus room and the downstairs living room. Getting the G20 which is THX cert and has 5:1 contrast
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My question is now IF my wife wants to watch TV without the stereo on, is there a way she can have it with just the Satelitte and TV on only??? What receiver do you have? I know my Denon can pass the HDMI signal through when it is in standby. You just need to turn on HDMI control. You can then set it to pass the last used HDMI input or have it always pass a selected source. This would eliminate your need for a splitter.
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Update: A second out my three "non pro" splitter died today. It has been flaky for a while and now it has ceased to provide services... I guess i'll be ordering the "pro" model now!
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