Terk HDMI-31 Smart HDMI Switch (3 X 1)

Average customer rating: 3.0

Horrible - Lots of noise!
Not as promised
Doesn't work with my Dish HD DVR
Terk HDMI
Works in auto but Dish Network outputs even when off

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Terk HDMI-31 Smart HDMI Switch (3 X 1)

Manufacturer: Terk
Product Group: CE
Binding: Electronics
ASIN: B000LH2FH8

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Product Description

Get the best possible home theater experience. Install all of your HDMI devices simply and cleanly. This advance switch allows you to easily install HDMI devices to maximize your home theater experience and dramatically simplify cabling. Connects multiple HDMI components to a single HDTV Automatically switches when you turn a product on Video Amplifier Bandwidth - 1.65 Ghz Compatible Format Support - DVI, HDCP Resolution Supported - 480p, 720i, 720p, 1080i, 1080p (Computer signal up to UXGA -1600x1200) Input/Output Connectors - HDMI type-A, 19pin AC In - AC 115V/60Hz, AC 230V/60Hz

Customer Reviews:

Horrible - Lots of noise!.......2007-06-04

Horrible experience with the product. The switching works, but there's way too much noise (or snow) for all the outputs. I've tried it with my DVD player and PS3. Even tried switching the cables just to make sure that it wasn't a cable issue.

Avoid at all costs.

Not as promised.......2007-05-30

Out of the box, the switch was not passing any sound. The seller, Antonline, directed me to the manufacturer (Audiovox, owner of Terk) for repair. Audiovox acknowledged the problem with the switch. Received the repaired or replacement switch in approximately three weeks. This time both the sound and the automatic switching were not working. Given the hassle, did not send it for repair again. I am currently using it as a manual switch without sound. Still better than unplugging cables, but definitely a poor quality product. Not recommended.

Doesn't work with my Dish HD DVR.......2007-05-30

It seems to do its auto switching thing just fine, but passes no picture from my Dish Network HD DVR. It also seems to screw up the DVR, forcing me to power-cycle. I think the switcher is basically a good product, but with reviews here stating a simlar experience with DirectTV DVRs, it seems like they are missing something that makes up a lot of their target audience. I am returning this.

Terk HDMI.......2007-05-19

The auto switching works perfectly. This is a very good deal for the price. This is cheaper than most 2 X 1's.

Works in auto but Dish Network outputs even when off.......2007-05-19

Received the switch today along with two HDMI cables. Switching between Dish Network HDTV, HD-XA2 and PS3. Unit is HDCP and HDMI ver. 1.3 complaint according manufacturer's literature. I can see no visible signal degradation though I am only using it up to 1080i. I was hesitant to buy since there were so many people saying the auto switch did not actually occur, but it does, except when the Dish is connected. I noticed that after connecting everything the switch powered up sans the power supply and with all of the equipment off, then I turned on the Toshiba HD DVD and nothing happened, until I switched manually. I realized that it was likely the Dish because of the stupid screen saver that is always on even when the receiver is off. If I can find were that feature can be turned off then the switch will work fine since the PS3 and the HD DVD both work fine in auto without the Dish receiver hooked up. 4 stars was due to nothing really deserving 5 stars, it works as advertised and is a suitable stand in until the Onkyo 875 I want is released.

If you want an HDMI switch on the cheap this is it, just remember the auto feature works on output from a component and if an output is present it will stay with that one even if a new signal is presented.

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