Simplify
your Home Entertainment Center
Iogear’s HDMI switch enables you to have a cleaner and simpler home entertainment setup by eliminating cable clutter.
Iogear’s HDMI switch connects your HDTV to your source devices with a single HDMI cable; eliminating the cable clutter from connecting each single source device directly to your HDTV.
Instead, simply connect your HDTV using a single HDMI cable to the switch which is placed along with all your source devices such as your DVD player, video game console, AV receiver, media servers etc. All your source devices will then connect into the switch. This setup configuration allows for easy access for future expansion of your home entertainment center. Hence, an ideal solution for wall mounted HDTV environments.
Maintain a Single Universal Remote to control your Home Entertainment Center
Iogear’s patented HDAS automatic switching technology will automatically switch to the active device which eliminates the need for a dedicated remote for the switch. It’s very simple – just turn on the device that you want viewed on your HDTV using a Universal remote or source remote. If you want to switch over to another source device, simply use the Universal remote or source remote to power on the desired device. In addition, since all the source devices will be connected to a single HDMI connection on the HDTV via the switch, it eliminates the need to manually switch among the AV inputs to display the video from the different source devices.
The 4-port HDMI Automatic Switch comes with an optional switch remote. The switch remote enables you to switch among the devices by selecting the desired video port.
Provide additional HDMI connections to your HDTV – HDMI, Ultimate Viewing Experience
Take your HDTV to the next level with HDMI technology, the new connectivity standard in digital consumer electronics, delivering the most vivid and richest viewing experience available today into your living room.
High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) technology is the latest digital interface that provides HD video and multi-channel audio through a single cable.
Iogear’s HDMI Automatic Switch enables you to connect multiple HD source devices to your HDTV for your viewing pleasure. It is an ideal solution for connecting multiple HD media devices.
Detailed Features
Specifications
Inputs: 4 x HDMI Female
Output: 1 x HDMI Female
Humidity: 0 - 80% RH (Non Condensing)
Power Adapter: Universal power adapter 100-240V~50/60Hz
Signal Typ:e HDMI Digital
Operating Temperature: 32F~122F (0C~50C)
Operating System Support: Consumer Electronics with HDMI Support
Power Consumption: DC 6V
Video Performance: 1080p
Storage Temperature: -4F~140F (-20C~60C)
Amps: 0.15
Voltage: 6V
A Closer Look
Features
Automatically switches to active device; hence, can seamlessly integrate into a home entertainment center controlled by an Universal Remote.
Eliminates need for a separate remote
Designed to be Displayed in Your Living Room
1080p resolution
2.25Gbps bandwidth for higher resolution and color depth video
Optimized to Ensure Maximum Signal Transfer and Corrosion Resistance
Gold-Plated HDMI Connections
HDMI 1.3v & HDCP Compliant
Supports DVI devices with an adapter
Includes a 6ft HDMI cable
Quick and Simple Installation
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BUYER BEWARE!!!! I bought this switch to use with my Xbox 360, PS3, DVD Player and Verizon FIOS HD DVR (model QIP 7216). The switch it built great and works awsome, but it is incompatible with my HD DVR!!! The DVR thinks you are attempting to duplicate secured TV content and blacks out the image and sound as a security feature making the switch unusable with FIOS. IOGear's engineers are aware of issues with units having serial numbers have 3rd and 4th digits of ''80'' and lower. Units that have ''81'' or higher in their serial are supposedly ''fixed''. I am still trying to get a permanent resolution or refund in my case.
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ATSC - Means 2009
Digital TV Ready
Buy with confidence that ATSC TVs are designed for the future! The ATSC Standard for Digital
Television (DTV) encompasses a number of Standards, Practices, and
Guidelines for Digital Television. What it means for today's television
consumer is that ATSC TVs are ready for the future! They comply with
the requirements for the transition to Digital TV sets and all digital
transmission to occur by February 17th, 2009. ATSC Digital Ready TVs
have digital tuners already. TVs and related Tuner products that are
not ATSC will require a separate digital tuner after the transition date.
How To Pick Your Best TV
Size? How Do You Watch
TV?
Does your family gather together on movie nights?
Are you a lone sports fan who really gets into your favorite
game, or has the whole neighborhood over? Do you have an intimate TV
room, or a huge home theater? Do you watch in the bedroom, or the
living room?
The size of the TV that's best for you and
your family depends on how you like to spend your time and the size of your
room.
FAMILY ROOMS
For family rooms and other spaces with high TV use, 37 inch and
larger are the most popular choices. In large rooms, the largest
size possible is usually best.
BEDROOMS
For bedrooms, offices and other medium-sized spaces, look in the 26
to 37 inch size range.
KITCHENS &
SMALL ROOMS
For kitchens and smaller rooms where you are closer to the TV,
consider a 15 to 19 inch screen.
Are you
limited in the space you have available on the wall or in a piece of
furniture? We have the perfect tool to help you calculate the
exact size that will fit!
How To Pick Your Best TV
Type?
Several important factors determine the
quality of your HDTV picture. So how do you find a picture you like?
TV TECHNOLOGY
As you probably already know, there are several TV technologies
available. LCD televisions are thin and lightweight with a
high-quality picture, even in brightly lit rooms. Plasma screens are
heavier than LCDs but may deliver a slightly picture in dark rooms with
more intense colors. DLP TVs offer brilliant screens, but are
thicker than LCDs or Plasma.
RESOLUTION
Think about TV resolution as the number of pixels contained in one
"frame" of a television show or movie. More pixels in each frame
will give you better picture detail. 720P and 1080P are the two most
common resolution standards for HDTV now. With about 1 million
pixels in each frame, 720P provides a vivid, high definition picture.
1080P offers the highest level of HDTV quality with over 2 million pixels
in each frame, creating even greater picture details. While
broadcast is mostly limited to 720P, 1080P is the standard for high definition disc players like Blu-Ray.
CONTRAST RATIO
Contrast ratio is a number that measures the difference in light
intensity between the brightest white and the darkest black on the screen.
In general the higher the contrast ratio number, the better the image
quality. Most times, you will find Dynamic Contrast Ratio specified,
but be sure you are comparing the same type of contrast ratio.
CONTRAST ENHANCEMENT
Another way to improve contrast ratio
is with contrast enhancement technology. Most of the time, this uses back
lighting to improve apparent contrast. This is especially helpful in
dark rooms, as it helps your eyes adjust to the best light levels.
This dynamically improves contrast, resulting in deep blacks in darker
scenes without losing fine details in shadows and other dark areas of the
picture.
BIT COLOR Another important contributor to picture quality is what is
called "bit depth". This is the size of the number that is used to
assign colors on the screen. The higher the number, the more
displayable colors will appear (see the image below). Of course this
is only true if both the display processor and the panel support that
number of bits!
More Bits = More Colors
What Is
High Definition And How Is It Different From Standard Definition?
High Definition or "HD" is a
technological leap forward from standard definition, with up to 6x the
picture resolution, so that what you see is sharper and more realistic. Regular TVs and the TV channels you watch
at home are typically in standard definition (unless you watch HD channels).
DVD are also in standard definition. Standard definition (480i & 480p)
is lower quality than high definition. Many older TV sets are standard
def, and can only show standard def content (programming). Many new
TVs are called High Definition TVs (HDTV). They are capable of showing
high def content in: 720p, 1080i, and 1080p, all high definition
formats, but 1080p provides the highest picture quality of them all. Click
Here To Learn More »
HDMI™ is the trademark of HDMI Licensing, LLC.
How To Protect Your HDTV And Make It All
Work!
You've bought your ideal television or home
theater, but have you considered how you will protect it, or make it all
work together? It's not as complex as it might seem, but it is
important to consider, since devices may work differently, and have
incompatible modes. Plus after investing in your hardware, bad things
can happen to damage them.
MOST IMPORTANT: SURGE
PROTECTION If you have a
computer, you know all about surge suppressors and battery back-up UPS
devices. But do you have a UPS for your HDTV and Home Theater
system? HDTVs and Home Theater systems are just as susceptible to
surge and power damage as computers, so it is critical you add a very good
surge suppressor or UPS to your setup at once! Plus if you have a UPS, you'll be able to watch TV or listen to music if the power goes off! (for as long as the battery lasts of course!)
CONTROLLING IT ALL: ADVANCED
REMOTE CONTROLS Almost
every device you have came with a remote control, some even are called
Universal Remote Controls. But every device, HDTV, or Home Theater
component has special features and functions, not supported by the generic
Universal Remotes, especially if you want "One Button" control of several
devices at once. For these you need Advanced Remote Controls, that
not only control everything, but reduce it all down to One Button tasks
that even a Cave Man could operate!
GOT HELP? GET AN
INSTALLATION & SETUP SERVICE With some of
today's HDTV and Home Theater systems, you may want to consider getting
expert help from certified technicians that can quickly install your HDTV
on your wall, hide the cables and wires, balance the display settings and
the 7.1 surround sound, for the maximum in sound and picture quality.
You can still tell your friends and family that you did it, it will just be our
secret!
GET A GUARANTEED
BUYBACK FOR YOUR HDTV Another way to
protect your investment, given the changing pace of technology, is to add a
Guaranteed Buyback to your HDTV purchase. This will guaranty the
trade-in value of your HDTV a year or two in the future, when you will be
ready to upgrade to the latest technology.
HDTV - (High Definition) television monitors reveal either 720 progressive
(720p), or a minimum of 1080 interlaced lines, known as 1080i. An HDTV will
show 540 lines at a time. These resolutions create extraordinarily sharp,
lifelike images as well as the truest and most vivid colors ever seen on
a television screen.
EDTV - stands for Enhanced Definition Television. EDTV monitors display
at least 480 progressive lines (480p). Because EDTV shows more lines simultaneously
than SDTV, its pictures are sharper, richer and more realistic. SDTV - Standard Definition TV is what’s rapidly becoming old-fashioned television.
Although SDTV offers a decent picture we’ve grown accustomed to, it
features up to 480 interlaced lines (480i), but can show only 240 of them
at any given time. Although SDTV produces a sharp picture and good color,
its performance is dramatically inferior to HDTV or EDTV.
For More Information - Visit Our Guide To Plasma & LCD
TVs
About HDTV Viewing Angles
The Viewing Angle of any TV is an important specification. The wider
the viewing angle, the more enjoyable your experience. Viewing angles
above 150° means you can view your TV from a reasonable range - from the
front and off to the sides. However, viewing angles above 170° are
best! Many of today's Plasma and LCD HDTVs offer viewing angles of
178°, and their images do not suffer from degradation at very high viewing
angles. LCD TVs were originally designed for a one user
experience, as a computer monitor, but the technology has kept pace with the
demands for ever increasing viewing angles, and most offer excellent viewing
experiences. Between LCD and Plasma; Plasma TVs have the advantage,
but by a small margin.
Viewing angles are not an issue with
projectors because the light source is coming from in front of the screen,
and not from behind. However, the surface on which you project (screen or
wall surface) may have a slight impact on viewing angles, so it is important
to choose the best screen possible.
IOGEAR 4 port HDMI Switch with Remote & Autoswitch
$99.99
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Iogear Warranty provided by:
Iogear Limited Warranty:
36 months parts;
36 months labor
Mfg Part No:
GHDMIAS4 UPC No:
881317007117 Box Size:
( Length:
3, Width:
9, Depth:
8 )
Shipping Weight:
1.0000 pound(s)
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