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pauldec · 10-13-2008, 07:59 PM

Hi all,

Was just wondering if for now I can just unplug the HDMI cable from my cable box and plug that into the PS3 when I want to watch a movie or play a game? It seems like it's a no-brainer but maybe I am missing something.

It appears my Panasonic only has one HDMI input. So I'd imagine the eventual move is to get a splitter.

Thanks,
Paul

My_Two_Cents · 10-13-2008, 08:05 PM

Shouldn't be a problem, though doing that long-term may end up damaging the connector or sockets. You'll also want to make the switch before you power-on the device or set. Sometimes there will be a handshake problem if you plug/unplug when things are on. Get a switch from Monoprice.

NJ_RAMS_FAN · 10-13-2008, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pauldec

Hi all,

Was just wondering if for now I can just unplug the HDMI cable from my cable box and plug that into the PS3 when I want to watch a movie or play a game? It seems like it's a no-brainer but maybe I am missing something.

It appears my Panasonic only has one HDMI input. So I'd imagine the eventual move is to get a splitter.

Thanks,
Paul

yea, the switch would do fine but IMO, it seems annoying to be switching every time..

plaank · 10-13-2008, 09:11 PM

Yeah, a switch would be reccomended.

If you want a cheaper solution, there are cables that does that good, old "2 to 1" job. Just like those pesky SCART-cables. I'd still go for the switch, tho.

WriteSimply · 10-14-2008, 06:30 PM

To ensure a strong signal, get a POWERED switcher, which is a switcher with its own power supply.

HOWEVER, those things are around US$100 or so. You might as well splurge and get a HDMI receiver that can do the switching for you and give you HD sound for your PS3.

fuad

Krudy · 10-14-2008, 06:52 PM

Your best bet is to get a better receiver. Do some research and show patience. I got my Onkyo 606 for $249 from eCost because I was patient. I read a thread recently that someone bought an Onkyo 605 for $160 on ebay.

Love my Onkyo 606 btw, does everything you could want out of a receiver under $1000.

pauldec · 10-14-2008, 10:46 PM

Thanks for the help all. I think I will look into a receiver.

So an HDMI cable won't even give me HD sound for a PS3? Amazing how the extras add up!

Thanks again!

WriteSimply · 10-15-2008, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pauldec

So an HDMI cable won't even give me HD sound for a PS3?

Well you're connecting your PS3 directly to your HDTV and playing it through the HDTV speakers. Of course you're not getting the full blown HD sound.

PS3->HDMI->Receiver-->HDMI->HDTV where the receiver will pump out audio via 5.1/7.1 speakers WILL give you HD surround sound.

fuad

10-13-2008, 07:59 PM	#1
pauldec New Member Member since:Oct 2008	HDMI question Hi all, Was just wondering if for now I can just unplug the HDMI cable from my cable box and plug that into the PS3 when I want to watch a movie or play a game? It seems like it's a no-brainer but maybe I am missing something. It appears my Panasonic only has one HDMI input. So I'd imagine the eventual move is to get a splitter. Thanks, Paul

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10-13-2008, 08:05 PM	#2
My_Two_Cents Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Wherever I may roam.... Home Theater Gallery:40 4K collection:35 Blu-ray collection:507 DVD collection:19 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:4	Shouldn't be a problem, though doing that long-term may end up damaging the connector or sockets. You'll also want to make the switch before you power-on the device or set. Sometimes there will be a handshake problem if you plug/unplug when things are on. Get a switch from Monoprice.

10-13-2008, 09:11 PM	#4
plaank Junior Member Member since:Jan 2008	Yeah, a switch would be reccomended. If you want a cheaper solution, there are cables that does that good, old "2 to 1" job. Just like those pesky SCART-cables. I'd still go for the switch, tho.

10-14-2008, 06:30 PM	#5
WriteSimply Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	To ensure a strong signal, get a POWERED switcher, which is a switcher with its own power supply. HOWEVER, those things are around US$100 or so. You might as well splurge and get a HDMI receiver that can do the switching for you and give you HD sound for your PS3. fuad

10-14-2008, 06:52 PM	#6
Krudy Member Member since:Jul 2008 Trading Score:2	Your best bet is to get a better receiver. Do some research and show patience. I got my Onkyo 606 for $249 from eCost because I was patient. I read a thread recently that someone bought an Onkyo 605 for $160 on ebay. Love my Onkyo 606 btw, does everything you could want out of a receiver under $1000.

10-14-2008, 10:46 PM	#7
pauldec New Member Member since:Oct 2008	Thanks for the help all. I think I will look into a receiver. So an HDMI cable won't even give me HD sound for a PS3? Amazing how the extras add up! Thanks again!

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