Vivo Branded Powered 2 Port HDMI Switch Box Splitter suitable for Playstation 3 (PS3) / Xbox 360 / HD DVD Player / SKY HD Box / Virgin Media TV / Nintendo Wii Games Console / Blu-Ray

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Product Features:

• DTV/HDTV 480i / 576i / 480p / 576p / 720p / 1080i / 1080p. HDMI V1.3+ HDCP 1.0 / 1.1 / 1.2 / 1.3. Can be used with OR without a power supply (power supply is included)
• Shape HDTV resolutions up to 1080p. VGA 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1920x1200
• 2 HDMI source input. Built in amplifier and equaliser enables longer HDMI cables to be used. Plug and play, installs in seconds. Extends the range of HDMI compliant device by equalizing and re-clocking the HDMI signal
• The only HDMI switch box to be approved by HDMI ATC lab. Fully supports 1080P HDTV. HDCP Compliant. Supports DTS, Dolby 7.1 Channel Audio. Gold plated connectors

Customer Reviews:

• 
  2008-07-10
  By David Crook, Guernsey, United Kingdom
  Small, simple and works perfectly. I have a Panasonic Viera which only has one HDMI socket. I've plugged my Freesat HD and a PS3 along with my DVD player that has an HDMI socket.
  Absolutely no setup, short of plugging HDMI cables. The remote control works a treat and switches inputs without any issues.
  I don't usually send feedback on stuff I have bought however this is such a neat piece of kit I thought I would write this review.
  
  In short don't waste your money on more expensive splitters, buy this and you really won't be disappointed.
  
  
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  2008-09-25
  By S. Blair, The U of K
  after trying some plastic rubbish from Maplins which I was told caused problems with the 'handshake' (Sky TV insallation term meaning 'connection') between the Sky box and the TV (Samsung) I purchased the Vivo Splitter for half the price and this works purfect. Just plug in and off you go. My only small gripe is why they don't build the HDMI lead into it rather then having to purchase another one. Still 5 out of 5, excellent and cheap product
  
  
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  2008-10-11
  By The Woolster,
  I have a Sony Bravia LCD TV with only 1 HDMI input, and I purchased this splitter to save me switching the leads behind the TV everytime I wanted to use the PS3. As another reviewer suggested, I have Sky HD going into input 2 on the splitter and the PS3 going into input 1, and it works perfectly switching between the two. There is also a manual button to force the unit to switch should the need arise, although so far it switches just fine on its own.
  
  A word of warning though, you will also need to purchase another HDMI lead to connect the splitter to the TV. What you get here is just the splitter. This was not clear when I made the purchase, and once I received the splitter I had to place another order for an HDMI cable so that I could actually use it. Its a bit like buying a TV and then having to purchase a power lead to plug it in. This is why I only gave this product 4 stars instead of 5.
  
  Once the unit was connected to SKYHD, the PS3 and the TV, a little led light came on and it started to work (I beleive that it is powered through the HDMI leads). There is also a socket in the splitter to connect a poewer supply if needed (another purchase required).
  
  Overall a great product for the money though and I would recommend it.
  
  
• 
  2008-11-24
  By Mr. Martin L. Henning, UK
  It does the job flawlessly. Very happy.
  
  As mentioned in the product details, this can be used with or with out external power. If you are using cables less than 5m in length you won't need the power supply.
  FYI: the required power is 5v via what looks like a 1.3mm plug. The manual doesn't mention the amps but I suspect a spare USB port (from SkyHD, TV, or PS3) could provide this.
  
  
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  2008-11-27
  By I. Morton, sheffield
  I bought this product to switch between my Virgin v+ box and a HDMI DVD player. Firstly, and rather confusingly, the packaging looks like a power supply should be included but it isn't (however, the unit only requires a power supply if cables of over 5m are being used). Secondly, the previous reviews mention that this device automatically switches between sources depending on which is powered on (with priority to channel 1 if both are turned on) but this function only seems to work if the devices plugged into the unit completely power down when turned off. If the device, when turned off, goes to standby then this auto switch function will not work (all this means is that I have to get off my lazy backside and press the manual select button). For the price this is a very good product, pity about the auto switching function but then I guess I should be blaming my equipment for not powering down fully (and wasting valuable electricity by having annoying standby lights!).