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Gefen 2x4 HDMI

Wave goodbye to the irritant of cable-swapping

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Last reviewed: February 19th

The switcher allows up to four HDMI displays to be simultaneously driven: no more cable-swapping!

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For those of us with the luxury of two or more HD Ready displays (screen and projector), connectivity can be perplexing. No home cinema receiver, set-top box or disc player has more than one HDMI output, so you're forced to use component video for one of the displays, or cable-swap.

However, Gefen's 2x4 HDMI switcher/splitter provides a timely solution, combining a 2-port HDMI 1.2 input-switcher with a four-port HDMI 1.2 distribution amplifier.

The latter, which is the rarer and more useful facility, allows up to four HDMI displays to be simultaneously driven: no more cable-swapping! That's some achievement, as HDCP signals require 'handshaking' between the source and the display.

Highs

* The handset that accompanies the unit is the simplest I've seen - just two buttons, to switch between the sources.

* The unit supports 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p - with soundtracks intact. Dolby Digital, DTS and multichannel PCM all passed with no problem.

* It's well-made, and is supplied with two HDMI cables.

Lows

* It's not HDMI v1.3, and the distribution amplifier bandwidth of 1.65GHz may limit future HDMI applications.

* There's no RS232 control for system integrators.

* An IR 'extender' to control the unit when out of sight, will cost you extra

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Price at Launch 400
Manufacturer's Description Gefen's 2x4 HDMI Switcher is equipped with two HDMI inputs and four HDMI outputs. Two inputs accommodate the simultaneous connection of up to two high definition video sources, such as satellite systems and HD DVD players. four outputs send the high definition audio/video signals to up to four high definition displays. Switching is done via the IR remote that is provided with the unit.
MPN EXTHDMI442
Accessories 2 x 6-Foot HDMI Cables
Additional Information Video Amplifier Bandwidth: 165 MHz / Input Video Signal: 1.2 volts p-p / Single Link Range: 1080p/1920 x 1200
Dimensions 304 x 31.7 x 108
Features Switch easily between any two HDMI/DVI sources / Outputs are mirrored to four HDMI/DVI displays simultaneously / Maintains high resolution video - beautiful, sharp HDTV resolutions up to 1080p, 2k, and computer resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 are easily achieved / HDMI and HDCP compliant
Weight (kg) 2.72
No of HDMI Inputs 2
No of HDMI Outputs 4
Power Supply Mains
Remote Control Yes

Product Summary

2x4 HDMI Switcher

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Key specs

Price at Launch 400 | MPN EXTHDMI442 | No of Scart Connectors |

Full spec

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Simple and easy to use design; Well built; Supports a multitude of formats

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Non RS232; Not HDMI v1.3 compatible