Run out of HDMI sockets :(

simonp820 · 03-04-2008, 10:09

I have a 2 year old Samsung HD tv with just one HDMI input which is already being used for Sky HD. I also have an Xbox using the component in sockets.

I now want to get an HD DVD player but don't know where to plug it in!! What options do I have open to me (short of buying a new TV!)

Cheers

Simon

broadz · 03-04-2008, 10:18

Get an amp with multiple HDMI inputs and a single HDMI output, which you connect to your telly.

darkjedimaster · 03-04-2008, 10:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by simonpearce

I have a 2 year old Samsung HD tv with just one HDMI input which is already being used for Sky HD. I also have an Xbox using the component in sockets.

I now want to get an HD DVD player but don't know where to plug it in!! What options do I have open to me (short of buying a new TV!)

Cheers

Simon

Watcha Simon, You can buy a HDMI splitter box

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/4-PORT-HDMI-SW...QQcmdZViewItem

Buy it online thou, as getting it from the shops can set you back anything between 45 & 70 quid

simonp820 · 03-04-2008, 10:22

Thanks boys - the HDMI splitter box seems a good, cheap solution. Is the quality ok? Are they easy to use?

adamtemp64 · 03-04-2008, 10:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by simonpearce

I have a 2 year old Samsung HD tv with just one HDMI input which is already being used for Sky HD. I also have an Xbox using the component in sockets.

I now want to get an HD DVD player but don't know where to plug it in!! What options do I have open to me (short of buying a new TV!)

Cheers

Simon

Try this a bit more money but if u live near a maplin you can take it back when faulty etc.

and you say you only want the 2 inputs
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...a=hdmi&doy=3m4

Adam

bobcar · 03-04-2008, 11:27

Just to point out the OP doesn't need a splitter. The linked devices are switches which is what he needs.

the hamster · 04-04-2008, 15:25

OP doesnt need an HDMI splitter if he has a component connection on the tv.

I have a 2 year old samsung with 1 hdmi connection for my ps3 and connect the sky HD using component. Results are as good as hdmi.

Problem solved

Nigel Goodwin · 04-04-2008, 15:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by the hamster

OP doesnt need an HDMI splitter if he has a component connection on the tv.

I have a 2 year old samsung with 1 hdmi connection for my ps3 and connect the sky HD using component. Results are as good as hdmi.

Problem solved

Perhaps you should try reading the original post?

the hamster · 04-04-2008, 15:52

thanks Nigel, i'm going back in my cage now to do some punishment laps on my wheel.

Silly hamster.

1 question, why do you want an HD DVD player? Are'nt they a bit "old skool", lol

simonp820 · 04-04-2008, 15:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by the hamster

1 question, why do you want an HD DVD player? Are'nt they a bit "old skool", lol

Have to admit - not really sure! It's just a pain in the arse swapping DVDs and games in the xbox!

I'm very lazy!!!

the hamster · 04-04-2008, 17:31

add a PS3?

simonp820 · 04-04-2008, 18:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by the hamster

add a PS3?

same problem though - only one HDMI socket!

Fussy · 04-04-2008, 19:06

How about getting the hd drive for your 360...............cheap as chips these days.

03-04-2008, 10:09	#1
simonp820 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 3,884	Run out of HDMI sockets :( I have a 2 year old Samsung HD tv with just one HDMI input which is already being used for Sky HD. I also have an Xbox using the component in sockets. I now want to get an HD DVD player but don't know where to plug it in!! What options do I have open to me (short of buying a new TV!) Cheers Simon

03-04-2008, 10:18	#2
broadz Banned User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,313	Get an amp with multiple HDMI inputs and a single HDMI output, which you connect to your telly.

03-04-2008, 10:19	#3
darkjedimaster Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Deathstar Posts: 15,398	Quote: Originally Posted by simonpearce I have a 2 year old Samsung HD tv with just one HDMI input which is already being used for Sky HD. I also have an Xbox using the component in sockets. I now want to get an HD DVD player but don't know where to plug it in!! What options do I have open to me (short of buying a new TV!) Cheers Simon Watcha Simon, You can buy a HDMI splitter box http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/4-PORT-HDMI-SW...QQcmdZViewItem Buy it online thou, as getting it from the shops can set you back anything between 45 & 70 quid

03-04-2008, 10:22	#4
simonp820 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 3,884	Thanks boys - the HDMI splitter box seems a good, cheap solution. Is the quality ok? Are they easy to use?

03-04-2008, 10:32	#5
adamtemp64 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Henstridge Posts: 90	Quote: Originally Posted by simonpearce I have a 2 year old Samsung HD tv with just one HDMI input which is already being used for Sky HD. I also have an Xbox using the component in sockets. I now want to get an HD DVD player but don't know where to plug it in!! What options do I have open to me (short of buying a new TV!) Cheers Simon Try this a bit more money but if u live near a maplin you can take it back when faulty etc. and you say you only want the 2 inputs http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...a=hdmi&doy=3m4 Adam

03-04-2008, 11:27	#6
bobcar Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 14,718	Just to point out the OP doesn't need a splitter. The linked devices are switches which is what he needs.

04-04-2008, 15:25	#7
the hamster Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: AA Aerials, Grantham & Melton Posts: 1,034	OP doesnt need an HDMI splitter if he has a component connection on the tv. I have a 2 year old samsung with 1 hdmi connection for my ps3 and connect the sky HD using component. Results are as good as hdmi. Problem solved

04-04-2008, 15:27	#8
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by the hamster OP doesnt need an HDMI splitter if he has a component connection on the tv. I have a 2 year old samsung with 1 hdmi connection for my ps3 and connect the sky HD using component. Results are as good as hdmi. Problem solved Perhaps you should try reading the original post?

04-04-2008, 15:52	#9
the hamster Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: AA Aerials, Grantham & Melton Posts: 1,034	thanks Nigel, i'm going back in my cage now to do some punishment laps on my wheel. Silly hamster. 1 question, why do you want an HD DVD player? Are'nt they a bit "old skool", lol

04-04-2008, 15:55	#10
simonp820 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 3,884	Quote: Originally Posted by the hamster 1 question, why do you want an HD DVD player? Are'nt they a bit "old skool", lol Have to admit - not really sure! It's just a pain in the arse swapping DVDs and games in the xbox! I'm very lazy!!!

04-04-2008, 17:31	#11
the hamster Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: AA Aerials, Grantham & Melton Posts: 1,034	add a PS3?

04-04-2008, 18:17	#12
simonp820 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 3,884	Quote: Originally Posted by the hamster add a PS3? same problem though - only one HDMI socket!

04-04-2008, 19:06	#13
Fussy Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: West Midlands Posts: 706	How about getting the hd drive for your 360...............cheap as chips these days.

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