Newbie switching question

[connectionsound]

Hi All

This is my 1st post, however I've been lurking around the site for a year or so, great members gallery has inspired me to get a projector

I have almost completed my 'home cinema' I have an Onkyo NR509 which has one video output, I would like to have both the TV and Projector connected so I can output to one or the other.

I have a HDMI switching unit which is not powered but I do not think the Onkyo likes it as it does not work.

Do I have to use a powered switching unit and can anyone recommend one?

 

[dante01]

You need an active splitter or matrix and not a switch. A switch accepts several inputs and only has one output, but a splitter has one input and several outputs. A matrix is a combination of the two.

This should cater to your needs:
Neet® - 2 Way HDMI SPLITTER BOX 1x2 Port - Active: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

 

[connectionsound]

Thanks Dante01, got one on order