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Hi, i've confused myself silly reading through posts, and would really appreciate some help.
I have a PS3, DVD player with HDMI out and Xbox360. I want to be able to use all 3 on my 42" LG plasma (1 HDMI in), and my benq projector. Also, I have surround speakers which I want to use (no amp).
I've read about problems using only HDMI in switch boxes such as octava as some sources (my DVD palyer i think) can't send surround sound through the HDMI connection, and requires using the optical out for audio.
Ideally i'd like something with 3HDMI inputs and 2 outputs, but price may decide upon that. Most i've seen seem to only have 1 hdmi out, so I was thinking I can get a splitter/2way switch to go to tv/projector.
Richer sounds recommended http://www.richersounds.com/showproduct.php?cda=showproduct&pid=ONKY-TXSR605-SIL
Is it worthwhile getting one that has inbuilt dolbyHD decoding etc.?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
(option 2 would be use PS3 for games/DVD and get 2 way HDMI switch for TV & projector, cheap amp and run in optical audio from PS£ and xbox, and then get a 2nd TV for bedrom and use the DVD recorder with that for recording)
I have a PS3, DVD player with HDMI out and Xbox360. I want to be able to use all 3 on my 42" LG plasma (1 HDMI in), and my benq projector. Also, I have surround speakers which I want to use (no amp).
I've read about problems using only HDMI in switch boxes such as octava as some sources (my DVD palyer i think) can't send surround sound through the HDMI connection, and requires using the optical out for audio.
Ideally i'd like something with 3HDMI inputs and 2 outputs, but price may decide upon that. Most i've seen seem to only have 1 hdmi out, so I was thinking I can get a splitter/2way switch to go to tv/projector.
Richer sounds recommended http://www.richersounds.com/showproduct.php?cda=showproduct&pid=ONKY-TXSR605-SIL
Is it worthwhile getting one that has inbuilt dolbyHD decoding etc.?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
(option 2 would be use PS3 for games/DVD and get 2 way HDMI switch for TV & projector, cheap amp and run in optical audio from PS£ and xbox, and then get a 2nd TV for bedrom and use the DVD recorder with that for recording)