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| This HDMI 4×4 EDID matrix switch has solved all my HDMI problems. |
Back in early December, I wrote about the problem I was having with my AppleTV. I was getting no audio and in some instances no video when I would turn on my TV and receiver. I had diagnosed the likely cause of the problem to be related to the HDMI EDID. I had researched some solutions and documented what I had implemented as a solution.
I’m very happy to report that a good six weeks later I haven’t had a single problem with my AppleTV’s signal. In fact, not only have I fixed the AppleTV problems, but I’ve also eliminated any problems with my regular TV feed and any anomalies with my Blu-ray player that crept up once in a blue moon. I think the issues with my Blu-ray player were less pronounced because I always kept it off and only powered it on when I was using it and in a specific sequence: TV, receiver, and then Blu-ray.
The device I ended up getting to solve my problems was this 4×4 HDMI v1.3b matrix switch with EDID support. For me, it’s solved both my HDMI routing to various rooms and my audio and video issues on a number of devices. It looks like the model I got is now dwindling in short supply as it’s only an HDMI 1.3 and not an HDMI 1.4-compliant device. I don’t have any 3D nor do I need 3D support so for me it was a bargain.
If you are suffering from audio or video issues with a particular device I can tell you two things:
- First, the problem is most likely not your device but possibly an incompatibility from the display.
- Secondly, the EDID emulators work and they work incredibly well.
It’s made media enjoyment in my household a simple thing once again.
