|
|
Rating: 
(8 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Cpartipilo from miami lakes, fl |
6/14/2013 10:18:19 AM
|
|
|
Good but didnt work for my application
|
I tried using it with a short 1ft run and another 40ft run and it didn't work. I was kind of expecting it since the description explains that it may not work with long runs.
Was this review helpful to you?  
|
|
|
|
|
Rating: 
(3 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Katai from Tucson, AZ |
4/22/2013 11:43:18 AM
|
|
|
Does not behave on Xbox 360
|
Pros: Cheap
Cons: No Sound output
Passive HDMI devices are generally pretty dicey to begin with, but it was cheap enough to give a try. Basically, I bought this as a gamble.
Unfortunately, I lost.
I tried to use this to connect my XBOX 360 to multiple TVs. One goes to the TV in the living room. The other wire goes to the TV in the next room, which has more space for the Kinect. When both are connected, I don't get any sound at all. I really don't know why.
While this may work for other devices, a passive splitter for the XBOX 360 is probably not the way to go.
 by Monoprice Administrator
Hello Katai,
My apologies for the problems you ran into with the HDMI splitter. If I may ask did you try different source devices? Also on your Xbox 360 did you double check to make sure the audio output was being sent through the HDMI? I assume you remove the splitter and connect directly you get both audio and video just fine. It may be that due to your distance a powered splitter is required, what would be the length you are going to each TV?
If you like and you are still having issues with the unit I can issue an RMA for a return. Again sorry for the trouble and if you have any other questions or concerns please let us know.
Sincerely
Tjayi Malone
Tech Support
by Katai
I tried different sources, but I get "Unsupported Signal" errors on both TVs. I used a 6ft cable and a 10ft cable with this splitter. The audio works fine if I use the cables without the splitter
by Monoprice Administrator
Hi Katai,
Thanks for the information and sorry you are still having issues with the splitter. If you like and don't really have any use for it I can issue an RMA for a return or if you care to give a replacement try I can setup for one to be sent out.
Thank you
Tjayi
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rating: 
(4 out of 10) |
Reviewer: 50/50 from Chippewa Falls, WI |
3/31/2013 12:34:52 PM
|
|
|
Works.... Somewhat
|
Pros: Low cost
Mostly enjoy my DirecTv on two TVs
Cons: Need to have TV closest to DirecTv box on for signal to come in on other TV
Sound doesn't always come through
I wanted to split the signal from our basement DirecTv box to the TV in the rec room and to the TV in the workout room and figured this would be a low cost alternative to make it work. It has served its purpose for the most part. The one downfall that has ALWAYS been an issue is the need to have the TV on that is closest to the receiver so the signal comes through to the other TV that is on the other side of a wall. Even when I switch the output connectors for the TVs, it still does the same thing. Now, the sound is going out all together! When I plug the HDMI cable(s) directly into the receiver, the sound works just fine. When I plug the splitter back in, it doesn't work. That's not right!
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rating: 
(1 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Doug from Pittsburgh, PA |
3/29/2013 3:35:34 AM
|
|
Pros: very inexpensive
Cons: doesn't work
This device does not function. I purchased in order to split the signal from the Verizon box to be able to feed the TV and Surround Amp independantly. When both output HDMI cables are attached, neither output functions. When only one output cable is attached, it works. Very disappointed!!
I previously purchased a "powered" splitter at close to $50 that does in fact work, these non-powered devices are worthless.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rating: 
(10 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Johnny T from Brooklyn , NY |
3/6/2013 10:38:18 AM
|
|
|
Satisfied in the Bedr....
|
Pros: Works like a charm. Wanted to move my movie streamer into the bedroom but the tv in there only has 2 HDMI ports.
With this splitter it was easy as pie. Thanks!
Cons: Noting really. Just waiting for the future when it will be a little less bulky.
Awesomeness product. Thank You!
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(10 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Anonymous from Wichita, KS |
2/4/2013 10:37:25 AM
|
|
|
Piece of Junk
|
Pros: No Pros
Cons: Does not split the signal with enough power to go to two displays.
This product does not split the signal. I could only get one device to work at a time. After further research I should not have bought this item. What I needed was a 1x2 splitter with an amplifier. The hdmi signal coming out of most receivers is not strong enough to split. When it splits it 1/2s the signal power to each line and it is not enough power to push the signal to the display.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(1 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Aaron from JEFFERSON CITY, MO |
1/26/2013 7:32:53 AM
|
|
|
Passive Splitter
|
Pros: Inexpensive and compact
Cons: Does not work unless both the screens recieving the split signal are powered on.
I bought this to split the output of a security system DVR to two LCD screens at 720p over two 8 foot HDMI cables. It does work if both screens are on. If I turn one of the screens off then I do not get a signal on the screen that is still on.
I give this product the lowest rating possible only because Monoprice fails to include these "limitations" in their product description.
by Monoprice Administrator
Hello Aaron,
Sorry to hear about the trouble you are having with the HDMI splitter. If you like I can issue an RMA for a return if the splitter isn't going to quite work out for you. I would just need an order number to get things started. I will also notify our Product Team to review this item and test because you should have the ability to run either display without the other to be on if they are of the same resolution. Again my apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Sincerely
Tjayi Malone
Tech Support
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(10 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Bob from Virginia Beach, VA |
1/19/2013 10:03:59 AM
|
|
Pros: None.
Cons: Did not work at all!
Did not work at all! I cannot recommend this item.
by Monoprice Administrator
Hello,
Thank you for your review. And I am truly sorry to hear of your experience you have had with this product. To further assist you in the review process, can you please let me know the problem you are having with this item? You may have just come across a problem that is easily solvable so please allow me to assist you. If we are unable to solve your problem I can assist you in obtaining a replacement to see if it will work better. Please let me know, thank you!
John Lingo
Tech Support
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(10 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Boston4 from Newton, MA |
1/17/2013 4:43:14 AM
|
|
Pros: Price
Cons: None
High quality signal at a great price.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rating: 
(5 out of 10) |
Reviewer: xdsltrev from Stittsville, ON |
11/13/2012 8:41:36 AM
|
|
|
Passive splitter
|
Pros: size
Cons: does not work well with imbalance
I was trying to use this splitter from by cable box to two TVs. One was in another room.
It seems that with a short cable from one output and a long cable the other output, it does not work well.
I have to reinsert the splitter every time I switch TVs or turn one off.
I assume I need to use a powered splitter for this application.
by Monoprice Administrator
Hello xdsltrev,
Ahh I see.. yeahI'm afraid that actually may be the issue, note that this splitter does not pass the HDCP copy protection information, so it is unsuited for use with home theater systems such as cable boxes and/or A/V receivers. As you mentioned, a powered splitter is ideal in your case. Try PID 8204 (http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=101&cp_id=10113&cs_id=1011306&p_id=8204&seq=1&format=2), will be just what you need :)
Now if you'd like, I can help setup an RMA for a return. If you would like me to proceed with the RMA, all I would need is the order # this splitter is under. Sorry again for the trouble and thanks in advance!
Regards,
Jonathan Arteaga
Tech Support Associate
------------------------------------------------------------------
by xdsltrev
It will cost me more to return it that what I paid for it so I will chalk it up as a lesson learned and move on. Thanks for the suggestion on the correct splitter for the application.
Regards,
Trevor
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(10 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Anonymous from San Diego, CA |
9/18/2012 5:18:05 PM
|
|
Pros: Small size. Doesn't require power.
Cons: None.
Works great. Running a HDMI out from my computer to several monitors / TV's.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(10 out of 10) |
Reviewer: JP Gasca from Brandon, FL |
6/6/2012 7:36:17 PM
|
|
|
Great Splitter
|
Pros: Excellent across the board!!! Thank you!
Cons: None
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(10 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Anonymous from LA QUINTA, CA |
6/2/2012 10:22:28 AM
|
|
Pros: Monoprice always has a wide range of products which is hard to find anywhere else and the product always arrives very quickly.
Monoprice always has a wide range of products which is hard to find anywhere else and the product always arrives very quickly.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(10 out of 10) |
Reviewer: freddie bowen from north ridgeville, OH |
5/9/2012 6:55:58 AM
|
|
Very pleased
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(10 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Nick Dreger from Edmonton, AB |
12/19/2011 8:32:07 AM
|
|
Pros: very cheap price
Cons: Didn't work in my case. I wanted to split the signal coming from my Cable box to two seperate TVs. I couldn't get any signal on either TV when i introduced the splitter. I ended up having to pick up a powered splitter, and now my system works like a dream. I figured I'd give this splitter a shot because it only cost a couple of bucks.
no complaints about the service, Monoprice is always A+
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(5 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Paul Bellemare from Kingston, ON |
12/9/2011 12:05:06 PM
|
|
|
Not always the solution you hope for.
|
Pros: Another nice product by monoprice, well built and a great idea, very well priced, as usual !
Cons: Didn't work for my application at all. However, what with the complications of HDMI and HDCP, I didn't really expect it would work.
I bought this hoping I could split the output of my Pioneer receiver to a projector and tv but it wouldn't output anything at all. Sometimes this is bound to be the case with the complications of HDCP and HDMI. If you want to be SURE you'll have output to two devices from a supply source like an AV receiver, I'd recommend buying this instead: 1X2 Mini HDMI Splitter w/ 3D support item number 8204. It solved my problem perfectly !
by Monoprice Administrator
Hello Mr. Bellemare,
Sorry to hear about the trouble you had with the splitter. This particular passive splitter works best when it is going directly from source to displays over short runs as you probably figured out. I was just about to mention going with one of our powered splitters, but I see you already purchased one for your setup. I'm glad to see it is working for your and the problems you were having are now resolved. Thank you for your feedback and being a customer of Monoprice.
Your review process is now finished. If you were satisfied with my assistance, you can always leave a testimonial at this link.
http://www.monoprice.com/home/testimonials.asp
You can also contact me directly at Tjayi.Malone@monoprice.com.
Thank you for your continued business, it is greatly appreciated!
Tjayi Malone
Tech Support
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(3 out of 10) |
Reviewer: dgas96 from Vacaville, CA |
12/8/2011 12:25:51 PM
|
|
|
hdmi splitter
|
Pros: inexpensive solution to dual hdmi outputs
Cons: does not handle High Definition output
I should have read more about product had to purchase a different product to solve my issue
by Monoprice Administrator
Hello,
Thank you for your review. Just to clarify, this should be able to handle HD signals fine, just make sure that you are not using a very long run and that you are using a thick cable. For those types of setups, I would recommend using a powered splitter. Thank you!
John Lingo
Tech Support
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(5 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Kevin Seguin from Georgetown, ON |
11/29/2011 11:20:25 AM
|
|
Pros: Price
Cons: Didn't work splitting output from Stereo Receiver to 2 Tv's
Maybe a power issue, maybe not meant for my application. Can't beat the price on any monoprice items so I can't give it a terrible review, it probably works for other applications, just not mine!
by Monoprice Administrator
Hello Mr. Seguin,
My apologies for the trouble you had with the passive splitter. The splitter is designed to output directly from the source out to the displays for best performance. For your particular setup may require the use of a powered splitter. If you like I can issue an RMA for a return on the splitter, I would just need an order number to get the process started. Again my apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused you.
Sincerely
Tjayi Malone
Tech Support
by Kevin Seguin
I'm going to keep it for a future application, I love monoprice!
Best products. Best price. Best customer service.
by Monoprice Administrator
Hello Mr. Seguin,
Sounds good and thank you very much we greatly appreciate it. Your review process is now finished. If you were satisfied with my assistance, you can always leave a testimonial at this link.
http://www.monoprice.com/home/testimonials.asp
Also if you are happy with your Monoprice experience, please tell us how you feel. We would appreciate your feedback on Reseller Ratings. Please click this link
http://www.resellerratings.com/store/survey/monoprice
and share your thoughts.
You can also contact me directly at Tjayi.Malone@monoprice.com.
Thank you for your continued business, it is greatly appreciated!
Tjayi Malone
Tech Support
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rating: 
(9 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Dennis Dickey from Sesser, IL |
11/3/2011 7:14:04 AM
|
|
Pros: Small, affordable, performed as advertised.
Cons: none
Did what I needed it to do, split a hdmi signal for two hidef tvs.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(1 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Anonymous from Fort Worth, TX |
10/20/2011 4:47:54 AM
|
|
|
Product Does Not Work
|
Pros: NA
This product would not split the hdmi output. I have since purchased a powered hdmi splitter and have been satisfied. Don't waste your money on an un-powered splitter.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rating: 
(2 out of 10) |
Reviewer: tim from bayville, ny |
10/11/2011 5:12:39 PM
|
|
Pros: none
Cons: did not work for my needs tried to split hdmi signal from cable dvr to
tv and outdoor movie theater.
by Monoprice Administrator
Hello,
Thank you for your review. Keep in mind, for bandwidth intensive content, I would recommend using a powered splitter. This passive one is perfect for low bandwidth content but if you are using it for 1080p, then a powered splitter is more suited for your setup. The power splitter can be located here.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=101&cp_id=10113&cs_id=1011301&p_id=7522&seq=1&format=2
Thanks!
John Lingo
Tech Support
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(8 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Anonymous from Tucson, AZ |
10/10/2011 8:10:24 PM
|
|
Pros: The splitter makes a second periodic connection much more convenient.
Cons: I have a connection from a DirecTV satelite box going to my TV. If I plug my lap top into the splitter at the same time to watch something from the web, it distorts the TV picture. I have to unplug the satelite box to use the lap top.
Overall the splitter makes the connect and disconnect much easier.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(1 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Jimmy from Hillside, NJ |
9/1/2011 12:16:37 PM
|
|
|
Worst Product Ever
|
Pros: Nothin' at all
Cons: Does not work
Point blank, this product doesn’t work and I think that monoprice has a responsibility to stopped selling this crap. I don't think that whoever made this cable knows the definition of a splitter.
by Monoprice Administrator
Hello Jimmy,
Thank you for your review. And I am truly sorry for the inconvenience you've encountered with this item. We do recommend using a powered splitter if you will be using it for bandwidth intensive video. This will work well for short runs and 720p video and below. But if you will be using it for farther runs and 1080p video. May I suggest using our power splitters instead. They can be located here. Thanks!
http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=101&cp_id=10113&cs_id=1011301
John Lingo
Tech Support
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(10 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Casual user from Lima, OH |
7/26/2011 10:15:53 AM
|
|
|
HDMI Splitter Cable
|
Pros: Compact design and easy to use.
Cons: None noted.
Item is exactly as described and works perfectly. At a great price as well.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(2 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Anonymous from Mississauga, ON |
7/20/2011 1:39:26 PM
|
|
Pros: None.
Cons: Cannot be used for active splitting of signal. See little use for this equipment.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(1 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Golf in HD from Calgary, AB |
7/13/2011 8:08:40 PM
|
|
|
HDMI Splitter requires both output devices to be on at the same time.
|
Pros: The price was right.
Cons: Unfortunately the splitter does not work as I understood it would. I wanted to split my satellite signal to 1 TV in my living room and another in my kitchen knowing that I would be watching 1 or the other, never both at the same time...
I hooked the splitter up to my Satellite receiver, with 1 output connected to a 50" Samsung 1080P Plasma and the other to a 28" Samsung 1080P LCD Monitor. If I have both the Plasma and LCD on, the picture is perfect. As soon as I shut 1 of them off, the picture on the other one is all distorted.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(1 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Rene from Guelph, ON |
7/11/2011 5:58:40 PM
|
|
|
Not sure of it's uses
|
Pros: Shipping was fast and cheap.
Cons: Doesn't work.
Background:
My dad has a HK receiver that has HDMI 1.2. Because of the older technology it doesn't work with the sharp bluray player he bought (it worked fine with a panasonic though). The video is always distorted and missing colours. So in an attempt at resolving the problem I bought 2 of these splitters in the hopes of sending an audio signal to a receiver, and the video signal to the tv so that the video repeater in the reciever would be bypassed....no dice. Neither of the splitters worked as I'd hoped.
It may be that I bought the wrong parts not knowing what they are supposed to do, but from my understanding these should have worked. Out of many monoprice purchases this is the first strike against any of their products, I'm not overly disappointed as the loss was minimal compared to what I've saved with other products/purchases.
by Monoprice Administrator
Hello,
Thank you for your review. And I am truly sorry to hear of your experience you have had with this item. I will be filing a complaint on this specific PID# so that our complaint dept can investigate properly. Thank you for your understanding and patience in the matter.
Also, we do recommend using powered splitters for higher end devices and bandwidth intensive units.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=101&cp_id=10113&cs_id=1011301&p_id=7522&seq=1&format=2
Thank you!
John Lingo
Tech Support
by Rene
It was ~$10 for both adapters, I'm not overly worried and it isn't worth shipping back for a refund or exchange as shipping would soak up virtually all the benefits. Thanks for looking into the matter, but it's not necessary.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(5 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Jenny from Dallas, TX |
7/7/2011 12:56:33 PM
|
|
|
Product Technically Works
|
Pros: This product would technically work if I fiddled with the setting enough.
Cons: HDMI devices seem to be designed to autodetect resolution.
I've discovered most HDMI devices become confused when I attempted to use this splitter. Our PS3, HD set top box, and HDMI stereo all seem to have some autodetect feature to determine what screen resolution to use. When I attempted to split the HDMI cable and plug the device into two televisions (same manufacturer, different models, different sizes) it plain wouldn't work.
If I plugged it into the smaller tv first, I could then add the larger tv and it would work. I think, it's been a few weeks since I tried it. Overall, it required too much manpulation to get it to work. I gave up.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(1 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Sbart50 from Mount Vernon, WA |
7/6/2011 9:44:59 AM
|
|
|
Hdmi splitter
|
Cons: Would not work on one side, picture very distorted
Would definitely not buy
by Monoprice Administrator
Hello,
Thank you for your review. This splitter was meant for non bandwidth intensive items. If you are looking more along the lines of 1080p video, may I instead recommend using our powered splitter instead. Such as 7522.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=101&cp_id=10113&cs_id=1011301&p_id=7522&seq=1&format=2
Thanks!
John Lingo
Tech Support
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(1 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Miksa from Gainesville, FL |
5/10/2011 3:19:17 PM
|
|
|
Terrible product, DON'T BUY!
|
Pros: Price, if the product would work.
Cons: Product doesn't work as promised. Basically it doesn't work at all.
Don't waste your money on here. For me this product didn't work at all. I couldn't get picture or sound.
by Monoprice Administrator
Hello Miksa,
Thank you for your review and I am truly sorry for the inconvenience you've encountered with this splitter. May I ask what devices you are connecting this to? You may need a powered splitter such as 5418 for you devices to work properly depending on the gauge of cables and length you are using. Thank you!
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(10 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Daniel Fowler from Lithonia, GA |
5/2/2011 12:57:09 PM
|
|
|
Monoprice a Great Company!
|
Pros: Great Service, at the time of interest I saw that the product was out of stock, however when it became available, the website contacted me and of course I oredered the product.
The timelyness of delivery was excellent and the quality of the product was that too. thank you Monoprice!
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(1 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Jerry from Edgewater, FL |
4/18/2011 4:41:54 AM
|
|
|
Product didn't work but wonderful customer service !
|
Pros: None
Cons: Didn't work for me.
Unfortunately this product didn't work but I was amazed at the service when I called to get an RMA. Will continue to buy from MonoPrice. Thanx guys.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(2 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Anonymous from APO, AE |
3/23/2011 1:10:13 AM
|
|
|
HDMI splitter
|
Pros: I give it a rating at all because it is well made.
Cons: I couldn't get it to work or the part didn't work.
Either it didn't work, or I couldn't get it to work on my system. I have an ONKYO receiver, a Sony TV and a JVC TV and I couldn't get the same picture to show up on both the TV's. It was one or the other. It seemed like it was trying to detect it and was thinking about the input but then would choose a TV to pop up on.
by Monoprice Administrator
Hello Jason,
Thank you for your response. This is a passive splitter, so it may not work for well for bandwidth intensive devices. I would suggest a powered splitter, if you will be using it for 3D or full 1080p videos such as 7522.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=101&cp_id=10113&cs_id=1011301&p_id=7522&seq=1&format=2
Thank you.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(5 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Jason Haramic from Pittsburgh, PA |
3/22/2011 7:49:47 AM
|
|
|
Don't use with long cables
|
Cons: When connected to at least one long cable (25') the video either doesn't work or is very choppy.
I bought this to connect my PS3 to my TV (6' connection) and my monitor (25'). When I was using both connections, no video showed up at all. When using one of the cables, the video would drop in and out with the 25' cable, but was ok with the shorter one. I'm sure this would work ok with two shorter connections. I figured it was cheap enough to try out, and I can use it in the future when/if I have a more compatible setup.
The device likely works, but it just didn't work with my setup. Since I wasn't able to use it as intended, I'm giving a 5/10.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(10 out of 10) |
Reviewer: NITIN VASAVADA from MOUNT VERNON, WA |
3/19/2011 12:19:29 PM
|
|
Pros: I HAVE NO PROBLEM WITH THE PRODUCT. IT IS THAT I DID NOT ORDER WHAT I WAS SUPPOSED TO ORDER.
YOUR PRODUCTS ARE VERY GOOD. IS TYHERE A WAY IN WHICH I CAN RETURN FOR REFUND?
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(1 out of 10) |
Reviewer: drjoydavid from Markham, ON |
3/12/2011 8:32:43 PM
|
|
|
it is not function as it is described
|
Pros: it is less expensive, convenient
Cons: it is not working
by Monoprice Administrator
Hello,
Thank you for contacting Monoprice.
It sounds like you have received a defective product. I would be happy to assist you in getting a replacement.
I would just need your order number to get started.
by drjoydavid
Hi John,
thanks so much for your following through of my order. I have no intention to creat you any trouble as it worths only a few dollars and it seems not economical to return to you by mail. You had already doing a replacement to me which is fantastic.
From my end, you had already provided me a very outstanding service which is far exceed to my expectation.
thanks so much
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(5 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Bmacneil2008 from Summerville, SC |
3/9/2011 3:45:48 AM
|
|
|
Screen Flicker
|
I really do not know how to rate the product as although the splitter is well made I have come to know that you will probably need a powered HDMI splitter due to signal loss. I purchased 2 splitters for 2 different HDTV's in my home and same issue with both connections. I was running HDMI from the DVD player and a Tablet PC. Neither would function.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(9 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Rickey from Indiana, PA |
2/23/2011 9:55:00 AM
|
|
|
HDMI Splitter
|
Pros: Worked great in a commercial setting. Easy to use and easy for the consumer to understand.
Cons: Had small trouble getting only one of the two tvs to operate without both being on. Also a small sound issue, may have been a TV setting though.
For the cost and ease of use, I recommend this product.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rating: 
(6 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Chris from Fishers, IN |
2/18/2011 11:43:30 AM
|
|
|
spotty
|
Pros: Good option if it works with your equipment.
Cons: Not entirely unexpected but passive splitters cut signal strength and some monitors/TVs have a hard time picking up the reduced strength split signal.
Wanted to split signal from xbox 360 to send one directly to monitor and the other to recording input on PC so my son could capture video from his gaming sessions. Unfortunately, whenever both connections were made neither the monitor nor the capture device could lock onto the signal. I could not find a combination that would work for this purpose although I could get one tv to lock onto the split signal. So if you have equipment that is low signal strength tolerant, this should work. Was worth a try but I'll have to upgrade to the powered splitter.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(10 out of 10) |
Reviewer: NT from Windermere, FL |
2/8/2011 6:13:28 AM
|
|
|
This product didnt work for me
|
Pros: None
Cons: Doesnt work
I wanted to connect the cable and dvd player to my overhead projector. Connected it and didnt work. Didnt feel like returning it because monoprice is one of my favorite seller.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rating: 
(7 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Anonymous from Santa Rosa, CA |
2/5/2011 9:46:44 AM
|
|
Pros: Eventually worked
Cons: Had some difficulty getting it to work in the beginning.
Now experiencing no audio when using it.
Had some difficulty getting it to work in the beginning. After resetting it several times, it worked fine. Now experiencing no audio when using it.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(4 out of 10) |
Reviewer: JoBronze from Brooklyn from Brooklyn, NY |
1/8/2011 4:37:26 PM
|
|
|
You probably need an active splitter
|
Pros: Monoprice cable quality
Cons: Doesn't work in my setup, and 90% chance it wont work in yours either.
Its hard to knock a product that with just a little research you'll learn wont work in 90% of the applications out there. But i don't think enough product information is given outlining exactly what scenarios a passive HDMI splitter will work in. But at 5 bucks, i gave it a try.
My intent was to split my ps3 to a Yamaha RX-667 and a dell s2209w computer monitor. Did not work no matter what combination was on/off
Took the receiver out the equation to see what it might work with. Connected from a FIOS STB to a Toshiba 1080p 40' and my Dell monitor. Oddly enough it works going to the Dell monitor NOT the TV. smh.
So its pretty clear that devices demanding proper HDCP negotiation, you need an active splitter. You should know if your HDMI device is HDCP "lenient".
by Monoprice Administrator
Hello,
Sorry for the trouble with the Video/Audio Splitter - HDMI M to HDMI F X 2, we try to outline what situations this item will NOT work with in the description:
NOTE: It is STRONGLY recommended NOT to use this passive splitter with longer lengths of HDMI cables. Also, since passive splitters do not negotiate individual handshakes between connected devices and do not pass HDCP information back to the source device, passive splitters are not recommended for most home theater applications. For home theater applications, using an active or powered splitter is highly recommended. If you're looking for a 1x2 HDMI splitter for a home theater application, we recommend using product ID 4921.
(*) This is a splitter cable. You can only connect one source device (i.e. DVD player, cable box or satellite receiver) to two output devices (i.e. TV or projector). You can't connect two source devices (i.e. DVD player, cable box or satellite receiver) to one output device (i.e. TV or projector).
Thank you.
by JoBronze from Brooklyn
Hi Stephen, I am using this to split a ps3 to 2 end devices. A TV and a computer monitor.
I don't think the gotchas of the product was clearly outlined on the product page. I had to Google to find out that there would be HDCP issues.
thanks.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(1 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Binky from Nanaimo, BC |
1/3/2011 12:21:35 PM
|
|
From cable box motorola DSX 3400, split signal to toshiba 46" 300 and Onkyo tx807 a/v receiver, did not work to either product. All other products bought at Monoprice Great!
by Monoprice Administrator
Hello,
Sorry for the trouble with the splitter, it is STRONGLY recommended NOT to use this passive splitter with longer lengths of HDMI cables. Also, since passive splitters do not negotiate individual handshakes between connected devices and do not pass HDCP information back to the source device, passive splitters are not recommended for most home theater applications. For home theater applications, using an active or powered splitter is highly recommended. If you're looking for a 1x2 HDMI splitter for a home theater application, we recommend using product ID 5418.
Thank you.
by Binky
I know all that, I am simply passing along what I used/did and it did not work.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(9 out of 10) |
Reviewer: bluefish from Los Angeles, CA |
1/2/2011 11:47:28 PM
|
|
|
Inexpensive HDMI splitter for DSLR video work
|
Pros: inexpensive and one of the few items of this type that works for DSLR video
Cons: none so far
I purchased this splitter due to the low price and the fact that i'd been told that there were no low-cost HDMI splitters that worked with DSLR cameras for video use. Particularly not unpowered splitters like this one. The camera rental house mentioned that they no longer rent the powered splitters because they tend to burn out quickly and are expensive, but when i showed them the monoprice splitter they were excited... apparently another client had brought one in and it had worked, but refused to tell them where he found it. So we tested our splitter and it did work, quite well in fact. Unfortunately we didn't have need for one on the shoot so it hasn't been properly field tested, but for the price what do you have to lose?
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(1 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Vernon McCarty from Choctaw, Ok |
12/25/2010 3:37:42 PM
|
|
|
VBMCAT
|
Pros: Have No Idea
Cons: after 20 days has not arrived
not possible
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(1 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Anonymous from Downs, IL |
12/23/2010 6:57:01 AM
|
|
Pros: Do not buy, does not work
Cons: Do not buy, does not work
Do not buy, does not work
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(10 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Anonymous from Harbor Springs, MI |
12/15/2010 6:40:15 PM
|
|
|
Video/Audio Splitter - HDMI M to HDMI F X 2
|
Pros: Works great!
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(2 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Romel Osbourne from Elmont, NY |
12/14/2010 2:11:32 PM
|
|
|
Buyer beware
|
Pros: cheap price
Cons: did not work for me
was able to split video signal off my cable box but got no video. from my yamaha home theater i got no video or audio to either TV. will throw this in the garbage and try a powered splitter, heard those are much better
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(10 out of 10) |
Reviewer: waldo from waterloo, IA |
12/12/2010 4:10:41 PM
|
|
Pros: 10
every thing was as advrtised
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(10 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Anonymous from Clinton, MD |
11/29/2010 1:10:04 PM
|
|
|
A mistake that came in handy.
|
I actually purchased this splitter on accident thinking that I could split my HDMI input signal... But once I realized what it actually was I had and easy way to display my pictures on mutiple screens.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(1 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Coolflex from Staten Island, NY |
11/18/2010 10:38:13 AM
|
|
|
Video/Audio Splitter - HDMI M to HDMI F X 2
|
Pros: Price is very cheap, so if it does not work it's no major loss
Cons: 50/50 chance that it might work depending on what you're trying to set-up.
Unfortunately, it didn't work for me. I have the PS3 and a Mac laptop that converts DVI to HDMI and I wanted to plug both sources into my Samsung flatscreen so that I wouldn't have to keep getting up to change the wires manually. My set-up was pretty simple and I know that I can't use it as a switcher but I figured that I would be at least be able to plug in 2 sources at the same time and when I want to use one or the other, I could just simply turn on whatever device I want to use. It seems that once I even plug in both HDMI cables at the same time without the any of the cables being even connected to the source, the screen blacks out. This device never worked for me...
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(7 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Anonymous from Fremont, CA |
11/1/2010 3:04:48 PM
|
|
Pros: good quality.
it's ok FWIW. I was trying to use my sony BD player with my two Sony Brevia LCD TVs. The Brevia control sync function would not work while both the TVs connected to it (even though one is in use). Nothing wrong with this product though.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(5 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Anonymous from Charlottesville, VA |
10/12/2010 12:59:25 PM
|
|
|
Didn't Work for Me
|
I wanted to try using this to split the signal from my Scientific Atlanta cable box to both my receiver and my television. That probably sounds weird, but I wanted to be able to watch the cable box without needing to always have the receiver turned on, while at the same time having the option to quickly switch to the receiver for surround sound. Unfortunately, the cable box detects that the signal is being split and will not output at all with more than one HDMI cable connected to the splitter.
I gave the splitter a 5 because it didn't work for the purpose that I wanted it to, but I'm sure it's a fine product for very particular uses.
by Monoprice Administrator
Hello,
Sorry for the trouble with the HDMI splitter, unfortunately we do not recommend passive splitters when using a receiver. A powered splitter would serve this purpose much better, we also recommend using 24awg cables when splitting a hdmi signal.
Thank you
by Anonymous
No problem - I realized it probably wouldn't work but wanted to try it since it was cheap and I don't want to spend the money on a powered splitter. Thanks!
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(5 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Marvin from Colorado Springs, CO |
9/5/2010 7:45:12 AM
|
|
|
Fine for what it is...
|
Pros: Passive splitter... does it's job fine with products that do not require HDMI handshake or HDCP compliance to operate. This means it may be useful with computer video (if the computers have HDMI in/out) but not much else. Consumer video products (TV, audio receivers, Blu-ray players, all require handshake and HDCP - copy protection).
Cons: You get no sound or video when used with consumer televisions, A/V receivers, A/V surround processors, or Blu-ray disc players (unless they are illegal, or illegally modified).
Pros and Cons says it all.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(1 out of 10) |
Reviewer: joshuaguthrie2004@yahoo.com from navarre, FL |
7/3/2010 3:09:15 PM
|
|
|
You get what you pay for
|
I went cheap and got this splitter. The Job was to split Directv HD box to a 32" tv and a 19" HD TV 30 feet away. I could get it to work but the results werent reliable- if I turned one tv on before the other, no sound. If I tried to use one tv without the other, no signal.
BUY A POWERED SPLITTER- I did, to replace this one, and now Im happy.
by Monoprice Administrator
Hello,
Thank you for your review. You are correct in buying a powered splitter as a passive splitter may not work correctly with devices that already have a compatibility issues with a splitter in the first place. I would suggest only going with a passive splitter if your runs are short and that you are using reliable devices. As sometimes DirecTV has issues with our cables. Thank you
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(5 out of 10) |
Reviewer: CE from Chicago, IL |
7/1/2010 10:33:33 AM
|
|
|
Does not work with Home Theater
|
Note, I tried to connect this with my Projector and Television connect to at MCE windows machine, and it does not work. You will need to get a powered HDMI spliter for it to work.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(10 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Anonymous from Edmonton, AB |
4/3/2010 5:09:10 PM
|
|
|
Perfect for recording xbox
|
I needed to split my signal from my Xbox 360 so that I could play with no lag while recording at the same time. I decided to cheap out on the powered splitters and hoped that this cheap passive converter would work despite some of the negative reviews.
Surprisingly, it works absolutely perfect. No lag or degradation to be found. I used the shortest cables I could, which could be why others had problems.
The one thing that didn't work (which I was almost certain wouldn't) is that I couldn't split a DVI source to DVI and HDMI.
Anyhow another great product from monoprice and save me $50!
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(5 out of 10) |
Reviewer: RON from Victorville, CA |
3/25/2010 7:07:42 PM
|
|
|
DVD player to HDMI-1 AND HDMI-2
|
Tried hooking my Bue Ray player to HDMI-1 through my amp and also straight through to HDMI-2 (same TV) so I didn't have to turn the amp on. Didn't work, sound only on HDMI-1 and nothing at all on HDMI-2. It was worth a try. Monoprice still the best products and the best prices! Gave it a 5 for quality, price and service.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(10 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Anonymous from Damascus , OR |
2/28/2010 11:55:14 PM
|
|
splitter worked perfect, able to run two 40 inch hd tvs with no loss in picture quality
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(2 out of 10) |
Reviewer: djearl from St. LOUIS, MO |
2/25/2010 7:43:40 AM
|
|
|
No go with 2 Vizio tvs and a Dish vip622...
|
This product didn't work for my setup. We have 2 vizio TVs and were hoping to split the output from a DISH vip622. The splitter wokred just fine provided both TVs were on at the same time. If the second TV was off, the 1st TV wouldn't get the signal.
Most likely due to DHCP. Decided to go with HDMI out to the 1st TV and component out to the second TV.
Not monoprice's fault. I'm still a huge fan of this company as are most of the people in my family.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(3 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Handyman Dave from Pomona, CA |
2/23/2010 9:27:31 AM
|
|
|
Not the best of Monoprice
|
Monoprice has a lot of really great products, thisis not one of them. I found that there was as signiicant loss of signal using this splitter. It may be usable in some circumstances, but not to send a HD signal to two HDTVs any distance apart.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(10 out of 10) |
Reviewer: George from Danville, IL |
1/11/2010 1:55:25 PM
|
|
|
Happy with splitters
|
splitters are exactly as ordered and the price was right. These are good folks to deal with.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(9 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Anonymous from Colorado Springs, CO |
12/14/2009 9:08:17 AM
|
|
|
Splitter
|
I purchased this product to send video from my cable box to a yamaha receiver and to an additional hdmi input on a samsung lcd. Basically i would like to be able to watch tv while listening to music at the same time. I kept having handshake issues and was not able to get it to work properly. I still gave this product a high rating due to the build quality and fast shipping from monoprice.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(7 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Philip S. from Bluffton, OH |
11/27/2009 9:54:40 AM
|
|
This product will probably work ok for short runs of cable but, unfortunately I had problems with it. Being new to HDMI technology, I wasn't aware that I could have trouble with using this splitter with a 25 foot cable. After chatting with their tech support and going along with their recommendation for using a powered splitter, I am having no problems now. Monoprice has great tech support, so, if you are unsure about any of their products, check them out because they are very helpfull. And if you have any problems with their products like I did, they will work with you and solve it.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(10 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Truckie117 from North Babylon, NY |
11/11/2009 2:39:55 PM
|
|
|
Splitter
|
Great price on great product.
Very fast shipping and great customer service.
When I had a problem they quickly replaced the part very fast.
Will recommend the company to all my friends.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(10 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Ken S. from Ephrata, Wa |
11/9/2009 1:49:00 PM
|
|
|
Works for me
|
I wanted something to split the HDMI signal between my AVP and TV so I didn't have to turn on the AVP and amp to watch tv. These do the trick. Got an extra for next time I need to split the signal. Very well built - quite heavy and well insulated.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(1 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Anonymous from Chicago, IL |
11/3/2009 1:13:07 PM
|
|
|
Did not work for me
|
I tried to split a signal from Motorolla DCX3400 to 2 TVs - one Sony LCD (1080p) and one Hitachi (1080i - connected with a 35 ft cable) and none of them seem to work. In addition i connected just 1 device (sony with a 10ft HDMI cable) and it did not work :( . It also did not work with my Blu ray player to these devices . Does anyone have a solution for Motorolla DCX3400??? - even the direct 35 ft cable is giving me issue - green screen (handshake issues i guess) ?
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(7 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Anonymous from costa mesa, ca |
11/3/2009 10:08:33 AM
|
|
Nice but not work for HDMI cable length 50'.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(3 out of 10) |
Reviewer: thomas Degrazia from shirley, ny |
10/30/2009 4:58:17 PM
|
|
|
Good concept but does not work
|
Monoprice is fast and efficent. I do not hold them responsible for this. I guess it's trial and error. Tried to hook up my hd and blu ray player with the easy splitter. But does not work I contacted live help and am told it is a handshake problem and need the pwered version. Im in the process of returning this and buying the powered one
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(4 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Anonymous from Oceanside, CA |
10/21/2009 10:28:34 AM
|
|
The image was split, but the sound was lost in the process.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(10 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Anonymous from New York, NY |
10/12/2009 9:04:21 AM
|
|
Works very well. Surprised that people had problems... I have a brand new Samsung LED LCD with an older 1080i Sharp Acquos and they both work together, and work separately.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(8 out of 10) |
Reviewer: jerrymartin from Lexington, KY |
9/15/2009 10:12:00 AM
|
|
|
Works as advertised
|
I purchased this to allow me to connect my blu-ray player to both my HDMI compatable computer monitor and my Projector. It works like a charm. I've not noticed any evidence of image degradation, and the short cable length works well in minimizing extra cable sitting around behind the equipment.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(3 out of 10) |
Reviewer: joshs from Eagle Mountain, UT |
9/11/2009 2:30:16 PM
|
|
|
Save Your Money
|
I have a Apple TV and I have a samsung TV and a Sony Projector and they are in the same room so I got this so I could watch the Apple TV on both devices without having to change cables. It doesn't work so I am now getting the powered splitter, it was only about $20 more and they say that should work just fine. I spoke to someone at Best Buy and they suggested the same thing, they don't carry them but they have them for their dispay TV's
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(1 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Anonymous from Richardson, TX |
9/1/2009 1:23:15 PM
|
|
|
not worth it
|
I ordered two of these assuming one wouldn't work with all the bad reviews. Guess what neither worked. One didn't work at all the other passed video but no audio.
if you'd like to question my background, I've been working in A/V for over ten years, currently working on a outdoor display system that cost over 30million to install, I'm the operator. I've done low budget production, network production, tech support for Microsoft employees on campus...yes I knew what I was ordering and am disappointed.
If anyone can recommend a powered unit that actually works I would appreciate it, I'd rather not spend $200 on a Geffen unit (but at least I know it will work, I use about 12 DVI splitters in my current job).
*shrug* consumer equipment...
by Monoprice Administrator
Hi,
Sorry for the difficulties with the splitters. Passive HDMI splitters can be hit or miss due to the unpredictabitility of how the HDCP is programmed into different devices. Try PID# 4921. We seem to get pretty good feedback on that one and it seems to be the most reliable of our powered HDMI splitters.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=101&cp_id=10113&cs_id=1011301&p_id=4921&seq=1&format=2
Regards,
Howard
Tech Support
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(1 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Telus Tech. from saltspring Island, bc |
8/27/2009 9:06:59 AM
|
|
|
Get a powered splitter!
|
Recently purchased this passive splitter to feed my Sony Bravia TV & Sanyo Z4 projector.Worked on the TV until I plugged in my 35' cord to projector,TV picture went purple.Talked to Monoprice tech says there's a problem with long runs with this splitter.Do yourself a favour and get a powered splitter.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(1 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Johnny from Belmont, CA |
8/25/2009 9:34:30 AM
|
|
|
did not work
|
I wanted to hook my Dish Network DVR to two TV's. I thought I would give this inexpensive fix a try. I was excited at first when I hooked it up, turned on my main TV and it worked fine. However, once I turned on the second TV I lost sound on the first and did not get any sound on the second. So in the end this will not work with Dish Network DRV's.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(1 out of 10) |
Reviewer: shk from Singapore, Singapore |
8/25/2009 5:45:45 AM
|
|
|
Stay away from this splitter
|
If you need to split a HDMI signal, choose an active splitter. Even combining with a short cable, this passive splitter is full of noise and disconnections.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(10 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Jim from Apex, NC |
8/21/2009 10:42:15 AM
|
|
|
No worky with PS3
|
Did not work with PS3 to two displays regardless of how many displays were on or off or unconnected. I should have knew better with all the HDCP compliant stuff and especially with Sony.
Monitors were Panasonic plasmas 58 & 42
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(3 out of 10) |
Reviewer: jbrocket from Collierville, TN |
8/18/2009 3:10:25 PM
|
|
|
HDMI splitter
|
Does not split HDCP protected signals. Monoprice could have included that bit of info in their description. Some info is buried in the knowledge base tab. I guess I should have done better research. Could not test on non-protected signals.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(1 out of 10) |
Reviewer: TP from White Bear Lake, MN |
8/17/2009 4:24:17 AM
|
|
|
Waste
|
The second I hooked this up... it did not work. I tried it on several different TVs and HDMI hookups with the same negative results. The cost to ship the product back is more then what the cost of the item is so I will be keeping the "Non-working" Splitter. Oh well, the other stuff I ordered worked...
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(1 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Johnny Marino from Mandeville, La |
8/10/2009 6:10:00 PM
|
|
I have a Directv input going to a HDTV with a 6 ft Monoprice HDMI cable and the other output to a HDTV with a 30 ft Monoprice HDMI cable. I was able to see video on both but no Audio. Apparently this device is only good for 6 ft or less on the HDMI cable runs. I'm returning for credit!!
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(5 out of 10) |
Reviewer: PD from Brookline, NH |
7/25/2009 6:52:16 PM
|
|
|
Did not work for me
|
I tried it on an SA4250HDC cable box to a Sony DKS-55A3000 TV and HannsG HG215D monitor but got a message from my cable box that the TV does not support HDPC. Oh well, I'll sell it on craig's list and try an active splitter.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(1 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Luck from Hightstown, NJ |
6/4/2009 6:13:10 AM
|
|
|
Does not work with Optoma HD70 \ Westinghouse W4207
|
By itself with the Westinghouse, outside of my entertainment unit, it works.
By itself with the Optoma, outside of the entertainment unit, it works.
Plug them both in, neither of them show a picture.
Once I put it in the entertainment unit, I get snow on both the tv and the projector, when they are plugged in by themselves, and obviously, i get nothing when they are both plugged in.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(10 out of 10) |
Reviewer: bob from Omaha, Ne |
4/9/2009 1:18:45 PM
|
|
|
worked for me
|
Used splitter for a 6 run to my 50 panasonic plasma and a 40 run to my 42 panasonic plasma. Struggled for two weeks with having to disconnect cables then reattach to get signal from direct tv receiver to both sets. By trial and error I finally found that if I turn the 50 panny on first then turn on the 42 panny I would receive a signal for both. If I turned on the 42 on first, I would not receive a signal to either tv. I am now very happy with this splitter. You may have to try different combinations of powering on to receive signal.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(4 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Kevin from Bay Point, CA |
3/31/2009 10:33:25 AM
|
|
|
Only 720p and doesnt pass Audio
|
I bought this hoping i could split the audio/video from my source to a full 8 channel receiver which feeds the TV for when i want all the speakers going for a movie. But i also wanted to run HDMI direct to the TV so i could use headphones and not need to turn on the receiver and waste that power.
Well, first off this splitter does pass through video but it will only go up to 720p, it wont support 1080p, i just get a no signal error on the TV running through this splitter (it works fine without the splitter). I could live with 720p support, i was willing to accept that but it doesnt pass through audio at all. So there is no audio going to the receiver.
So this product works if all you want to do is send 720p video to two screens, but if youre looking for 1080p support or audio support, dont waste your money.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(2 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Epson PJ - Toshiba TV from Orlando, FL |
2/18/2009 8:20:48 AM
|
|
|
Fail - Toshiba TV 1080p & Epson PJ 720p
|
Simple Set-Up - HD Cable Box going to EPSON PJ and Toshiba TV. Tried different connection sequences & turning on sequences. I could not have both devices plugged in at the same time. If I unplugged one the image would appear and sound was clear, but as soon as I plugged both devices, the screen(s) would go blank. My devices could not complete a handshake with the splitter in-line. I will need a powered splitter. Nevertheless, the item does not work as described. My first disappointment with Monoprice. Still the best place on earth.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(5 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Thomas Croly from Kihei, HI |
1/13/2009 7:27:05 PM
|
|
|
Did not work for me
|
I figured for $12 it was worth a try to see if this splitter would work for my set up. It did not.
I was trying to split the HDMI output from my Yamaha RX633 receiver to my Panasonic AE1000 projector and my Panasonic TC-37LZ85 LCD monitor. Neither display would show a signal from that set up. I also tried connecting the splitter from each of my source components to see if it would work. Form the Panasonic BR35 DVD player it would power the Projector correctly but the LCD monitor only got snow. From the SA8300HD DVR it would work for a second to the projector and then the DVR would shut off the picture and send out a message saying the display was not HCCP compliant. So I am happy to see it worked for others, but my Panasonic displays did not like the split signal from is splitter.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(10 out of 10) |
Reviewer: jankomuzykant@gmail.com from Commack, ny |
12/30/2008 4:27:27 AM
|
|
|
Does not work
|
I intended to split a relatively short (6ft) HDMI run from a TV STB between TV and AV receiver. The TV would show something for a split second and then an error message cant use HDMI - no HDCP. There was nothing coming through to the receiver. Great idea but needs more work.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(1 out of 10) |
Reviewer: galen saunders from Long Beach, CA |
11/24/2008 12:19:30 AM
|
|
|
HDMI Splitters wont work with DirecTV
|
When using the HDMI to HDMI splitter with DirecTV DVR, only get picture, no sound.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(5 out of 10) |
Reviewer: DaveH from Fairport, NY |
10/23/2008 5:05:25 PM
|
|
|
Works - Sort Of (Not with Two Displays on at Same Time)
|
I was interested in trying to use this to drive two TVs (A Vizio in the kitchen and a Sony SXRD in the adjacent Family room) from a Scientific Atlanta 8300HD DVR. It works fine when either of the TVs is off - but I get a HDCP error when BOTH TVs are on (which is what I was trying to do). It may be that some might not have this problem with another signal source - but it is a clear issue with the SA8300HD.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(2 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Anonymous from Port Republic, NJ |
9/26/2008 7:58:18 AM
|
|
|
Choppy video
|
This splitter didnt work with and xbox or a Moto DCH3416 STB. The video was completely gone with the STB and the video out of the xbox was choppy and had horizontal lines.
The item is cheap enough to give it a try but didnt work in my case.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(5 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Randolph Whitmore from Charlotte, nc |
9/23/2008 2:20:30 AM
|
|
|
Splitter only works when using both outputs
|
In order for the splitter to work correctly, you need to have both output terminals sending a signal to two video devices and both these video devices need to be on in order to see the video. If I turn one video device off, the video goes away on the other video device.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(1 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Superbad from San Jose, CA |
7/10/2008 12:17:49 PM
|
|
|
Tried Everything, but Didnt work for me
|
I plugged two TVs into one DVD player. I know you cannot have both TVs on at once.
One TV powered ON & the other TV powered OFF gives snow and a discolored picture.
Tried everything, but apparently it depends on the equipment.
The response from monoprice is good and should be on their description
Unfortunately, due to the current state of the technology, results using an HDMI splitter can be mixed. Especially passive splitters which reply on the individual devices ability to negotiate a 3 way handshake. Unfortunately not all devices are programmed to deal with this properly and will sometimes default to an HDCP error state. To put it simply, some devices will consider a split of the signal to be a copyright violation, so it may decide that only one display should show at a time or may block the content entirely. This type of situation is considered to be a device compatibility issue and can not be fixed short of a firmware update by the individual device manufacturers. Sorry if the passive splitter was not able to provide the results you were seeking.
If your problem stems from using a passive splitter, you may want to consider using one of our powered splitter options. Powered splitters have chips that will help negotiate the handshake. However, there is no way to know for sure if this solution will work except to try it.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(10 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Joseph Kronawitter from Milwaukee WI |
5/10/2008 11:47:40 AM
|
|
Didnt work for me but has worked for other people
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(10 out of 10) |
Reviewer: John from St Michael MN |
4/25/2008 2:35:18 PM
|
|
Like eveyone else, didnt work, no sound no picture. Crap in a box here.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(1 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Marcel from Saskatoon SKCAN |
4/2/2008 11:10:29 PM
|
|
Does not work. Wanted to us this between my Onkyo 605 and my Samsung 5265, and optoma HD70. Did not connect to my 5265 at all even when plugged in by its self. HD70 worked with enough snow to fill Alaska. This was from a PS3and Toshiba HD-A2 ran into my 605. Buy an amp with dual outs, this item is a bust.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(1 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Rob from Hartford CT |
3/27/2008 4:19:41 PM
|
|
product does not work for my setup. One xbox360 to two hd tvs , one panasonic , one mitsu. Both have to be powered on just to get video , does not see a hd signal , no audio on either due to hdcp authentication errors.
All i wanted was something i could use to switch from one tv to the other without having to plug and unplug cables but this product does not do the job.
Save your money and buy a real powered switch.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(1 out of 10) |
Reviewer: H Rogers from Orange CA |
2/7/2008 11:18:38 AM
|
|
This was connected as a splitter using 1 meter cables on each output, including Monster brand. It would pass video with one port connected up to 1080i/30 but would not pass 1080p/60. When second output port was connected, everything died, even with 480P signals. An HDMI certified test generator and TV were used in the test. Basically this is useless.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(2 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Tom from Edmonton |
2/6/2008 1:38:37 AM
|
|
This just made both my displays flash as the searched for an intermittent signal. This definitely didn''t work. Too bad, though. I hoped it would.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rating:
(3 out of 10) |
Reviewer: Philip Chen from Chandler AZ |
2/5/2008 11:55:50 AM
|
|
This item is not working. I tried to split signals from my HTPC to two LCD TVs but failed. Tried the unplug/plug tricks, tried 720P and 1080p... only one tv can get signal. Can I return this? Have been loyal customer with monoprice for a long time and this is first thing disappointed me.
|
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
(
(52.85%)
rated by 137 user(s) 
Customers who bought this item also bought 
