Monoprice Blackbird 4x1 HDMI 1.4 Switch HDCP 1.4 with Toslink and Analog Audio Extractor, 1080p@60Hz
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Does the remote adjust the audio volume?
New User U
on May 12, 2022
BEST ANSWER: There is NO audio volume capability on the remote I received with my Monoprice Blackbird 4x1 HDMI 1.4 Switch. It works well but there is a noticeable blackout lag when switching between the two desktops I have connected to the one monitor and external speakers.
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- Gene D on May 14, 2022
- Purchased on Jan 18, 2022
BEST ANSWER: There is NO audio volume capability on the remote I received with my Monoprice Blackbird 4x1 HDMI 1.4 Switch. It works well but there is a noticeable blackout lag when switching between the two desktops I have connected to the one monitor and external speakers.
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- Gene D on May 14, 2022
- Purchased on Jan 18, 2022
There are no audio adjustment on this device nor the remote. Any audio adjustment will be made on whatever device the HDMI Output is attached to or the receiver that the audio outputs are attached to.
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- William a P on May 12, 2022
- Purchased on Sep 22, 2021
The remote does not. It changes channels for output and Changes audio output between 2 and 5.1
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- Jay E on May 12, 2022
- Purchased on Nov 13, 2017
NO....the remote only changes the input. Your input device will still control the volume.
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- RCF Electronics on May 12, 2022
- Purchased on Dec 8, 2021
no it does not control volume also doesn't recognize my andriod box signal
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- Sal C on May 13, 2022
- Purchased on Mar 22, 2022
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Will I have lip sync delay issues when extracting audio with this unit? I've had lip sync issues with other brands of HDMI audio extractors and movies were unwatchable because the the voices lagged so far behind the actor's lips.
A shopper
on Mar 18, 2019
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BEST ANSWER: I've used this unit with 5.1 uncompressed audio over HDMI for movies, TV, and games. The entire setup is very low latency, and I have never had an issue with audio sync from this unit.
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- Varun M on Mar 18, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 5, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I've used this unit with 5.1 uncompressed audio over HDMI for movies, TV, and games. The entire setup is very low latency, and I have never had an issue with audio sync from this unit.
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- Varun M on Mar 18, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 5, 2018
There is some lag/latency with it. In the end, it bugged me enough to stop using it.
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- Scott B on Mar 18, 2019
I've not had any issues with this unit. Usually the audio is ahead of the video due to extra processing for video.
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- Joel C on Mar 20, 2019
There is a very minimal lip syns issue, un;ess you are really looking specifically to the sync you wont noticed.
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- Juan C on Mar 19, 2019
I've not had any issues with this unit as far as lag. I'm using the optical connection as my interface.
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- Linda on Mar 19, 2019
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Immediately upon use, the blue light can go off and switching will be disabled. Power cycling will restore use until it (randomly) occurs again. I'd love to return it but the thought of re-configuring the wiring is daunting and depressing. This unit paired perfectly with the Harmony Remote (via database, I did not even have to 'teach it') and acts as required in every other way! Is this some known issue that can be rectified?
A shopper
on Jan 8, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Hello and thank you for your question. Please contact us at tech@monoprice.com with a detailed summary of the issue you are experiencing and our knowledgeable Technical Support staff would be more than happy to assist. Thank you
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- Tyler C Staff on Apr 16, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Hello and thank you for your question. Please contact us at tech@monoprice.com with a detailed summary of the issue you are experiencing and our knowledgeable Technical Support staff would be more than happy to assist. Thank you
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- Tyler C Staff on Apr 16, 2019
I own the same receiver, have had it for over a year an not once has this problem occurred. I would say you either have a manufacture defect or there is minor power issues occurring at your residence.
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- Michael R on Apr 17, 2019
- Purchased on Jul 31, 2018
Mine has never done this so I’m guessing you have a faulty unit. I know you might not want to go through the hassle of returning it but if it’s covered for an RMA still I would.
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- Keith A W on Apr 18, 2019
- Purchased on Aug 7, 2018
Just check HDMI cables. Try one by one by one. I had similar problem in past. If cable is active, be careful that 'Source' is inserted properly.
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- Haresh S on Apr 17, 2019
- Purchased on Aug 2, 2018
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Can you still get audio output if the TV connected to the HDMI output is either off or disconnected?
A shopper
on Nov 17, 2022
BEST ANSWER: Depends on your set up. If your TV is the source of the show then you won't. If your cable box is the source of the show then you could get the audio output with your TV off. In both cases, I'm assuming you are not playing the sound through your TV, rather through an amplifier.
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- Jonathan G on Nov 30, 2022
- Purchased on Sep 5, 2022
BEST ANSWER: Depends on your set up. If your TV is the source of the show then you won't. If your cable box is the source of the show then you could get the audio output with your TV off. In both cases, I'm assuming you are not playing the sound through your TV, rather through an amplifier.
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- Jonathan G on Nov 30, 2022
- Purchased on Sep 5, 2022
Short answer is yes...
The long answer -> On that device, both of the digital audio outputs (optical and coax) as well as the analog audio output are all sourced from the HDMI device selected as an input (1, 2, 3 or 4) - and are simultaneously hot (outputting audio) all the time when the selected HDMI source is transmitting an audio signal.
Additionally, a handy additional feature of connecting a DVD or Blu-Ray player to any input and playing an audio CD, is the audio will be transmitted over the HDMI cable digitally output to ALL of the devices audio outputs.
As well, the above answer by Jonathan G is completely accurate as well.
The long answer -> On that device, both of the digital audio outputs (optical and coax) as well as the analog audio output are all sourced from the HDMI device selected as an input (1, 2, 3 or 4) - and are simultaneously hot (outputting audio) all the time when the selected HDMI source is transmitting an audio signal.
Additionally, a handy additional feature of connecting a DVD or Blu-Ray player to any input and playing an audio CD, is the audio will be transmitted over the HDMI cable digitally output to ALL of the devices audio outputs.
As well, the above answer by Jonathan G is completely accurate as well.
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- New User U on Nov 30, 2022
- Purchased on May 5, 2022
NO I could not get audio output at all. I wrote an email to Monoprice with no response. I would be eager to purchase a product that does have an audio output because this is the reason I originally purchased the product. Can someone contact me to resolve this issue or give me some advice.
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- Thomas S on Nov 30, 2022
- Purchased on May 23, 2022
I still get audio when turning off my projector. However, the lack of signal shuts off some of my HDMI sources.
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- Steven C on Dec 1, 2022
- Purchased on Sep 5, 2022
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Can you just use this as a basic switch, without using the audio stuff, where the audio goes with the HDMI? (I'm wanting to use it without changing my normal rig, where the audio goes to the TV then goes from there to the stereo, but keeping the option to go to toslink)
A shopper
on Jan 2, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Yes. You do not need to use the toslink audio out. You can just simply use as an HDMI switch as the audio is carried by the HDMI signal.
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- Christopher F on Jan 3, 2017
- Purchased on Oct 31, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Yes. You do not need to use the toslink audio out. You can just simply use as an HDMI switch as the audio is carried by the HDMI signal.
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- Christopher F on Jan 3, 2017
- Purchased on Oct 31, 2016
Don't fully understand what you're trying to do but it should work. The customer service at this biz is excellent, and easy to access ... they can give you a definitive answer.
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- Robert T on Jan 2, 2017
- Purchased on May 2, 2016
Yes. With the configuration I have the audio goes out visa HDMI and Toslink.
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- Vicki on Jan 2, 2017
- Purchased on May 9, 2016
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Does this switch pass through dolby digital 5.1 from HDMI through to the optical port?
A shopper
on Jan 7, 2017
I am currently only using 2.1 connection. However I believe it will give you dolby 5.1 pass through.You probably won't get DTS or TRUE Hd though. I'm connecting an optical wire from the soundbar to the switcher. From there I have an hdmi from the switcher to the tv and several other imputs in the other 3 hdmi ports. Remeber DTS and TRUE HD cannot be achieved with an optical connection.
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- tony t on Jan 7, 2017
- Purchased on Jun 21, 2016
Than the digital optical output can just achieves 5.1 dolby digital audio, isn't it?
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- New User U on Feb 13, 2017
yes, i get 5.1 passthrough. it's great for TV that can't output 5.1 but the signal is there from cable, DVD, or other device. mine is connected same setup as you- TV-HDMI-switch-optic-speaker
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- Nicholas B on Feb 1, 2017
- Purchased on Jan 14, 2017
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WANT TO PURCHASE A EPSON PROJECTOR EPSON UB6040, CAN I USE THIS TO RUN FROM MY HDMI CABLE FROM CABLE BOX AND INTERGRATE A SOUND BAR FOR OPTICAL OUT ON THE PROJECTOR FOR SOUND WHEN WATCHING SHOWS ON CABLE WITH THE PROJECTOR, PLEASE HELP IN OTHER WORDS CAN I PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT TO HELP WITH SOUND ON THE PROJECTER INSTEAD OF A A/V RECIEVER?
A shopper
on Jun 10, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I see no reason why this would not work. Sound bars are amplified, and most of them you can manually adjust the volume. Keep in mind the digital optical output is affixed to level so all the adjustments would be at the Soundbar itself. I use this switch with a laptop, Roku, and Apple TV with the output going to a Vivitek projector. I use the analog output on the switch to a mixer. But if you use the Toslink port it would be not different.
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- Tad W on Jun 11, 2017
- Purchased on Jul 24, 2016
BEST ANSWER: I see no reason why this would not work. Sound bars are amplified, and most of them you can manually adjust the volume. Keep in mind the digital optical output is affixed to level so all the adjustments would be at the Soundbar itself. I use this switch with a laptop, Roku, and Apple TV with the output going to a Vivitek projector. I use the analog output on the switch to a mixer. But if you use the Toslink port it would be not different.
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- Tad W on Jun 11, 2017
- Purchased on Jul 24, 2016
I don't have the same setup as you're using, so I can't speak to if it'll work exactly. But it does sound similar to what I'm using it for.
I have cable/PS4/Chromecast running to the HDMI inputs on the switcher. The HDMI output from the switch goes to my TV, and I have the optical audio out of the switch running to a soundbar. Works flawlessly.
Hope this helps!
I have cable/PS4/Chromecast running to the HDMI inputs on the switcher. The HDMI output from the switch goes to my TV, and I have the optical audio out of the switch running to a soundbar. Works flawlessly.
Hope this helps!
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- Ian T on Jun 11, 2017
- Purchased on Aug 7, 2016
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Can I hook two tv's through this with one soundbar? Want to run both on same channel but have soundbar for audio.
A shopper
on Apr 22, 2019
BEST ANSWER: This doesn't sound like what you need. If you have a source that you want to display on both TVs at the same time you would need a splitter not a switch. Then you would just hook up the soundbar to one TVs output. You may have a little out of sync images unless they are the same model TV though because of latency in the image processing pipeline. If you just need a way to connect the soundbar because your tv doesn't have an output you need an HDMI audio extractor, that would give you one.
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- Garrett H on Apr 23, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 29, 2018
BEST ANSWER: This doesn't sound like what you need. If you have a source that you want to display on both TVs at the same time you would need a splitter not a switch. Then you would just hook up the soundbar to one TVs output. You may have a little out of sync images unless they are the same model TV though because of latency in the image processing pipeline. If you just need a way to connect the soundbar because your tv doesn't have an output you need an HDMI audio extractor, that would give you one.
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- Garrett H on Apr 23, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 29, 2018
Yes you can. Just plug an optic cable from the switch to the soundbar. It will be broadcasting what ever is plugged into the input of the switch, one port for video coming in and 4 ports for the video going out.
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- Andy M on Apr 22, 2019
If you added a 1x2 hdmi splitter for the (1) output of this 4x1 switcher. Then run the soundbar out of the optical out or easier out of one of the TVs
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- Michael F on Apr 22, 2019
- Purchased on Aug 15, 2018
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My tv doesn’t have an audio/optical outlet that I can plug my sound bar into. Is this product what I need?
A shopper
on Jun 3, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Yes. I bought one of these because my TV doesn’t output 5.1 through its optical port to my sound bar and it works perfectly to output sound to my sound bar from all connected devices.
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- Jorden C on Jun 3, 2020
- Purchased on Sep 2, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yes. I bought one of these because my TV doesn’t output 5.1 through its optical port to my sound bar and it works perfectly to output sound to my sound bar from all connected devices.
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- Jorden C on Jun 3, 2020
- Purchased on Sep 2, 2019
Probably not. This product splits an HDMI signal into separate video and optical audio lines. You wouldn't plug your soundbar into this.
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- Adam L on Jun 3, 2020
- Purchased on May 3, 2020
Yes, it’s exactly what you need. It’s easy to set up and works flawlessly for me.
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- Storage Freakadoo on Jun 3, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 10, 2020
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If I have a monitor that does not have a speaker will this unit be able to be connected and then you have a speaker?
A shopper
on Oct 10, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Yes, I use it with a projector and separate audio system. Xbox, Apple TV, and Xfinity cable are my inputs and an hdmi out to the projector for video and the optical line output goes to my audio system.
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- Raymond G on Oct 11, 2020
- Purchased on Jun 11, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Yes, I use it with a projector and separate audio system. Xbox, Apple TV, and Xfinity cable are my inputs and an hdmi out to the projector for video and the optical line output goes to my audio system.
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- Raymond G on Oct 11, 2020
- Purchased on Jun 11, 2020
The audio and video come into this unit via the same HDMI, then can either both go out via HDMI, or the video can go out via HDMI and the audio can go out separately via coaxial or fiber optic cable.
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- Matthew K on Oct 10, 2020
- Purchased on Aug 25, 2020
If you’re asking will this device add speaker sound to a monitor that does not have a speaker, then the answer is no
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- Eric C on Oct 10, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 7, 2020
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Can I use the remote and/or button to select a NON active input port? most hdmi switches only seem to switch to active ports. please answer only if you have tested this configuration, no guesses.
This matters to me because my laptop will not send an HDMI signal to an external display until it is connected to the external display, but if the switch won't let me elect an input port that is not active, I can't set up the connection. two other switches (with "autoswitch") have failed this configuration already
This matters to me because my laptop will not send an HDMI signal to an external display until it is connected to the external display, but if the switch won't let me elect an input port that is not active, I can't set up the connection. two other switches (with "autoswitch") have failed this configuration already
Alexis P
on Jan 31, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Yes. I don’t use Input #1 since it is in the front of the box. I am able to select #1 even though nothing is plugged into that input.
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- Raymond G on May 29, 2021
- Purchased on Jun 11, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Yes. I don’t use Input #1 since it is in the front of the box. I am able to select #1 even though nothing is plugged into that input.
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- Raymond G on May 29, 2021
- Purchased on Jun 11, 2020
Yes, you can select a non active input. There is an auto-input option as well, but you don't have to use it.
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- Rae O on May 28, 2021
- Purchased on Jan 9, 2021
Yes, you can do what you want to do
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- Daniel C on Jun 2, 2021
- Purchased on Feb 22, 2021
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Have purchased a sonos soundbar and my sharp tv optical audio out won't work. Sonos suggest this hdmi switch will do the job, is this correct?
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on Jan 18, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Not enough information about inputs and outputs from your question.
I am using this to extract audio from the HDMI output of an AppleTV and passing the video signal via HDMI to a projector and passing the audio signal vis Toslink to an old A/V receiver that does not have HDMI..
I am using this to extract audio from the HDMI output of an AppleTV and passing the video signal via HDMI to a projector and passing the audio signal vis Toslink to an old A/V receiver that does not have HDMI..
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- Justin Y on Jan 18, 2018
- Purchased on May 21, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Not enough information about inputs and outputs from your question.
I am using this to extract audio from the HDMI output of an AppleTV and passing the video signal via HDMI to a projector and passing the audio signal vis Toslink to an old A/V receiver that does not have HDMI..
I am using this to extract audio from the HDMI output of an AppleTV and passing the video signal via HDMI to a projector and passing the audio signal vis Toslink to an old A/V receiver that does not have HDMI..
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- Justin Y on Jan 18, 2018
- Purchased on May 21, 2017
I use this HDMI switch primarily to switch between video inputs, but it does send the digital audio input from all the video inputs to my soundbar with no problems.
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- Peter J R on Jan 18, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 22, 2017
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Hdmi 1 plays through stereo amp. Hdmi 2 does not. Will this product help this problem?
A shopper
on Jan 13, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Not sure exactly but it hooks up thru HDMI 1 then all accessories (sonos, DVD,) play thru HDMI 1. You change the "accessory" with a separate remote (1-6)
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- Linda A on Jan 13, 2019
- Purchased on Mar 8, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Not sure exactly but it hooks up thru HDMI 1 then all accessories (sonos, DVD,) play thru HDMI 1. You change the "accessory" with a separate remote (1-6)
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- Linda A on Jan 13, 2019
- Purchased on Mar 8, 2018
Yes it will. If you hook this device up to HDMI 1, it should work fine.
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- Simon B on Jan 16, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 28, 2018
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Will this work with a Harmony Remote?
A shopper
on Jan 22, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Yes, according to Harmony but the was with their 2400 series system.
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- MICHAEL C on Jan 22, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Yes, according to Harmony but the was with their 2400 series system.
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- MICHAEL C on Jan 22, 2020
Yes it works great with Harmony remote which I why I buy them.
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- A1 Installer on Jan 22, 2020
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To use if my tv doesn't have an audio output?
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on Apr 26, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Yes. I used it for that reason. Cable box HDMI to this box, then toslink cable to speaker and second HDMI cable to tv.
As long as your tv takes HDMI, should be good.
As long as your tv takes HDMI, should be good.
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- k v on Apr 26, 2020
- Purchased on Dec 9, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yes. I used it for that reason. Cable box HDMI to this box, then toslink cable to speaker and second HDMI cable to tv.
As long as your tv takes HDMI, should be good.
As long as your tv takes HDMI, should be good.
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- k v on Apr 26, 2020
- Purchased on Dec 9, 2019
Yes, works perfectly.
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- Storage Freakadoo on Apr 26, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 10, 2020
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My current setup is an all in one Sony 5disc DVD and stereo, a Amazon fire stick with a projector.
Right now I have a basic switch. But when I switch it over to the fire stick, audio only comes from the projector. Would this unit help me?
Right now I have a basic switch. But when I switch it over to the fire stick, audio only comes from the projector. Would this unit help me?
A shopper
on Jan 2, 2022
BEST ANSWER: This unit allows you to split the HDMI into video and audio outputs. We had the input from our PS4 into the switch and HDMI to the projector and optical audio out to our surround and it worked fine from a signal standpoint. I should add that the switch stopped working, though, and we replaced it with a different unit
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- FARSHID B on Jan 5, 2022
- Purchased on Jan 26, 2021
BEST ANSWER: This unit allows you to split the HDMI into video and audio outputs. We had the input from our PS4 into the switch and HDMI to the projector and optical audio out to our surround and it worked fine from a signal standpoint. I should add that the switch stopped working, though, and we replaced it with a different unit
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- FARSHID B on Jan 5, 2022
- Purchased on Jan 26, 2021
I assume that the firestick is going into your sony all in one and a HDMI out to the projector. I would check your stereo settings as that should work.
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- Jon M on Jan 5, 2022
- Purchased on Jul 6, 2021
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I bought a new LG tv but it has no audio outputs. It has 2 HDMI ports--one of which we use for Roku. My husband likes to use headphones but there is no headphone jack at all. Will this device solve our problems?
A shopper
on Dec 11, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Hello, thank you for your question. This item does have a 3.5mm stereo audio out so you may plug your speakers or a headset/headphone into it and it should transfer audio out. I hope this helps, thank you!
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- Jericho L Staff on Dec 15, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Hello, thank you for your question. This item does have a 3.5mm stereo audio out so you may plug your speakers or a headset/headphone into it and it should transfer audio out. I hope this helps, thank you!
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- Jericho L Staff on Dec 15, 2016
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Will I lose 4k content while using this switch?
A shopper
on Jan 21, 2017
BEST ANSWER: It will not pass 4K content. It will identify itself as 1080p capable to any device to which it is attached. Said device will then send 1080p video.
For 4K video, ensure any device (switch, TV, AVR, etc) supports HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2. Technically, HDMI 1.4 supports 4K video, but equipment such as UHD Blu ray players require HDMI 2.0/HDCP 2.2.
From product description: Supported Video Resolutions are 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p.
From product manual, video output is HDMI 1.3b. HDMI 1.3b DOES NOT support 4K video.
For 4K video, ensure any device (switch, TV, AVR, etc) supports HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2. Technically, HDMI 1.4 supports 4K video, but equipment such as UHD Blu ray players require HDMI 2.0/HDCP 2.2.
From product description: Supported Video Resolutions are 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p.
From product manual, video output is HDMI 1.3b. HDMI 1.3b DOES NOT support 4K video.
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- New User U on Mar 5, 2017
BEST ANSWER: It will not pass 4K content. It will identify itself as 1080p capable to any device to which it is attached. Said device will then send 1080p video.
For 4K video, ensure any device (switch, TV, AVR, etc) supports HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2. Technically, HDMI 1.4 supports 4K video, but equipment such as UHD Blu ray players require HDMI 2.0/HDCP 2.2.
From product description: Supported Video Resolutions are 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p.
From product manual, video output is HDMI 1.3b. HDMI 1.3b DOES NOT support 4K video.
For 4K video, ensure any device (switch, TV, AVR, etc) supports HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2. Technically, HDMI 1.4 supports 4K video, but equipment such as UHD Blu ray players require HDMI 2.0/HDCP 2.2.
From product description: Supported Video Resolutions are 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p.
From product manual, video output is HDMI 1.3b. HDMI 1.3b DOES NOT support 4K video.
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- New User U on Mar 5, 2017
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Im looking to connect my FireStick to my projector(which has no audio outputs). Would I be able to use this to send firestick to projector while sending audio to my soundbar?
A shopper
on Feb 8, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. Yes, you would not have a problem having this unit send the audio to the soundbar via the audio outputs of the switch.
Should you require additional assistance, please reach out to our technical support team with a detailed question via any of the methods available here:
https://www.monoprice.com/help?pn=contact
Our knowledgeable Technical Support staff would be more than happy to assist. Thank you
Should you require additional assistance, please reach out to our technical support team with a detailed question via any of the methods available here:
https://www.monoprice.com/help?pn=contact
Our knowledgeable Technical Support staff would be more than happy to assist. Thank you
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- Mark P Staff on May 24, 2017
Hi can I clarify/ask a further question........ my projector has only audio in (annoying) and HDMI. I want to plug in fire stick and a sound bar to avoid using the annoying 3w built in speakers, will this fix my problmems and what do I need to do?
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- New User U on Feb 3, 2018
Also FYI there is only one HDMI port
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- New User U on Feb 3, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. Yes, you would not have a problem having this unit send the audio to the soundbar via the audio outputs of the switch.
Should you require additional assistance, please reach out to our technical support team with a detailed question via any of the methods available here:
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Our knowledgeable Technical Support staff would be more than happy to assist. Thank you
Should you require additional assistance, please reach out to our technical support team with a detailed question via any of the methods available here:
https://www.monoprice.com/help?pn=contact
Our knowledgeable Technical Support staff would be more than happy to assist. Thank you
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- Mark P Staff on May 24, 2017
Hi can I clarify/ask a further question........ my projector has only audio in (annoying) and HDMI. I want to plug in fire stick and a sound bar to avoid using the annoying 3w built in speakers, will this fix my problmems and what do I need to do?
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- New User U on Feb 3, 2018
Also FYI there is only one HDMI port
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- New User U on Feb 3, 2018
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Is there a version of this switch, that does everything this one does (5.1 DD optical output especially) that has 5 or more inputs? I've got a Wii U, XBOX 360, XBOX One, PS3 and PS4 so I need 5 inputs. Well, 6 inputs would give me breathing room.
A shopper
on Mar 25, 2017
Monoprice 5x1 Digital and Analog Audio/Video to HDMI Converter Switch
Monoprice 5x1 Digital and Analog Audio/Video to HDMI Converter Switch
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I have an older plasma tv with only 1 video only HDMI port. I have a Roku device using that port and of course I'm not getting
sound. Would this device (#5557) enable me to use a sound bar for audio? I would hate to throw away a perfectly
good TV due to this problem.
sound. Would this device (#5557) enable me to use a sound bar for audio? I would hate to throw away a perfectly
good TV due to this problem.
A shopper
on May 19, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
If your soundbar has either a digital optical or digital coaxial connection this would allow of you to get the audio you are looking for to your soundbar.
If your soundbar has either a digital optical or digital coaxial connection this would allow of you to get the audio you are looking for to your soundbar.
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- Tyler C Staff on Feb 28, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
If your soundbar has either a digital optical or digital coaxial connection this would allow of you to get the audio you are looking for to your soundbar.
If your soundbar has either a digital optical or digital coaxial connection this would allow of you to get the audio you are looking for to your soundbar.
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- Tyler C Staff on Feb 28, 2019
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A button on the remote stopped working. Can I get a replacement remote?
Taylor M
on May 25, 2017
BEST ANSWER: While you can likely get a replacement remote, I recommend using a universal remote rather than the tiny remote this comes with. Then you can program the switch to automatically work with programmed functions. For example, I press "watch DVD," and my remote changes the TV inputs, switches inputs on the HDMI switch, and starts the DVD player. I don't have to think about the HDMI switch, and haven't touched the original remote in years..
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- Michael H on May 27, 2017
I programmed it button by button from the original remote into the Logitech database as "Monoprice 10557." So as long as you have a Harmony universal remote, you can add it without having a working remote. If your remote is from another manufacturer, check their database first.
How did you set it up with the universal remote? Trying to make sure it'll be compatible with a Harmony before I get it...
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- New User U on Apr 1, 2019
BEST ANSWER: While you can likely get a replacement remote, I recommend using a universal remote rather than the tiny remote this comes with. Then you can program the switch to automatically work with programmed functions. For example, I press "watch DVD," and my remote changes the TV inputs, switches inputs on the HDMI switch, and starts the DVD player. I don't have to think about the HDMI switch, and haven't touched the original remote in years..
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- Michael H on May 27, 2017
I programmed it button by button from the original remote into the Logitech database as "Monoprice 10557." So as long as you have a Harmony universal remote, you can add it without having a working remote. If your remote is from another manufacturer, check their database first.
How did you set it up with the universal remote? Trying to make sure it'll be compatible with a Harmony before I get it...
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- New User U on Apr 1, 2019
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I bought this in late february. It works well, but the remote stoped working after about a month... Now I'm having a problem with the sound, since im using it as a switch between 5.1 sound capable devices, but with a soundbar that doesn't. So now Im not getting some of the audio tracks because the switch goes automatically in 5.1 and cannot be changed without the remote. is there any solution ? having the codes to the remote so it could be programmed on an other remote perhaps ? or being able to use the current physical button to switch sound modes too...
A shopper
on May 30, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I had a similar problem with the sound from a Google Chromecast to my sound bar. The fix is to go into Chromecast settings, Display & Sound, Advanced sound settings, and set manual enable, set Dolby Digital enable, and disable Dolby Digital Plus and all other options.
Maybe other devices can disable 5.1 sound to send basic Dolby Stereo to your sound bar.
Maybe other devices can disable 5.1 sound to send basic Dolby Stereo to your sound bar.
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- Steven W on Mar 16, 2023
- Purchased on Jun 11, 2022
BEST ANSWER: I had a similar problem with the sound from a Google Chromecast to my sound bar. The fix is to go into Chromecast settings, Display & Sound, Advanced sound settings, and set manual enable, set Dolby Digital enable, and disable Dolby Digital Plus and all other options.
Maybe other devices can disable 5.1 sound to send basic Dolby Stereo to your sound bar.
Maybe other devices can disable 5.1 sound to send basic Dolby Stereo to your sound bar.
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- Steven W on Mar 16, 2023
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Is there only one audio input? I'd like to connect another system that has a 3.5mm stereo and have it play through the same system.
Sophia L.
on Jun 8, 2017
BEST ANSWER: All inputs are HDMI, there is a a Optical digital audio out but no audio input other than the original HDMI signal
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- Eric R on Jun 8, 2017
- Purchased on Jul 6, 2016
Thanks for the quick response. Can it output two at the same time, out of the 3.5 and the HDMI?
I'm going off memory but I think it's only a digital output in the form of a toslink optical there's not a three and a half millimeter analog output that I'm aware of
I apologize they have updated it since I used it I just looked at the specs again apparently it will do a three-and-a-half millimeter analog input values with DVI and convert it and turn it into either toslink or digital coax output
BEST ANSWER: All inputs are HDMI, there is a a Optical digital audio out but no audio input other than the original HDMI signal
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- Eric R on Jun 8, 2017
- Purchased on Jul 6, 2016
Thanks for the quick response. Can it output two at the same time, out of the 3.5 and the HDMI?
I'm going off memory but I think it's only a digital output in the form of a toslink optical there's not a three and a half millimeter analog output that I'm aware of
I apologize they have updated it since I used it I just looked at the specs again apparently it will do a three-and-a-half millimeter analog input values with DVI and convert it and turn it into either toslink or digital coax output
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Does this switch resolve the "HDCP unauthorised content disabled" issue that prevents video from appearing on the screen?
Don't have a 4K TV.
Don't have a 4K TV.
A shopper
on Jun 19, 2017
BEST ANSWER: This unit will support HDCP content. You should have no issues with it detecting unauthorized HDCP content as long as the devices you are connecting support HDCP.
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- Mark P Staff on Jun 20, 2017
BEST ANSWER: This unit will support HDCP content. You should have no issues with it detecting unauthorized HDCP content as long as the devices you are connecting support HDCP.
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Does it supports hdcp 2.2?
Dany F
on Jun 23, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
No, this item would only support HDCP 1.4.
No, this item would only support HDCP 1.4.
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- Tyler C Staff on Jun 14, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
No, this item would only support HDCP 1.4.
No, this item would only support HDCP 1.4.
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- Tyler C Staff on Jun 14, 2019
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Does anyone know what the IR remote code is for this device? I have the original 1080P version bought back in 2012, and need the IR code that looks like this:
A1234 (the A is whatever letter is supposed to be in the code, and then the 4 number digits).
Please and thanks!
A1234 (the A is whatever letter is supposed to be in the code, and then the 4 number digits).
Please and thanks!
Paul C
on Sep 4, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Unfortunately this information is not available.
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- Manuel H Staff on Nov 30, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Unfortunately this information is not available.
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We have a optima projector with directv and a Sony DVD home theater system. Would this allow the speakers from the theater system to have audio while watching directv? We have a 4-1 splitter right now with no audio
A shopper
on Sep 10, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I have a similar setup (older TV rather than projector, dedicated non AV amp) and ause the audio splitting for multiple inputs. Most of the time when I have had audio issues it is be the source is outputting an audio stream that the destination does not process. Try setting the Direct TV box to output PCM/2ch audio as this is the simplest stream and see if that helps. When some of the newer DTS and Dolby standards are used the destination device as to understand them to work
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- Geoff R on Sep 10, 2017
- Purchased on Dec 6, 2016
BEST ANSWER: I have a similar setup (older TV rather than projector, dedicated non AV amp) and ause the audio splitting for multiple inputs. Most of the time when I have had audio issues it is be the source is outputting an audio stream that the destination does not process. Try setting the Direct TV box to output PCM/2ch audio as this is the simplest stream and see if that helps. When some of the newer DTS and Dolby standards are used the destination device as to understand them to work
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- Geoff R on Sep 10, 2017
- Purchased on Dec 6, 2016
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With HDMI switch can you connect a bluetooth transmitter?
A shopper
on Dec 10, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I don't see why not. The signal comes in to the box and is directed to one of the outputs, if that output goes to a transmitter, it doesn't involve the switch at all. Same for a signal coming into the box from a BT receiver.
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- Steve K on Dec 10, 2017
- Purchased on Jan 10, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I don't see why not. The signal comes in to the box and is directed to one of the outputs, if that output goes to a transmitter, it doesn't involve the switch at all. Same for a signal coming into the box from a BT receiver.
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does this covert DD+ to DD 5.1?
A shopper
on Dec 18, 2017
BEST ANSWER: This device extracts multichannel audio from HDMI for legacy receivers and preamps that do not have HDMI inputs. It does not convert audio.
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- Dan M on Dec 19, 2017
- Purchased on Apr 6, 2017
BEST ANSWER: This device extracts multichannel audio from HDMI for legacy receivers and preamps that do not have HDMI inputs. It does not convert audio.
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- Dan M on Dec 19, 2017
- Purchased on Apr 6, 2017
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Rated 3 out of 5
it sorta works but a PITA
The first one I got was DOA, no video or audio. Returned for replacement, no problem
Second one - OK it does what it says - BUT:
1. it always defaults to input 1 after power off. Input 1 is on the front which sux, makes for a messy install
2. It will only produce audio signal in 2.1 mode, AND it defaults to 5.1 mode on startup - so EVERY TIME on startup you have switch the audio mode. This confuses my receiver, have to reset its input mode - STUPID & FRUSTRATING
2a. Oddly, even though it only works in 2.1 mode, my receiver does detect dolby and dts in the coax signal - huh?
3. Overall it's just too clumsy for me to use, and unfortunately I spent more than 30 days d_cking around with it b4 trying to return it - too late, too bad!
Second one - OK it does what it says - BUT:
1. it always defaults to input 1 after power off. Input 1 is on the front which sux, makes for a messy install
2. It will only produce audio signal in 2.1 mode, AND it defaults to 5.1 mode on startup - so EVERY TIME on startup you have switch the audio mode. This confuses my receiver, have to reset its input mode - STUPID & FRUSTRATING
2a. Oddly, even though it only works in 2.1 mode, my receiver does detect dolby and dts in the coax signal - huh?
3. Overall it's just too clumsy for me to use, and unfortunately I spent more than 30 days d_cking around with it b4 trying to return it - too late, too bad!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Excellent Device!
Excellent little unit ? useful features, simple design, and a great price. The ability to route all incoming audio to the optical (Toslink) output was my main interest, but it?s also a handy little switcher that we now use on all out setups. Highly recommended!
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Rated 3 out of 5
Meh
It does what it says, but the audio quality isn't very good.....
the video quality is just a bit worse for some reason too.
FYI: The LEDs on the front are SUPER BRIGHT.....some black electrical tape is in order
the video quality is just a bit worse for some reason too.
FYI: The LEDs on the front are SUPER BRIGHT.....some black electrical tape is in order
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Rated 4 out of 5
Works very well, BUT the documentation should be rewritten
The User Manual, which is downloadable, should be rewritter. English isn't my first language, but I can definitely see that the document isn't written is proper English, in my humble opinion... ... Some information aren't clear. Also, it categorizes "stereo jack" output as "digital", which is false. It's analog.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Great Value Switcher
Excellent switcher. Great value. Does not support 4K video if you need it.
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Rated 3 out of 5
Nice to have HDMI ports but volume needs work/adjustment
There is no option for a volume control on the device. The audio is too loud coming from any device that is being plugged from and I tried multiple devices. The volume on the speaker is as low as possible yet still loud. I like the ports but audio is a big issue.
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Rated 2 out of 5
Only good with certain tv's it seems
After a couple of days using it on my old Sylvania TV (about 10 years old), it does the video issues others have reported, where it won't show anything but you can hear the audio (worked perfectly fine the first couple of days). Maybe the solution a couple of others have suggested will work with more recent tv's, but not an older one.
Make sure the switch is off, as well as your tv. Turn tv on first , then turn on the switch. It might work with some other's but not me. Luckily this doesn't effect me too much, but still a problem that Monoprice needs to address and help people with. Otherwise, this business won't last long.
Make sure the switch is off, as well as your tv. Turn tv on first , then turn on the switch. It might work with some other's but not me. Luckily this doesn't effect me too much, but still a problem that Monoprice needs to address and help people with. Otherwise, this business won't last long.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Great product!
Works just as expected! My HDTV does not have audio out (why LG?), so this allows me to connect my soundbar to the TV.
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Rated 5 out of 5
perfect for my Tv that doesn't have external audio output
The only con ive encountered are the bright lights, which i fixed with electrical tape.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Awesome product
As I learned to expectfrom monoprice, Excellent performance ,well built, and not too expensive. will buy again if needed. My Only wish would be passthrough audio to hdmi plus spdif simultaneous audio outputs.still gets highest rating from me :)
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