Multi audio video output from the PS3 (5.1/6.1 and headset)

[CAMAROBOY69]

My wife and I have both been using the PS3 quite a bit lately. Long story short, I recently bought her a new HDTV so she can just hook up the HDMI and be all set. She wears a Turtle Beach headset with it sometimes and it works well.

The issue is that I also have my new HDTV hooked up to the same PS3. I have the optical cable running from the back of the PS3 directly into the optical on the Receiver for 6.1 or 5.1. The problem is that I keep having to manually switch the PS3 audio output to 5.1/ 6.1 for when I watch movies or play the PS3.

When she plays on the PS3 she has to switch it back to "Dual audio" on the PS3 to get her headset to work. When she switches it to "dual audio" the surround sound no longer works in surround sound when I am on the PS3 on my tv. It defaults to Stero sound using only the front 2 speakers. So then I switch the "Dual Audio" to off and have to set it back to optical 5.1/6.1 surrond sound for it to work when I am on the PS3. There has to be an easier way around this. We also have to switch the HDMI cables.

EDIT: I included a ms paint visual of what I am talking about.

 

[Pako]

Running Dual-Output on the PS3 will only produce stereo channels on both outputs, but it does give you dual outputs at the cost of loosing your 5.1 outputs.

Secondly, just to make sure I am understanding your setup.
1.) You have HDMI from your PS3 directly to the TV.
2.) You have Optical from your PS3 directly to the Receiver for 5.1/6.1.

1st Question, does the receiver not support HDMI?
2nd Question, how does the Turtle Beach headset hookup?

 

[CAMAROBOY69]

Running Dual-Output on the PS3 will only produce stereo channels on both outputs, but it does give you dual outputs at the cost of loosing your 5.1 outputs.

Secondly, just to make sure I am understanding your setup.
1.) You have HDMI from your PS3 directly to the TV.
2.) You have Optical from your PS3 directly to the Receiver for 5.1/6.1.

1st Question, does the receiver not support HDMI?
2nd Question, how does the Turtle Beach headset hookup?

Ok I did notice it said something about stereo sound while in multi audio output. That makes sense now why it was in stereo sound. But for her headset to work, she has to use that setting.

1.) Yes the HDMI goes directly from PS3 to my TV for video
2.) Yes optical goes directly from PS3 to Reciever for 5.1/6.1 audio (sounds incredible)
3.) No I dont think my receiver has any HDMI ports but I really should check to confirm.
4.) The TB headset hooks up via composite red and white cable from the PS3. I have the HDMI cord AND the original cord coming out of the PS3 at the same time.

 

[MatskiMonk]

4.) The TB headset hooks up via composite red and white cable from the PS3. I have the HDMI cord AND the original cord coming out of the PS3 at the same time.

If it only needs analogue stereo left and right cables, can't you take the output for these directly from an 'Audio out' on the TV?

 

[Pako]

A switch maybe helpful, but knowing exactly how you have things hooked might make a difference. Let me make some assumptions:

1.) Receiver accepts the optical audio from the PS3.
2.) The Headset accepts the analog rca audio (red and white) from the PS3.
3.) The TV takes the HDMI video/audio from the PS3.

Depending on what output device you want to listen to, the headset, the receiver or the TV, you have to switch the audio output on the PS3 to send the signal out the HDMI, Optical, or Analog.

Does your receiver offer any audio monitor outputs? Some receivers do and can provide a duplicate output for the head phones from the receiver instead of having to grab the signal directly from the PS3.

Also, if your TV needs audio, can it accept optical for the audio? If so, that would allow the PS3 Audio Output to stay on Optical. You can simply add a optical switch to manual route the optical signal to either the TV or the receiver without having the change the audio output on the PS3. If you do not listen to the TV sound, this part is not an issue.

I am of course making some quantum assumptions without understanding all the gear involved.

Really need to find out two things.

1.) Does the receiver accept HDMI?
2.) Does the receiver have a (monitor) audio output?

[Edited] In some cases, receivers support multi-zone outputs and can offer another routing of the signal path. This additional signal path can be used for the head phones if your receiver supports it.

[Edited #2 and probably the easiest solution.] Even if your receiver doesn't have a monitor out, I'm sure it has a headphone jack on it right? Just get a 1/4" stereo to RCA adapter. Plug it into the headphone output on the receiver and plug the Turtle Beach into it. That should allow you to keep the Optical output going to the receiver leaving the PS3 outputs alone, set to 5.1/6.1 optical output, leaving dual audio output to [off]. I am assuming that if you are listening to the headphones that you are not listening to the home theater system so this option should also work, maybe even better because it would mute the home theater system, just driving the signal to the headphone output on the receiver.

 

[CAMAROBOY69]

I think you might be on the right track with the "Edit #2".

But I will check tonight to see if the receiver accepts HDMI.

Oh also I will list both tvs, the headset, and the receiver I am working with. That might help clear up some confusion too.

https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showthread.php?p=6631854#post6631854

1. Sony BRAVIA KDL-40EX720 40" 3D LED-LCD TV 120hz 240 motionflow 3d $1,000

2. Samsung UN22D5000 22" 1080p 120 Clear Motion Rate 60hz LED $250.00

3. Turtle beach wired PS3 headset $60.00. Not sure of the exact part number. X11? or P11?

4. The receiver is a Yamaha I bought about 6 years ago. It has 2 optical imputs but I am at work and dont know the part number.

 

[Pako]

I think you might be on the right track with the "Edit #2".

But I will check tonight to see if the receiver accepts HDMI.

Oh also I will list both tvs, the headset, and the receiver I am working with. That might help clear up some confusion too.

https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showthread.php?p=6631854#post6631854

1. Sony BRAVIA KDL-40EX720 40" 3D LED-LCD TV 120hz 240 motionflow 3d $1,000

2. Samsung UN22D5000 22" 1080p 120 Clear Motion Rate 60hz LED $250.00

3. Turtle beach wired PS3 headset $60.00. Not sure of the exact part number. X11? or P11?

4. The receiver is a Yamaha I bought about 6 years ago. It has 2 optical imputs but I am at work and dont know the part number.

Well, if the receiver only has 2 optical inputs and is 6+ years old, chances are it doesn't support HDMI, so lets rule that out.

So this is how I would hook things up.

1.) HDMI to TV (for video only)
2.) Optical to Receiver (for discrete multi-channel audio only).
3.) Stereo Headphone jack to RCA adapter to TB headset (when required).
4.) Setup the PS3 to Optical Out only for audio.

In this setup, the receiver really becomes the audio control center for the PS3. The optical will always provide audio to it, and when you want to use the headphones, just plug them in to the receiver.

This way, you wont have to touch the audio settings in the PS3 any longer as long as you never need to drive audio to the TV which I have no idea why you would want to do that when the receiver sounds amazing.

👍

 

[CAMAROBOY69]

Yup that sounds like a good route to go with the stereo headphone jack to RCA adapter for TB headset. But will her mic work?? I am trying to remember how the mic part works. Maybe it plugs into the USB on the PS3?

Keep in mind 1 optical on the receiver is for the 360, the other is for the PS3.

I didnt have any plans of running audio to the tv. Not sure where that confusion came in. As you said, the receiver takes care of all that. The only confusing part was getting audio to her TB headset while she plays on her own tv (<<<<ohh this wording might have created the confusion). Since this setup involves hooking 2 tvs to the PS3 at the same time, that creates quite a bit of the confusion.

Sounds like we are on the right track for sure. I can experiment with some of this tonight.

 

[Pako]

Yup that sounds like a good route to go with the stereo headphone jack to RCA adapter for TB headset. But will her mic work?? I am trying to remember how the mic part works. Maybe it plugs into the USB on the PS3?

Keep in mind 1 optical on the receiver is for the 360, the other is for the PS3.

I didnt have any plans of running audio to the tv. Not sure where that confusion came in. As you said, the receiver takes care of all that. The only confusing part was getting audio to her TB headset while she plays on her own tv (<<<<ohh this wording might have created the confusion). Since this setup involves hooking 2 tvs to the PS3 at the same time, that creates quite a bit of the confusion.

Sounds like we are on the right track for sure. I can experiment with some of this tonight.

Unless the TB Headset is Bluetooth, it would have to be usb. Shouldn't be an issue though as long as the PS3 isn't at the opposite end of the room from the receiver.

I think this wording is what got me thinking you were running audio to the TV as well: "Long story short, I recently bought her a new HDTV so she can just hook up the HDMI and be all set."

One PS3 to two TV's, Home Theater, Headphones with Mic, ..... yes, you have some interesting challenges.

[Edit #1] You won't be using the PS3 and the XBox at the same time will you? This blows this whole setup if you do. You can only have one or the other, not both, not running through the receiver at the same time.

 

[CAMAROBOY69]

Unless the TB Headset is Bluetooth, it would have to be usb. Shouldn't be an issue though as long as the PS3 isn't at the opposite end of the room from the receiver.

I think this wording is what got me thinking you were running audio to the TV as well: "Long story short, I recently bought her a new HDTV so she can just hook up the HDMI and be all set."

One PS3 to two TV's, Home Theater, Headphones with Mic, ..... yes, you have some interesting challenges.

[Edit #1] You won't be using the PS3 and the XBox at the same time will you? This blows this whole setup if you do. You can only have one or the other, not both, not running through the receiver at the same time.

Well she had a PC monitor we used for the 360 and holy crap I dont want to talk about the frustration of trying to get that PS3 hooked to that 6 year old monitor. So thats where the "long story short" came into play. I said heck with that monitor and bought her the new tv so we could hook HDMI to it just to make things easier. I can see where that confused you.

Trust me this last month or so has been beyond frustrating. Between buying my tv(an entire thread already about that 30 day adventure). Then thinking my PS3 optical burnt up. Now trying to get the PS3 hooked to both our tvs with the headset and receiver.

Yes Pako the 360 will more than likely be running at the same time as the PS3. Thats the other main reason we got her the PS3 TB headset. That way while I am on my 360 with surround sound, she can have a headset so she can actually hear her game.

Yeah dont forget to put the 360 into the equation too. Its PS3, 360, 2 tvs, receiver, and headset all in the same room. The PS3 and 360 will be on together at the same time quite often.

 

[Pako]

Oh man.... well. TB headset out of the head phone output on the receiver will not work for your situation when you want to use the XBox unless your receiver has some nifty multi-channel multi-zone capabilities.

So, let me get this straight and to help me get the whole picture.

PS3:
HDMI to newest TV. (video only)
Component HD cables to your Sony 40" (video only)
Optical to Receiver (for discrete 5.1/6.1 audio)
RCA composite to TV Headphones.

XBox 360:
Component/HDMI to Sony 40" (video only)
Optical to Receiver (5.1 audio)

The way I see it you have a few options.

1.) Continue to toggle the Multi-Output On/Off as needed.

OR

2.) IF the smaller TV has headphone or RCA Audio out, you can toggle audio output from Optical to HDMI, and plug the TB Headphones into the smaller Newest TV as MatskiMonk suggested. Then switching the audio from HDMI back to Optical when you want to hear the audio from the receiver.

OR

3.) Buy a second PS3 just for headphone use on the smaller TV. I saw them on sale for $249.99 at best buy last week.

OR

4.) Buy a optical to analog converter box/switch like this one:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005D8YTKQ/?tag=gtplanet-20

For option #4, a little research needs to be done to see if this box provides optical "pass-through". If pass-through is not supported, you would need a optical A/B switch so you can switch signal to the receiver or to the converted Headset output. So you would go PS3 Optical to A/B switch. Port A output could go to the Receiver, and Port B output could go to a Optical to 2 Channel analog converter then to the TB Headphones.

[edit #1] Hate to tell you this, but I got home and found that the Mixamp 5.8 that I was telling you about has optical pass-through allowing you to hookup the PS3 to the mixamp via Optical, then optical out to the Receiver. Then you can hookup the headphones to the mixamp and away you go.

 

[CAMAROBOY69]

Follow up
1. The Receiver does not have HDMI (its about 6 years old. Maybe older)
2. The Receiver does have the "monitor output". (not sure how that help since we are not hooking to a monitor. Or does monitor mean something else?)
3. Switching the PS3 audio from the PS3 dashboard really isnt a problem at this point. It only takes a couple seconds and isnt really that bad. Its cheapest alternative for the audio fix between headset and surround sound.
4. The main issue I noticed last night is that we have to pull the HDMI out of the PS3 each time we switch between my TV and her TV. THAT is the largest issue we have and will wear out the HDMI input on the PS3 for sure over time.

That Mixamp 5.8 does sound good if we were going with wireless but her PS3 headset is wired.

Conclusion.
To resolve ALL of these issues in one shot, it sounds like I really should look into another receiver. One that has HDMI in and out along with at least 2-3 optical options. I would probably lean toward a Sony Receiver because I really love the Sony products. But I am open to any quality product. So go ahead with the suggestions. I dont need 7.1. Just 5.1 or 6.1 would be fine since I have a very small room.

I always thought this Yamaha was a bit clunky anyway. And I only bought it 6 years ago because my really old receiver died. So to get everything working properly with both tvs and the headset, a new receiver might have to be my next purchase. At that point it sounds like I will need quite a few more HDMI cables for sure and they are too overpriced at Best Buy. So I will have to find some cheaper ones online. Not sure if the HDMI cable makes that much of a difference. Or should I really get some of the best ones for best quality?

 

[Pako]

Follow up
1. The Receiver does not have HDMI (its about 6 years old. Maybe older)
2. The Receiver does have the "monitor output". (not sure how that help since we are not hooking to a monitor. Or does monitor mean something else?)
3. Switching the PS3 audio from the PS3 dashboard really isnt a problem at this point. It only takes a couple seconds and isnt really that bad. Its cheapest alternative for the audio fix between headset and surround sound.
4. The main issue I noticed last night is that we have to pull the HDMI out of the PS3 each time we switch between my TV and her TV. THAT is the largest issue we have and will wear out the HDMI input on the PS3 for sure over time.

That Mixamp 5.8 does sound good if we were going with wireless but her PS3 headset is wired.

Conclusion.
To resolve ALL of these issues in one shot, it sounds like I really should look into another receiver. One that has HDMI in and out along with at least 2-3 optical options. I would probably lean toward a Sony Receiver because I really love the Sony products. But I am open to any quality product. So go ahead with the suggestions. I dont need 7.1. Just 5.1 or 6.1 would be fine since I have a very small room.

I always thought this Yamaha was a bit clunky anyway. And I only bought it 6 years ago because my really old receiver died. So to get everything working properly with both tvs and the headset, a new receiver might have to be my next purchase. At that point it sounds like I will need quite a few more HDMI cables for sure and they are too overpriced at Best Buy. So I will have to find some cheaper ones online. Not sure if the HDMI cable makes that much of a difference. Or should I really get some of the best ones for best quality?

1.) No HDMI, got it.
2.) "Monitor Out" can be video and/or audio as well. Some of the higher end receivers will use a monitor out (video/audio) that can go to a control room closet separate from the main listening room. Often times in higher end setups the components will be located in a A/V closet, sometimes even in a different room making it difficult to see and hear what's going on in the main viewing/listening room. The "Monitor Out" can help with this issue.
3.) I would agree.
4.) Why do you have to pull the HDMI out? To swap cables? If that is the case, you could get a cheap A/B HDMI switch. Output A to her TV and Output B to yours. The Mixamp has two versions, a wireless and a wired. I'm not saying it is a end all to your issues, but it is an option.

Quality of HDMI cables can be arguably different in performance. I have spent $100+ on HDMI cables and compared them against the free cable that came with my device. Hooking both up and doing A/B tests, I could not see or hear a difference. There is no doubt if I had some type of spectrometer to measure distortion and noise on the cable I would see a difference, but without such instruments, I could not see the difference. I buy cheap cables now and spend my money on other things like like conditioners, good speaker cable, ect. Not sure if it's a digital vs. analog thing, but the quality of digital cables (HDMI, TOSLink, Coax) don't seem to make much of a difference, however, analog cables such as speaker wire, rca, etc seem to make a noticeable difference to me from cheap to quality cabling.​

If I understand your situation this is how I see it.

Scenario A: You have a PS3 and XBox that you like to run through your main setup. Your main setup would be the receiver and the new TV.

Scenario B: Your wife likes to play the PS3 on her TV with headphones.

Note: Scenario A and B can occur simultaneously.

Am I missing anything here? I only ask as I am not sure a new receiver is really your answer (although HDMI features through the receiver are nice). Does your wife's TV have RCA audio out?

 

[CAMAROBOY69]

Thanks for all the feedback.

Scenario A: Yes that is correct. 360 and PS3 go through the receiver and each uses its very own optical into the receiver for audio. Then my very own HDMI runs from the PS3 to the new 40" Sony Bravia for vide. 360 is using component cables for video to go to the 40"tv.

Scenario B: Yes that is correct she likes to play the PS3 on her very own new 22" Samsung tv using the headset so she can hear her game. note: This occurs simultaneously while I am playing my 360 on my 40"tv.

To answer your question.. Her new 22" Samsung tv has the RCA red,white, and yellow cables along with the component red,blue, green. Thats actually how her headset is curently hooked to the Turtle Beach headset that she uses for the PS3. NOTE: I think those are for IN only......Not out.

4.) The A/B HDMI switch switch that you suggested is a much cheaper alternative instead of getting a new receiver. If that switch doesnt degrade the sound or audio then that might be our best fix.

The only main issue is #4 because her HDMI runs to the PS3 while she plays the PS3. But when I want to play the PS3 or when I want to play a blu-ray movie with the PS3, I have to switch the HDMI cord that comes from her 22" TV, to the cable that comes from the 40" tv. Basically each tv has an HDMI cord and they both go directly to the back of the PS3. I just plug in my HDMI cord when I want the PS3. She plugs in her HDMI cord when she wants the ps3 on her tv.​

And for the HDMI cables quality, I agree with you. I have tried several different ones without seeing or hearing a difference. And you know picky I am too. So if there was a noticable difference, I would see or hear it for sure. I just wanted to make sure.

EDIT1: I included a ms paint visual of what I am talking about. I will also put this image in the first post.

EDIT2: Here is 1 option for the HDMI splitter on ebay for only $13.34 free shipping. http://www.ebay.com/itm/DVD-5-Port-...ultDomain_0&hash=item5ae29d7548#ht_2911wt_939

EDIT3: Or this male to x2 splitter for only $4.56 free shippinghttp://www.ebay.com/itm/HDMI-Male-2...ultDomain_0&hash=item3cb5f3019d#ht_2344wt_952

EDIT4. Found some 3d ready HDMI cables 6' long for only $6.95 free shipping!! http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-HDMI-CA...tu=UCC&otn=15&ps=63&clkid=6190300985730181210

 

[Pako]

Alright, here's what I would do.

1.) Hookup HDMI to PS3 -> 2911wt 939 HDMI Splitter => HDMI to 40" and 2nd HDMI to 22"
2.) Leave Optical outputs on 360/PS3 as is, straight to receiver.
3.) Hook up TB Headphones to back of 22" TV out of the headphone jack. Since you need to hook into RCA connections, get yourself a 1/8" stereo male to female L and R RCA adapter for that connection.

Here is the scenario and what you will have to change to make it work with this setup.

1.) PS3 to 40" with Yamaha 5.1/6.1 audio:

a) Make sure that the audio output on the PS3 is set to optical.
b) Multi-output is OFF, you will never have to turn it ON ever again!
c) Set switch to correct port to drive HDMI signal to the 40".​

2.) PS3 to 22" with Headphones:

a) Make sure the audio output on the PS3 is set to HDMI because you will need to drive audio to the 22".
b) Set switch to correct port to drive HDMI signal to the 22".​

This should work. The switch will eliminate the need for swapping cables. Using the headphone out on the 22" means that you shouldn't loose your multi-channel output setting in the PS3 system. but it does require you to switch audio sources from HDMI to Optical and back depending if you want to drive the receiver or the TV/Headphone output on the 22".

As far as switches go, stay away from hard wire "splitters", make sure it is a switch like the 2911wt 939 you have listed.

I would also test the headphone output on the back of the TV and make sure you have audio when driving the video and audio via HDMI. It should, kind of defeats the purpose of headphones, but one never knows. I have seen stranger things in my day.

 

[yuki2012]

I has almost the same situation....lol

 

[CAMAROBOY69]

Thanks again for the feedback Pako. This really has made my brain fry lately. But we seem to be getting closer with each reply.

1.) Her 22" Samsung tv DOES have a headphone jack for audio out. So finally that should get us somewhere. If nothing else, it will be easier for her 360 Turtle beach to hook up to her tv. I wont even confuse you with what I went through last night trying to hook HER 360 to HER TV along with the PS3to HER tv. But your headphone out idea might resolve that issue.

The only problem is that the PS3 headset is very picky how it hooks up to the headphones. So I might still have to switch the audio but I guess we will see. The TB headset diagram for the PS3 shows it hooking to the "out" red and white RCA of the PS3. But I might be able to just hook this to the headset out of her 22" TV. This part is still a little fuzzy to me.​

2.) I will try to find that 1/8" male to female L and R RCA adapter this Saturday.
3.) I ordered the 5 way HDMI splitter. (should be here in a week or 2).
4.) I also ordered a couple of the 5' HDMI cables and both are 3d ready. (Should be here in about 2-3 weeks)
5.) Other than some confusion with the TB headsets, I think we are very close to figuring this out.

Here are a couple pics of the back of her tv along with the outputs and inputs. Also yes that is her 360 currently hooked up using the PC cord. I think its called AVI or DVI? Thats what we used on her monitor. We dont have an HDMI for it yet so we used that just to get by and to test the 360 tb headset.


Samsung 22"Tv

Samsung 22"tv

 

[Pako]

Does her 360 have HDMI outputs? If so, I would just use the HDMI Input 2 for the 360 and the HDMI Input 1 for the PS3 unless......you guys are also sharing 360's. Are you?

I hope the switch works for you. I have seen some that were multiple inputs with only a single output. This would be used for multiple sources like a 360+PS3+DVD going to a single display, but not the other way around. I have a switch I bought so I could run my PS3 on a 28" 1080P monitor when I was still running a 1080i TV before I got my plasma. I found the switch did not work with dual displays, but would support multiple inputs.

This is a pretty expensive switch, but it is a 4x2 matrix switch that supports up to 4 input devices and has 2 outputs. Diagram here: http://www.atlona.com/4x2-Atlona-HDMI-Switch-with-3D-Support.html

Curious how the headphone test works this weekend with the adapter for the headphone out.



[Edit 1] Here is an interesting product. It will deliver HDMI as well as simultanious Optical out. If you want to spend the money, you can keep from ever having to switch the audio output in the PS3 menu. It will always just send the audio feed via HDMI and Optical at the same time, plus manage your dual display configuration as well.

http://www.octavainc.com/HDMI switch splitter_5x2_toslink.html

[Edit 2] Here is simple 1-input x 2-output HDMI splitter for $24.95 if the splitter you bought doesn't support "backwards" routing. This one also supports 3D if you're into that kind of thing.

 

[CAMAROBOY69]

She has her very own GOW3 Slim xbox360 and yes it has HDMI. I didnt put her 360 in the picture to avoid confusion. My 360 is an old white brick 360 and I am using the compent cables with that one. Currently we are using the computer cable for the video from her 360 to her tv. Once we get the HDMI cords then I will just hook hers directly with HDMI and get rid of the computer cord. Thats the easy part since her tv has 2 HDMI inputs.

I really think that once the HDMI switch comes in and I find an RCA adapter that we will be all set. In fact I might even have the RCA adapter at home already.

 

[Pako]

COOL! Glad to hear you guys aren't sharing 360's to. 👍

Like I said, the only issue I think you might have is the splitter you bought not supporting backwards routing, in which case, just get the Sewell splitter I linked above in [Edit 2] for $24.95 and you'll be set!

 

[CAMAROBOY69]

Oh crap now I see what you are saying about the backwards routing. That switch I bought has 5 inputs but only 1 output. I need 1 input(from PS3) and at least 2 outputs (1 to my 40"tv and 1 to Heathers 22"tv). So I think you are right that switch I ordered might not work.

Found some good news. We already had a headphone jack to RCA adapter at home. Tried that with mixed results. Last night I tried it on her tv while she was on her 360 and with the PC cable connected. I will try that again once I get more HDMI cords. I am guessing it doesnt want to work with the PC cable connected since it has its own red and white cables attached already.

 

[Grayfox]

You can get HDMI switch boxes like the KVM for PCs.

So you can press a button and the HDMI can go to your large tv or small one.

 

[CAMAROBOY69]

Looks like the first switch I ordered is coming from Hong Kong and isnt going to be here for a long time. I decided to get this after looking at the splitter Pako suggested.

HDMI Switch $24.95 (this would allow me to display the PS3 on 1 tv at a time by using the switch)
http://sewelldirect.com/2x1-or-1x2-HDMI-Bi-Directional-Switch-with-HDCP-Passthrough.asp

EDIT: After reading some of the feedback from the products, it sounds like I should get the Switch to guaranteed the signal is only going to 1 tv at a time. Otherwise the splitter picks the lower resolution of the tvs and splits that signal. So I am getting the switch. Should be here in 3-5 business days.

 

[Pako]

Looks like the first switch I ordered is coming from Hong Kong and isnt going to be here for a long time. I decided to get this after looking at the splitter Pako suggested.

HDMI Switch $24.95 (this would allow me to display the PS3 on 1 tv at a time by using the switch)
http://sewelldirect.com/2x1-or-1x2-HDMI-Bi-Directional-Switch-with-HDCP-Passthrough.asp

EDIT: After reading some of the feedback from the products, it sounds like I should get the Switch to guaranteed the signal is only going to 1 tv at a time. Otherwise the splitter picks the lower resolution of the tvs and splits that signal. So I am getting the switch. Should be here in 3-5 business days.

👍 Very good!

 

[CAMAROBOY69]

Finally one of the HDMI switches came in on Friday. I could not belive how small this thing is. Its only about 2" x 2". Looks big in the pictures but its tiny but in a good way! I have the PS3 going into the in, and then the #1 out goes to her 22" tv and the #2 out goes to my 40" tv. So now to switch the PS3 video from her 22" tv to my 40" tv we just hit the HDMI swith. Works exactly as expected and is very easy.

For the audio, we still have to turn the PS3 "Multi" to "Optical" if I watch it on my 40" TV with the surround sound. Then I change the receiver to the proper input. If she wants to hear it on her 22" tv with the Turtle Beach headset, she switches the multi to on. But this is also still easy.

So the conclusion is that everything finally works and it involves very minimal adjustments. Thanks a lot Pako for all the help and others that replied. 👍

 

[Pako]

Finally one of the HDMI switches came in on Friday. I could not belive how small this thing is. Its only about 2" x 2". Looks big in the pictures but its tiny but in a good way! I have the PS3 going into the in, and then the #1 out goes to her 22" tv and the #2 out goes to my 40" tv. So now to switch the PS3 video from her 22" tv to my 40" tv we just hit the HDMI swith. Works exactly as expected and is very easy.

For the audio, we still have to turn the PS3 "Multi" to "Optical" if I watch it on my 40" TV with the surround sound. Then I change the receiver to the proper input. If she wants to hear it on her 22" tv with the Turtle Beach headset, she switches the multi to on. But this is also still easy.

So the conclusion is that everything finally works and it involves very minimal adjustments. Thanks a lot Pako for all the help and others that replied. 👍

Awesome man, glad to hear it.

I am a bit surprised that you still have to use the Multi-audio. I guess you have one of two things working against you. 1.) The headphone to RCA adapter on the back of the 22" isn't working all that well, and/or 2.) Your receiver doesn't support HDMI and needs optical for your multi-channel?

In any case, glad you got it working acceptably and can get back to what the equipment was designed for.