PC + PS3 + HDMI Switcher = WTF? (ie Help me)
 

Hi everyone (hope I'm posting this thread in the correct section.... sorry if I'm not)

I have an LGL245WP monitor (HDMI X 1; VGA X 1; Component X 1). I'm trying to connect my PS3 and PC using the single HDMI input on my monitor. So I recently got Belkin PureAV 3 port HDMI switcher. It recognises the PS3 with no problem but puts the monitor into standby when I switch to PC (PC is using a DVI to HDMI cable; I have an 8800gtx in the PC; latest drivers, Vista Ultimate).

What I know so far is: at first it wouldn't sync the PC because my desktop was in 1920X1200 60Hrz refresh. So I dropped it to 1920X1080 at 50 Hrz and it synced... I happily switched between PC and PS3 no problems. Then I turned off my PC and the sync issue happened again. Upon plugging my PC directly into my monitor I saw that my graphics settings hadn't changed (still 1920X1080 at 50hrz) but the switcher wasn't picking it up until I swapped all the plugs around with everything on.

Any suggestions? Please help because owning an HDMI switcher is pointless if I still have to plug and unplug frikking cables to get it to sync. So POed right now. :thumbdwn:

THANKS!

Re: PC + PS3 + HDMI Switcher = WTF? (ie Help me)
 

Sounds like an issue with the switcher. I have one myself (though not by Belkin, just some no-name brand switcher from partsexpress.com), and I have my 360, PS3 and HD DVD player connected to it (3 to 1 automatic switch). Haven't tried 1080p signals on it yet though , but it claims to take 1080p 60hz and other stuff.

Re: PC + PS3 + HDMI Switcher = WTF? (ie Help me)
 

Hmmmmm.... I think you may be right. It was working fine last night and I noticed the picture disappear when I accidentally bumped the switch; a jiggle of the cable brought it back. So either my cable or switch is faulty. Bugger.

:(

Re: PC + PS3 + HDMI Switcher = WTF? (ie Help me)
 

Probably the switch. I had the same sort of issues with a cheap HMDI switcher and my TV using it with my PS3, STB and PC. In the end I ditched the switcher and haven't had an issue since.

Re: PC + PS3 + HDMI Switcher = WTF? (ie Help me)
 

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

Thats what I use and it works just fine with my 2407 Dell

Re: PC + PS3 + HDMI Switcher = WTF? (ie Help me)
 

Thanks for the advice on alternative switchers.... but unfortunately I live in South Africa and anything with an HDMI port is relatively new on the scene here. I had to import this switch from the UK so guess I'm not going to be swapping it out anytime soon. Oh well.

Thanks again.

Re: PC + PS3 + HDMI Switcher = WTF? (ie Help me)
 

Maybe the cable going out from the switcher to your TV or whatever you use (monitor) is faulty. Try using a different cable.