Component video switcher for HD

I would like to add Apple TV to my home theater setup, but I have only one component input. The monitor is an HD Pioneer Elite plasma, so I am looking for a switcher that can handle HD signals. Does one exist?
Thanks,
Ken

I would prefer to use the 'A' version, but I am unclear on the auto-sensing. I will be using it with two devices; the Apple TV and a DVD player.In that case, connect the TV to input number 4 and the DVD payer into input 1, 2, or 3. When you turn on the DVD Player, the unit will detect the output signal and automatically switch you to DVD input. Turning off the DVD power will kill the DVD output signal and the unit will automatically switch you back to TV. The only problem is having two devices that constantly put out a signal -- like the TV and a sat receiver. In this case the unit will not automatically switch and you have to manually (button) switch between the two. Have also been using one of these units for the past few years and love it. It is well made and may seem a bit oversized but this helps to stabilize the unit if all inputs are in use. I use it to switch between a sat receiver, TV, a DVD recorder, and a DVD player.

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