HDMI switch issues

I have problems connecting new Apple TV through an HDMI switch (with optical audio breakout to a non-HDMI receiver) It works fine going straight to TV but with the switch it shows for a minute and then drops out. Other HDMI sources including PS3 hooked up to this switch work just fine. The TV is a 2005 model year 56" Samsung DLP (720p & 1080i / no 1080p).

Oops, I tried a different port on the switch and it works so apparently my switch just has a bad port. All is good (with the Apple TV at least).

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HDMI Switching issues

Hello, I've read numerous posts about HDMI issues with the ATV 3.x software.
Recently I bought a Sony HT-CT100 sound bar system which I was trying to use to switch all my HDMI sources. All the sources go into the sound bar, and the sound bar outputs video via HDMI to the TV.
I had frequent problems when changing sources, e.g. between my cable set top box and the ATV. Often it would appear that the ATV was rebooting, because I'd get the sliver apple logo for a period of time. Other issues are harder to describe objectively, but I can subjectively say that switching sources was never "clean"... it seemed that resolutions would shift, the screen would flicker in and out a few times- generally just not cool.
Unfortunately I got the sound bar after updating to 3.x, so I do not know if I would have had this problem with 2.x. I've never had a problem with 2.x or 3.x with the ATV connected directly to my new Samsung LCD. Short of waiting on an ATV update, is there any thing else to try? I really desire to have the ATV connected to my sound bar via HDMI for a number of reasonable reasons.
Thanks in advance

I have the same issue. When the ATV was connected directly to my TV via HDMI all was well. I recently inserted an Onkyo receiver into the mix and connected all of my devices to the receiver VIA HDMI with the receiver acting as the HDMI switch.
Now, the ATV video will not come on when switching back to it. I can hear the menu dings if I play with the remote, but no video... All other devices work perfectly via the HDMI switch in the receiver. The problem is with the ATV unit... The only remedy to resolve this is to reboot the ATV unit... This is VERY FRUSTRATING to say the lease...
Anyone have any ideas!!

No video through Kinivo 301bn HDMI switch

Apple TV MD199LL/A
This problem started in late October. Unfortunately, I cannot correlate it to the Apple TV software upgrade pushed out at that time.
From Feb 2013 through October 2013, this setup worked fine: Apple TV --> Kinivo 301bn --> HDMI-DVI cable --> Sony Projection TV. Now, there is no video but audio works fine.
I have restored the Apple TV through iTunes, upgraded Apple TV to 6.0.2 (released 14 November 2013), even got a replacement Apple TV from the Apple store, and in all cases, video will not pass through the Kinivo HDMI switch.
I removed the switch from the equation (Apple TV --> HDMI-DVI cable --> Sony Projection TV) and everything works perfectly at 720p (the TV does not support 1080p).
Kinivo is sending a new switch, but I am guessing that will not fix the problem.
Does anyone know if Apple messed with HDCP in the 6.0.1 SW update for Apple TV (24 October 2013)?
If not, does anyone have any other ideas as to the problem/solution?

Just to follow up and close this out:
- Kinivo's replacement had the same issue.
- I daisy-chained another active device between the Apple TV and the Kinivo. This device splits the audio out from the HDMI into L/R channels, but it also maintains the EDID signal back to the Apple TV (as the Kinivo should, as well.)
In this configuration, video successfully made it to the TV through the Kinivo. My conclusion is that the Apple TV configuration did change something that affected part of the EDID handshake, which the Kinivo switch could no longer handle.
For you geeks out there, this phrase from an Extron white paper may help:
"Additionally, a display may handle a new input selection by switching only the TMDS or DDC lines from the previous source, but doing nothing with the HPD line. This can be a problem, because some sources wait for the HPD line to change state before sending video. In such cases, switching between inputs on a display can result in no viewable picture until the system is power-cycled."
For your additional reading pleasure, please see the following links:
http://www.extron.com/download/files/whitepaper/edid_guide_wp.pdf
http://missingremote.com/blog/experience-hdmi-handshake-issues
I'm now searching for a single active device that will handle these ambiguous areas within the HDMI standard. Hopefully it won't cost me a mint.
In the end, Kinivo could not solve the problem, so they refunded my money. The switcher was still within the 1-year warranty.

Apple TV and HDMI switch

Can i connect AppleTV behind a HDMI switch?

many people repport issues when using hdmi switchs but then people who don't have any problems using them
don't write here so yes it should work
but if it does is a big maybe
you can use the forum search to do a hdmi switch search limited to this sub forum and read other peoples exps

Apple TV rebooting - HDMI switch

Hi gang,
Weird problem.
My Apple TV is hooked to an HDMI switch. If I am watching Apple TV, then change over to a different input (say, to watch a DVD), and then try to go back to the Apple TV, I get nothing on my screen.
I have to manually switch to an active input on my HDMI switch, then switch back to the input where the Apple TV is hooked up. When I do that, I get the Apple logo. After many minutes, I finally get an option to reboot the Apple TV.
Totally bizarre. Once the Apple TV is running, it seems to be OK, but it seems to not tolerate losing it's communication with the TV. Also, the reboot process has something totally wrong with it.
Any thoughts?
Cheers!

I too have essentially the same issue, with a few quirks:
1) I can switch back and forth all day long as long as the Apple TV has not been put to sleep. Once it is asleep and I try to switch back = trouble
2) I'm hooked up to a Sony Receiver with HDMI which is then hooked up to the TV via HDMI.
3) I'm using a monoprice HDMI cable. Maybe it's all monprice's fault...
4) Unfortunately the only solution I can find right now is to ditch HDMI altogether and use a component/optical connection. What a pain.
iMac (intel 2.0) Mac OS X (10.4.9)

Hdmi switch disables video

I have an "early 2009" mini. I hooked it up to my HD TV through a Sony amp that acts as an HDMI switch. It works great until I switch to a different component (e.g. satellite receiver). When I switch back to the mini there is no video or audio. Screen sharing is also disabled: I can't access the mini from another Mac. Oddly, I can use the iphone Remote app to operate iTunes and send output through AirPlay. I could also access its shared files through the network.
I've tried hdmireviver. It works for a while, but when the mini is not selected by the HDMI switch for more than 15 minutes or so, it fails.
Any ideas?
Do later models of the mini work more congenially with an HDMI switch?

There seems to be some odd issue with HDMI interfaces
when switched. I have a 2010 Mini connected to a Yamaha
receiver, using it as the HDMI source swittch.
In my case, as an example, I power up the setup with the
mini as the source, if I switch to say my cable box, when I
switch back, I will only have stereo available and no multi-
channel capabilities from the Mini. It takes a reboot to
get multichannel capabilities back.
So basically, breaking the initial HDMI link with the Mini
does all manner of strange things. So I am not suprised
that you have these issues. It seems Apple doesn't quite
have a handle on HDMI connectivity with their products.

Recommendations for an HDMI switch/hub for Apple TV 2012

This seems to be a sticky issue - and probably made worse by the release of the new Apple TV (March 2012) edition with 1080p.
I want to buy an HDMI switch/hub so I can plug three devices (Laptop/XBox 360/AppleTV) into my one free HDMI port - so I don't have to keep unplugging/re-plugging cables in.
I did some searching, and found a number of highly recommended HDMI switches/hubs including the Portta 3to1 switch (990 4+ star reviews), the Kinivo 5 port switch (267 4.5+ star reviews) and more.
However the naysayers in the reviews frequently comment on incompatibility / 'always on' behavior with Apple TV.
Having looked around the community here - it looks like the MonoPrice 5x1 switch used to be the favorite recommendation - but unless I'm reading the manufacturers specifications wrong - it doesn't support 1080p.
All I want is a decent quality switch that won't keep auto-switching to the wrong device. I'm completely happy (and maybe, if the always on stories are true) if the switch has NO auto-switch capability and just has a remote or physical button.
Thanks
Adam

Thanks for the quick response Jon. Hmm. Your right, I tracked down the newest version of the device on monoprice.com and it does support 1080p and 3D. I read several reviews that suggested otherwise - but must have been referring to an old model. (One was on cnet.com) There were other people in the community talking about 1080p issues as well. Looks like the new model is called MonoPrice 5x1 Enhanced.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=101&cp_id=10110&cs_id=1011002 &p_id=8463&seq=1&format=2#description
I'll order one and see how it goes.
Thanks
Adam

HDMI switching: is ATv3 ok with it?

I currently have a gen 1 - 160. I tried running it HDMI out through my Denon reciver that uses HDMI switching, but the ATv was not liking it. I had to use the gen 1's audio out (or optical) to the receiver and use the HDMI 2 port on the TV in order to have things working without issues. I am wondering it the issues has been corrected with the ATv3? I am thinking it wont be so bad, since the unit has no drive, and that may have been causing the issues I was having.
Thanks in advance for the help!
Robb

Welcome to the Apple Community.
If there is a problem switching, it is usually the switch. The Apple TV 1 worked with many switches and home theatre systems. The Apple TV 2/3 does as well.

[Solved] No video in nvidia HDTV after HDMI switching

My HDTV client (Arch64bit,XFCE) goes through a Receiver which can switch HDMI inputs, then to a HD monitor. Until recently, I could switch and find the video still working when I switched back. Recently this changed. The HDTV client also dual boots Win7, which does allow switching. To wit:
HDTV client setup(dual boot,HDMI,nvidiaGT610):
‥Archlinux/nvidiaGT610 ->SwitchingReceiver->SamsungHDmonitor
‥Win7/nvidiaGT610 ->SwitchingReceiver->SamsungHDMonitor
Previous behavoir:
…switching away from HDTVclient then switching back - HDmonitor video works
Current Behavior:
…switching away from HDTVclientWin7 then switching back - HDmonitor video works as expected
…switching away from HDTVclientArchlinux then switching back - HDmonitor video blank (no signal) but Remote desktop works, shows X11 working (putty SSL, vnc Remote Desktop). Requires reboot to restore video with HDmonitor on and Receiver HDMI selected to HDTV Archlinux/nvidiaGT610.
Recently there has been an upgrade to xorg-server:
[2015-02-16 08:56] [ALPM] upgraded xorg-server-common (1.16.4-1 -> 1.17.1-1)
[2015-02-16 08:56] [ALPM] upgraded xorg-server (1.16.4-1 -> 1.17.1-1)
[2015-02-16 08:56] [ALPM] upgraded xorg-server-devel (1.16.4-1 -> 1.17.1-1)
[2015-02-16 08:56] [ALPM] upgraded xorg-server-xephyr (1.16.4-1 -> 1.17.1-1)
and to the nvidia driver:
[2015-02-02 11:48] [ALPM] upgraded nvidia (346.35-4 -> 346.35-5)
[2015-02-07 10:47] [ALPM] upgraded nvidia-ck-k10 (346.35-3 -> 346.35-4)
[2015-02-08 05:25] [ALPM] upgraded nvidia (346.35-5 -> 346.35-6)
[2015-02-28 09:15] [ALPM] upgraded nvidia-utils (346.35-2 -> 346.47-1)
[2015-02-28 09:15] [ALPM] upgraded nvidia-libgl (346.35-2 -> 346.47-1)
[2015-02-28 09:16] [ALPM] upgraded nvidia (346.35-6 -> 346.47-3)
[2015-02-28 09:16] [ALPM] upgraded nvidia-ck-k10 (346.35-4 -> 346.47-3)
[2015-02-28 09:16] [ALPM] upgraded opencl-nvidia (346.35-2 -> 346.47-1)
I could use some suggestions for debugging this... .. .
Notes:
․xorg.conf points to EDID file recovered from Samsung using direct connection
․DPMS disabled in xorg.conf
․xscreensaver is not installed
․Power Manager / Display setting to never
․Per graysky's admonition, this also occurs with non-ck 3.18.6-1-ARCH #1 kernel and nvidia's 346.47
xorg.conf http://pastebin.com/jhjHzT5X
Xorg.0.log http://pastebin.com/4LkNHrAM
Last edited by keepitsimpleengineer (2015-03-16 17:57:30)

Thanks to Evangelos Foutras (foutrelis) the issue is solved and the Bug FS#44199 - No video in nvidia HDTV after HDMI switching is closed.
The bug...
In xfsettingsd 4.11.2 there appears to be a regression that when a TV hooked up to the computer via HDMI gets power cycled, it stops displaying anything.
It happens via a RANDR event being sent to all X clients when the TV gets turned off.
xfsettingsd thinks that it should switch to an internal output, but desktops don't have one. So when the TV comes back on the bus it seems like it's an extra monitor and xfsettingsd gets confused.
My new workaround...
Unwilling to do any testing on a remote HDTV client for domestic tranquility reasons, I did this…
Dug out an old monitor, searched through the parts drawer and found a DVI-to-DB-9 converter, plugged it in and tested that per description in XFCE Bug 11107 - xfsettingsd resets TV mode to NULL on power cycle.
The problem is (re)solved as video is restored after switching.

Apple TV doesn't work with HDMI Switch

Apple TV doesn't seem to work with my HDMI Switch. Tried every combination of cables. Tried switching all devices on and off at different times. Googled to see if anyone else has tried a switcher with Apple TV. All I know is: PlayStation 3 works just fine running through the switcher. Apple TV doesn't work at all with the switcher, only when plugged directly into the TV.
I only have one HDMI port on my Samsung HDTV and two HDMI devices (PlayStation 3, Apple TV). All my component slots are full and I already have a component switcher that's full, too. So HDMI is the only option for me.
Any ideas? Switcher claims to support HDCP... and it does do HD resolutions (PS3 displaying in 720p).

I use this 5x1 switch from Monoprice and it works fine, switching 3 devices, which are then routed through my AV receiver's switch... Despite the convoluted hookup, I have not had HDCP handshake issues.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?cid=101&cp_id=10110&cs_id=1011002&pid=2777&seq=1&format=2&style=
The nice thing about this switch is:
1. It works: no discernable loss in quality, switches relatively quickly, etc.
2. It's cheaper than many others, like Gefen, or even the Xtrememac (which is 4x1)
3. The remote has discrete buttons for each input, which is very helpful when setting up a universal remote like my Harmony 880. I can't tell from the Xtrememac picture if it's a direct input, or if you can only cycle through the inputs...
Good luck!
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Problems with HDMI switching

I am having problems getting HDMI signals to come through on the receiver and TV. If the home theater system has been off for several hours, I am finding that when I use the Harmony 700 remote and select the watch TV option, the TV is displaying 'Weak or No Signal' and the receiver is displaying 'no signal.' I have to turn everything off and back on again up to six times before I can finally watch TV. I have to do the same thing if I want to watch a blu-ray movie.
When I previously had an all HDMI connection (as I do now after the Geek Squad tech changed the setup), I had this problem. I contacted my Cable company and a tech came out and informed me that beacuse of software updates on the boxes, I had to run the HDMI cable from the box direclty to the TV and then had to use red/white RCA cables for the audio. According to the cable tech, this is a standard setup among all cable companies.
I don't know what the problem is with the HDMI signal not getting to the receiver or TV from the blu-ray player, but I used to not have this issue until after the Geek Squad tech changed everything,
I'd like to identify if it's the TV or the receiver that is having problems with the HDMI switching.

cbrookhart wrote:
I am having problems getting HDMI signals to come through on the receiver and TV. If the home theater system has been off for several hours, I am finding that when I use the Harmony 700 remote and select the watch TV option, the TV is displaying 'Weak or No Signal' and the receiver is displaying 'no signal.' I have to turn everything off and back on again up to six times before I can finally watch TV. I have to do the same thing if I want to watch a blu-ray movie.
When I previously had an all HDMI connection (as I do now after the Geek Squad tech changed the setup), I had this problem. I contacted my Cable company and a tech came out and informed me that beacuse of software updates on the boxes, I had to run the HDMI cable from the box direclty to the TV and then had to use red/white RCA cables for the audio. According to the cable tech, this is a standard setup among all cable companies.
I don't know what the problem is with the HDMI signal not getting to the receiver or TV from the blu-ray player, but I used to not have this issue until after the Geek Squad tech changed everything,
I'd like to identify if it's the TV or the receiver that is having problems with the HDMI switching.
The cable tech is wrong.
What kind of reciever is it? There are several recievers that have had issues with their HDMI boards that would cause this. Geek squad may just be a coincidence.

HDMI Switch...One that works w/ ATV

Ok, I went through several HDMI switches before I found one that works (and works well). NXG Technology NX-HDMI51 from Radio Shack ($99.95). Has five HDMI inputs, one HDMI output. It does not have any other ports.
It is HDMI 1.3b ATC certified and HDCP compliant. Its only been plugged in and working for a few minutes, but works fine. One issue though, I had to restart ATV. Once I did that, it works fine.
Just an FYI for anyone who's had this problem. Hope it helps!
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Hdmi switcher

I only have one HDMI input on my HDTV, so I'd like to use an HDMI Switcher to take in my Apple TV, Fios box and Blu ray player and output to TV. I purchased one that works great with Fios and Blu Ray, but when switched to Apple TV, the video is scrambled. I remember hearing about some kind of handshake issue with switchers and Apple TV, so if someone could recommend a solution, or better yet, a switcher that works with Apple TV, it would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

I'm having the same problem coming out of my 2009 Mac Mini going to an IOGear 3 > 1 HDMI switcher. I want to make sure I'm getting the right device. Does the Connect PRO DVI emulator just connect to the back of the Mac Mini and the adaptor cabe then from the CP to the HDMI switch?
http://www.amazon.com/ConnectPRO-DVI-EDID-Ghost-Emulator-Professional/dp/B0032FF 7B2

Does it work with the Octava toslink 4x1 HDMI switcher?

Anyone using atv with the Octava 4x1 HDMI switcher? I'm reading reports of non-functioning HDMI switches. That would suck.

Kevin Key wrote:
I just installed the 3.0.2 firmware upgrade and I still can't get my Apple TV to transmit HDMI video to my TV via my Sony STR-DH500 receiver. All other components - Blu-Ray player, Scientific Atlanta cable TV converter, and Acer laptop work just fine with the HDMI switch in the tuner.
AppleTv is notoriously fickle with some switches/AV receivers over HDMI.
Question is whether this is due to an over rigorous HDMI implementation by Apple but it would seem odd that other manufacturers just had lax implementations.
Apple TV works when connected directly to the TV, but I really don't want to have to keep swapping HDMI cables.
No, I agree very frustrating. HDMI great when it works!
Have you considered connecting via component to the TV/receiver and analogue or optical audio ?
Is this lack of compatibility due to heavy-handed anti-piracy measures on Apple's part?
Doubt it, it happens with unprotected material presumably too.
Apple TV is the first Apple product I've ever owned, and will likely be the last. There's one good thing about Apple TV: the interface is awesome.
Yes, makes up for lots of other things.
But, I should be able to connect it via an HDMI switch, shouldn't I?
Yes, it's not necessarily AppleTV at fault but when other devices all work it certainly suggests it's the problem.
And Apple won't give me any support over the phone unless I pay $49?!
I wouldn't bother I doubt you'd get anywhere other than being advise to try a different switch or plug into your TV.
Is anyone else having this issue?
Yes, with certain device pairings several posts comment about this.
While some non mainstream brand switches might not be implemented well you'd expect Sony to be ok.
Is there anything else I should try?
Apart from component no.
Is there a hack that can fix this problem?
No.

Lion freezes after HDMI switch on Mac Mini

having two newest Models of Mac Minis, both having LCD HDMI Displays connected to them.
both running newest Software of Lion.
there is a HDMI Switch, to switch the 2nd Display on thunderbold which is a Projector between the two Minis.
One of the Minis freezes, when the HDMI port is switched away from it, the other doesnt.
Once i unplug the HDMI cable or switch back to the Port where this "problematic" Mini is connected, the freeze is unlocked and everything works again.
This is only on "the problematic" Mini, the other works fine, even when the HDMI Port is switched away from the second (working) one it does not freeze, nor having any issues.
this is weird, how can it be, that the problem only exists on one Mini with the Same configuration, and not on the other one?
And How can i possibly solve it...

I have Mac Mini (mid 2010) hooked on to 5.1 ch speakers (Bose) and LED TV (Samsung) through AV amp (Bose LS-35), all connections using HDMI cable. The dream system autput is limited to 3.1 (no sound from LR and RR).
When I then configure my speakers through the Midi-setup utility. I can specifically trigger each speaker successfully (control sound comes with the configure speakers tool). The video is also good. The problem is that whatever movie I play and whatever software I use (DVD player or Quicktime or VLC), I hear only stereo. I also tried every possible permutation in the software settings without success.
The fact that the midi-setup (in utilities) can drive every speaker indicates that the wiring is correct and even that the AV-received transmits the macs signal properly. But somehow, the output from the mac (apart from the setup tool) fails miserably.
I looked through hundreds of forums without success. People suggest using toslink and HDMI connection, but then we need to use two remotes, etc and not sure if that will either.
Apple clearly states MacMini is capable of producing 5.1 ch sound (http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4214)
Hope to get some help and guys in Apple zero in on the issue

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