HDTV Supply Announced a 4X2 HDMI Matrix Switch w/EDID Learning & IR Control

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The 4X2 HDMI Matrix Switch has 4 standard HDMI inputs and 2 standard HDMI outputs.

An EDID learning fuction is added to increase its compatibility to any HDTV, unlike cheaper units that you have to guess their compatibility. EDID learning is only found in professional HDMI switchers and never less than $300, as it costs.

Extended Display Identification (EDID) Data is a VESA standard data format that contains basic information about a HDTV and its capabilities, including vendor information, maximum image size, color characteristics, factory pre-set timings, frequency range limits, and character strings for the monitor name and serial number.

The information is stored in the display and is used to communicate with the system through a Display Data Channel (DDC ), which sites between the monitor and the source device. The system uses this information for configuration purposes, so the HDTV and system can work together.

The 4X2 HDMI Matrix Switch can also remote control the from the sink side via a extended receiver. You can configure the system much easier than using simple point to point IR connections.

HDTV Supply, Inc is a privately held company that focused on the home theater market. They are of the fastest growing HDTV and Home Theater online stores with over 10,000 products. They specialize in high quality, discount HDMI and DVI cables and feature 1080p DVI, 1080p, HDMI, component, composite, toslink cables, speaker cables and many more. Top sellers also include their DVI, component video and HDMI switches and splitters.