ViewHD Prosumer 3D HDMI 4x2 True Matrix Full Size Metal Jacket Construction (The Best HDMI 4x2 Matrix on The Market!)

Update to my review.An update to my review well I have had this unit since July 2012 and now it's finally starting to have some problems. While watching TV the unit will blank out and just show white noise and I will have to AC Power Cycle it many times to get it back. Other than that it's still working ok so it lasted about 1 year 9 months. That it cost over $100 because of the ridiculous cost of shipping makes it disappointing in that affect. I would expect a $100 item to last at least a few years.Well when it dies I will probably have to find an alternative $17 for shipping is just too damn steep for such a small light weight item. With alternatives out there now for $80 or less with Prime they are a much better deal now. I think longevity on any of these switchers as they get a lot of use is out of the question but $100 for less than 2 years is just too much for a switch.Prices need to come down on this product it is just not worth it anymore there is so many other brands out with same features for much less.This is an older switch that is HDMI 1.3 and they are still asking full price for it? There is several new Matrix Switches now with HMDI 1.4 support for much less. The price on an older HDMI support needs to be lowered to a more reasonable fee and lasting less than 2 years at price paid is reason why I have lowered the rating. It was a 5 star when it was released as it was one of the very few rare Matrix Switchers that fully supported 3D Tv but that distinction is gone now and still charging a premium price.--------------------------- Original Review ---------------------------I returned the ViewHD Premium 3D HDMI 4x2 Matrix v1.3 for the ViewHD Prosumer 3D HDMI 4x2 True Matrix and I could not be happier. The switcher works better than the original and works flawlessly with my PS3, Verizon Fios Box, and my PC. I have one output going to Tv for Tv Audio and one to my Receiver so I can watch Tv with Tv Audio and play a Game on PC or vice Versa. The one thing I did determine though I had to first change HMDI Inputs (switch from one to the other and back) on my Vizio HD Tv so that it could resync to the new switcher or you will get no video or audio this is because HDMI devices have there own E-DID signature.1. Switcher switches better and more efficiently everytime. (Note it's best to press both outputs you want when switching as it is an electronic switcher/splitter so if I want input A1 and input B2 I will press them in order A1 and B2 and it will switch efficiently. Do not press just the one button at a time as it's a Matrix switcher and wants both inputs to be selected.)2. I have not had a single audio drop out on me so that informs me that the device previous reviewer is using is the problem I have mine hooked up to a Vizio Tv for one output and the other is hooked up to a new Samsung E-5500W with wireless rear speaker hookup.3. The only time I have about a 3-5 second switching delay is if I have my input set as a splitter so I am actually on A1 and B1 the same input than if I turn on one of the devices the output is connected to the device outputs will lose timing for a few seconds while the devices sync to the E-DID signal. This has to be expected for HDMI devices and ONLY happens if on same input and one of the device that it outputs to is turned on.The only issue I have seen is my Tv will quit syncing with the receiver itself but that is the PC HDMI Audio output issue and I will have to send a good strong audio signal to trigger it again like running the demo Helicopter virtual test or something like that to activate it but that ONLY happens on the PC never to the PS3 or the Verizon Box so that is my PC and Audio out issue. So if you are using HDMI audio out only for the PC and not for video this may happen at times but just start a new audio and that will usually get it resynced.My setup is quite unusual and if it works for me it should work great for you.A output HDMI to Samsung Home Theatre SystemB output HDMI to Vizio 32" TvInput 1 = HMDI from PCInput 2 = HMDI from Verizon Fios BoxInput 3 = HDMI from PS3Now I often will watch Tv with audio going to Tv only and my PC sending Audio only to my Receiver hence why I say I have a strange setup and so I will watch a Tv Show on PC Audio only and still have Audio from my PC going to the Samsung Receiver. I will simply press A1 and B2 it will switch in about 3-5 seconds and works! With only Audio from PC to Receiver. I had a heck of a time getting this to switch in the ViewHD Premium! So this switcher will do the job for you reliably!

I chose this device solely because of the remote control ability and port layout (and the reviews) but when the device arrived, it would not accept a command from the remote. I know the remote is working because I was able to program my universal learning remote with it (Learning remote successfully acknowledges the NEC codes sent by the provided remote)but the switch would not accept a command from either remote. Since this device will need to be in a remotely located cabinet, I require a device that can be controlled via an IR Repeater. As For the primary operation of the switch I cannot say as I didn't hook it up to a TV but it does appear to change sources according to the LCD Display.

This unit did was it was supposed to, at least in the primary functions I used.I have not done the remote IR port or the remote USB. I have used the audio out over headphone jack and SPDIF and was very happy.It didnt take long with the previously purchased budget 2x4 HDMI matix to realize how big a shortfall not having an option for audio out was for at least one of the outputs. I can live with it only being on one side since one output goes to the TV which has its own output to sound system if needed. But for the 2nd output that goes to an HDMI cable to a projector, it was a major issue since the sound system was by the matrix box, not next to the projector.I have a computer, Xbox 360, Sony DVD and Toshiba HD-DVD player and all sources properly do the HDMI 'handshake' when switching sources. I will admit that changing one output source causes both sides to blink (as the handshakes are renogotiated?) but its momentary and then synchs up just fine. I can completely live with that because it comes back every time.I love how all the ports/inputs are in the back panel. Of the ones i looked at for function/cost, I was bewildered why the other units have some on the sides. I'm not thrilled with the mirror finish on the front or the source numbers being side by side - they look like channels and it will probably confuse the parents or others who don't usually understand the extra hardware in the TV cabinet. I will most likely need to put labels on it for "TV" and "Projector" so they see they are separate numbers which stinks b/c that takes away from the looks. The remote worked fine for me, but its probably the 6th remote for my TV stuff so I may end up looking for a Harmony at some point.Overall very happy with the purchase and this will probably be a long term part of my home AV system.