This HDMI router allows you to display any of four input HD sources on to two HD displays. Not only can you switch between HD sources and send to either of the screens, you can also do a picture in picture setup with two signals on to one screen.
The devices is named the Octava 4×2 HDMI Matrix and it is capable of displaying full 1080P resolutions. As well as having two outputs for HD there is also a digital audio output so you can hook the thing up to your surround sound audio system.
According to the site details the devices uses Clear EYETM transmission line and ISI reduction which improves the quality of signal passing over to the HDTV’s. A smartscan algorithm also selects the correct source so that little, if any, intervention is needed on the router when loading up a HD video.
HDMI Router Features
* Watch ANY 4 HD programs simultaneously on 2 Displays!
* V1.3, 1080P
* 4 HDMI inputs, 2 HDMI outputs.
* Optical Audio Ouput for integration with surround sound system
* Works with HDMI or DVI-D, HDCP-enabled HDTV
* Supports high resolution video 480p, 720i/p, 1080i/p
* Clear EYETM design optimizes HDMI signal transmission
* Easy to switch 3 HDMI or DVI-D sources to displays.
* Smart SCAN TM algorithm intelligently selects the correct input. Approved by Wives and Kids!
* Backward compatible with DVI-D
* Remote Control (IR) included. Discrete Code allows direct channel control.
* External IR Jack for extenson
Not a bad bit of kit if you are heavily in to the audio and visual department and have all those sources and a couple of HDTV’s sitting around at home.
A very useful gadget though really TVs should come with enough HDMI ports in them instead of making you buy extra equipment.