Mobi Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 My new 50 inch LG TV only has one HDMI input. I need two - 1 for CTH TV and 1 for movies etc from my laptop. Rather than having to switch cables each time I change the source, is there such a thing as an active input splitter/adaptor? Or am I pxxing in the wind? Thanks for any expert replies. Mobi. Sent from my GT-N7100 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1950 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 (edited) Yes there are HDMI input switches, just Google it. Although they may be hard to find in Thailand. My older TV's have multiple ports whereas my newer TV's only have one HDMI port. Edited May 1, 2014 by BB1950 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 HDMI KVM Switches but not cheap. An idea of them below. Shop4Thai ATEN Main site http://www.lcdtvthailand.com/webboard/index.php?topic=1773.0 Belkin with wireless remote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobi Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share Posted May 1, 2014 HDMI KVM Switches but not cheap. An idea of them below. Shop4Thai ATEN Main site http://www.lcdtvthailand.com/webboard/index.php?topic=1773.0 Belkin with wireless remote Thanks but as far as I can see, only the belkin provides input from a variety of output sources. The rest are providing many inputs (to several tv's) from a single output source. I have one of those and it works well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobi Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share Posted May 1, 2014 Yes there are HDMI input switches, just Google it. Although they may be hard to find in Thailand. My older TV's have multiple ports whereas my newer TV's only have one HDMI port. Thanks I guess I'll take trip to tuk com and see what they have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicog Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 There are loads out there and they are as cheap as chips. Get one that doesn't need power or you'll be using another socket. http://www.amazon.com/Portta-PET0301S-HDMI-Switcher-Support/dp/B00B46XUQU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1398966709&sr=8-2&keywords=hdmi+2+in+1+out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langsuan Man Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Afraid that you will just have to walk around Tukcom and find one. They are available but the stores change so often I wouldn't even try to tell you where I bought mine I think that the floor above the mobile phone area. The stores along the wall will be your best bet. There is one advantage to buying a powered one, they come with a remote to change input source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Here's one that's a little more expensive, but is the way most people do it http://piyanas.com/showroom/en/product.html?page=shop.product_details&flypage=eny_fly_default.tpl&product_id=29&category_id=12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Do you really need it? Most sat box have input for USB and you could attach to that or copy to thumb drives? Or direct to TV? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicog Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Here's one that's a little more expensive, but is the way most people do it http://piyanas.com/showroom/en/product.html?page=shop.product_details&flypage=eny_fly_default.tpl&product_id=29&category_id=12 I think most people that have that sort of kit have a TV with more than one HDMI in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astral Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 All my kits is connected to the AV amp then one hdmi to the TV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobi Posted May 2, 2014 Author Share Posted May 2, 2014 It seems that the recent basic TV's are lacking in multiple HDMI inputs and also headphone and audio out. All they have is 1 HDMI and a digital optical out for audio out, which is OK,if you have a long enough lead. (which I don't) All my older TV's - Samsung and LG have all the inputs and outputs you can dream of but I can only assume that these days the manufacturers are cutting corners to save money. I will certainly check more carefully next time I buy a TV. I never imagined an LG TV would only have 1 HDMI input, my 42 inch at home has 3. Anyway thanks for the input. I will take a trip to Tuk Com and see what they have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkleton Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 I've bought this one at Tukcom Pattaya, 3rd floor, the stall which sells any small gadget, parallel to the downward escalator. Came with a remote control and was ~500-600 Baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerry123 Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 got mine in tesco lotus 1 in 3 out 250 bht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 He wants a switcher - multi in and one out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinot Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 I'm surprised to hear a new 50 inch TV only has 1 HDMI in. I bought the cheapest 32" LCD TV from Lazada last month (6000b) and it has four HDMI inputs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobi Posted May 3, 2014 Author Share Posted May 3, 2014 I'm surprised to hear a new 50 inch TV only has 1 HDMI in. I bought the cheapest 32" LCD TV from Lazada last month (6000b) and it has four HDMI inputs. Nobody was more surprised than me. I bought a 42 inch LG TV two years ago and it had 3 HDMI input sockets and a proper audio out (RCA type red and white), which is why I didn't bother to check... silly me. This 50 inch LG has a single HDMI and no proper audio out except digital optical, which is a pain and as yet I haven't found a digital cable long enough to connect it to my amplifier. We live and learn... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkleton Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 I'm surprised to hear a new 50 inch TV only has 1 HDMI in. I bought the cheapest 32" LCD TV from Lazada last month (6000b) and it has four HDMI inputs. Nobody was more surprised than me. I bought a 42 inch LG TV two years ago and it had 3 HDMI input sockets and a proper audio out (RCA type red and white), which is why I didn't bother to check... silly me..... I would guess, your "new" TV is a Plasma? They sell of cheap everywhere now and some of them are "old fashioned" budget models with only one HDMI. However, you know now, where you can get them.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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