HDMI splitter

[HDshiny]

So i have a HDMI splitter and when i switch it from my pc to my xbox and back again it takes ages and sometimes doesn't display anything. i have to go onto display settings and press detect for the image to come up. is there anything i can do to stop this from happening ?

[zeusthemoose]

Sounds like you have a bad splitter. All the ones I have switch pretty instantly with no detection issues. 

[HDshiny]

Just now, zeusthemoose said:

Sounds like you have a bad splitter. All the ones I have switch pretty instantly with no detection issues. 

the only thing is that it used to do it with out the splitter. when i switched between my xbox and pc it would always take ages 

[zeusthemoose]

Just now, HDshiny said:

the only thing is that it used to do it with out the splitter. when i switched between my xbox and pc it would always take ages 

You mean swapping inputs on the monitor itself took awhile? That’s normal but most splitters are much faster.

It could be something about your monitor where if it loses signal for even a second it makes you redetect the source.

[HDshiny]

Just now, zeusthemoose said:

You mean swapping inputs on the monitor itself took awhile? That’s normal but most splitters are much faster.

It could be something about your monitor where if it loses signal for even a second it makes you redetect the source.

yeah if i was to unplug the HDMI cable and plug it back in again it would take a while to re connect and most times it just wouldn't connect 

[zeusthemoose]

37 minutes ago, HDshiny said:

yeah if i was to unplug the HDMI cable and plug it back in again it would take a while to re connect and most times it just wouldn't connect 

So then it is definitely something with your monitor. Unfortunately I don’t know know much  about monitors so I can’t help further, but someone with more experience will most likely comment and be able to help.

[PlayStation 2]

Does it only happen with your monitor and the splitter, or does it happen with your monitor and any other HDMI device? 

I'm honestly assuming it's some issue with the splitter taking its time to enforce that HDCP works, that or if it's off, that it stays off.

[HDshiny]

2 hours ago, handymanshandle said:

Does it only happen with your monitor and the splitter, or does it happen with your monitor and any other HDMI device? 

I'm honestly assuming it's some issue with the splitter taking its time to enforce that HDCP works, that or if it's off, that it stays off.

it happens even if i take the hdmi cable out and put it in again. i put the HDMI cable in and the monitor searches for HDMI as it says in the top corner then just goes blank. then i have to unplug the monitor and HDMI cable and it works or sometimes just the HDMI cable out and in again a couple times if that makes sence