First of all, the task of the switch:
It is connected by HDMI cable to the TV or the projector (playback device). Then up to 5 additional HDMI cable from console, Recievern, DVD player, etc. By means of remote control come to the switch itself you can then select which device should be displayed on the television. For this, the HDMI inputs from 1 to 5 are numbered. The switch is therefore always required when the TV has too few HDMI inputs or an easier switching between input devices is desired.
Installation and operation is intuitive. Each of the ever an HDMI cable in his hand had probably know what to do. If you should be still ignorant is a manual with pictures in German.
The switch itself is the top and bottom of piano lacquer, which is naturally prone to fingerprints etc.. Since he is but rarely berüht should not be a problem. At the edge of the case is the switch made of brushed aluminum. The switch is slightly smaller than a smartphone, but higher. There is the connection for power and the first HDMI output on the left side. At the back are the next four HDMI outputs. On the right is the HDMI output. Front there are numerous LEDs that indicate the status of the device and the Infarotsensor. Furthermore located on the unit also has a button to switches through each individual outputs. The LEDs front indicate whether power is connected, an output device is connected and the respective active Eingansnummer.
When connecting through the switch by pushing a button unfortunately does not recognize the non-connected HDMI ports and so you have to press several times to skip this.
But this is not usually a problem, since one usually uses the remote control. This has an on / off switch and the five input numbers. You have to remember what is connected where and then can always jump on this particular number is so. This is in my opinion no problem and perfectly fine.
The switch can transmit signals in 4K, 3D and Audio. 4K and 3D, unfortunately I could not test.
I recommend this HDMI Switch and definitely had no negative complaints ...