Re: New Sony 4K Projector EDID Problem - Scrambles Desktop Every Turn On!
2018/05/09 11:26:36
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That KeyDigital KD-Pro4x1 looks to have the exact same feature set as the Extron 4K Plus, so I'm a bit skeptical that it would offer a different experience.
The problems we're having with Extron's switcher are two-fold: when switching inputs, both connected computers' displays blink out and then the come back on with the desktop moved to the projector for the PC that is connected to the selected input. The other problem is that of the dozen or so EDID profiles in the Extron configuration software, none of them seem right. Even the 4K60P 4:2:0 profile doesn't produce a picture and the projector says "frequency out of range".
Yet, if I put back the Monoprice Blackbird HDMI switcher, the projector works at 4K60P reliably. Just that the desktops go haywire whenever the input is switched, or the projector is turned on.
All of the cables are 4K certified Monoprice cables. The runs are 6' from NLE to switch and 15' from switch to projector.
Somehow, this whole technology is a lot more going on than just switching inputs.. it's doing HDCP, resolution conversion, and EDID management all in one switcher. Sometimes I think it'd be better if we had dry contact relays doing the switching.
As far as switchers go, I've had my fill of them. Not to mention the hassle it took to find a seller who would sell to me, as Extron won't sell to end users. I'm currently in the phase of trying to return it and get my $500 back.
If only I had invested $6000 in a Quadro M6000, I could probably do the EDID management in the card. But the Intensity Pro 4K experience has taught me that if I can isolate the projector to a separate graphics adapter, Windows isn't disturbed when the projector comes online.
I really wish nVidia would fix this problem with their multi output cards!