How to inhibit HDMI output to allow auto-switch?

[aelkaim]

Hello
I’m learning to live with the new Vero 4K+
I’ve learned that its conception was to run all the time and never stop as a server.

In my configuration, I have three devices connected to an HDMI switch with auto switch function (OCTAVA switch):

1. Bluray player
2. Vero4K+
3. ATV4K

The switch works with two rules:

• priorizes top devices in the list
• when an “higher ranked” device stops emitting HDMI, switch to first device following.

When I turn the Blu-ray off, it switches to Vero4K perfectly.

But how can I switch from the Vero to the ATV ?
Sleep mode is not enough as HDMI is not inhibited, preventing from autoswitching.
If I turn it down from Kodi, it’s OK… but then I have to go to the unit and unplug it to restart.

I’ve read solutions with Smart electric adaptors.
Any thing else to suggest ?

Thank you !

[darwindesign]

This sounds like something someone else was trying to do recently. It looks like they stopped posting before finding a working resolution though…

HDMI splitter does not automatically recognize Vero 4k

Hi all, maybe someone has a hint. I have bought a HDMI splitter which automatically switch to a “new” signal. So if i turn on my Nintendo Switch or my Sat Receiver it will automatically switch to that channel. When i turn them off it should switch again to an active HDMI signal. Since the Vero4k is running 24x7 the signal should be always there, but it does not switch to it. I have connected it to channel 1 since in the handbook it is mentioned that it will automatically switch to that per def…

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@aelkaim

But how can I switch from the Vero to the ATV ?

Putting the Vero in Standby will disable the HDMI signal and you can activate it via the remote again.

[aelkaim]

@fzinken

Putting the Vero in Standby will disable the HDMI signal and you can activate it via the remote again.

Unfortunately not.
When I put it in standby, the screen is black but it doesn’t vacate the HDMI port.
Only if I turn it OFF, will the HDMI port vacate and auto switch work.

In the other thread, Sam speaks about HPD Lock mode. do you know what it is ?

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@aelkaim

In the other thread, Sam speaks about HPD Lock mode. do you know what it is ?

That is for not reporting HDMI changes to the Vero.
My TV reports “no signal” when I enter standby.
Suggest to upload logs to check why yours may not do that.

[aelkaim]

I think that my switch refuses to vacate a port as long as some current remains.
It seems that when StandBy, the Vero doesn’t output any signal through HDMI, but it must remain some power.

I tried to change the order of the devices connected:

• 1/ Bluray
• 2/ ATV
• 3/ Vero

And I have the exact same problem.
When I ask the ATV to go to stand by, the Octova doesn’t switch to 3/VERO. In the same way, the ATV must maintain some power, although no video signal is detected by the projector.

I’m thinking about installing a Homekit plug. It would allow to turn the power of the Vero on and off remotely.

Hence my question: is there a risk to shut down the vero only by removing power from it ?
Is it necessary to turn it down through Kodi first ?

Kind regards

[darwindesign]

@aelkaim

is there a risk to shut down the vero only by removing power from it ?
Is it necessary to turn it down through Kodi first ?

The risk of software/system corruption is significant if you don’t shutdown first. You might be able to get away with it for a period of time but this would not be recommended unless you happened to enjoy reinstalling and reconfiguring your system.

[aelkaim]

@darwindesign

unless you happened to enjoy reinstalling and reconfiguring your system.

I really don’t !! And if I treat the Vero well, I really expect I will never have to do it.