Switching signal source with an amplifier

[SteveP150]

Hey guys, quick question. I’m planning to use this video amplifier https://bzbexpress.com/VM-4HC/HDMI-Distribution-Amplifier-HD-Kramer.html to amplify an hdmi signal (cable box) in my room to the attic. Can I switch the video signal source by disconnecting the cable box and connecting a Blu-ray player without turning off the amplifier?

 

[rojo]

Hey guys, quick question. I’m planning to use this video amplifier https://www.kramerav.com/product/VM-4HC to amplify an hdmi signal (cable box) in my room to the attic. Can I switch the video signal source by disconnecting the cable box and connecting a Blu-ray player without turning off the amplifier?

I'd be afraid of HDCP and timing / handshake problems using a gadget like that. Would running Redmere cables to the attic be a worthwhile alternative?

 

[TLS Guy]

Never have equipment on when changing plugs, it courts disaster.

Also changing HDMI plugs is a very bad idea. HDMI plugs and sockets are fragile and you will damage plug, socket or both fairly quickly.

You might want to consider HDMI over Ethernet cable rather than active cables which have another set of problems.

Best of all is not to have equipment far apart. Much better to have discrete systems in the spaces you want to use. That works best and is the high road.