Get an autosensing HDMI switch
Get a HDMI switch that auto-senses which source you have applied power too. Then everything is automatic.
Example:
IOGear 4 Port automatic HDMI switcher $149.95 - GHDMIAS4
http://www.iogear.com/product/GHDMIAS4/
Description
Eliminate Cable Clutter
Iogear's HDMI switch enables you to have a cleaner and simpler home entertainment setup by eliminating cable clutter.
Iogear's HDMI switch connects your HDTV to your source devices with a single HDMI cable; eliminating the cable clutter from connecting each single source device directly to your HDTV.
Instead, simply connect your HDTV using a single HDMI cable to the switch which is placed along with all your source devices such as your DVD player, video game console, AV receiver, media servers etc. All your source devices will then connect into the switch. This setup configuration allows for easy access for future expansion of your home entertainment center. Hence, an ideal solution for wall mounted HDTV environments.
Maintain a Single Universal Remote to control your Home Entertainment Center
Iogear's patented HDAS automatic switching technology will automatically switch to the active device which eliminates the need for a dedicated remote for the switch. It's very simple - just turn on the device that you want viewed on your HDTV using a Universal remote or source remote. If you want to switch over to another source device, simply use the Universal remote or source remote to power on the desired device. In addition, since all the source devices will be connected to a single HDMI connection on the HDTV via the switch, it eliminates the need to manually switch among the AV inputs to display the video from the different source devices.
The 4-port HDMI Automatic Switch comes with an optional switch remote. The switch remote enables you to switch among the devices by selecting the desired video port.
A Learning Universal Remote can learn the functions of the switch remote*. This way, at a press of a button, you can switch among devices without powering on and off the devices.
* only applies to Iogear's 4-port HDMI Automatic Switch.
