Control & connections
Autoswitch (On Power / On Sense)
Automatically selecting the input that just became active — even for Apple TV and Xbox.
What is it?
Autoswitching selects an input when a source turns on. Normal switchers detect the +5 V line — useless for Apple TV 4K, Xbox One X and Shield, which keep +5 V on in standby. The Vertex² offers three modes: Off (manual), On Power (+5 V) and On Sense (TMDS clock / active video detection), with an optional priority input.
Why it matters with the HDfury Vertex²
The HDfury Vertex² was the first switch able to autoswitch these 'always-on' sources by looking at the actual video clock. HDfury recommends 'On Power' combined with CEC switching for the most robust behaviour; 'On Sense' is powerful but can upset some sources when they wake up.
How to use it on the Vertex²
OLED menu → AUTOSWITCH / AUTOSWITCH PRIORITY, or web server → CONFIG → Autoswitch mode. Combine with CEC 'routing change turns TV on'.
Related terms
- Hot plug (HPD), Rsense and +5V — The handshake signals on an HDMI cable that tell a source a display is present.
- TMDS — The signalling method HDMI 2.0 uses; the Vertex² detects its clock to know a source is really active.
- CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) — One-remote control commands that travel over HDMI; needed for ARC/eARC.