Apple TV not seen by Samsung DLP TV via HDMI input

I have a Samsung HL-R5677W. It's a few years old, but I decided to hook up the following via HDMI
- Playstation 3
- Apple TV

Since the Samsung only has one HDMI, I am using the Monster HDMI Advanced 3-way switcher switch that supports 3 inputs. And I purchased three 4' Ultra 600 High speed HDMI Monster cables ($100 ea.).

The playstation 3 works fine. However, my Apple TV is not being detected by the Samsung. The TV gives me a no or low signal message on the screen. So when I connect the Apple TV directly, the Samsung sees it (signal) and I get video and audio.

Your first thought is that it's the HDMI switcher switch, right!? Nope I unplugged the HDMI cable from the Samsung and plugged it into my Viewsonic N3251 LCD TV (vs11335-1m) and it detects the Playstation AND the Apple TV.... So it's not the HDMI switcher switch.

Oh, and BTW, the Apple TV works fine directly plugged into the Samsung....

Does the Samsung tv have a higher signal level requirement?

Is it the Samsung TV?

Is it the Apple TV?

Is there a better HDMI switch box and/or cable for me to use?


The next hurdle is getting the optical audio to work, if it's necessary. I want to play the audio through my A/V unit not just the TV.... Any suggestions?


Thanks