Help with Sony DVD Player (NS710H) working with HDMI Switch into Sony 52" LCD

I am trying to get a Sony DVD player (NS710H) to work with a Sony 52" LCD (KDL-52W4100) via a Tripp Lite HDMI switch (B119-003).  For some reason, I am unable to turn the DVD player on or off when plugged into the HDMI switch.   There is no response.  Then when I unplug and replug the HDMI cable it turns back on again.

Any ideas on what I can try to get this working and turn the DVD player on/off when plugged into the switch? 

Please let me know.  Thanks.

I never seen something like this where I have to disconnect and then reconnect the HDMI cable into the switch in order to turn on the DVD player.   I was wondering if anyone on these forums had dealt with a similar situation when using HDMI devices through a switch.

Thank you for responding though.

Any idea on how I can get my notebook to display on my Sony TV?  My notebook does not have an S-Video port.

The TV has an HDMI port on the side which would be idea.  Is there a Notebook card I can buy which would add an HDMI port?

Please let me know.  Thank you.