source from Uverse AT&T - the unit gets an error message that the HDMI cable is bad - thoughts
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Have you checked the cable if it works with other products for Example a blue ray player ,sometime the wires inside the cable can be pulled away from the end
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Bob, can you tell me a little bit about what components you are connecting and what you are trying to accomplish?
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Thanks! That makes sense. I did get a message that said something about HDCP. Can you recommend any HDMI cables that are HDCP compatible? I was trying to avoid spending a ton of money on one, but maybe I just have to. I also read on avsforum about firmware updates, etc. I guess I'll try a new cable before contacting Samsung.
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I'm sorry, I've only tried HDMI, but that works fine. Can you try that connection, just to your tv temporarily to verify everything is working?
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It could be the loss of the EDID due to a timing issue between the TV and the cable box. There is an inexpensive box that may solve your problem. google for "Got HDCP Connection Problems?"
821266
Had a similar problem. except only on one local station was really bad. Bottom line, purchased new HDMI cable and problem dissipated to a very acceptable level.
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Its normally depends on what youre watching, the hdmi cable quality among other things! Id call rca for clarification
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Joe C says:I have intermitant failure of my HDMI connection even with Verizon Fios. I have 40" Samsung LCD and Verizon supplied Motorola 6417-2 DVR box.I have to unplug the HDMI cable and plug it back in again almost every evening. Some times I have to unplug and replug the power cord to do a soft reboot to the DVR box. One Verizon manager said it's system static build up and she unplugs everyday. Other Verizon techs says it's Samsung's fault but Verizon will be issueing the new 7000 series Motorola DVR box which might solve the problem. Too many stories..... Otherwise the picture is awesome as long as the DVR box isn't doing it's other crash and reboot issue. Joe C says:I have intermitant failure of my HDMI connection even with Verizon Fios. I have 40" Samsung LCD and Verizon supplied Motorola 6417-2 DVR box.I have to unplug the HDMI cable and plug it back in again almost every evening. Some times I have to unplug and replug the power cord to do a soft reboot to the DVR box. One Verizon manager said it's system static build up and she unplugs everyday. Other Verizon techs says it's Samsung's fault but Verizon will be issueing the new 7000 series Motorola DVR box which might solve the problem. Too many stories..... Otherwise the... » Read More Joe C says:I have intermitant failure of my HDMI connection even with Verizon Fios. I have 40" Samsung LCD and Verizon supplied Motorola 6417-2 DVR box.I have to unplug the HDMI cable and plug it back in again almost every evening. Some times I have to unplug and replug the power cord to do a soft reboot to the DVR box. One Verizon manager said it's system static build up and she unplugs everyday. Other Verizon techs says it's Samsung's fault but Verizon will be issueing the new 7000 series Motorola DVR box which might solve the problem. Too many stories..... Otherwise the picture is awesome as long as the DVR box isn't doing it's other crash and reboot issue. « Show Less
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Tom, Like you, have a Samsung HD cable box from TW. Connected HDMI to my Pioneer Plasma. Problem I am having is when changing HD channels picture is scrambling for about 5-10 secs before coming in. Analog stations change without a problem, just in HD. I switched out the box twice, same problem. Had a techinician come over, he switched out the box again, same problem. Put the component connection and works fine. Tells me it's the monitor. Pioneer says that's ridiculous, it's the cable box. I have been reading numerous threads about this problem. It's the TW cable box, it does not have the proper software to support HDMI. You have to call TW up and complain and see if they will fix the problem. R
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Mine did this also. I don't have the manual handy, so my terms may be off, but here is my remembrance of the problem. There are settings that detect the HDMI source into the reciever. In the settings somewhere, there is a setting which allows the unit to automatically decide which HDMI source to default to. You need to disable this option. Look in the manual, it's in there.
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Sounds like that's the cable box. My bf's box goes out all the time. The cable company should swap it out free of charge.
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Thanks for the feedback, just to update the situation I bought a more expensive HDMI cable made by Belden, same problem no signal when using HDMI. I was going to switch the box as well but I guess this is useless. I guess all you can do is complain until verizon fios comes to my area
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I have Sabrent HDMI connected up too S-Video in from a Laser Disc player too HDMI out too LED flat screen TV and the color is just fine . If this individual says they only get black and white it's possible they have a bad unit and should return it . If it were me I would try connecting a different input device first .
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Yes, but it depeneds on whether the unit is working (i have had problems), you need to unplug and reinsert the HDMI connection
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Dont know. I think i got a defective one. Didn't get a signal and something was leaking. Couldn't tell if it was from the hdmi cable coming from the unit or battery acid. Sent it back for a refund
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Could be the cable, or the connection between the cable and the set or cable box also. I'd try giggling the cable first and next replacing the HDMI cable or swapping to a composite cable bundle.
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I have had no problem with mine. I have been using the unit almost a year and no issues. Have you tried a different cable?
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First I would see if it works with another device like a bluray player. If it does then you know your TV/laptop settings are off somewhere. If not then you know it's the cable.