HDMI issues, are known, but what about... What if I just hook everything up through the AV connections?
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Not sure if this is any help, but when I was downloading the manual I noticed an available firmware update for: "Firmware Update" Problem: When using the HDMI connections on the TV, the screen blanks out and loses sound for a few moments. Models affected: L24HDF11TA, L26HDF11TA, L32HDF11TA, L40FHDF11TA, LE24FHDP21TA, LE26HDP21TA. Click here to download this firmware update Select "save" when attempting to save to USB flash Drive. Do NOT change the file name. Please follow these instructions for the firmware update. This entire procedure should take about 5-10 minutes. 1) Verify your model number (model number located on back of TV). Only load this firmware update on an affected model. 2) Load the firmware update file from this website onto a USB flash drive 3) Turn TV on 4) Take the USB flash drive and plug it into TV in the USB port of the TV 5) When the TV starts to read the update file, you will see a menu that asks if you want to update the firmware. Select "Yes" using arrows on your TCL remote control. 6) When "Yes" is highlighted, click OK on your TCL remote. 7) After upgrade is complete, a message will appear that tells you the upgrade has been performed successfully. 8) Pull USB drive OUT OF THE TV 9) Turn TV off 10) Wait 1 minute 11) Turn TV on
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As far as I know nothing is even broadcast in 1080p. I've tested both connections Component and hdmi with my HD cable which is 1080i and the difference is not even visible.
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To the best of my knowledge HDMI cables should be backwards compatible, it'd be weird if it wasn't. Is everything else plugged in and connected properly, right TV input etc... Do you have any other HDMI cables to try out?
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No--and when I tried hooking it up to my tv with the cable and the adapter I needed (to fit the particular port on my tv) I get a message that says I can't use it---have not yet worked out what is happening there, but have been using it with the included av cables just fine. I'll do that until I figure out what the problem is with hdmi on this television set....but at least you can get up and running until you get an hdmi cable.
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great answer and thanks for the hook-up advice. It is kind of what I figured I'd have to do so I already ordered a third HDMI cable.
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no hdmi connection... i use the optical audio input connection... it also has red/white component audio input
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First, let me wish you "good luck" setting this thing up correctly. I have been using it for a couple of years and I am still trying to understand the "features" vs settings per the manual. I do believe the default for HDMI connections is PCM. I have also found through the "Audio Parameter" screens that there is a "Fixed PCM" setting which can be set as on our off through the Audio Parameter screens. I would suggest turning that off and go from there. Again, good luck!
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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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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 would say so. Try rebooting your computer after it's hooked up. Also make sure your audio is set to play out the HDMI port.
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Honestly, buy a new receiver. You need this, and then you can continue using the speakers you have. Trying to do this any other way is not a good idea, and will end up costing you the same amount of money and continued frustrations on lack of HDMI inputs and outputs.
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I hooked up my PC, picture is great, basically i use it as a monitor, because i have cable box, dvd, sound surround system and PC, everything connected with HDMI cables. I have no complains. Good luck!
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When you say "hook up", do you mean "stream" to your TV? If so, I have no idea, as mine streams perfectly. Recheck your settings and connection, and if they're all fine, the item may just be defective. Return for a replacement.
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I'm not too sure to be honest. The av cables didn't work for me only the hdmi. Another bad thing is some apps aren't compatible with it which makes it pretty crappy
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I also had problems with the digital audio connection. I was never able to get any sound out of that output. I read in other forums that only TV audio will come out from that connection and it won't work to pass through audio from other sources (hdmi). Ultimately, I had to connect my devices' audio directly to my home theatre system. This work-around was not ideal, but got the job done. Just a little more hassle to change a/v sources since I have to change both the TV and the home theatre receiver.
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Jason, I have only use the HDMI ports. I am sorry I couldn't help you with your question...
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No I don't have this system but I was gonna buy it soon. This would be primarily for playing my 360 so any potential problems with that gets me concerned about it. Are all your cables hdmi 1.4? Even though I don't think that is the problem I always wondered if I ran my PS3 or 360 with hdmi 1.4 to the receiver and the one to the t.v is 1.3 or 1.2 if it would cause problems with the picture. I have always opted for a whole theater in a box but am recently building a surround sound and am trying to learn the system a little bit first.