HDMI connection from Samsung Cable Box To TV I tried connecting my Samsung HD Cable box from Time Warner to this television, was unable to get a signal. used the component connection and it worked fine. I then connected the HDMI cable again and it worked for 2 days and then I lost the signal again. I decided the cable was faulty and returned it. Did anyone else have this problem? Not sure if its worth buying a better HDMI cable or leave it with the component connection. Not sure if the picture would be noticely better. Appreciate any feedback on this HDMI connection from Samsung Cable Box To TV I tried connecting my Samsung HD Cable box from Time Warner to this television, was unable to get a signal. used the component connection and it worked... » Read More HDMI connection from Samsung Cable Box To TV I tried connecting my Samsung HD Cable box from Time Warner to this television, was unable to get a signal. used the component connection and it worked fine. I then connected the HDMI cable again and it worked for 2 days and then I lost the signal again. I decided the cable was faulty and returned it. Did anyone else have this problem? Not sure if its worth buying a better HDMI cable or leave it with the component connection. Not sure if the picture would be noticely better. Appreciate any feedback on this « 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 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... » Read More 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 « Show Less
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I'm having the same problem. No issues with the component connection, but problems with the HDMI connection. It sometimes shows fine and sometimes shows no signal (or takes 10-15 seconds to change channel). It is perfect with the Component connection.Like the others here I have a Samsung HD Cable box from Time Warner.
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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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You have to go to the display settings of the cable box and remove the choices for 480 and 720 (if you have a 1080 tv, or remove 480 and 1080 if your tv is 720). Only the applicable resolution should be selected and you should have no more problems.
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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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I recently purchased a Sony Bravio and also have FIOS TV. I switched ports, switched cables, spent a few hours on the phone with techs all ending with the problem eventually returning. Althoug it is a pain, the easiest resolution I have found is if I just switch the channel to a non-hdmi channel (i.e. 504 to 4) let it tune in, then hit flash to go back to my previous channel (4 back to 504), the signal comes back. Still aggitating though.
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I qould contact samsung right away and inform them of teh situation...from what I have read (AVS Forums) they will send a technician out and if they determine there is a buzz they do have a solution...anyone looking for more info I would suggest going to AVS forums and reading the thread about this TV....be warned...its long....longer than whoadies vag.
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When I first set up my projector I used an inferior 35' HDMI cable and I had this problem with some components in my system. For instance, the DVD player would sync fine but the bluray would not, or if and when it did work it had a lot of speckles. If I used a shorter cable it would work fine. I upgraded my cable run with a higher quality cable and now it syncs every time. However, I do notice when switching components through the HDMI switcher in my receiver that some still take longer than others for the projector to connect and sync. So, I suspect it has more to do with the individual component's HDMI output power than any fault with the projector. When I first set up my projector I used an inferior 35' HDMI cable and I had this problem with some components in my system. For instance, the DVD player would sync fine but the bluray would not, or if and when it did work it had a lot of speckles. If I used a shorter cable it would work fine. I upgraded my cable run with a higher quality cable and now it syncs every time. However, I do notice when switching components through the HDMI switcher in my receiver that some still take longer than others for the projector to connect and sync. So, I suspect it has more to do with the individual... » Read More When I first set up my projector I used an inferior 35' HDMI cable and I had this problem with some components in my system. For instance, the DVD player would sync fine but the bluray would not, or if and when it did work it had a lot of speckles. If I used a shorter cable it would work fine. I upgraded my cable run with a higher quality cable and now it syncs every time. However, I do notice when switching components through the HDMI switcher in my receiver that some still take longer than others for the projector to connect and sync. So, I suspect it has more to do with the individual component's HDMI output power than any fault with the projector. « Show Less
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Are you hoked up to cable? Sometimes the settings on the cable box itself can mess with the TV output also. Not sure if that's the problem but it's definitely worth checking out. the only time I've had that kind of problem was when connecting the PC to the TV via HDMI.. but that was the graphics card settings, not the Panny.
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I have this same receiver with cox cable box as well. I have the HDMI wire running from the receiver to the TV. The second HDMI wire from the cable box to the receiver. It works fine. I had to switch the HDMI port on my TV for some reason? I was not getting video, only sound? I tried a different port and it works fine. My problem is that my 7.1 surround sound speakers sound bad? I feel I have to turn the volume almost all the way up to get it even remotely loud.
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I also called Samsung & they referred me to a local company. They want $90 just to come out but since we can't afford to fix it right now, we have been waiting. I have read a lot of people having this issue but samsung denied it. It's a shame that a fairly new tv is having such problems. I guess that they don't make them like they use to! Let me know if you get a tech out there & the outcome. I know mine will have to wait, no job, no money.
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I have the HDMI out from my cable box going to my Onkyo receiver, and then from the receiver through the adapter to a projector. Works fine, except for some reason I could not get shielded twisted pair Cat4 to work, only unshielded. I don't know if anyone else has had this problem.
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Hi Loretta, sorry to hear this. have tried other inputs like DVD/BD player, computer, game console, cable box? have you checked your physical cables for loose connection? have you tried changing physical cables from your devices going to your TV? -Vincent
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I've had mine for almost six months and it happened couple of times. I've noticed that it never happens when I watch a DVD or Blu-Ray disk, or when I am streaming something either from Internet or my media server. It only happened when I was watching cable using my Comcast digital cable box. When it happens it goes black and comes quickly right back. Before it comes back it shows for a split second a sign that it is establishing HDMI connection. I was wondering if it has something to do with the cable box, but it is so rare that it is difficult to identify a pattern.
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I had the same thing happen to my Samsung LN40A650 40-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV. THANK GOD, I have 6 days of warranty left. I have got the run around from Samsung reps. After a weeks worth of phone calls, I was assured that I will get my TV worked on under warranty. May be that this model is faulty. They should give us a hassle when we shell out mega bucks for these TVs, then they may would learn a bit of respect for the customer.
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See Jeff's answer. If you have it plugged into the HDMI port, and the TV is set to HDMI on that port and it still doesn't work , send the cable back, and pay a little more for a better cable; that's what I did.
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My tv was just picked up! Called Samsung and got the same response they gave you - a repairman would come out and if it couldn't be fixed it would have to be sent away for service. As you, I did not think I needed to have a brand new tv sent out for repair and decided to return it. I am now watching my old 19" set (gave my 26" away when I got the Samsung!). Have you had any luck yet? I am considering Toshiba.
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I have a cable modem and I occasionally have quality problems. I haven't figured out yet if the trouble is with my network, the player or Netflix. Sometimes I'll get a message saying that the connection is too poor to even connect, so I click OK, reconnect, and generally it loads at high quality. Or sometimes it will load at medium quality so I'll stop the playback so it will load again. More often than not it loads the second time at high quality. It's kind of quirky.I can't answer your question, but thought I'd share my experience. Oh, and I have a 46" Samsung tv.
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I bought a refurbished Samsung Sound bar and have nothing but problems. I have even had the cable company out-and they cannot figure out why it does not work. Will play-but both DVD and cable it goes to black screen and says to check the signal. I am off to Sears to buy a new one.
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Think you might have got a bad cable have you tried it on more than one device and checked all hdmi inputs on tv? Unless I got lucky and ran both of my cables the same way they work both directions never heard of a one way hdmi cable before.
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Yenner,Try switching to the HDMI input, and input the following: MENU > System > General > Game ModeThanks for your interest in Samsung products.--Mr. S
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Make sure you are on the right component input. If that doesnt work then try it on another tv. It will let you know if the cable is bad or tv input is bad.