Cable connects loose to TV: Why are these cables connecting so loose?
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One of the things about HDMI cables that could use a bit of improvement is the sturdiness (or tightness) of the connection. The design of the HDMI connector is such that sometimes the weight of the cable causes it to work its way loose much more easily than RCA type connectors (which are often just the opposite- too tight!). When I discuss home theater installations and similar with colleagues one of the most common issues when things go sour can be traced to HDMI cables that have worked their way loose. In fact, that's one of the first things that tech support asks a customer to check. The fault could lie either at the cable end or at the jack end of the component you are plugging the HDMI cable into, which might be a little too loose for a snug connection. Manufacturers seem to be getting better in this regard and more recent cables and jacks seem to be a better, tighter fit. Also, it doesn't necessarily correlate with the price of the cables, so caveat emptor. On a related note, unless I've missed something I'm surprised that a lot of "helpful" solutions to this problem haven't flooded the market since there definitely is (was?) a need. A while back Denon was offering a type of after market fastener on the back of some of their receivers that held the HDMI cable more securely. I didn't see this in their 2008 models at the shows and I suspect it's because the jacks have become more snug. But always check your HDMI connections if your HDMI set up starts acting up. Sometimes it's the little things.
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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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Thank you for the replies! So, I shouldn't worry about having to return the tv?? Do you think it could be an issue with the cable box possibly? Or, is it the TV? The line that I see doesn't go away, and is in all modes.
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Hi Sandy, sorry to hear you're having problems. Make sure your settings on your television are set properly. Make sure what ever port your cable is plugged into is the same port in your TV settings. If this doesn't correct the problem, feel free to contact PlugLug. Thanks!
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I think Larry is spot on. If you have another HDMI handy, swap that in there. if it still persists, return it for another converter box.
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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.
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Many thanks for the question! The clear plastic covers look like part of the ends. Pulling these covers off and inserting the cable works fine - they just click in. Another tip is that some TVs work best if you set the TV to "External Speakers" so that there is no sound from the TV speakers.
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Check the cable connection to the box. Mine is exceptionally loose and occasionally looses contact completely. Sometimes it's just my "CELL" light that doesn't light up.
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correct. and I am told that any regular old RCA cable will do. One other thing,though. I discovered that my TV's optical coax out is not always hot. It is not hot if the input is from a HDMI cable. That's a TV-specific issue. Might want to check yours to be sure. Have fun.
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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.
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Its got to be 1 of 3 things, your connecting your cable to the "out side" of the splitter, your splitter is defective, or your cable that is from your splitter to the TV is defective. best of luck
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I have had similar issues and thought it might have ben the monitor itself... the problem is that the HDMI cable was moving ever so slightly as we manipulated our rig and the weight of the HDMI cable itself helped it to wiggle out just a little bit and lose connection. Nothing a little gaffer tape couldn't fix. After figuring out what was going on we have yet to see it lose signal again.Hope This helps!
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I had the same problem . It doesn't slide very well , and has a real snug fit . The way I do it is peel the center piece apart and lay my cables down on the bottom peace and just snap it together. It takes some time , but I will say they work great for me. Good luck.
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A longer hdmi cable over 6 ft will cause that. And 2 different power sources fighting with each other will do it
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That is the end that should be connected to the tv. it is the output end of the cable
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I would check the pins to see if they are broken. Could be a bad cable also check it with another tv if it works fine with another TV could be the settings for the tv.
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Yes. I can think of a reason. It's poor construction! I had that same TV fall to the floor due to the plastic piece that attaches to the tv a d holds the cable. I would stay away!!!