do i need to get new faster hdmi cables? mine are about 5 yrs old
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You can certainly try it out without doing so, but it wouldn't be a bad idea for the optimum performance with this TV and your peripheral devices. AmazonBasics has a two pack of the current ones for ten dollars - they support the latest formats. The Owner's Manual for this product says that HDMI Certified cables are what you need to use, thus if you're not sure those are the cables you have - might want to buy some newer ones.
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I got a new 25 foot HDMI cable (Mediabridge Ultra series) and it solved the problem. thanks so much
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Sounds like a defective cable. I bought a micro hdmi to hdmi cable and it works great. Not so well with a micro hdmi adapter. If it doesn't work with another cable and/or the VGA cable, then the unit is probably defective.
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You can also purchase HDMI cables at Monoprice.com..for around $5.00 and $6.00 for shipping..they are excellent..no middle man I was recommended by Audiophile/Videophile friends!
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They did, I bought my 608 in October 2010 and a week later all HDMI inputs ceased to function. I don't know if I got a bad one before the issue was addressed or not but I read other posts elsewhere that they had the same problem I did. I returned mine.
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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.
510292
Cables don't make any noticeable difference, especially digital cables. Save your $$ and buy the cheapest cable. If you have money to burn, give them to me : ) and I'll help you put them to better use.
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My 606 is just now experiencing some HDMI swiching problems. From what I understand, that has been corrected, and I am expecting (crossed fingers) that Santa brings me a new shiny 608 for Christmas. I wouldn't have too many worries.
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I guess one thing to rule out is the input. If you have component cables instead of hdmi, you might have one of them loose. Also like they have said, to reset your pictures setting to default. Also try different sources if you can (Cable, dvd, blu ray) to see if it does it on all of them. The off brand one I bought has a slow warm up time and randomly starts to flicker the screen slightly. I learned my lesson and I will buy the more expensive factory replacement when this one goes out. Let us know if you still are having trouble after trying these things.
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I have not had any issue with mine at all. I think if you use a good quality HDMI you should be fine.
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Its normally depends on what youre watching, the hdmi cable quality among other things! Id call rca for clarification
115753
Sorry have never experienced that issue, have you tried using another HDMI or DVI cable to try and rule out if that seems to be the issue?
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Hello Friend, All HDMI cables are ok. I would not pay more than ten dollars for a cable. They work just as good as the high-end cables. Take a look at HDMI cables from amazon or go online for HDMI cables. (good luck).
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Try to go through your setup again to see if that resolves the issue. If that doesn't help, you'll need to find an authorized repair facility to send it in for repairs as I don't believe the HDMI ports are a user-replaceable item.
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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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Typically cables just don't "go bad". If its bad its usually from the get go and Amazon is extremely good about replacing or giving you a full refund. Mine works great.
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Thanks for the infor, but I returned mine and they sent me a new one including hdmi cables. Maybe they just did not want the hastle. They also have an exchange policy. I find that Sony electronics are not as good as they used to be. I am still in love with their tv"s, but nothing else. I don't think anyone can beat there tv"s. Thakks for your reply.