need help on info for hdmi Ok this whole thing is new to me and not alot of people in Alaska know about this kind of stuff and I was wondering about some info: What exactly does the hdmi cable do and where is plug to and into? What about these other cables (cant remember what they are called) what do they do and how are they plugged in? Also what is the difference between i and p as in 1080i and 1080p? Thanks abunch salutes from the north need help on info for hdmi Ok this whole thing is new to me and not alot of people in Alaska know about this kind of stuff and I was wondering about some info: What exactly does the hdmi... » Read More need help on info for hdmi Ok this whole thing is new to me and not alot of people in Alaska know about this kind of stuff and I was wondering about some info: What exactly does the hdmi cable do and where is plug to and into? What about these other cables (cant remember what they are called) what do they do and how are they plugged in? Also what is the difference between i and p as in 1080i and 1080p? Thanks abunch salutes from the north « Show Less
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It's a cable that carries both the HD video and audio from a video source to a digital TV. Look up "HDMI" at wikipedia, it will provide a wealth of info. Also, the i & p in 1080i and 1080p refer to "interlaced" and "progressive". I won't attempt to explain them here, just look up "HDTV" (over at wikipedia again) for a much better explanation than I could ever hope to provide. Hope this helps.
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HDMI cables carry the video/audio signal between devices, such as dvd player/tv. The old method was to use component cables (most famous the 3 cables red/yellow/white). HDMI is superior in function and efficiency. Most current electronics hav HDMI ports anyway so use them instead of component cables. The other posted defined 1080 i and p for you. interlaced vs progressive. Progressive is better. 1080p is much better than 1080i which will quickly fade out of the market due to no being that good. When looking for TVs either go for 720p or 1080p. Ignore the "i's" all together. HDMI cables carry the video/audio signal between devices, such as dvd player/tv. The old method was to use component cables (most famous the 3 cables red/yellow/white). HDMI is superior in function and efficiency. Most current electronics hav HDMI ports anyway so use them instead of component cables. The other posted defined 1080 i and p for you. interlaced vs progressive. Progressive is better. 1080p is much better than 1080i which will quickly fade out of the market due to no being that good. When looking for TVs either go for 720p or 1080p. Ignore the "i's" all... » Read More HDMI cables carry the video/audio signal between devices, such as dvd player/tv. The old method was to use component cables (most famous the 3 cables red/yellow/white). HDMI is superior in function and efficiency. Most current electronics hav HDMI ports anyway so use them instead of component cables. The other posted defined 1080 i and p for you. interlaced vs progressive. Progressive is better. 1080p is much better than 1080i which will quickly fade out of the market due to no being that good. When looking for TVs either go for 720p or 1080p. Ignore the "i's" all together. « Show Less
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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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Mark, I am considering buying a Sony KDL-40EX700 TV and a BDV-E770W or BDV-570 Blu-ray Disc Player Home Entertainment sytem. I went to the Sony web site and contacted David P. on their chat link and asked the HDMI hook up question.His reply is as follows: "I'd be happy to assist you with that. There is one HDMI connection on those systems that connects to your Television. Once you have connected that, you would then plug any other devices that you have (Cable Box, Game Systems etc) to your TV via HDMI and it will send the sound to the surround sound system." Sounds like it should work but have yet to try it. Good luck. Mark, I am considering buying a Sony KDL-40EX700 TV and a BDV-E770W or BDV-570 Blu-ray Disc Player Home Entertainment sytem. I went to the Sony web site and contacted David P. on their chat link and asked the HDMI hook up question.His reply is as follows: "I'd be happy to assist you with that. There is one HDMI connection on those systems that connects to your Television. Once you have connected that, you would then plug any other devices that you have (Cable Box, Game Systems etc) to your TV via HDMI and it will send the sound to the surround sound system." Sounds... » Read More Mark, I am considering buying a Sony KDL-40EX700 TV and a BDV-E770W or BDV-570 Blu-ray Disc Player Home Entertainment sytem. I went to the Sony web site and contacted David P. on their chat link and asked the HDMI hook up question.His reply is as follows: "I'd be happy to assist you with that. There is one HDMI connection on those systems that connects to your Television. Once you have connected that, you would then plug any other devices that you have (Cable Box, Game Systems etc) to your TV via HDMI and it will send the sound to the surround sound system." Sounds like it should work but have yet to try it. Good luck. « Show Less
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My earlier response is not exactly correct. The size is standard but the HDMI cable needs to be high speed. The manual states, "--- 1080p, deep colors or 3D images may not display properly with a standard cable". Sorry!
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Wow, there are so many little things that could be causing the problem. First of all it would help if you knew if your TV was capable to 1080p, I kind of doubt it, but most certainly it'll have 1080i if it is an HDTV. If you have 720 that is also very good. Next you need to check your setup on your PS3 screen settings and make sure you have every single format that is compatible with your television checked, this can be very important. When I first got my TV I had an older model 50" rear-projection HDTV. But mine came out before HDMI so I was forced to hook up via 3 cable (or 5 if you count the audio) composite. My TV could only handle 480i, 480p, and 1080i. It made a big difference which PS3 game I happened to be playing. It is important to read the back of the box of your PS3 games to read what resolution(s) each particular game supports. My Madden 08 only supports 480p, 480i, 720p. Because of this, even though my TV could handle 1080i which is HD, it is not supported by the game. And since my TV could not operate in 720p, that was a no go. Therefore, Madden O8 on my PS3 only showed on my big HDTV in 480p which is not at all HD. But what could I do? Nothing. But a game like Warhawk supports 720p and 1080i so my TV totally rocked in the 1080 department with that particular game. I had the exact same problem with Resistance: fall of man; it only supports 720p. But again, check your PS3 screen settings b/c if you don't have a given resolution checked, the PS3 won't even attempt to project it.
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There are 2 HDMI inputs on the ViewHD, one for 1080i and the other for 1080p. If you haven't done this, try the other input as well. There is also an H1 & H2 switch that apparently has to be in the right position depending on which HDMI input you are feeding into. Just in case, be sure the VGA / Y/Pr/Pb switch is in the latter position. "DTV Input" has a strange connotation in that it suggests it is an input for digital signals. But you also refer to it as "Y/Pr/Pb" so this must mean it is an analog input, and therefore should work coming out of the analog Y/Pr/Pb output from the ViewTV. These are the best suggestions I can make not being there. There is also a trouble-shooting guide in the manual.
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David: I only used the cable to go from a splitter to another HDMI tv. I do know that the cable signal only runs in one direction. I ran 100' without knowing that tidbit and had to uninstall the cable and reverse the direction. Once I did that the signal is perfect.
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HDMI port 3 will always work, just like any other HDMI Port, you don't have to worry about it being a strange port, aside from whatever it may say "In your owners manual". I have been told by others that the tv has been updated to where all ports are 4k capable. But in my own personal owners manual, it says that on my tv, the only HDMI port capable of 4k is port 3. Now, when the person said to me that all ports were now 4k capable, he did so by saying that the tv he got was an American version or model number, but when I got mine, it had some added characters which to me suggest I was sent a foreign model when I ordered mine from Amazon, and not the US model. I think my model numbers end in AU, so I don't want to have to find the book at the moment, but regardless, HDMI port 3 in the owners manual "I" got said that it was the 4k port. I know I use it myself for 4k on my PC. I don't use a small Monitor for my pc, just my tv, and everything I do is from the TV, so it was simply easier to use this port, knowing it was the fastest port, whether or not it was 4k capable, because I would prefer the highest FPS from the Pc, vs the 30FPS that may be possible on the slower ports, if they in fact are slower. So don't worry, the tv is great, and the 3d is some of the best I've ever seen. The tv can manage your pc gaming, you won't need a small monitor anymore. If your worried about anything, don't. A great TV:) From an avid gamer, and lover of Movies in 3d, this is a fantastic model television.
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Got a question, I got this TV and PS3 with a HDMI cable, but as I connected my PS3 with a HDMI cable version 1.3, the TV cannot find the signal...Do you know what could be the problem??
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Update: Watched a dvd last night (the same dvd I first tried) and the picture was perfect - even using HDMI 1080p setting! This time I chose "Anynet HDMI DVD" from the source list on my tv settings, which I don't remember being an option before. I previously chose "DVI". I wonder if that made the difference. Hmm. Anyway....glad my dvd's now look just as great as the HD channels. Thank you for responding C.Woodruff. :)LadyR
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Did you go with the TX-SR606? I got it a few months ago and love it. It's a bit large but it handles all audio formats, so I'm happy with it. With HDMI cables (as with speaker cables) name brand means nothing. You will save a bundle if you just go with the cheapest ones you can find. Best Buy tries to sell the Monster brand HDMI cables for a hundred bucks or more. That is robbery. I got my three Belkin HDMI cables at Target for $40 each and I paid too much. Just get anything you see that is version 1.3 or better. As far as Blu-Ray goes, the PS3 is the best thing out there. It's a bit expensive though. So if you're trying to save some money, I have seen some good reviews for the Sony BD-S350. The DMP-BD55K looks nice too, as does the Samsung P2500. When it comes to deciding which one to buy, it all boils down to cost vs. benefit.
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Thank you, Erika. I'll be getting some inexpensive HDMI cables, then, most likely the AmazonBasics. Happy New Year!L
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I have this receiver and wanted to let you know that on this model the HDMI ports are ONLY FOR Video. You need to use an optical cable to get at least 5.1 sound. The advantage of HDMI is that the audio and video signals are on the same cable. I don't know why it doesn't work like that on this one? It is not the top of the line so the newer ones probably have it. I think the norm now is 7.1 or 7.2 channels. It is a good receiver though. I don't even have a subwoofer hooked up to it and it still sounds good. I hope that helps you out. You can plug an optical cable from the tv to the receiver but it might be only 2 channel surround sound. I use that setup for my roku 3 I hope this helps. I have this receiver and wanted to let you know that on this model the HDMI ports are ONLY FOR Video. You need to use an optical cable to get at least 5.1 sound. The advantage of HDMI is that the audio and video signals are on the same cable. I don't know why it doesn't work like that on this one? It is not the top of the line so the newer ones probably have it. I think the norm now is 7.1 or 7.2 channels. It is a good receiver though. I don't even have a subwoofer hooked up to it and it still sounds good. I hope that helps you out. You can plug an optical cable from the tv to the receiver... » Read More I have this receiver and wanted to let you know that on this model the HDMI ports are ONLY FOR Video. You need to use an optical cable to get at least 5.1 sound. The advantage of HDMI is that the audio and video signals are on the same cable. I don't know why it doesn't work like that on this one? It is not the top of the line so the newer ones probably have it. I think the norm now is 7.1 or 7.2 channels. It is a good receiver though. I don't even have a subwoofer hooked up to it and it still sounds good. I hope that helps you out. You can plug an optical cable from the tv to the receiver but it might be only 2 channel surround sound. I use that setup for my roku 3 I hope this helps. « Show Less
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It didn't work for me. No signal at all. I have since found out that you need a analog to digital converter to convert the VGA (analog) signal to the HDMI (digital)signal. I may be explaining this wrong, but something like this. Regardless, i had to order a totally different cable with a converter. This cable did nothing for me.
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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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Would you like me to send you a video of how to hook it up? Also what console are you connecting to? The booklet inside shows you how to hook everything up to your tv. You just have to make sure the cords are in the right color connections. I had an issue for the first couple of months where everything I was recording was in black and white until I realized You can't use HDMI cords to connect your system to the tv if you're recording. The whole HD labeling is misleading.
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I would only use this one if your using low quality as its only av, if you are using 720 or higher 1080 then u need to spend a bit more like I did and get the better Orei hdmi to hdmi converter, it works really well.