Buftex Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 I have a problem...it may be something simple, but I can't figure it out, and the manual (tv & blu ray player) is of no help. It is a Toshiba XV46 model television. The Blu-ray is a Panasonic. I am somewhat "challanged" in this area at times...I am hoping it is something simple. I just purchased a blu-ray player, and am trying to connect it to the HDMI3 input port on my television. Using a HDMI cord, I connected it to the HDMI3 input port, with an HDMI cord. When I power up the blu-ray player, I get the "blu-ray" logo for about 5 seconds. and then the screen just goes black. I cannot go in and do the "set-up" for the player. I used standard RCA cords, and connected the player to the "Video 1" input port on the tv, and it works, so it isn't the blu-ray player. That would be fine, but, as you know, you can't get the 1080 signal with the RCA cords. What am I doing wrong? I would think this would be a fairly simple hook-up. At one time, I had a Sony PS3 connected to the HDMI3 port, but the PS3 died, or so I thought. Is it possible that the input port is just damaged? Any input would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UConn James Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 I have a problem...it may be something simple, but I can't figure it out, and the manual (tv & blu ray player) is of no help. It is a Toshiba XV46 model television. The Blu-ray is a Panasonic. I am somewhat "challanged" in this area at times...I am hoping it is something simple. I just purchased a blu-ray player, and am trying to connect it to the HDMI3 input port on my television. Using a HDMI cord, I connected it to the HDMI3 input port, with an HDMI cord. When I power up the blu-ray player, I get the "blu-ray" logo for about 5 seconds. and then the screen just goes black. I cannot go in and do the "set-up" for the player. I used standard RCA cords, and connected the player to the "Video 1" input port on the tv, and it works, so it isn't the blu-ray player. That would be fine, but, as you know, you can't get the 1080 signal with the RCA cords. What am I doing wrong? I would think this would be a fairly simple hook-up. At one time, I had a Sony PS3 connected to the HDMI3 port, but the PS3 died, or so I thought. Is it possible that the input port is just damaged? Any input would be appreciated. Possible. Have you tried it on the HDMI-1 or -2 input ports? Have you tried using a different HDMI cable? (Is it the same cable you used for the PS3?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted May 1, 2011 Author Share Posted May 1, 2011 Possible. Have you tried it on the HDMI-1 or -2 input ports? Have you tried using a different HDMI cable? (Is it the same cable you used for the PS3?) It is the same HDMI cable I used with the PS3, the damn player didn't come with one... I just tried to connect it to the HDM1 port, no signal. Maybe it is the cable? What is hard for me to understand though, if it is the port, or the cable, why do I get a "Panasonic blu-ray" logo when I first power it on? Doesn't that indicate the tv is receiving a signal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted May 1, 2011 Author Share Posted May 1, 2011 It is the same HDMI cable I used with the PS3, the damn player didn't come with one... I just tried to connect it to the HDM1 port, no signal. Maybe it is the cable? What is hard for me to understand though, if it is the port, or the cable, why do I get a "Panasonic blu-ray" logo when I first power it on? Doesn't that indicate the tv is receiving a signal? Holy ****! It is the port! It never dawned on me that it could be bad. I just tried hooking up the PS3 on another port, and it works fine, with the old cord. I had left it for dead. What could cause that? Any idea how much it would cost to get it fixed? How frustrating...I just purchased a blu-ray player I don't really need! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UConn James Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Holy ****! It is the port! It never dawned on me that it could be bad. I just tried hooking up the PS3 on another port, and it works fine, with the old cord. I had left it for dead. What could cause that? Any idea how much it would cost to get it fixed? How frustrating...I just purchased a blu-ray player I don't really need! "MADE IN CHINA" Still have the receipt for the Blu-Ray player? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted May 2, 2011 Author Share Posted May 2, 2011 (edited) "MADE IN CHINA" Still have the receipt for the Blu-Ray player? Yes...I think Target has a good (liberal) return policy...that really sucks though... Any idea what could cause the port to go bad? Can they overheat and burn out, without affecting the rest of the tv? When I thought the PS3 had died, my girl friends son later confessed to me, that he had left the PS3 on for a solid day...he didn't turn it off. Although the PS3 was fairly new, and barely used, I assumed it just died form overheating... Edited May 2, 2011 by Buftex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UConn James Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Yes...I think Target has a good (liberal) return policy...that really sucks though... Any idea what could cause the port to go bad? Can they overheat and burn out, without affecting the rest of the tv? When I thought the PS3 had died, my girl friends son later confessed to me, that he had left the PS3 on for a solid day...he didn't turn it off. Although the PS3 was fairly new, and barely used, I assumed it just died form overheating... I'd imagine that could happen any number of ways. Loose wire connection, bad weld, fried.... You've got two other HDMIs, right? Is this going to be a problem for how many HDMI devices you use? It may not even be worth paying to investigate at an appliance repair place, given the life span of these things. Just goes to show that in cases of electrical device problems, it's always helpful to do some basic process of elimination experiments before assuming that you've got a dead product. I would expect that an explanation is in order to the lad... and an apology & make up treat if any punishment was given. I admire that he did "confess" when he knew that might result in some negative things --- do remind him that you're proud that he had the fortitude to take responsibility. So many kids these days would've never said a word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted May 2, 2011 Author Share Posted May 2, 2011 (edited) I'd imagine that could happen any number of ways. Loose wire connection, bad weld, fried.... You've got two other HDMIs, right? Is this going to be a problem for how many HDMI devices you use? It may not even be worth paying to investigate at an appliance repair place, given the life span of these things. Just goes to show that in cases of electrical device problems, it's always helpful to do some basic process of elimination experiments before assuming that you've got a dead product. I would expect that an explanation is in order to the lad... and an apology & make up treat if any punishment was given. I admire that he did "confess" when he knew that might result in some negative things --- do remind him that you're proud that he had the fortitude to take responsibility. So many kids these days would've never said a word. He only "confessed" after I wasted hours trying to figure out what the hell was wrong with the damn thing...and only after he confessed to his mother, who made him confess to me... Oh well. The PS3 was more for his benefit than mine...the only game I owned is Madden 11, and I hated it...this dog is too old to learn new tricks! I used it primarily as a blu-ray player. I had somebody here (WVU) going out of his way to figure out what was wrong with the damn thing. Man do I feel stupid! Not PPP stupid, mind you, but stupid nonetheless! As for the number of HDMI ports, I have use one for my cable, and one for a HDMI disc burner. So, I guess I could just unplug the burner if I need to use the PS3. What is strange to me, still, when I had the blu-ray hooked up to the bad port, it does bring up a blu-ray insignia when I first turn the machinge on, before going black. Maybe it is just a short? Edited May 2, 2011 by Buftex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 He only "confessed" after I wasted hours trying to figure out what the hell was wrong with the damn thing...and only after he confessed to his mother, who made him confess to me... Oh well. The PS3 was more for his benefit than mine...the only game I owned is Madden 11, and I hated it...this dog is too old to learn new tricks! I used it primarily as a blu-ray player. I had somebody here (WVU) going out of his way to figure out what was wrong with the damn thing. Man do I feel stupid! Not PPP stupid, mind you, but stupid nonetheless! As for the number of HDMI ports, I have use one for my cable, and one for a HDMI disc burner. So, I guess I could just unplug the burner if I need to use the PS3. What is strange to me, still, when I had the blu-ray hooked up to the bad port, it does bring up a blu-ray insignia when I first turn the machinge on, before going black. Maybe it is just a short? HDMI requires something called HDCP to display copy protected content. It could be that it tried to enable HDCP, and failed, causing it to display black on the screen. I've had HDMI cables work before for non HDCP-content, but fail and go to black when HDCP was needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UConn James Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 HDMI requires something called HDCP to display copy protected content. It could be that it tried to enable HDCP, and failed, causing it to display black on the screen. I've had HDMI cables work before for non HDCP-content, but fail and go to black when HDCP was needed. Huh. I didn't know the cable itself could do that.... I actually got a no-name $4 HDMI cable from amazon.com for hooking up my laptop to the HDTV and it's worked perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Huh. I didn't know the cable itself could do that.... I actually got a no-name $4 HDMI cable from amazon.com for hooking up my laptop to the HDTV and it's worked perfectly. Yep, it was an HDMI cable I bought from Monoprice to hook up my xbox via HDMI. When playing something requiring HDCP, it would fail. Switched the cable out, haven't had a problem since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted May 2, 2011 Author Share Posted May 2, 2011 HDMI requires something called HDCP to display copy protected content. It could be that it tried to enable HDCP, and failed, causing it to display black on the screen. I've had HDMI cables work before for non HDCP-content, but fail and go to black when HDCP was needed. I switched the cord to the port that I am having trouble with, still no luck. The same cord works with the appliances (PS3, blu-ray) in the other ports...I am pretty sure it is just the port... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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