Activated my new VIP211 yesterday. HDMI works, Too bad the picture is inferior to component. Guess I'll get back on the phone and order another replacement.
I can not believe the HDMI connection to the motherboard is that weak. However... After reading some of the HORROR stories here, I took the upmost care in providing support to my HDMI port. My HDMI cables... (Monoprice 3') Hooked to a (Monoprice 2 to 1 Switcher) Which sets on top of my (VIP...
For what it's worth, I received my replacement VIP 211 yesterday. Remanufactured in Mexico, My original receiver was made in China, I'm going to activate the new one on Thursday.
I told the csr that I wanted a working HDMI or I wanted out of my 18 month commitment. The csr offered to replace my receiver. My hope is the newer receivers have working HDMI's. My fear... A refurbished unit.
I've had my VIP211 for six months, Never a problem. Yesterday, day after the 3.42 update, No picture. 10 Re-boots with two different CSR's, nothing. Hooked it up with component cables, and got the picture back.