Bizarre HR20 picture issue

[landlocked]

Twice in the past several days, I've gone to fire up the HR20 and I have absolutely nothing but a white, sparkling screen a lot like analog snow on a OTA non-channel. I have audio -- but nothing but the "static" image.

A reboot of the unit seems to solve it, but I'm worried it's a sign that the video output module(s) is going to die soon...only after 2 weeks in service.

 

[jselinger24]

Twice in the past several days, I've gone to fire up the HR20 and I have absolutely nothing but a white, sparkling screen a lot like analog snow on a OTA non-channel. I have audio -- but nothing but the "static" image.

A reboot of the unit seems to solve it, but I'm worried it's a sign that the video output module(s) is going to die soon...only after 2 weeks in service.

I have had the same issue - after only three days. I change the resolutions on the unit and everything is good. Weird occurence. I wonder what the deal is.

 

[Jimbo]

Twice in the past several days, I've gone to fire up the HR20 and I have absolutely nothing but a white, sparkling screen a lot like analog snow on a OTA non-channel. I have audio -- but nothing but the "static" image.

A reboot of the unit seems to solve it, but I'm worried it's a sign that the video output module(s) is going to die soon...only after 2 weeks in service.

Q. are you using a HDMI connection ?

 

[jselinger24]

Q. are you using a HDMI connection ?

Yes, I am.

 

[Smthkd]

So, am I, same issue here!

 

[raoul5788]

There have been numerous reports of HDMI connection problems. Try using component cables. It's not the best solution, but it may be a temporary fix.

 

[Jimbo]

There have been numerous reports of HDMI connection problems. Try using component cables. It's not the best solution, but it may be a temporary fix.

Personally , the component are just as good as the HDMI, only difference is you need to have Audio cables also with the Component.

Jimbo

 

[JamesJ]

actually if you just cycle through the resouloutions (pressing the RES button on the box) it fixes itself, should be fixed with a software update soon!@

 

[raoul5788]

Personally , the component are just as good as the HDMI, only difference is you need to have Audio cables also with the Component.

Jimbo

Theoretically, you will get a better picture with HDMI over component, but there is not much of a difference in most cases. As far as the audio goes, don't most of us use our receivers for the sound?

 

[Mtnmike]

Theoretically, you will get a better picture with HDMI over component, but there is not much of a difference in most cases. As far as the audio goes, don't most of us use our receivers for the sound?

Raoul,

I run the HDMI into a Sony 55" LCD then the optical out from the TV to my Onkyo receiver. The sound processing actually seems better than optical out from the HR-20 directly to the Onkyo.

 

[raoul5788]

Raoul,

I run the HDMI into a Sony 55" LCD then the optical out from the TV to my Onkyo receiver. The sound processing actually seems better than optical out from the HR-20 directly to the Onkyo.

It's actually Chip, but that's okay. Normally you would go from the HR-20 to the Onkyo with the optical. Anyway, if it works, then fine.