Vizio TV turning off when pausing DVR

[svenharden]

Next question. I have a 55" Vizio tv that works perfectly. I had a Dish reciever that was not a DVR then upgraded to a VIP612DR DVR and I started expierencing the TV being turned off when pausing a program or when I am in the DVR list selecting a show to watch. The tv goes black and the tv turns off and back on automatically then I can resume what I was doing. This only seems to happen when using the DVR. The old reciever never did this, so I am thinking that it is the DVR reciever, it never does it during live tv or using the menu. It is only a minor inconvience, but I dont want the tv to be damaged due to the excessive turning on/off. I would appreciate any tips you may have.

 

[MattG@DISH]

Next question. I have a 55" Vizio tv that works perfectly. I had a Dish reciever that was not a DVR then upgraded to a VIP612DR DVR and I started expierencing the TV being turned off when pausing a program or when I am in the DVR list selecting a show to watch. The tv goes black and the tv turns off and back on automatically then I can resume what I was doing. This only seems to happen when using the DVR. The old reciever never did this, so I am thinking that it is the DVR reciever, it never does it during live tv or using the menu. It is only a minor inconvience, but I dont want the tv to be damaged due to the excessive turning on/off. I would appreciate any tips you may have.

Does your Vizio have an HDMI control setting in it that can be disabled?

 

[svenharden]

I dont see anything like that, but I do use the HDMI cable from the DVR to the tv.

 

[MattG@DISH]

Can you try using component cables temporarily? I suspect that this is an HDMI related issue.

 

[cpdretired]

I had the exact same problem with a 37" Vizio and a 612. It is an HDMI issue. I had to switch to component cables. I am currently using a 722K with HDMI cables on the same TV. The 612 is creating the problem.

 

[3HaloODST]

On Samsung TVs this is called Anynet+ (WISELINK.) No idea what Vizio calls the option (if there is one.)

 

[svenharden]

THanks everyone, i will give it a try.

 

[PeggyD]

I have a new 37" Vizio connected via HDMI to my 722k & have not had any problems. Have you tried a different code for the remote?

 

[demsd]

I have an older 32" Vizio and have no issues with my 622 that is attached to it. I also have a newer 32" with a 211K, which had a 722 attached, and no issues there. Have you tried all of the HDMI connections?