PS3, Switcher, A/V Problem

[shaybshay]

I just got ONKYO TX-SR674 A/V receiver. This receiver has two HDMI inputs. Just to let you know the PS3 won’t run when running through the HDMI HDX-501 switcher to the receiver then to the TV but it will work directly through the receiver. I don’t know the technical reason why this is happening but if you’re like me and want to run three or more HDMI devices I would suggest getting a receiver that has an HDMI input for each device unless you know for sure it will handle your devices through a switcher. Or if someone with knowhow has better advice take that.

[57U]

I assume you meant get a TV that has an input for each device - may sometimes be difficult.

The issue with some HDMI switching receivers is well known - there is often a firmware incompatibility between the "sending device" and the AVR.

It may be possible to get a stand-alone HDMI switch, which will work from a place like Monoprice.com, since the switches don't have firmware.

[shaybshay]

Yikes, I don’t think I explained that very well then.
“I assume you meant get a TV that has an input for each device - may sometimes be difficult.”
No, I’m not saying get a TV with a bunch of HDMI inputs.

“The issue with some HDMI switching receivers is well known - there is often a firmware incompatibility between the "sending device" and the AVR.”
I was not aware of this however as I said the PS3 will work from the switcher to the TV it just won’t work from the switcher to the A/V receiver to the TV. I should have mentioned that my HDDVD player and cable box do work from the switcher to the A/V receiver to the TV, just not the PS3.

“It may be possible to get a stand-alone HDMI switch, which will work from a place like Monoprice.com, since the switches don't have firmware.”
Oh boy, please read the post. I said I’m running through the HDMI HDX-501 switcher, which I happened to buy from Mononprice.

[57U]

Whoops, Sorry about the misread. Thanks for the clarification (reiteration) for these weak old eyes. Sometimes I read too fast and miss an item (like the switcher) ;)

I guess going through two devices is causing the issues - perhaps a loss of signal with too much switching/length? Are you getting an HDCP error message, or simply no signal? How long are the HDMI cables? - if less than 6' each, there shouldn't be an issue really, but if you've got 6' + switch + 6' + AVR + 6' and if the HDMI cables are the "inexpensive" ones from monoprice, perhaps a thicker gauge would help?

PS, you're lucky your STB works with your AVR. Quite a few don't.

DVD players usually aren't an issue.

[shaybshay]

No problem.
“I guess going through two devices is causing the issues…”
Maybe but why don’t I have the same problem when running my Toshiba HD-A1 and my Comcast cable box Motorola DCT6412 from the switcher to the receiver to the TV like I do with the PS3?
“…perhaps a loss of signal with too much switching/length?”
These are the cables I’m running on all devices; http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024002&p_id=2219&seq=1&format=2&style=
“you're lucky your STB works with your AVR”
Glad I got lucky there.

[57U]

Those cables look fine.

If you haven't already, try a different input on the switch for the PS3. I have heard of switches with faulty inputs.

Perhaps the PS3 doesn't output as strong a signal as the other 2?

[shaybshay]

Well I tried different inputs and still nothing. It’s just weird; the receiver appears to be picking up the signal I just get a blank screen.

“Perhaps the PS3 doesn't output as strong a signal as the other 2?”

Interesting, can this be measured? If so how?

[mikehbkwm]

Sounds to me like it isn't going to work at all. I'd try another switcher or take it direct to the tv.

[crackinhedz]

I just got ONKYO TX-SR674 A/V receiver. This receiver has two HDMI inputs. Just to let you know the PS3 won’t run when running through the HDMI HDX-501 switcher to the receiver then to the TV but it will work directly through the receiver.


I have an Onkyo TX-SR 604, and I currently use the monoprice HDS-201... I have connected my DISH Satelite and Samsung HD-806 upconverting DVD player...connected into one HDMI #1 input slot on the reciever... (PS3 soley into the #2 HDMI slot).

I have 3ft HDMI cables connecting into the switcher and from the switcher to reciever....I have absolutely no problems.

(NOTE: I just went and connected my PS3 through the switcher...Everything is working!)

As your reciever is the upgraded model, I do not see why yours would not work the same...maybe the HDX-501 has a defect? Try the HDS-201...http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=101&cp_id=10110&cs_id=1011001&p_id=2786&seq=1&format=2&style=


also, I use these super cheap HDMI cables...no problems...Fully HDCP compliant

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-1m-HDMI-to-HDMI-CABLE-GOLD-HDTV-PLASMA-TV-DVD-3ft_W0QQitemZ180078298689QQihZ008QQcategoryZ32837QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[shaybshay]

YES!!! Success!!! Well I found the solution. Of all places to find it I stumbled across a short review of the HDX-501 switcher on Amazon.com “1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Good Product with Poor Documentation, January 11, 2007
Reviewer: John G. Fields "DeLandGator" (DeLand, FL USA) - See all my reviews


I bought this switch so that I could specifically connect my cable box, dvd and PS3 to my Sony television that only has one HDMI input. I was on the verge of returning it when I saw the review below that said that the PS3 will only work on Port 5. Had I not seen that I would have returned it.

The performance of the unit plus the cost definitely puts it on a 5-star level but the lack of meaningful instructions I dropped it to a 4-star.”

I couldn’t believe it when I hooked the PS3 up to the Port no. 5 switch and it worked. Why this is the way it is I don’t know but I’m happy now. Thanks for all your help.

[shaybshay]

Those cables look fine.

If you haven't already, try a different input on the switch for the PS3. I have heard of switches with faulty inputs.

Perhaps the PS3 doesn't output as strong a signal as the other 2?

I can't believe I didn't try port 5. DOH!