What is TV HDMI cable problem? Today’s article examines the problems associated with connecting any audio or video device to a TV using an HDMI cable. If you have a smart TV, always update your TV to the latest software.
1- Check if you are using the correct input or not?
- Most TV remotes have an INPUT button that allows you to switch between different INPUT ports. Each device is connected to your TV, either to an INPUT port on the back of your TV, or to an amplifier.
- Take a look at the ports on the back of your TV or amplifier to see which port the device is connected to.
- For example, if your video device is connected to the HDMI1 port, use the remote to reach the HDMI1 port. Also make sure the connected device is turned on.
The location of the Input button on the remote and the input numbers and names may be different for your TV.
2. Disconnect and reconnect the HDMI cable
Sometimes the connection may not work properly and this can be a problem. Follow these steps to ensure this:
1. Turn off all devices.
2. Disconnect the HDMI cable from the HDMI input port on the TV.
3- Disconnect the HDMI cable from the HDMI output port on the connected device.
4- Connect the HDMI cable to the same ports on the TV and the device, firmly
5. Turn on the TV and the connected device again to identify each other
6- If the problem persists, repeat the process, but use another HDMI input on your TV to see if the situation improves.
3- Check the output of the connected video device
The connected device may not output through its HDMI connection. The selected output may be visible on your device display or in menus. Check the manual or settings menu of your video output device (such as Blu-ray player, DVD player, etc.) to see if the output is set to HDMI. To do this, you need to check your device settings.
Some devices may output various video signals that your TV cannot detect. Changing the video output format of the connected device may fix the problem. Check the help or contact the manufacturer for more information on changing the output video format.
4- Check your amplifier
- If you use an amplifier, check the guide to make sure your connections are set up correctly. The AV amplifier / receiver should route the signal to your TV, but sometimes your amplifier may send a different signal from the signal you need (for example, the amplifier sends a signal through the HDMI2 port, but your video device is connected to HDMI1). Is).
- Check that your INPUT amplifier matches your TV INPUT.
- Connect the video device directly to an HDMI input on your TV. If it works, it is because of the amplifier configuration problem.
- If you connect to an A / V receiver using some kind of analog connection (coaxial, A / V composite, A / V component or S-Video), the receiver may not be able to convert that signal to HDMI to convert it to a TV. Send. For more information on other connection options, see the operating instructions supplied with your A / V receiver.
5- Unplug the video device and TV
You can do a simple restart by following these steps:
1- Turn on the device and turn off the TV.
2- Unplug the power cord of the device and the TV.
3- Allow the connected device and the TV to be without electricity for about 2 minutes.
4- Plug in the power cord of the device and the TV again.
5- Turn on the device and turn on the TV.
6. Try another HDMI cable
- Your HDMI cable may be malfunctioning, or out of date, and may not work properly. Try another cable to see if it solves your problem.
- Otherwise, you can connect to another video device with the first HDMI cable to see if the video device is malfunctioning.
