01-17-11, 08:00 PM
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PS3 + PC into Monitor via HDMI Switcher = Random Signal Drop
Hi
Sorry if I have posted in the wrong board. I'm just wondering if anyone can help me. I have my PS3 and my desktop PC connected to my Monitor using an HDMI Switcher (as the monitor only has one HDMI Port). It all works fine, I get audio and video from both the PS3 and PC. (I have my speakers connected to the jack on my Monitor so I get sound) However, randomly the signal will just cut out - the picture disappears and so does the sound. The signal is restored about 5-10 seconds later. I returned the Switcher to the store thinking it could be faulty, but the new Switcher does exactly the same thing, and the store's tests concluded that the original Switcher was not faulty. I am just wondering if anyone has any insight into this, could it be my setup is not compatible with the switcher? Or something else? Thanks  |
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01-18-11, 06:58 AM
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Re: PS3 + PC into Monitor via HDMI Switcher = Random Signal Drop
It could be one or more of your HDMI cables. I had exactly the same issue with my PS3 and TV. For 8 months, I thought there was something wrong with my AV amp as I was getting random dropouts as you describe.
It wasn't until I moved my PS3 upstairs to connect to my PC monitor and witnessed the same dropout, that I tried a different HDMI cable. It stopped the dropouts immediately. I since ordered some better quality cables and have had no issues since. Hope that helps
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01-18-11, 06:34 PM
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Re: PS3 + PC into Monitor via HDMI Switcher = Random Signal Drop
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I have no spare HDMI cables, so I will need to purchase some new ones. How much should I spend on one? I need 3metre ones I believe. I currently have the cheapest ones the store was selling. Could it be that they are cheap and nasty? |
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01-18-11, 06:35 PM
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Re: PS3 + PC into Monitor via HDMI Switcher = Random Signal Drop
Go here for cables www.monoprice.com
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01-19-11, 07:21 AM
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Re: PS3 + PC into Monitor via HDMI Switcher = Random Signal Drop
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01-19-11, 11:35 AM
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Re: PS3 + PC into Monitor via HDMI Switcher = Random Signal Drop
The cables I ordered are : here
These cables have been great and are a lot better quality than the ones I had.
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01-23-11, 01:12 PM
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Re: PS3 + PC into Monitor via HDMI Switcher = Random Signal Drop
@redbalrog: Any luck? Would be good to know if that helped or not
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