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Most HDMI cables SHOULD be able to pass a 4K signal, but many don't. You need CERTIFIED, PREMIUM 4K HDMI cables w/ the gold "HDMI.org" logo($6 on Amazon): https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GCGKI3O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Grab a $6 Certified Monoprice HDMI cable off amazon if you’re in the states.
Had the same problem, got the cable and the problem hasn’t returned.
I have the same set and just bought the 4K last night. I do see the blinking you're referring to when (I think) the set is resetting resolution. But haven't (so far) had to reboot either device. Only thing I've done is "calibrate" the HDMI port to the desired video settings. I did learn up front that to enable HDR I had to plug into HDMI 2 (or 3 I think) not 1 which I used previously. FYI I used the configuration settings from RTings.com for my set.
Finally, a couple of weeks ago I did upgrade my HDMI cable to ensure that it would not be the source of any problems. I bought via Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GCGKI3O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This supposedly has all the requirements that the 4K set may need and is a lot cheaper than what Apple recommends.
Not sure this helps but happy to confirm settings back forth if you want.
Buy a $7 certified monoprice hdmi cable from Amazon.
My pro couldn’t handle the move to 4K without one. My Apple 4K couldn’t either after awhile. Only thing left that doesn’t have a Monoprice cable is my One X. That one still seems to be doing fine.
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Your model doesn't seem to have the DD+ issue so its hard to say what the source of the issue is. Could be either device and without a third device to test again either its hard to point the finger. As a simple troubleshooting step I would replace your HDMI cable with a Premium Certified cable such as those from Monoprice (available here). Premium Certified cables are a must with 4K devices. Don't forget to enable Enhanced HDMI signal format on both devices.
I have ps5 with Vizio soundbar and Samsung tv and everything sounds fine to me. I would definitely try a different cable because sometimes it makes a big difference. I use monoprice HDMI cables and they tend to work well. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GCGKI3O/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_0KCF83DNV7N78FT938TS
Not sure if I’m having an hdmi issue.
Just got my ATV and am using the with a mono price cable. This one:
Monoprice 115428 Certified Premium HDMI Cable - 6 Feet - Black, 4K@60Hz, HDR, 18Gbps, 28AWG, YUV 4:4:4, Dual Video Stream https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GCGKI3O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_ZZ7SQAAA168CXWG1TMCS?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I get the box for Dolby Vision on the TV. But I feel like I’m getting the slightest of jitters on the tv.
Everything is gorgeous but just something is funky with the motion on the TV.
For any cable (into the TV or in and out of the AVR) that will be carrying a 4K HDR signal make sure you're using Certified Premium HDMI cables. The Apple TV 4K is pretty picky about cables as you've found out and you can avoid some headaches with all your devices by just spending the money on the proper cables up front.
Get 2 of these, 6ft version. One to receiver, one to projector: Monoprice 115428 Certified Premium HDMI Cable - 6 Feet - Black, 4K@60Hz, HDR, 18Gbps, 28AWG, YUV 4:4:4, Dual Video Stream https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GCGKI3O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_qeLbGb2VFX5WR
Your hdmi cable is the issue. Stay below 6 feet, the monoprice 6ft one found here is a good cable: Monoprice 115428 Certified Premium HDMI Cable - 6 Feet - Black, 4K@60Hz, HDR, 18Gbps, 28AWG, YUV 4:4:4, Dual Video Stream https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GCGKI3O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_3265FbT68CXV9
If it worked with 1080p equipment it should be good but if it’s an old one it’s better to buy a new one like this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-115428-Certified-Premium-18Gbps/dp/B01GCGKI3O
They’re cheaper direct from Monoprice but the shipping costs might make the total higher than if you buy it from Amazon especially if you have Prime.
I know most people are saying any modern HDMI cable will work, but this is not entirely correct.
There was a test done that I’ll have to look up regarding HDMI cables ability to transmit full 4K and HDR content. Only a few of like 20 cables were able to consistently deliver the content correctly, even though all advertised they could.
I’ve had issues trying to get full 4K HDR content to work correctly on both my appletv and Xbox One x. After going through a dozen or so different “high speed” cable brands that all promised 18gbps and HDR compatibility, the only ones I found to consistently work were the Monoprice premium cables. Interestingly, this was also consistent with the previously mentioned results.
My other cables would work intermittently and drop out, leading to some major issues trying to figure out what was wrong. After hours of messing around and them buying a ton of cables, I came to this conclusion.
My suggestion, buy this cable either through amazon or monoprice.com and be done with it: Monoprice Certified Premium HDMI Cable: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GCGKI3O?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
Your HDMI cable is probably fine. What you're looking for is an HDMI cable that supports 18Gbps bandwidth. If you want to be certain you are using a great HDMI check these out:
That will do the job nicely and cost a fraction of what a retail store will want. I'm not sure how the warranty is with Amazon but if you order from Monoprice.com directly they certainly come with a lifetime warranty. I have purchased many iPhone Lightning cables from them and any time one goes bad they have offered me store credit to get the newer (better) model.
Already done :) . Thanks for your feedback.
For HDMI cable, I went with the , Monoprice 115428 Certified Premium HDMI Cable - 6 Feet - Black, 4K@60Hz, HDR, 18Gbps, 28AWG, YUV 4:4:4, Dual Video Stream
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-115428-Certified-Premium-18Gbps/dp/B01GCGKI3O
Seems like that's the one everyone recommends. If you or anyone reading this post can recommend a better cable I would appreciate it.
Thanks again!
Order a Monoprice certified premium high speed cable. It’s just over $6 for 6 ft. That’s long enough for most installations.
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-115428-Certified-Premium-18Gbps/dp/B01GCGKI3O
They’re cheaper if you buy them from Monoprice but end up costing the same or more after tax and shipping especially if you have Amazon Prime. If you have Prime order from Amazon.
Sorry to spam you, but are these the same as the one you linked? amazon I prefer to order from amazon since I get free next day, but there’s a few low quality reviews up top and just wanted to double check. I know those could just be defective or just idiots using them but I want to make sure before I order them. I have until like 10pm tonight to order and I’lol still get them tomorrow. Gotta love that convenience
There's a similar player build in the [wiki](/r/htpc/wiki/sample-builds) with the A300
You can get by with the ryzen 3200G if you wanted to save some money.
The stock AMD cooler will fit if you pop the shroud off it.
Also, I have an app called HDMI premium that will scan the barcode to make sure it's legit. That rocketfish you linked doesn't specifically say certified premium. Look at this certified premium
Get a Monoprice Certified Premium cable on Amazon for under $10. They work with 4K UHD HDR10 & Dolby Vision.
Monoprice Certified Premium HDMI Cable - Black - 6 Feet | 4K@60Hz, HDR, 18Gbps, 28AWG, YUV 4:4:4 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GCGKI3O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_q.yACbYMBSC3T
You could also try changing your video settings to 4K SDR and see if that helps. It will auto switch to Dolby Vision when you're watching DV content but the Apple TV struggles constantly switching for me when set to 4K Dolby Vision in settings.
I had the same problem with the almost same TV (the 55' variant). Yeah, it's the HDMI cable and I bought this from Amazon and worked fine.
As they told you, you only need a cable that supports 18Gbps, I've had to be a little more careful because my TV is further and there's no many 5m cheap cables that will do the work.
Try setting it to 4K SDR and get a certified premium cable. I use these cables for everything (Xbox One X, Nvidia Shield, Apple TV 4K, Etc.) on 2 Dolby Vision TVs.
Monoprice Certified Premium HDMI Cable - Black - 6 Feet | 4K@60Hz, HDR, 18Gbps, 28AWG, YUV 4:4:4 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GCGKI3O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_q.yACbYMBSC3T
Thanks.
Well here is a good example, it says it’s “certified premium” but I don’t see the symbol anywhere. Which surprises me because people usually like monoprice cables and wires.
Monoprice Certified Premium HDMI Cable - Black - 6 Feet | 4K@60Hz, HDR, 18Gbps, 28AWG, YUV 4:4:4 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GCGKI3O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_BqNuCbK6QQRZY
best to try a different HDMI cable. HDMI cables go bad. also i looked up amazon hdmi cable specs. it caps out at 10.2 Gbps, find one that is 18Gbps
is a good one for cheap
The Amazon is rated at it, but not Premium certified (doesn’t mean it doesn’t do it, just hasn’t been verified); on Amazon, the Monoprice ones are Premium certified and are cheaper (only the single pack is on sale, the 2/3 packs are more expensive per cable).
Same, bought the C8 OLED and had constant flickers, even in the OS. The HDCP option people will mention didn’t correct it.
I bought this cable and the problem went away.
Monoprice 115428 Certified Premium... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GCGKI3O?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
I just bought 2 new certified premium cables from Amazon. The same model cable is going from the shield to the tv that is going from the receiver to the tv.
I'm using 2 of these: Monoprice 115428 Certified Premium High Speed HDMI Cable, 4K @ 60Hz, HDR, 18Gbps, 28AWG, YUV 4:4:4, 6ft, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GCGKI3O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_hHzPkKFxzHmCt
I was getting pink and green flashes from 4k BD player using an amazon high speed cable on a 2016 KS8500. Switched to a mono price high speed premium cable and have had no more problems.
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-115428-Certified-Premium-Speed/dp/B01GCGKI3O
these are 18gbps and are suitable for 4k HDR... if this doesnt fix the problem you should contact Samsung since it may be a board or screen problem.
Both, though I think the "High Speed" cable can handle most jobs from 2.0. To make sure you're not losing anything you could use a "Premium High Speed" cable that can handle full 18 Gbps.
Just upgraded to 4K from the previous ATV model and I tried to turn on HDR mode but Apple TV does it’s check and says it’s switching to SDR.
This is from Samsung website for the KU6290:
“Our HDR Premium technology displays HDR (High Dynamic Range) content from new generation Ultra HD Blu-ray, HDR streaming content, and HDR content available on Vidity compliant storage devices. Meets CTA HDR-compatible requirements.”
Can anyone help me debug this? Or has anyone ran into similar issues? I tried switching HDMI ports and I have a Monoprice HDMI cable that supports HDR.
TIA
Fabulous, thank you! So before I connect my AppleTV 4K to the TV, I should first set the TV to 4K DV, 60 Hz, 4:2:2. Also, the calculator you linked does not have the 4:2:2 option. Will the bandwidth required for the above four fall within 18 mbps? I ended up buying this HDMI Premium Certified cable: https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Certified-Premium-Speed-Cable/dp/B01GCGKI3O/
or just buy a better cable, for a cheaper price, without needing a promo code...link
I just had to return a few Amazon Basic cables (i have two mirrored outputs on my AVR) because they would not carry the Dolby Vision or HDR signal from my Apple Tv 4K to my TV. They were 10' cables. Replaced with a Monoprice brand (also sold at Amazon) and it worked great. Later found out the Dolby Vision requires the cables be clearly marked PREMIUM CERTIFIED. The Amazon Basic cables are not marked as such where the Monoprice ones are.
EDIT: YMMV, I've also been told that cables without that marking will work with DV over shorter distances, but this was my experience.
Sorry, I guess I missed the HDR support part. You are correct that the HDMI port nees to be 2.2. to allow HDR images to display. Without it, you'd get a blank screen. the 790 does support 4K with HDCP2.2 and HDR. Again, depending on how into AQ you are, soundbars do a decent job but I just don't think it's worth spending $200-300 dollars more. The Sony display is very good. I have the X800D and it looks amazing in my bedroom with both normal and HDR programs (it was last year's model but I saved $300 by buying it. The differences in the new displays weren't that important to me). As long as you connect your soundbar into an HDMI 2.2 port you should be good to go. Also, make sure your HDMI cables are certified high speed (full 18Gbps) and that the enhanced HDR settings are set to auto on you display. You probably know all this already but I read so many comments from people having problems getting HDR to work because they miss these simple points. These are what I'm using: https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Certified-Premium-Speed-Cable/dp/B01GCGKI3O/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1499868918&sr=8-2&keywords=amazon+HDMI+certified+high+speed+cables Hope this helps.
HDR shouldn't cause it all. Did you disable the other settings I listed? If you did that already, consider your HDMI cable. You need CERTIFIED, PREMIUM 4K cables. It's not unusual these days for the cable to not pass the signal correctly with 4K. Try these https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GCGKI3O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
95% of the time the grainy look is caused by video settings that should be disabled...
Monoprice certified premium cables. Anything certified premium will guarantee 4K+HDR, and monoprice has the best value.
Other non certified cables can theoretically work (even the oldest HDMI cables), but certified premium cables (noted by the QR code) are the only ones that are tested at 18gbps in high EMI conditions, to guarantee you won't have a loss of signal under any conditions.
I had black screen and flickering with my pro and my 4k TV. I've read many people say all you need is the cable that came with the PlayStation. While this may be true for many, it's not true for all. I bought this one from Monoprice on Amazon and problem solved. I'd try the cable that comes with it first, of course.
No. Your TV only supports a max of 18GBps over HDMI so a 48GBps cable isn't going to help. As long as you're using Premium Certified HDMI cables (such as these) then you're already getting the best out of your TV and connected hardware.
Kind of like buying higher speed rated tires won't turn your Camry into a Camaro.
Get $6 Monoprice high speed cables. That’s all you need.
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-115428-Certified-Premium-18Gbps/dp/B01GCGKI3O
I can't find any reference to an Anthem BXR 710 receiver, are you sure you don't have the MRX 710? If you do then according to this review that receiver only has HDMI v1.4 ports and doesn't support HDR and only supports 4K/24 passthrough, not 4K/60. You need HDMI v2.0 or better for 4K/60 and HDR support (see comparison here).
So for now you either need to stick to ARC for audio from the TV and your Apple TV 4K or replace your AVR with a newer model that supports at least HDMI 2.0. If you do replace your AVR then yes you'll need new Certified Premium HDMI cables such as those from Monoprice (via Amazon).
Do you have your PC connected to one of the 4K60 capable inputs and do you have Enhanced mode enabled? Could also be an incompatible resolution setting or a poor quality cable. Try booting into Safe Mode on the PC to see if you get the desktop. Make sure you're using a Certified Premium HDMI cable.
This is all you need:
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-115428-Certified-Premium-18Gbps/dp/B01GCGKI3O
You will not regret it! I got my 55” C8 on 11/29 and it’s the best TV I’ve ever seen period!
I’ve found the my old quality Blue Jeans Cables have worked great. For my Xbox One X the cable in the box also works.
But I just ordered 2 Monoprice certified premium high speed cables from Amazon since ARC isn’t working with my Yahama RX- 383. Dolby Vision passthrough does work and everything else works like: Spectrum DVR, Apple TV and PS4 but I want ARC! I also ordered a KabelDirekt toslink cable as a backup in case ARC doesn’t work with the certified cables. I don’t want to buy a new receiver after spending almost 2 grand on the C8 and Xbox One X just two weeks ago.
6 ft is $4.47 which should be long enough. 10 ft is $5.23 and 15 ft. is $10.48.
From the Monoprice site: https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=15430
They come with the certified hologram but you can get free shipping from Amazon and Monoprice while having a lower price charges shipping so it’s actually less if you order from Amazon!
They are guaranteed to have 18 Gbps bandwidth and are also 28 gauge which is much more robust than thinner cables! I always buy 28 since I like my cables thick. I’ve always used thick gauge speaker wire as well since it performs better and can take a beating. Thin wire can be destroyed if you have pets. 16 gauge is good but it will be hard to get it in some receiver’s terminals! I had to twist them to get them into my old Yamaha back in 2010 that had spring clips for everything but the front L and R speakers. I could’ve made banana plug adapters but I didn’t bother.
unless you care about 4K @ 120hz (or 8K) or an obscene length, which you wouldn't in this use case, it really doesn't matter. no need to pay more than $3 for a 6-foot cable for something like an Apple TV
That's because high speed cables have at minimum 10.2 gbps bandwidth (this is the full bandwidth of the old HDMI 1.4 spec) and are not capable of the full 18gbps bandwidth of the HDMI 2.0 spec, required for 4k60. Just like the port on your TV and on your source device need to be "4k60" the cable does as well.
When buying HDMI cables always look for the two keywords before buying: 18gbps (18 gigabytes per second), and 4k@60 (or just 4k60). If you want to be extra sure, HDMI has a certification program, and cables that have passed are marketed as "Premium High Speed HDMI Cable". These certified cable will be able to handle everything that HDMI 2.0 could possibly throw at them. More on that, including how to ensure you are buying a genuine cable that was actually certified, here: https://www.hdmi.org/manufacturer/premiumcable/faq.aspx Even if you are buying a certified cable still make sure it has the two keywords 18gbps and . These certified cables aren't even expensive, for example here is a 6ft monoprice premium certified cable i found with a 30 second Amazon search for $5. https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-115428-Certified-Premium-18Gbps/dp/B01GCGKI3O/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1543465057&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=premium+high+speed+hdmi+cable&dpPl=1&dpID=31vnewgtCfL&re...
You can skip the rest of this comment if you want, it's just about why you should never buy expensive HDMI cables, bandwidth is only thing that matters.
(And by the way expensive HDMI cables are stupid. Since it's an error corrected digital signal, if you are getting a picture at all it is identical to what the source device sent out, same with audio. Bandwidth (18 gbps!) is the only thing that actually matters when buying HDMI cable, as that will dictate what features you can send down the cable (4k60, HDR, ect.) And if the cable actually gives you a picture and audio at all, rest assured it is bit for bit identical to what the source device sent. (Although there is an EXTREMELY RARE and EXTREMELY OBVIOUS issue, occasionally seen in cheap or damaged cables, that causes many pixels to be pure 255,255,255 white. You'd know if this was happening. If it looks normal, it's bit perfect signal. And there is no audio version of this, if there is any issue with the audio at all it will not be played and you will hear nothing. So don't let anyone tell you that more expensive HDMI cables have superior picture or audio, it's not true, the bandwidth is the only thing that will actually affect anything.)
Sorry for any typographical errors, I typed all this on a Razer Phone 2.
Should use a premium high speed cable something like this
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-115428-Certified-Premium-18Gbps/dp/B01GCGKI3O
I'm in Canada so I'll take a look. I would need the 18 Gbps cables like
https://www.amazon.ca/Monoprice-115428-Certified-Premium-18Gbps/dp/B01GCGKI3O
Or will 10 Gbps be enough?
If you're getting audio drop outs from the built-in speakers then it is likely an issue best addressed by a technician.
If you're having issues with an ARC connection to an external device such as an AVR or soundbar then there are some settings you can adjust to help.
Settings > Display & Sound > Audio output > Sound mode sync (Disable)
Settings > Display & Sound > Audio output > A/V sync (Auto)
Settings > Display & Sound > Audio output > eARC mode (Auto or Off)
Settings > Display & Sound > Audio output > Digital audio out (Auto 1)
Settings > Display & Sound > Audio output > Dolby Digital Plus output (Dolby Digital Plus)
Settings > Display & Sound > Audio output > Pass through mode (Off)
Settings > Device Preferences > Sounds > System sounds (Disable)
Settings > Remotes & Accessories > Bluetooth settings > Bluetooth (Disable)
Lastly, and I can't stress how important this is, you really need to use premium certified cables such as those from Monoprice (Monoprice or Amazon).
Should work...
- Is my Android TV/Google TV compatible with HDR?
- What functions are supported on each of the HDMI terminals?
- How do I view 4K (60p or 120p) and HDR content from a HDMI device connected to an Android TV or Google TV?
Make sure you're using a Certified Premium HDMI cable such as those from Monoprice (Amazon) or at a minimum the original HDMI cable that came with the PS5.
You can try all the HDMI cables you want but it won't matter if none of them are Premium Certified (example) or Ultra Certified (example) cables then the result could be the same with each of them.
With 4K60 sources, especially the Apple TV 4K which is pretty picky about cables, make sure you are using either Premium Certified or Ultra Certified cables that came in a package with the certified logo on the package.
Internal TV apps don't use eARC, just ARC. eARC is only used for HDMI inputs. This feature is also in beta on the Apple TV and may not work with all devices.
You can try all the cables you want if none of them are at least Premium Certified they'll all have issues. Make sure you are using either a Premium or Ultra Certified HDMI cable when connecting 4K devices.
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-115428-Certified-Premium-18Gbps/dp/B01GCGKI3O/
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Certified-Ultra-Speed-Cable/dp/B08X6C4MY9/
On HDMI ports 1 or 2 make sure Enhanced signal format is selected. On HDMI 3 or 4 make sure Enhanced (Dolby Vision) signal format is selected. As a last resort you can try connecting to HDMI 3 or 4 with the Enhanced (4K120) option selected.
On the Apple TV 4K make sure Match Content and Match Frame Rate are enabled.
For just audio, probably not. If you have issues then replace it with a Premium Certified cable like this one.
Does it only do it with external inputs? If its only with external connections I'd recommend trying some new certified HDMI cables.
Do you have Match Content enabled in your Display & Sound settings on the Chromecast?
https://support.google.com/chromecast/answer/10117046
If not you could be feeding a fake Dolby Vision signal to the TV and that's why it looks funny. The receiver may not be as forgiving of the fake HDR signal.
Also, don't use the Amazon Basics cables for 4K connections. Make sure you're using Certified HDMI cables like these or these. These Certified cables are tested by an independent lab and guaranteed to work for 4K60 HDR (Premium Certified) or up to 8K60 HDR (Ultra Certified).
Rebuild database on ps4, disable hdcp, make sure 4k and hdr is enabled in the ports/inputs on tv, and in ps4 options. Upgrade ALL your hdmi cables to these:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GCGKI3O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_CS1SEV51APWWYKV18VAE
I found that the Amazon Basics HDMI cables were fine for 1080p but they weren't reliable for 4K60. For reliable performance I had to use Premium Certified HDMI cables. Any Premium cable will work but the Monoprice ones are probably the most popular.
Since you can't set the Enhanced mode per port on the Denon like you can on the TV you really have no choice but to connect directly to the TV.
> I worry about the "4:2:0". I don't know what that is, but it seems obvious my Soundbar can only passthrough 4K@60 with 4:2:0 and the 4:4:4 thing would allow 4K passthrough only at 30fps which I don't want
The numbers are the Chroma Subsampling. The deal is that the previous HDMI standard didn't have adequate bandwidth for 4k@60 w/ 4:4:4. Don't know what the status on 2.1 support on the X is ATM, but you'd also need support on your TV and at least passthrough on your soundbar. And really good cables. In the meantime, I wouldn't worry too much about being stuck w/ 4:2:0 4k@60 w/ 10-bit HDR. It's by far the most common 4k configuration right now.
It's kinda' weird that you have a sound bar and a TV that support 4k HDR but not HDMI ARC. Unless you're watching BluRays without video/the TV on, I don't really understand why it matters where you plugin your xBox.
> Related: Is there any way to tell whether my current HDMI cable connecting the soundbar to the TV can handle 4K@60 ? Currently its only handling 1080p
Nope. Check your sales records, I guess. It is unfortunate that all the HDMI cables have the same connectors, IMHO, because it's ridiculously common to have issues due to insufficient cable bandwidth. If budget allows and you'd rather be safe than sorry, I'd go ahead and Amazon up some certified Monoprice. At least 18Gbps.
What kind of cables are they? Not all 4K cable are the same. There are different types out there.
At minimum, you need the Premium High-Speed HDMI cables.
https://www.lifewire.com/hdmi-cables-and-connectors-what-you-need-to-know-4685377#
I'm using a an LG C8 with the UB820 4K blu-ray, and I don't have any of the issues you're experiencing. In the beginning I remember seeing the HDCP error, but when I switch to the Monoprice Premium High-Speed HDMI cables, all of my issues disappeared.
Also, are you connecting your TV and blu-ray player to an AVR? If yes, which AVR are you using?
Just because your cables were fine for your last TV doesn't mean that they'll be fine for a newer 4K60 HDR set. Make sure you are using Premium Certified HDMI Cables (such as those from Monoprice - here or here) to get consistent 4K60 performance.
Also, make sure Enhanced Mode is enabled for HDMI 3 and for the AVR if it has such a setting.
Glad you solved it. That must have been a pretty old HDMI cable if it didn't support ARC. If that replacement cable will also be carrying 4K HDR video from the AVR to the TV then you should consider getting a Premium Certified cable such as the Monoprice ones. Any Premium Certified cable will be fine though, brand name doesn't really matter as long as it has the Premium Certified label.
I would say its the HDMI cable. The Apple TV 4K is pretty picky about HDMI cables so you really need to be using a Premium Certified cable.
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-115428-Certified-Premium-18Gbps/dp/B01GCGKI3O/
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Certified-Premium-Ultra-Speed/dp/B074FFM8NH/
No, don't waste your money. Get some Premium Certified HDMI cables (like these) and you'll get the exact same performance for a fraction of the price.
If you have to make a longer cable run, say anything exceeding 15-20 feet, then I recommend using an optical HDMI cable (like these) so that signal loss doesn't become an issue with the increased cable resistance. These will cost more but for long cable runs this is really the only way to go and they still won't be as expensive as the Audioquest cables.
You’re likely having an HDMI cable issue. How long is your hdmi cable and do you have any in wall connectors in your setup? Starting by getting 2 of this 6ft mono price cable: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GCGKI3O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_ZmTMFbMPW8BHP
2 things cause this:
- USB device noise stomping on the 2.4ghz spectrum. If you have anything plugged into usb go to settings - dp - system - usb mode and set it to compatability.
- poorly grounded HDMI cables that leak noise into 2.4ghz. Try this cable: https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-115428-Certified-Premium-18Gbps/dp/B01GCGKI3O/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=monoprice+6ft&qid=1603824336&s=electronics&sr=1-2
Ultra High Speed HDMI Cables are not required for ARC or eARC to work properly. For ARC you need at minimum a High Speed HDMI Cable. For eARC support you need at minimum a High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet.
In general for everyday 4K60 multimedia content I would recommend at minimum a Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet and for nextgen gaming up to 4K120/8K60 that is where you'll want an Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable.
I suggest reading the following so that you better understand the differences between cables and why you need what type.
The one I bought is working for now, but I will get monoprice ones in the future. They have 6ft ones on Amazon for $5.37 https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-115428-Certified-Premium-18Gbps/dp/B01GCGKI3O/
Not a problem. I used to run two R9 290X in Crossfire with dual monitors (although they were 60Hz) so I'm happy to try and help out.
The reason I asked about the GPU model is that some uncommon later versions came with two DisplayPort outputs, but the most common card designs (by far) only included one. If you do find that you have two DisplayPort outputs, that simplifies things as all you will need is two DisplayPort cables and this will allow using both monitors at their full 144Hz.
If you only have a single DisplayPort output, you'll want to use the DisplayPort connection to the main monitor at 144Hz, and the HDMI output to the secondary monitor at 60Hz (or 75Hz, a setting you can check after it's plugged in with the Windows display properties panel). Your monitors support two HDMI inputs - the HDMI 2.0 input should be the primary connection, and should allow enabling Freesync if you choose to (it won't matter for desktop software or media playback).
As the monitors lack a DVI input, you can put those cables in storage or keep them with your old monitors once everything is set up and tested out for a bit.
Always fun to see a system with a Velociraptor drive, too! I bet you can sure hear it when it spins up... I had a few of those, myself. :)
According to a few customer reviews, that model of monitor includes a DisplayPort cable in the box, but it may not include an HDMI cable. For an inexpensive solution, Amazon sells basic cables from the brand Monoprice which get the job done and are usually under ten bucks. Amazon also has their own Amazon Basics products that work as well. If you're picking one up locally, don't get ripped off - all you need is a basic HDMI cable which is listed as suporting an 18Gbit connection (sometimes listed as 4K/60Hz). If you spend over $15, you've goofed up!
I think you'll be pretty happy with the setup and your existing hardware if you're not wanting to play intensive games. As you indicate, the main advantage is going to be "real estate" - both resolution and size. If you do have more questions down the line though, feel free to send me a message.
If you feel like investing a couple of bucks in a certified cable then grab one of these Monoprice cables, they're guaranteed to support the full 18Gbps HDMI 2.0 bandwidth for proper 4K60 with HDR playback.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GCGKI3O/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074FFM8NH/
It's a relatively small price to pay for piece of mind that your HDMI cables are up to par for your new TV.
I like Monoprices’s Premium HDMI certified cables.
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-115428-Certified-Premium-18Gbps/dp/B01GCGKI3O
Any quality high speed HDMI cable like this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-115428-Certified-Premium-18Gbps/dp/B01GCGKI3O
You don’t need anything more expensive than this.
I would try swapping the HDMI cable. This is the cable I use and works pretty well:
Monoprice certified cables have worked well for me https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-115428-Certified-Premium-18Gbps/dp/B01GCGKI3O/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3KFUSUGS5OZM1&dchild=1&keywords=monoprice+certified+premium+high+speed+hdmi+cable%2C+4k+60hz&qid=1595010649&sprefix=monoprice+certified%2Caps%2C248&sr=8-1
Okay, I looked up your gear, looks like you should be able to connect your CCGTV to your TV, then your TV to your Sonos Arc, and passthrough high-def audio content.
Do you have these settings enabled on your TV?: eARC to 'ON' and Digital Audio Output to 'Auto'.
If so, try playing content that's Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos enabled. One example on Netflix is "Chef's Table", you should be able to hit the INFO button on your Vizio remote and see the details on the format encodings.
Edit: If this doesn't work, try connecting your CCGTV directly to your Sonos, and playing the content (via Chromecasting) without your TV connected, to see if it'll process the Atmos content properly. Additionally, make sure you have high quality, premium HDMI cables—the ones that came with your TV or soundbar may not be. I thought all HDMI cables were alike, I was wrong. I currently have a premium one from Monoprice on order from Amazon, as I was getting display corruption in Dolby Vision titles, because the cable that came with my Vizio Atmos soundbar isn't good enough. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GCGKI3O/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
yo me fui a la segura comprando este en amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GCGKI3O
> • First, the really bad. The screen will occasionally produce flickering segments in thick verticals bands. Its almost as if an entire 1/5 of the screen dims in a vertical strip for a second or so. I cannot find the setting causing this but its very inconsistent,
Another post in this sub had this problem, and they caught it on video. For them a large vertical/horizontal/rectangular area would go black, then back on. If what you’re seeing is similar (not just slight change in brightness that goes away when the full array local dimming is off, or flicker from ClearAction), I’d return it as defective.
> • Where the flicker occurs depends on the scene being displayed. The issue isn't always present, and seems to happen most often when the video produced is dark and there is small bright elements within. Lowering or turning off the array fixes the problem temporarily, so I think it has to do with that, but lowers the image quality otherwise and its not a perfect fix. Playing Red Dead Redemption 2 looks beautiful, but as you can imagine, kills the mood when the screen flashes.RE2 Remake has also shown as a problem.
I’ve had the same experience with the M50Q7-H1. The array on the 50” has only 16 zones, so for some content the change in zone brightness is noticeable as a localized “flicker”. On a $400 tv as huge 4K pc monitor, I’m content to turn it off and leave it off, but I completely understand expecting better for a larger/higher end sku tv.
According to bestbuy your tv has 480 zones. Each zone should be about 5 square inches in area (compared to 88 sq in on the 50”). I’d hazard a guess they are about 1”x5” in 40 rows and 12 columns. If you connect a pc and choose a gray background with a large white mouse cursor, you should be able to see the zone with the mouse cursor brighten.
Also, have you tried turning off ClearAction? this intentionally flickers the backlight, which created horrible full-screen headache-inducing flicker for me.
> • I bought new HDMI cables and tried those... It did not fix my problems at all or make the picture I already had any better.
Hdmi cables are a crapshoot right now at 4k60 and higher (especially on Amazon), so you might have two bum cables, too. One way to tell is dropping to 1080p60 and see if the problems are still there.
I’ve so far been successful with these monoprice cables at 4k60 : https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-115428-Certified-Premium-18Gbps/dp/B01GCGKI3O/
Have you tried other hdmi sources / other hdmi input ports on the tv?
Some of these TVs have different hdmi standards on each input port, which may be incompatible/flaky with some hdmi sources. iirc, Hdmi ports 1 & 2 should always be able to handle 4k120 HDR, but the others might be less.
Try the following settings on the TV, these give me a reliable ARC connection to my AVR with zero audio dropouts during Netflix or Prime Video use.
Settings > Display & Sound > Audio output > Sound mode sync (Disable)
Settings > Display & Sound > Audio output > A/V sync (Auto)
Settings > Display & Sound > Audio output > eARC mode (Auto)
Settings > Display & Sound > Audio output > Digital audio out (Auto 1)
Settings > Display & Sound > Audio output > Dolby Digital Plus output (Dolby Digital Plus)
Settings > Display & Sound > Audio output > Pass through mode (Off)
Settings > Device Preferences > Sounds > System sounds (Disable)
Settings > Remotes & Accessories > Bluetooth settings > Bluetooth (Disable)
If you have one I recommend connecting your Blu-ray or UHD Blu-ray player directly to the soundbar and not the TV.
Lastly, it's also important that the HDMI connection between the soundbar and the TV is made with a high quality cable. If you don't have one already I recommend using a Certified Premium HDMI cable such as those from Monoprice (Monoprice or Amazon) and some AVS Forum users have also reported good results with Zeskit cables.
Yeah, as odd as it sounds, in 4K modes HDMI cables run at similar frequencies to bluetooth, and without good shielding, the cable can cause interference with the bluetooth remote. Get a cheap premium certified HDMI cable and that should solve your issues. They aren't expensive at all: https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-115428-Certified-Premium-18Gbps/dp/B01GCGKI3O/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1U9XKXX1J950B&keywords=premium+certified+hdmi+cable&qid=1573158853&sprefix=premium+certified+%2Caps%2C138&sr=8-3
Monoprice Certified Premium HDMI Cable - 6 Feet - Black, 4K@60Hz, HDR, 18Gbps, 28AWG, YUV 4:4:4, Dual Video Stream https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GCGKI3O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_VnkODb9BTE1ER
These?
The original PRO cable works if you still have it.
I used monoprice cables with success
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-115428-Certified-Premium-18Gbps/dp/B01GCGKI3O/
People like the basics as well
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-High-Speed-HDMI-Cable-1-Pack/dp/B014I8SSD0
Awesome thank you, I’ll probably use this solution. I did find a monoprice hdmi
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01GCGKI3O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_bwyeBbYD4VMFB
I should be okay using that with the adapter right?
I flipped to these cables and the black screening almost completely disappeared.
Monoprice 115428 Certified Premium High Speed HDMI Cable, 6ft https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GCGKI3O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_DtCGAbR1PN8T0
The only HDMI cables you'll need are Certified Premium ones, like the one show in OP's pic. But, you can get them for $10 from Monoprice on Amazon. Got two of them, never looked back.
I just bought that same cable (6ft black version) from amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GCGKI3O
I am still having the same balck screen issue.
The sound would go out and screen would black out for a second or 2 then come back on and it would be okay for a few minutes then repeat with the stock PS4 Pro cable. I switched to this cable from monoprice. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GCGKI3O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Haven't had any problems with the screen blacking out or sound issues. Another good cable I've heard people say works great is https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DI8A1NW/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3L31F4KTJOMGN&coliid=I2N5CQDFP3Y2FI&psc=1
It sucks that Sony cheaped out on the cable but I'm just happy it's working correctly now.
Get a high speed HDMI and swap it out. You could get a cheap one on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GCGKI3O/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1 make sure any HDMI cable you get has that HDMI premium certified cable emblem
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