HDMI connection

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10-08-14, 05:20 PM
philrab66

HDMI connection

Hi all
Can you connect a Sky HD box to TV with just a HDMI cable if you do not subscride to HD. Just to watch normal channels or do I still need to use scart lead.
Thanks Phil.
10-08-14, 05:29 PM
dan_taylor

Re: HDMI connection

Hi Phil,

Yes, you can still connect to your TV via HDMI.

We don't subscribe to HD channels at home either. We do, however, still get BBC One HD and ITV One HD, amongst a few others. The difference is actually amazing!

Hope this helps!

Dan. :)
10-08-14, 08:05 PM
philrab66

Re: HDMI connection

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan_taylor

Hi Phil,

Yes, you can still connect to your TV via HDMI.

We don't subscribe to HD channels at home either. We do, however, still get BBC One HD and ITV One HD, amongst a few others. The difference is actually amazing!

Hope this helps!

Dan. :)

Thanks Dan
I have tried it without scart lead just with HDMI cable but can not get any picture. We used to get a picture on our Ext 5 channel which I presume was from the HDMI cable because it says on the TV that AV5 is for HDMI but now we can not get anything on there any suggestions. Do you run yours with out a scart lead.
Thanks Phil,
10-08-14, 09:56 PM
seawright

Re: HDMI connection
Is your Sky remote set up to control your TV?
Provided it is you should be able to do the following:
- With TV and Sky box in standby ensure the HDMI lead connecting your Sky box and TV is correctly inserted.
- Disconnect both ends of the scart lead.
- Press SKY button on remote and ensure Sky box power on LED turns green.
- Press TV button followed by standby to power up TV.
- Press HELP button and note any change on TV screen.
- Dependent on make/model of TV it may bring up a menu but is more likely to display the name of selected input eg. Ext 1.
- This should disappear after a few seconds.
- If TV picture does not appear press HELP button repeatedly to cycle through all available inputs allowing time for input name to disappear or picture to appear before continuing.
11-08-14, 08:27 AM
philrab66

Re: HDMI connection
Quote:
Originally Posted by seawright

Is your Sky remote set up to control your TV?
Provided it is you should be able to do the following:

With TV and Sky box in standby ensure the HDMI lead connecting your Sky box and TV is correctly inserted.
Disconnect both ends of the scart lead.
Press SKY button on remote and ensure Sky box power on LED turns green.
Press TV button followed by standby to power up TV.
Press HELP button and note any change on TV screen.
Dependent on make/model of TV it may bring up a menu but is more likely to display the name of selected input eg. Ext 1.
This should disappear after a few seconds.
If TV picture does not appear press HELP button repeatedly to cycle through all available inputs allowing time for input name to disappear or picture to appear before continuing.
Tried all this when I press the blue button the screen does come up but have gone through the menu it brought up and still no picture. I have read on other posts you need a cable with a pink end on it to work is this true?
Thanks Phil.
11-08-14, 09:02 AM
gymno

Re: HDMI connection

Are you using a panasonic tv by any chance?
11-08-14, 09:15 AM
philrab66

Re: HDMI connection

Quote:

Originally Posted by gymno

Are you using a panasonic tv by any chance?

No its a Wharfedale
11-08-14, 09:27 AM
gymno

Re: HDMI connection

Ah ok, nevermind.

Panasonic is the only brand i was aware of that use the coloured buttons to select different av inputs.
They're also configured to work best on HDMI1 with sky boxes.

I can really only suggest basic troubleshooting.
Like trying different HDMI sockets on the tv and / or a different cable.

Hot plugging HDMI is never a good idea so always switch the box & tv fully off before reconnecting, otherwise you could fry something.
11-08-14, 10:40 AM
seawright

Re: HDMI connection

Quote:

Originally Posted by philrab66

Tried all this when I press the blue button the screen does come up but have gone through the menu it brought up and still no picture.

I never mentioned the blue button. In TV mode does the HELP button bring up either a menu or display the name of the selected input on screen?
11-08-14, 12:51 PM
Isitme

Re: HDMI connection

If you connect the HDMI cable and disconnect all other cables, then press the Source button on the TV remote, not the Sky remote, you should find that the list will come up with the HDMI connection highlighted. Select this option.
12-08-14, 09:47 AM
Scubbie

Re: HDMI connection
HI there,

Just in case, could I suggest the following:
- Check the HDMI Resolution setting
- Check what the TV can handle
- Check that the TV is compatible with 'HDCP' (any TVs bought in the last few years should be)
- HDMI Port settings on TV
HDMI Resolution

Using your Sky remote press <Services> 0 <Down>

Highlight the 'HD Resolution Output' and cycle through 576, 720p, 1080i & Automatic. As a suggestion select 576 just to get it working in case your TV isn't happy with 720p or 1080i.

TV Specs

Check the user manual for you TV. Look on-line if that doesn't help. I'd recommend the terms "specifications <make> <model>". Some HD TVs work at 1080, others at 720. Generally "HD Ready" means 720. HD should mean 1080. However do check what yours is.

HDCP

If you have an old HD TV that doesn't support HDCP then the Sky+ HD STB will display an error message to this effect but the message can disappear a little too soon in some cases. This results in a black screen.

HDMI Port Settings

This depends on the TV, so once more you'll need to look at the TV's User Manual. Also check to see if you have a specific HDMI port whihc the TV would prefer for any Satellite STB to be connected to. This varies between models so do look it up. On my own TV I can also label the ports for different kinds of inputs. For example I can choose between Blu-ray, AV Sound system and Satellite STB (thee are a few others). Your TV might not be looking for a picture if it thinks that it should be outputting the sound, for example.