Another strange output issue with my blu-ray player - Blu-ray Forum

Mike_In_HD · 01-12-2009, 06:01 PM

Sorry for all the questions, folks. But sometimes... Just sometimes this place is rich with quality answers.

As I've stated before, I have a Sharp Aquos LCD with it's corresponding BD player. Well, certain BDs (notably 20th Cent Fox releases) during random scenes for no rhyme or reason cut to all black for a split second, then sound and pictures resumes...

Sharp customer service said it's because the BD device needs to be set specifically to 1080p, not AUTO. Well, I did that... and it still does it. Furthermore I thought AUTO will allow it to play at full 1080/24.

Pelican170 · 01-12-2009, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike_In_HD

Sorry for all the questions, folks. But sometimes... Just sometimes this place is rich with quality answers.

As I've stated before, I have a Sharp Aquos LCD with it's corresponding BD player. Well, certain BDs (notably 20th Cent Fox releases) during random scenes for no rhyme or reason cut to all black for a split second, then sound and pictures resumes...

Sharp customer service said it's because the BD device needs to be set specifically to 1080p, not AUTO. Well, I did that... and it still does it. Furthermore I thought AUTO will allow it to play at full 1080/24.

interesting, but this can be a number of things, cables, bad handshake, receiver.... you should try to narrow it down. Also, your player might give you the option of running at 1080/24, but will your tv accept it or run it?

BluLobsta · 01-12-2009, 06:15 PM

Yup, I had the same thing happen to me last week, only it was when watching cable TV. I reseated the cables with no luck, so I swapped the cables around and it went away, so I replaced the cheapo HDMI cables with Blue Jeans cables. Works fine now. Try reseating the cables first, then swapping them around. Worth a shot....

Mike_In_HD · 01-12-2009, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BluLobsta

Yup, I had the same thing happen to me last week, only it was when watching cable TV. I reseated the cables with no luck, so I swapped the cables around and it went away, so I replaced the cheapo HDMI cables with Blue Jeans cables. Works fine now. Try reseating the cables first, then swapping them around. Worth a shot....

Reseating???

Thing is... It's a quality HDMI cable to begin with. I'm not having any issues with my Toshiba HD player, nor directv... both via HDMI. Just my BD player. I don't remember what brand HDMI I have.

big-bleu · 01-12-2009, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike_In_HD

Sorry for all the questions, folks. But sometimes... Just sometimes this place is rich with quality answers.

As I've stated before, I have a Sharp Aquos LCD with it's corresponding BD player. Well, certain BDs (notably 20th Cent Fox releases) during random scenes for no rhyme or reason cut to all black for a split second, then sound and pictures resumes...

Sharp customer service said it's because the BD device needs to be set specifically to 1080p, not AUTO. Well, I did that... and it still does it. Furthermore I thought AUTO will allow it to play at full 1080/24.

i don't have sharp but I have a samsung I have it on auto and turned on 24p with display turned to auto and it works perfectly

sorry i couldn't be much help

BluLobsta · 01-12-2009, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike_In_HD

Reseating???

Yeah, sometimes just reseating a cable will work wonders with a funky signal...

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Originally Posted by Mike_In_HD

Thing is... It's a quality HDMI cable to begin with. I'm not having any issues with my Toshiba HD player, nor directv... both via HDMI. Just my BD player. I don't remember what brand HDMI I have.

Yup, that's the idea. Try swapping the cables around just to see if the problem appears on the other components instead.

But, then again, there are so many variables. Just a process of elimination.

Mike_In_HD · 01-12-2009, 06:38 PM

I'm sorry... What is reseating?

BluLobsta · 01-12-2009, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike_In_HD

I'm sorry... What is reseating?

Just unplug each end the cable and replug firmly...

Mike_In_HD · 01-12-2009, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BluLobsta

Just unplug each end the cable and replug firmly...

Sorry, yeah... Figured such. I've recently done this when we rearranged our living room.

I'll switch up cables tonight, see if that makes a difference. Thanks.

Mike_In_HD · 02-05-2009, 03:48 PM

Okay... This is still a huge issue for me. I've attempted several remedies to no avail, though I had a feeling nothing would work.

It's insanely noticeable with 20th Cent Fox videos. A & V go out for a split second (several times throughout the movie), then everything returns. All other studios do not seem to do this on my player. I called SHARP and they still can't give me a decent answer.

Grrrrr...

jw · 02-05-2009, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike_In_HD

Okay... This is still a huge issue for me. I've attempted several remedies to no avail, though I had a feeling nothing would work.

It's insanely noticeable with 20th Cent Fox videos. A & V go out for a split second (several times throughout the movie), then everything returns. All other studios do not seem to do this on my player. I called SHARP and they still can't give me a decent answer.

Grrrrr...

Its your cables or the hdmi port, try using that cable that sends the good signal to the HDDVD player since thats confirmed to be a 'good' cable

sonyhomenet · 02-05-2009, 04:39 PM

I am rather new to the HT scene,but have noticed this...the HDMI connection leaves a little bit to be desired,as far as "sturdiness" goes. Mind you,I have had no trouble with it so far,but it seems to me,that there can be a fair amount of weight placed on a connection,simply due to the sheer weight of these cables! Perhaps some kind of "strain relief" would help...a place to "clip" the cable,close to the jack,so the entire weight of the cable would not be pulling on the connection???

Mike_In_HD · 02-05-2009, 05:41 PM

Just talked to SHARP (again) during my lunch... They said since the time of my first request about this issue, they have received several calls/emails about Fox discs doing this. They have released a new firmware update for the HP21 model and will update the HP20 model within a week or so. They claim this will correct the issue... Something about Fox's codec... I'm unfamiliar with that term.

Mike_In_HD · 02-05-2009, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jwbbud

Its your cables or the hdmi port, try using that cable that sends the good signal to the HDDVD player since thats confirmed to be a 'good' cable

If this were the case - Is it possible that the HDMI cable have an issue with just Fox discs?

DonRSD · 05-19-2009, 01:22 PM

my friend just bought a NEW hp21 yesterday and it had this issue when set to auto

the audio would play but NO VIDEO for a minute of so.

i told him to buy a ps3 as the load times on this bd player are HORRIBLE

well i updated his bd player and certain movies that wouldnt play (traitor, notorious) now play

i just dont like this bd player (sharp hp21)

01-12-2009, 06:01 PM	#1
Mike_In_HD Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Ohio Blu-ray collection:968	Another strange output issue with my blu-ray player Sorry for all the questions, folks. But sometimes... Just sometimes this place is rich with quality answers. As I've stated before, I have a Sharp Aquos LCD with it's corresponding BD player. Well, certain BDs (notably 20th Cent Fox releases) during random scenes for no rhyme or reason cut to all black for a split second, then sound and pictures resumes... Sharp customer service said it's because the BD device needs to be set specifically to 1080p, not AUTO. Well, I did that... and it still does it. Furthermore I thought AUTO will allow it to play at full 1080/24.

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01-12-2009, 06:15 PM	#3
BluLobsta Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Rhode Island Home Theater Gallery:86 4K collection:81 Blu-ray collection:420 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:2	Yup, I had the same thing happen to me last week, only it was when watching cable TV. I reseated the cables with no luck, so I swapped the cables around and it went away, so I replaced the cheapo HDMI cables with Blue Jeans cables. Works fine now. Try reseating the cables first, then swapping them around. Worth a shot....

01-12-2009, 06:38 PM	#7
Mike_In_HD Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Ohio Blu-ray collection:968	I'm sorry... What is reseating?

02-05-2009, 03:48 PM	#10
Mike_In_HD Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Ohio Blu-ray collection:968	Okay... This is still a huge issue for me. I've attempted several remedies to no avail, though I had a feeling nothing would work. It's insanely noticeable with 20th Cent Fox videos. A & V go out for a split second (several times throughout the movie), then everything returns. All other studios do not seem to do this on my player. I called SHARP and they still can't give me a decent answer. Grrrrr...

02-05-2009, 04:39 PM	#12
sonyhomenet Member Member since:Jan 2009	I am rather new to the HT scene,but have noticed this...the HDMI connection leaves a little bit to be desired,as far as "sturdiness" goes. Mind you,I have had no trouble with it so far,but it seems to me,that there can be a fair amount of weight placed on a connection,simply due to the sheer weight of these cables! Perhaps some kind of "strain relief" would help...a place to "clip" the cable,close to the jack,so the entire weight of the cable would not be pulling on the connection???

02-05-2009, 05:41 PM	#13
Mike_In_HD Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Ohio Blu-ray collection:968	Just talked to SHARP (again) during my lunch... They said since the time of my first request about this issue, they have received several calls/emails about Fox discs doing this. They have released a new firmware update for the HP21 model and will update the HP20 model within a week or so. They claim this will correct the issue... Something about Fox's codec... I'm unfamiliar with that term.

05-19-2009, 01:22 PM	#15
DonRSD Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2009 Location:South Florida Home Theater Gallery:24 Blu-ray collection:254 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:129	my friend just bought a NEW hp21 yesterday and it had this issue when set to auto the audio would play but NO VIDEO for a minute of so. i told him to buy a ps3 as the load times on this bd player are HORRIBLE well i updated his bd player and certain movies that wouldnt play (traitor, notorious) now play i just dont like this bd player (sharp hp21)

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