Using Multichannel cables because I'm pissed off with this HDMI Handjerking issue!!! - Blu-ray Forum

Guydowood · 03-27-2010, 05:35 PM

A month ago when I got a new Samsung plasma PN50B550 and the samsung BDP1600 to go along w/ it, I figured I'd have no issues with my Onkyo HTR-667 w/ everything running via HDMI through the reciever. I've been experience lots and lots of HDMI handshaking which is now become IMO handjerking! I've gone in to the hardware specs in the reciever and have tried resetting the modes to enable/disable and yeah sure the player finds the signal. But when I lock the modes inplace once the player is off for a few hrs or a few days when I turn it back on...the loathing "no signal" BS pops back up and I have to wait 5,10, 15 sometimes 30 min for the ****in' thing to come on. I've purchased new 1.3a HDMI cables from monoprice and swithched them out thinking that would fix my issue. NOPE! I did a firmware update on the player and it helped play some blu's but nothing to help fix the no signal fiasco. At this point I just want to take a hammer to the reciever and buy a new one, But... I believe the reciever is still in good working order. I never have any loss of signal when I want to watch directv and I've also changed the HDMI ports w/ usually the same results w/ the player. I know I can go optical but then I lose the HD surround formats and I read that if you use multichannel you can still get truHD and DTS-MA. Is that true? At this point I'm trying to keep things as minimal as possble cost wise. My BD player supports multichannel surround as does the reciever. Is there a certain brand I should look into purchasing. BTW when I run the HDMI directly to the TV from the player I get a connection in an instant. Could an HDMI splitter or switcher work for me...with two outputs and one input I can connect the output from the player to the in and then run one hdmi out to the TV in and the other to the reciever. I would appreciate any positive and negatives on what is my BEST course of action to get back into enjoying my HD experience.

thanks ladies and gentlemen

obiwopkenobi62 · 03-27-2010, 05:42 PM

I have an Onkyo 605, and a Monoprice HDMI switcher. I ran all HDMI cables into the switcher, then 1 out to the input on the receiver. haven't had any problems so far. You may want to try that. Some stuff just doesn't like to play nice with other equipment.

JasonR · 03-27-2010, 05:47 PM

Google search Onkyo 606 handshake issues. Common problem with that receiver, more than likely will need serviced.

03-27-2010, 05:35 PM	#1
Guydowood Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Guydowood 4K collection:1426 Blu-ray collection:3244 DVD collection:74 MA collection:1255 Digital collection:1619 iTunes collection:1511 Prime collection:1266 Blu-ray reviews: 4275 Trading Score:53	Using Multichannel cables because I'm pissed off with this HDMI Handjerking issue!!! A month ago when I got a new Samsung plasma PN50B550 and the samsung BDP1600 to go along w/ it, I figured I'd have no issues with my Onkyo HTR-667 w/ everything running via HDMI through the reciever. I've been experience lots and lots of HDMI handshaking which is now become IMO handjerking! I've gone in to the hardware specs in the reciever and have tried resetting the modes to enable/disable and yeah sure the player finds the signal. But when I lock the modes inplace once the player is off for a few hrs or a few days when I turn it back on...the loathing "no signal" BS pops back up and I have to wait 5,10, 15 sometimes 30 min for the ****in' thing to come on. I've purchased new 1.3a HDMI cables from monoprice and swithched them out thinking that would fix my issue. NOPE! I did a firmware update on the player and it helped play some blu's but nothing to help fix the no signal fiasco. At this point I just want to take a hammer to the reciever and buy a new one, But... I believe the reciever is still in good working order. I never have any loss of signal when I want to watch directv and I've also changed the HDMI ports w/ usually the same results w/ the player. I know I can go optical but then I lose the HD surround formats and I read that if you use multichannel you can still get truHD and DTS-MA. Is that true? At this point I'm trying to keep things as minimal as possble cost wise. My BD player supports multichannel surround as does the reciever. Is there a certain brand I should look into purchasing. BTW when I run the HDMI directly to the TV from the player I get a connection in an instant. Could an HDMI splitter or switcher work for me...with two outputs and one input I can connect the output from the player to the in and then run one hdmi out to the TV in and the other to the reciever. I would appreciate any positive and negatives on what is my BEST course of action to get back into enjoying my HD experience. thanks ladies and gentlemen

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03-27-2010, 05:42 PM	#2
obiwopkenobi62 Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Deatsville, Al Home Theater Gallery:531 Blu-ray collection:1143 DVD collection:62 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:6	I have an Onkyo 605, and a Monoprice HDMI switcher. I ran all HDMI cables into the switcher, then 1 out to the input on the receiver. haven't had any problems so far. You may want to try that. Some stuff just doesn't like to play nice with other equipment.

03-27-2010, 05:47 PM	#3
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	Google search Onkyo 606 handshake issues. Common problem with that receiver, more than likely will need serviced.

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