HDMI/Component cables changing brightness? - Blu-ray Forum

Go Blue · 08-26-2008, 06:54 PM

Can the brightness change when switching between HDMI and Component cables? I have some older, but high quality, Monster components and Blue Jeans HDMI hooked up to my Pio 1150HD. When I switch between the 2 on the same source, the brightness of the picture dramatically changes. When going through component, I have to up the contrast by at least 10 to get it even close to the HDMI picture.

Go Blue · 08-27-2008, 02:48 PM

Anybody know about this?

slaizer2000 · 08-27-2008, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by schultz

Can the brightness change when switching between HDMI and Component cables? I have some older, but high quality, Monster components and Blue Jeans HDMI hooked up to my Pio 1150HD. When I switch between the 2 on the same source, the brightness of the picture dramatically changes. When going through component, I have to up the contrast by at least 10 to get it even close to the HDMI picture.

I think i have seen a setting on my tv for HDMI black or something similar. I think this helps improve contrast. If you have something like this then it would only apply when using HDMI, and might be why you would see a difference between HDMI and component. You are also talking digital (hdmi) compared to analog (component) so there will be some differences in quality. Although if it's drastic i would have to say there is some setting on your player or tv or receiver that only applies to hdmi or component but not both.

PBJblu-ray alltheway · 08-27-2008, 02:55 PM

are your settings on the tv for the two inputs identical ?? (color...brightnesss...backlight....contrast...etc ...)

RigorousXChris · 08-27-2008, 02:57 PM

HDMI and Component have totally different picture characteristics. It is just like adjusting your settings between DVD and Blu-ray, it is totally different. So you will have to calibrate for component and hdmi differently. When I have component on, I need more color and picture, but my brightness is relatively the same.

I have to move my color by 8-9 notches from HDMI to Component. This is even true for other sources, my Xbox, Ps3, and DTV all use different settings. I played around between HdmI and component for awhile, and yes there is a huge difference.

RigorousXChris · 08-27-2008, 03:00 PM

Also if your TV might have Full/Limited HDMI which might adjust the contrast or brightness or your blu-ray player uses this setting I can't think of off the top of my head. But it is a setting only used for blu-ray with HDMI and wouldn't work for component.

08-26-2008, 06:54 PM	#1
Go Blue Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Home Theater Gallery:23 Blu-ray collection:160 Trading Score:7	HDMI/Component cables changing brightness? Can the brightness change when switching between HDMI and Component cables? I have some older, but high quality, Monster components and Blue Jeans HDMI hooked up to my Pio 1150HD. When I switch between the 2 on the same source, the brightness of the picture dramatically changes. When going through component, I have to up the contrast by at least 10 to get it even close to the HDMI picture.

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08-27-2008, 02:48 PM	#2
Go Blue Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Home Theater Gallery:23 Blu-ray collection:160 Trading Score:7	Anybody know about this?

08-27-2008, 02:55 PM	#4
PBJblu-ray alltheway Active Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:NJ	are your settings on the tv for the two inputs identical ?? (color...brightnesss...backlight....contrast...etc ...)

08-27-2008, 02:57 PM	#5
RigorousXChris Junior Member Member since:Aug 2008	HDMI and Component have totally different picture characteristics. It is just like adjusting your settings between DVD and Blu-ray, it is totally different. So you will have to calibrate for component and hdmi differently. When I have component on, I need more color and picture, but my brightness is relatively the same. I have to move my color by 8-9 notches from HDMI to Component. This is even true for other sources, my Xbox, Ps3, and DTV all use different settings. I played around between HdmI and component for awhile, and yes there is a huge difference.

08-27-2008, 03:00 PM	#6
RigorousXChris Junior Member Member since:Aug 2008	Also if your TV might have Full/Limited HDMI which might adjust the contrast or brightness or your blu-ray player uses this setting I can't think of off the top of my head. But it is a setting only used for blu-ray with HDMI and wouldn't work for component.

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