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ArieS · 09-19-2008, 05:07 PM

... that I have some diagonals bands going up my screen when watching a BD on my PS3, anyone knows what that could be? could it come from my HDMI cable?

Johnny Vinyl · 09-19-2008, 05:18 PM

From what I understand "banding" issues are pretty serious. Let's hope it's your HDMI cable, although that almost seems unlikely as they are fairly constant and reliable.

I suppose you'd have to figure out the "problem" by process of elimination.

Do you have a friend or someone that could bring over his/her PS3 and see if the problem persists? If it goes away, then you know it's most likely your PS3, but somehow I doubt that. I think "banding" issues are inherent to the TV's, and not the componants. But I could be wrong as I am far from being an expert.

I hope you get it solved!

ArieS · 09-19-2008, 05:37 PM

John, I'm not sure it's the TV because I don't have the banding while watching DirectTV or my DVD player.

Johnny Vinyl · 09-19-2008, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArieS

John, I'm not sure it's the TV because I don't have the banding while watching DirectTV or my DVD player.

Excellent to hear that! And I think that also solves the issue of your HDMI cable.

Do you see the banding with every blu-ray?

Johnny Vinyl · 09-19-2008, 05:42 PM

I spoke too soon before asking...is your Direct TV and DVD player connected via HDMI?

ArieS · 09-19-2008, 06:55 PM

Hehe, no. They are not. The PS3 is the only thing using a HDMI.

Driver_King · 09-19-2008, 06:59 PM

If it's a Monster cable or Monoprice, e-mail them and tell them you have a faulty cable and would like a replacement. They'll send you a new one free of charge.

ArieS · 09-19-2008, 07:01 PM

Well, if it's the HDMI cable it's from Monoprice.
And are they weak or something? I had previously ordered a 3 feet cable from them and it was DOA and now this one?

bkbluray · 09-19-2008, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArieS

Well, if it's the HDMI cable it's from Monoprice.
And are they weak or something? I had previously ordered a 3 feet cable from them and it was DOA and now this one?

Everything I've gotten from Monoprice has been top notch quality. You must have gotten a lemon (hopefully not anything to do with your TV or PS3).

aramis109 · 09-19-2008, 08:04 PM

Banding could be from the movie itself (ie inherent to the source) or it could be your tv settings. Do you possibly have different settings for blu-ray vs. directv or other inputs? You may want to try tweaking them or bringing down the brightness.

I would do that before assuming it was the HDMI cable. I've never heard of signal degradation like that via a digital connection.

*edit* or am I reading it wrong in what you're describing?

Driver_King · 09-19-2008, 08:51 PM

Maybe this can help.

ArieS · 09-20-2008, 07:30 AM

If it's this babe answering the phone I might just call

09-19-2008, 05:07 PM	#1
ArieS Special Member Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Portland, OR 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:33	I just noticed... ... that I have some diagonals bands going up my screen when watching a BD on my PS3, anyone knows what that could be? could it come from my HDMI cable?

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09-19-2008, 05:18 PM	#2
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	From what I understand "banding" issues are pretty serious. Let's hope it's your HDMI cable, although that almost seems unlikely as they are fairly constant and reliable. I suppose you'd have to figure out the "problem" by process of elimination. Do you have a friend or someone that could bring over his/her PS3 and see if the problem persists? If it goes away, then you know it's most likely your PS3, but somehow I doubt that. I think "banding" issues are inherent to the TV's, and not the componants. But I could be wrong as I am far from being an expert. I hope you get it solved!

09-19-2008, 05:37 PM	#3
ArieS Special Member Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Portland, OR 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:33	John, I'm not sure it's the TV because I don't have the banding while watching DirectTV or my DVD player.

09-19-2008, 05:42 PM	#5
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	I spoke too soon before asking...is your Direct TV and DVD player connected via HDMI?

09-19-2008, 06:55 PM	#6
ArieS Special Member Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Portland, OR 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:33	Hehe, no. They are not. The PS3 is the only thing using a HDMI.

09-19-2008, 06:59 PM	#7
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	If it's a Monster cable or Monoprice, e-mail them and tell them you have a faulty cable and would like a replacement. They'll send you a new one free of charge.

09-19-2008, 07:01 PM	#8
ArieS Special Member Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Portland, OR 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:33	Well, if it's the HDMI cable it's from Monoprice. And are they weak or something? I had previously ordered a 3 feet cable from them and it was DOA and now this one?

09-19-2008, 08:04 PM	#10
aramis109 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Milwaukee, WI Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:360 Trading Score:18	Banding could be from the movie itself (ie inherent to the source) or it could be your tv settings. Do you possibly have different settings for blu-ray vs. directv or other inputs? You may want to try tweaking them or bringing down the brightness. I would do that before assuming it was the HDMI cable. I've never heard of signal degradation like that via a digital connection. edit or am I reading it wrong in what you're describing?

09-19-2008, 08:51 PM	#11
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	Maybe this can help.

09-20-2008, 07:30 AM	#12
ArieS Special Member Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Portland, OR 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:33	If it's this babe answering the phone I might just call

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