Vizio Plasma HDMI Connector Problem

[Waldodio]

I own a Vizio 50" plasma television. It has two HDMI connectors on it. I have a Time Warner Cable box that also has an HDMI connection. I noticed awhile back (actually when I still had DishNetwork rather than cable) that the picture started 'blinking' for the HDMI slot I had connected, then eventually the signal was no longer being transferred. I bought a new HDMI cable, but no success. I hooked the new cable up to the second HDMI input on the Vizio, and it worked fine, but now that connection is starting to occasionally 'blink'. I tried going back to the first connector, but still nothing. Do these connectors go bad? Is there anything I can do? The unit is just under a year old, so it's still in warranty. I'm calling Vizio tomorrow. I'd use component cables, but I think I really can tell a difference in the picture quality between the HDMI and the component cables.

If anyone has experienced similar HDMI connector issues and can offer any assistance, I'd sure appreciate it.

:sobbing:

[57U]

Try unplugging and replugging the cable a few times at both ends. The HDMI connector is a poor design and often makes a poor mechanical/electrical connection, or there is oxidation on the connector/cable. This is very common.

http://www.hdtvoice.com/voice/showthread.php?t=15263

If you see a major difference between component video and HDMI, it's because the inputs of your TV are not properly calibrated, or perhaps the STB is not properly set up.

http://www.hdtvoice.com/voice/showthread.php?t=1788 (see point 2)

http://www.hdtvoice.com/voice/showthread.php?t=8721 Tips for SA STBs

http://www.hdtvoice.com/voice/showthread.php?t=1440 TV Setup.

Hope you get your problem resolved.