Vip612

[llzel]

I've been watching my bedroom 32" sharp LCD via a vip612 remotely mounted. I do this via (2) CAT5e cables and CAT-HDMI adapter plates and a RF remote. For a year or so all has been fine.
I recently been experiencing a problem where my TV will flash/flicker white and sometimes my screen will go all white. I then toggle between HDMI ports and it works...for awhile. The only thing differently is I installed a new Apple TV connected by HDMI at the TV.

Can a TV handle 2 HDMI inputs? Would the Apple effect my dish input or is it a coincidence? I haven't rebooted my dish receiver yet.

Thanks

 

[TheKrell]

I have personally not experienced any such HDMI problem with either of my 612's. TVs generally handle multple HDMI inputs just fine. Some sets have automatic switches; some require you to fumble with your remote until you switch inputs. Are you using an outboard HDMI switch? Does this happen when you leave the Apple TV off?

 

[llzel]

no external switch, I have to switch inputs at the TV to watch SAT or ATV.

Can't turn a ATV off but I have unplugged the HDMI and the TV still flickers. I think its in the TV and not the 612 because when the TV goes to white I switch HDMI inputs and it works

 

[TheKrell]

I've seen HDCP issues over HDMI going to a Westinghouse computer monitor. These manifested themselves as a black screen, not white. Perhaps your TV gives you a "white out" when the copy protection goes awry? (I'm grasping at straws, here.) I fixed the HDCP problem with a better HDMI cable.

 

[llzel]

Ordered a HDMI amplifier I'll see if that helps

 

[llzel]

UPDATE

added 2-way powered splitter at the 612 location and so far it seems to be working.

 

[TheKrell]

Hooray!