Cable connects loose to TV This cable appears to connect very loose to the HDMI port on my Sharp LCD TV. I also have another Belkin cable that is slighty tighter but not much better. Why are these cables connecting so loose? Cable connects loose to TV This cable appears to connect very loose to the HDMI port on my Sharp LCD TV. I also have another Belkin cable that is slighty tighter but not much better. Why are... » Read More Cable connects loose to TV This cable appears to connect very loose to the HDMI port on my Sharp LCD TV. I also have another Belkin cable that is slighty tighter but not much better. Why are these cables connecting so loose? « Show Less
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I think it's because Denon is now selling a very high end (read expensive) cable that uses an adaptor to hold the HDMI in place. I believe it only works with their cable, and uses adhesive to hold it in place. There's a website www.hdezlock.com that says they have a universal locking adaptor coming out soon that will work with most cables and most components to prevent loose hdmi cables. The connectors have gotten better, but it still seems to be a pretty big problem.
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Make sure that the cables you buy are HDMI certified. This will ensure that the connector is made to spec. Otherwise, the problem is on the hardware side. I would first suspect the cable though.
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Forgive me for the typical technical support response...."it depends." Look on your laptop (and HDTV). This cable connects to a VGA Port - a square looking port with 3 rows of 5 little circles (15 pins). The shape looks like someone squished the bottom of a square much like the front grill on a jeep. More and more, this is not being put on current HDTVs. If you don't see that port, look for an HDMI port. The shape resembles a squished top hat (google image search). I would wager that if your TV is no older than 6 years, it has an HDMI port.
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Is there any chance that your hdmi connecting point is intermittently loose or not plugged in securely? It's just a cable. If the connection points are secure the problem is probably elsewhere like with whoever is providing service to you... Satelite/cable co signal instability?? Power surge? On the remote chance the cable itself is frayed or broken internally you could buy a second cable. If the problem still shows up it rules out the cable itself but not the signal, connecting points etc.
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Hi Lawrence,This cable has 5 component connections on each end. It cannot connect to a device via HDMI. In order to connect a device with component outputs to a TV with HDMI inputs or vice versa, you would need a converter box. There are cables on the market that claim to connect HDMI to component but they are not reviewed well. Thanks,Mediabridge Customer Support856-216-8222support@mediabridgeproducts.com
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The mount allows your TV to tilt for access to the cable connections. Once it's plugged in it shouldn't require adjusting.However, If you need to access cables constantly I would recommend getting an HDMI switcher/splitter. Then you could leave the television plugged in and use the switcher to connect/disconnect devices.If space is a concern there is such a thing as a 45 degree angle adapter for your HDMI cable that may help.
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I have not seen that happening on my tv, does it happens while watching different video sources, (BD, Video Games, regular t.v cable or satellite) or only in one of these? if it happens no matter the video source it may be the t.v. if its only on specific ones you could try to change cable connections or the problem could be on the video source.
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Mine was a little loose, but it just needs to be tapped to snug up the connector tabs. Hope this makes sense and helps.
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If using an antenna or basic cable this is usually the result of a weak signal or a faulty/loose cable. If using HDMI could be a bad cable or loose connection. Try unplugging and then replugging the cable. With digital TV you either have a perfect picture or no picture at all.
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Can you please explain this? I have been using a tv from 1995 and use a co-axial cable to hook it up. I am not familiar with HDMI cable, so if this is the only type that plugs into the tv, how can I hook the other end up to my cable box and DVD player? The cable box is newer so may be compatible, but the DVD player is fairly old as well. I don't want to buy a tv that I can't use my DVD player with. Thank you!
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We've not had that problem (yet). My only thought is the internal sensitivity element and the sensitivity button are not making a connection. It may be necessary to open the monitor to determine if something has come loose. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
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I guess my cables are HDMI Cables. I looked up Hiteker on amazon and found pictures of the back of this Tv and shows where the cables go. I will keep looking. I have a picture of the back of tv but can not find where to attach a photo on here. :(
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The Mini DisplayPort connector must be plugged into your computer (the small end) and the HDMI connector (the large, flat end) needs to be plugged into your TV's HDMI port. This will NOT work if you A) Do not have a Mini DisplayPort compatible computer or B) Do not have a TV with an HDMI port.
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David: I only used the cable to go from a splitter to another HDMI tv. I do know that the cable signal only runs in one direction. I ran 100' without knowing that tidbit and had to uninstall the cable and reverse the direction. Once I did that the signal is perfect.
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Its got to be 1 of 3 things, your connecting your cable to the "out side" of the splitter, your splitter is defective, or your cable that is from your splitter to the TV is defective. best of luck
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hello friend, wanted to do the same as you, but in my tv did not work, try connecting to other terminals and never got a picture, I think the cables are defective or do not work, I do not know, I do not work for me
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yes, you would just have the cable (or other wire) loose, then pull it (them) out to connect to device(s). there is also a 90* degree cable "f" connector (female connector) that will provide an almost flush connection as well.
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Have not had that issue. I have an issue with a 3D TV where the HDMI handshake on the TV end is problematic. It's mainly an annoyance as I can either delay turning on the cable box until the TV is fully up or just turn the cable box off and back on. Other than that it works fine. I would suggest trying another HDMI input device if you can for a test to eliminate any issues with your current device and try a different cable for the input. If you have more than one output device connected start with just a single output device until you have it working solidly. Also make sure that the power adapter if firmly plugged in. If the power LED also comes and goes then it might be power related. If you have another power adapter with the same plug size and polarity you might try that just to eliminate any power issues. The vendor was very responsive (as was Amazon's tech support) with troubleshooting my HDMI handshake issue so try them too.