HDMI issues

[Nate_007]

I don't know much about HDMIs so if someone can help me out. Basically I have this old HDMI cable that works on my computer led monitor and my old lcd TV, but it doesn't work on my other led tv, no signal being detected.

I know for a fact my other led tv is not busted or anything because other hdmi cables works. So is there like different types or grades of HDMI cables that will work and will not work on some devices?

Also its for my PS3, i just use it to watch blu rays and netflix.

Thanks

 

[LoveMachine]

There are different HDMI specifications (most current is 1.4something) that specify how much data can be sent and in which directions. The physical pinout is the same, but some older cables are fussy when used with newer equipment. Any new-ish quality-ish cable will work (a $7 cable from monoprice will work just as well as a $90 "monster" of a cable).

 

[SlickSnake]

It might be a slightly out of alignment bent HDMI cable end, too. The ends tend to get slightly bent over time where they connect, and a heavier cable will tend to do this more on the ends than a lighter one will. I have had some issues with heavy HDMI cables attached to HDMI adapters for PC video cards before, because both the adapters and the cable ends tend to get slightly warped or bent over time. Usually I can bend them slightly back where they should be and they stay inserted and work fine again.

Just don't bend the HDMI ends if they look slightly bent while inserted in the devices, or you may break the HDMI port, they are very easy to damage and break.

 

[Nate_007]

Ok thanks guys, I thought there's different grades that will only work on certain devices only. I guess, the cable is just old I assume. It's one of my first hdmi cable when it used to be super expensive. But its weird why it would only work on certain monitors/tv.

 

[LoveMachine]

Ok thanks guys, I thought there's different grades that will only work on certain devices only. I guess, the cable is just old I assume. It's one of my first hdmi cable when it used to be super expensive. But its weird why it would only work on certain monitors/tv.

Older gadgets might be sending less data through with fewer specific protocols and are more fault tolerant. Newer doodads are likely sending more EDID related stuff and any wee miscommunication results in a dropped handshake. A cheap monoprice cable of the appropriate length will do the job.