harmertrials Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) Bought a second hand samsung tv last night and the bloke stated in the ad that the hdmi input is faulty. Does anyone know of a way to get it going again? Basically it doesn't seem to recognise that my xbox is connected, as it wont allow me to even go onto hdmi. In settings this is the closest I can get to the hdmi The model number is le40r74bd - http://www.electronicworldtv.co.uk/40-samsung-le40r74bd-hd-ready-digital-freeview-lcd-tv-le40r74bd Any pointers would be appreciated, willing to take the thing apart if needs be. Edited May 7, 2014 by harmertrials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HippY Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 try to factory reset the TV it should help, maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmertrials Posted May 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 try to factory reset the TV it should help, maybe Any idea how? I've tried holding the exit button for 20 seconds but it didn't do anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Worst comes to the worst you could get a HDMI to component cable and use that instead as it gives out true HD signal I think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 http://razamattaz.wordpress.com/2008/12/30/resetting-a-samsung-lcd-tv/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmertrials Posted May 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 http://razamattaz.wordpress.com/2008/12/30/resetting-a-samsung-lcd-tv/ Just did that process cheers. Made no difference though. Worst comes to the worst you could get a HDMI to component cable and use that instead as it gives out true HD signal I think? Oh really? I'll have a google now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 The component will take the video but not the audio signal though, I think. Silly question first, have you tried cleaning the port itself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmertrials Posted May 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 The component will take the video but not the audio signal though, I think. Silly question first, have you tried cleaning the port itself? I've ordered this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200816443379?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2648 And nope, I'm not that sensible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HippY Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 what is ext 1 and 2? You dont have have in just let you know it seems like the inputs are locked... check the input settings at settings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmertrials Posted May 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 what is ext 1 and 2? You dont have have in just let you know it seems like the inputs are locked... check the input settings at settings Not entirely sure what you're saying here. When I plug the standard scart lead in from the xbox, that appears as ext 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HippY Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Is not the TV in an analogue only mode? it is interesting that all the digi ( and some anal) inputs are blocked.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Is not the TV in an analogue only mode? it is interesting that all the digi ( and some anal) inputs are blocked.... They're not blocked, they're just not active because they don't have anything plugged into them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmertrials Posted May 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Is not the TV in an analogue only mode? it is interesting that all the digi ( and some anal) inputs are blocked.... I couldn't tell you, I really don't know a lot about electronics. I can't find input settings anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*gentlydoesit Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 X box output settings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Have you tried a different HDMI cable? (after you've cleaned the port) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmertrials Posted May 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) X box output settings? What should I look for? In the past I have always just connected the hdmi with no issues. Have you tried a different HDMI cable? (after you've cleaned the port) Have tried 2 cables now, and given both the port on the xbox and the tv a clean. The bloke did say the HDMI doesn't work, but he hardly looked like a wizz kid either. Edited May 7, 2014 by harmertrials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*gentlydoesit Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 What should I look for? . Not sure, could look on my lads when I get home Visual check of the port with a torch and magnifying glass, could be a bent pin or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmertrials Posted May 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 I'm now trying this (seemingly pointless) method Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*gentlydoesit Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Is there an/can you update the tv software? Internet connection? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmertrials Posted May 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Is there an/can you update the tv software? Internet connection? I couldn't tell you. I'll just wait and see if this new cable works. Seems to me that the hdmi port is knackered completely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Seems to me that the hdmi port is knackered completely. Seems that way. I'd be surprised if that cable worked either. Local TV repair man might be able to sort it, but to be honest it's probably just worth moving it straight on again and then hoping to find something as cheap with a working HDMI port. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmertrials Posted May 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Seems that way. I'd be surprised if that cable worked either. Local TV repair man might be able to sort it, but to be honest it's probably just worth moving it straight on again and then hoping to find something as cheap with a working HDMI port. This is my thoughts. Should be able to get my money back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Seems that way. I'd be surprised if that cable worked either. Local TV repair man might be able to sort it, but to be honest it's probably just worth moving it straight on again and then hoping to find something as cheap with a working HDMI port. How come if it's just the HDMI port that's f**ked? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 How come if it's just the HDMI port that's f**ked? Because fixing it will probably cost more than the difference between selling this one on and getting one that works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmertrials Posted May 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Because fixing it will probably cost more than the difference between selling this one on and getting one that works. Pretty sure he was referring to your comment about the other cable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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