Samsung forum: BD-P1500 won't pass hdmi video through Onkyo SR 606

Thanks for the information that your Samsung and Onkyo communicate. I updated Samsung firmware yesterday and will give it a try. My Philips DVD video and audio passes through the Onkyo to a Sony KDP-57WS550 using the same HDMI cables with no problems so I don't think its the receiver, though I will check to see if there are updates for Onkyo.

Since I updated the firmware including the BD-Live, I am getting the top and black bars while watching blu ray movies. TV works great with hd channels, full screen. I have only had this issue since updating the firmware on the bd-1500.

I have the same combo. It works, for the most part. After about 2 months of light use, the picture rapidly degraded and the signal was lost. I had to re-seat the HDMI cable in the player to get the signal back. After the 3rd time, I called Samsung, they had me reset the player. It's happened twice since but now the signal comes back on it's own after a couple seconds. Happens with BR or DVD. The player is updating right now but I expect I'll have to call Samsung again...

Hello,

When using the receiver as the HDMI switch, and only audio plays back - it is typically an HDCP authentication issue. If the receiver doesn't validate the HDCP compliancy of the player, it will deactivate video output. This was a big issue for installers about 3-4yrs ago, when receivers would cut video playback to TVs, from HDMI connected cable boxes; however, the HDMI audio would still playback. the reason for this was that the cable boxes were sending additional information, outside of the receivers HDCP authentication parameters, and it would deem it as non-compliant. This was corrected by receiver manufacturers via updates, and the issues were corrected as well with the newer models. You can force it to work by, of course, running the HDMI direct to the TV, then out from the TV to the receiver via optical cable; however you will not be able to utilize HD audio formats (lossless) such as DOLBY TRUE HD or DTS Master Audio - only through HDMI can lossless audio formats transmit.

First off: how old was the Philips DVD? (It will help me further troubleshoot later on)

I would try a few things... first, to be safe: turn off the 'Anynet+' features within the BDP1500... next, go to the set-up menu of the Onkyo and disable the 'RIHD'(located in 'Hardware Set-up), which is Onkyo's version of HDMI-CEC (consumer electronics control)... also, set the HDMI output resolution to 'Through' - this will pass the signal along to the TV with no conversions, just as it is output from the source. I would have a back up HDMI cable, just to be safe (if you haven't verified that the cable is operating properly already) for testing purposes. If after you have set the devices up as indicated, and you still don't have a picture... then I would try to update the firmware of the BDP1500 - a longshot, but it is worth trying... there are no current firmware/software updates for the Onkyo TX-SR606 Receiver, and it is v1.3, so the HDCP authentification processes will be up to date. The fact that the Philips DVD worked via HDMI does not eliminate receiver issues... if the Philips is an older version of HDMI, it would not have transmitted the same amount of info that HDMI v1.3 will transmit... that being said, there MAY have been a hidden issue with the receiver's firmware/software when processing that additional information... again, a longshot, but there is a small chance. The BDP1500 was riddled with issues, and there were many returns due to defect, dozens in my experience alone... if you can, try and get access to a new BDP to test it out... if a difference BDP works, then we can definitively say that it is the BDP1500... Let's see how this works out, and we'll go from there! Hope this was helpful. Good luck!

If you say you've just got this new BD-P1500, I'd say try another model/brand, and if everything checks out, take the 1500 back.

The problem is most likely *not* the Onkyo, as I've got the exact same model and it behaves well re: HDCP with Blu-Ray players. I've got Dish HD, DVD, and Blu-Ray all connected via HDMI, and I have not had the problems you're describing.

Assuming you've got all the inputs set up correctly on both the Receiver (can be overwhelming) and the TV, I would recommend testing things out with a different BD-Player. Go to a local electronics store, find out what the return policy is, and purchase something else that you might consider as a replacement. You can always return it later if it doesn't work or you hate it.

Don't stress over it, just try another model. You may never know what exactly is wrong with your current setup, but at least you'll have a working Home Theater to enjoy.

Good luck,

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