Denon 3808 video probs???

[andytk5]

I have my blu-ray hdmi and my HDcable box DVI-HDMI cables running into the amp. The bluray passes fine but when I try to switch to TV/CBL it is giving me problems and the picture won't pass though. Could this be do to the fact the Cable box has the old DVI video output?

[kennyt]

It is unlikely, some cable boxes and/or companies do not activate the HDMI or DVI-D ports on their units. I had one like this and could get it to work for often months at a time by unplugging the cable box and letting it reboot itself.

Another option is to do a google search for the model # of the cable box and see it you can find the service menus to activate the DVI port (some have it, many are controlled via the RG6 from the cable company.

[TheMoose]

I can tell you I have my Playstation 3 & my DirecTV HR20 going into the 3808 with HDMI & have no problems.

Like Kenny said check the settings in the cable box because I'd think if it was passing the Blu-Ray it should pass the cable if it's setup right.

[kennyt]

I guess another thing to try would be to use a different HDMI input, the little circuit board inside the female HDMI connector can easily be damaged and that too could be causing your problem.

[andytk5]

Thanks for the replys guys. I'll see what I can figure out.

[andytk5]

Also is the pure direct mode on the Denon for the uncompressed lossless track on blurays?