Common HDMI Cable Faults

Hi, this video shows various HDMI cables all with different faults. I have used a Xbox One S in the video as it is easy to show the faults but the same thing will apply for PS4 or any HDMI equipment. It is always worth swapping the HDMI cable if you have a fault or feature that is not working properly as often the HDMI cable can be the cause of the problem such as no sound, no picture, low resolution or no 4K.
Many thanks Vince

[johnnysokko]

I spent a couple of hours trying to troubleshoot why the TiVo wasn’t showing up on my brand new Samsung. I kept getting a “no signal” error message. I thought it was the settings so I spent all that time trying different settings. Nothing. Watched your video. Two minutes later (and using a different HDMI cable), problem fixed. THANK YOU!

[jem]

I'm addicted to your channel! It is so underrated

[MatArep]

Unrelated:
For me, you should have at least 3 or 4 millions subs. Your videos on tech tips are so good. I really love your videos.

[Erosyn]

Thank you for the infos !
This video helped me to solve my problem, below the description for those still seeking if it can work for them.

Got a new tv 4k (TCL50 p8 m) with all the tralala to lure me in and the screen while working was tilting and showing a message about the hdmi port (the name of the port, hdr and the resolution every now and then) while using ps4 or pc.
The same hdmi cable worked just fine with the same devices but on older tvs and it was making me crazy.


i switched the pc signal to 720p in my case and it solved the problem, now i must find a better cable :)

[wilde]

4 HDMI cables later... still having issues losing feed! HDMI cables are definitely problematic! Great video Vince.

[Megamare]

👉🏽 2:25 the answer I’ve been lookin for all over YouTube😆 thanks bro. 🤙🏽 kinda knew but...🤷🏻‍♀️

[da]

Thank you sir. I've been having problems with my Ps4 pro not delivering HDR to my LG TV. I was quite sure it was Sony's fault. After I saw your video, I swapped out my HDMI cable with my Xbox One S and it solved the problem. Now, the only problem now is, how do I determine a good hdmi cable from a cheap one? I can't determine quality by price because, they sell HDMI cables for over $100, and I know that's just a scam.

[dazzledazzle]

Bro this helped me so much thank you for saving me from not buying another Xbox love u mate

[theroebuck]

Is it possible to damage a HDMI port? I think I just destroyed my PS3 HDMI port, I bought dozens of cable and it just doesn't output anymore

[NicVandEmZ]

Can a cable work and then not work after because i having a issue were when I turn my tv it’s dose not
Shoe my dvr box it just shows a greyish black screen but when I go though the impute and back to hdmi it works

[coolboiONscratch]

Thank you the pins part really helped me

[drrmdjr]

Speaking of hdmi problems...what’s going on with my audio while watching tv with video normal and audio normal, then all of a sudden, the audio becomes very distorted but picture is fine. I’ve found that by reaching behind the tv(Panasonic) and pulling out the hdmi cable gently then putting it back in, the distorted audio returns to normal. Other times I just turn the power off on my universal remote and turning it back on. I use a Zvox sound bar speaker instead of the internal tv speakers. After years of dealing with this issue usually a few times a night, I just can’t narrow the problem down. I’ve used different hdmi cables, have had several different dvr/cable boxes and have tried all 3 hdmi ports on my tv. Nothing has changed. What’s causing this problem?

[georged]

I have the Super console X PC ultimate addition and I have a small HDMI tv in my room and it works all the time but when I hook it up to my big 85nch 4k in the lounge room it won't work it does show a screen where it was made then cuts off before any games wheel appears it says signal lost plz help me 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[saucypupusas]

hi, i have a hmdi cable connected to my ps4 and i don’t use it but the day i turned it on, it didn’t turn on at all on my tv and i honestly don’t think it’s the ps4 because the hdmi cable is chewed up.

[declanoshaughnessy]

Hi Vince have a quick question for you have a walker 42" inch flat screen it is saorview, connected to dvd and has no satellite connected the one big problem with it is once I start it screen display is good but when I go into menu or going through source to av it is fading like something is draining it or changing channel it drains as it puts the display screen back up television is 9 years old never gave any trouble no flicker on screen just pure energy drainage when screen goes black any advice yours sincerely Declan O Shaughnessy 👍👍

[lindyryan]

Thank you so so so so much I just checked and it was a pin in my hdmi cable came loose. Thanks for your help

[Y-is-everthing-taken]

I didn’t do what u did but I solved bc I got an idea watching so thanks

[DrusillaHollow]

my hdmi cable was gradually degrading, causing bigger amounts of input lag which made gaming so incredibly impossible to play over time until I bought an amazon basics cable and 4K gaming and HDR has been as instant as I expected it to be... could it be because I had an out of date cable in that was only accepting 30hz 4K?

[artkaboom]

this is the first I've learned to hook up the hdmi before you plug into power. thanks...I may have blown a tube.

[TheTolliss]

I know this video was put out years ago but hopefully you may be able to help? I’m having really bad pixelation issues during cut scenes on games on my Xbox one x I’ve also plugged in my sons one S using the same HDMI cable. Normal viewing on Netflix and watching YouTube is fine really good picture. I’ve changed pictures settings and Xbox settings and still having the same issue! My TV is a Samsung Q60r. HDMI cable I’m using is a good high speed Philips with gold connectors. Do you think it may be the cable? I’ve tried swapping the HDMI cable from my Nintendo switch and the picture keeps coming on and off but works fine on the switch. Please help.