Lg led 42"

JoshParsons84
JoshParsons84 Posts: 565
edited October 2010 in Electronics
Got me a damn nice TV at least I think so. It's an LG SL90 LED 42" love it. It's a really awesome TV. I've got a problem with it and I've done research on this but I thought I'd ask my fellow Polkies also. When linked in with my PS3 via HDMI I get flickers of snow and sometimes black screen. I've went online and I'm seeing similar problems with the PS3 and the LG TV's. Does anybody else have this problem, have heard it or at the very least know how to fix it? I've been told to switch down to component cables but isn't HDMI the superior picture quality?
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,545
    edited October 2010
    Spit ballin' here, but maybe a firmware upgrade for the PS3? Maybe try a different HDMI cable? Blue Jeans cable has a very nice HDMI cable--cheap.
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited October 2010
    Thats an hdmi handshake issue. Check for firmware or your cable.
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  • PrazVT
    PrazVT Posts: 1,607
    edited October 2010
    Yeah I would check the cable as well. I haven't seen anything like that on my LG TV w/ the PS3 ..but then again I have the PS3 connected to the receiver. Is that model internet connected? If so, you can see if there any TV firmware updates...mine has updated 2 or 3 times since I bought in May.
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  • JoshParsons84
    JoshParsons84 Posts: 565
    edited October 2010
    Well I might trade it in for a Samsung 46" LCD. Which do you think I should keep? I can't hook my PS3 to internet. Can I put that firmware upgrade on a zip drive and download it on the PS3 from the zip?
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited October 2010
    I have a Samsung LED ... awesome picture for sure.
    Main Surround -
    Epson 8350 Projector/ Elite Screens 120" / Pioneer Elite SC-35 / Sunfire Signature / Focal Chorus 716s / Focal Chorus CC / Polk MC80 / Polk PSW150 sub

    Bedroom - Sharp Aquos 70" 650 / Pioneer SC-1222k / Polk RT-55 / Polk CS-250

    Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited October 2010
    I do think a nice HDMI cable would help along with a firm ware update. But switching to component cables doesn't really mean a loss of HD as you can have 1080i via component.

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  • PrazVT
    PrazVT Posts: 1,607
    edited October 2010
    Josh - yeah I think you can download the firmware update and install it off of an external drive...I think this is the link:

    http://us.playstation.com/support/systemupdates/ps3/index.htm
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    Schiit Bifrost 2/64

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  • messiah
    messiah Posts: 1,790
    edited October 2010
    I'd try what PrazVT gave you, and a new cable as well as going thru your new tv's manual thoroughly, if all that fails, just call LG CS. Personally, I'd get a plasma, but that's a different thread for a different time ;) . Best of Luck.
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    messiah, November 23rd, 2010
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  • JoshParsons84
    JoshParsons84 Posts: 565
    edited October 2010
    I've had an LG Tech out and install a new HDMI board - same thing. He called LG CS and they said the exact same thing - a handshake issue, that was their words. He was the one recommend I take my TV back and get a Samsung LCD with the 120hz and 1080p full HD and the works. So thats what I'm gonna do plus he said when the extended warranty runs out Samsung's are easier and cheaper to work on. My buddy has the Plasma I'd like to get one of them but I'm leaving right now and I'm gonna see what all they have. Thanx everybody!!! Post back after while :)
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited October 2010
    Sorry to hear you had to deal with that. I have a Samsung 550 46" 1080p, and a 6000 46" 1080p LED as well.. both are awesome.
    Main Surround -
    Epson 8350 Projector/ Elite Screens 120" / Pioneer Elite SC-35 / Sunfire Signature / Focal Chorus 716s / Focal Chorus CC / Polk MC80 / Polk PSW150 sub

    Bedroom - Sharp Aquos 70" 650 / Pioneer SC-1222k / Polk RT-55 / Polk CS-250

    Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,505
    edited October 2010
    hdmi can be a tricky and notoriously fragile thing. I had the same problem and it was between my pre pro and cable. swapped the cable and my new oppo is going hdmi right into the TV and thankfully no issue thus far, but also have it hooked up via component just in case.
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  • JoshParsons84
    JoshParsons84 Posts: 565
    edited October 2010
    OK...Saturday I'll have my Samsung 46" LCD delivered fully HD 120hz and the works!!! Can't wait!!
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  • messiah
    messiah Posts: 1,790
    edited October 2010
    Cool! Enjoy the upgrade in size, and thanks for the update :)
    "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."
    Benjamin Franklin, February 17th, 1775.

    "The day that I have to give up my constitutional rights AND let some dude rub my junk...well, let's just say that it's gonna be a real bad day for the dude trying to rub my junk!!"
    messiah, November 23rd, 2010
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  • JoshParsons84
    JoshParsons84 Posts: 565
    edited October 2010
    Got my Samsung in today. This is one nice TV, is all I can say. Not one problem with the PS3 so I'm good to go now. Finally am happy with my TV situation! I guess next thing on my list as far as Home Theater goes is....home theater lol. That has to be a while down the road though I got too much other crap going on right now but at least now when I come home from work I got one hell of a TV to watch!
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  • messiah
    messiah Posts: 1,790
    edited October 2010
    Cool man, enjoy!
    "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."
    Benjamin Franklin, February 17th, 1775.

    "The day that I have to give up my constitutional rights AND let some dude rub my junk...well, let's just say that it's gonna be a real bad day for the dude trying to rub my junk!!"
    messiah, November 23rd, 2010
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  • JoshParsons84
    JoshParsons84 Posts: 565
    edited October 2010
    Thanx :D
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited October 2010
    JoshParsons84 wrote: »
    OK...Saturday I'll have my Samsung 46" LCD delivered fully HD 120hz and the works!!! Can't wait!!

    I just sold my 46" DLP, you cant go wrong with Samsung-Enjoy!!!!
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