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sky HD + Samsung encryption problems

  • 29-03-2009 1:13pm
    #1
    B1977
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 410 ✭✭


    Having problems with Sky HD and Samsung Plasma TV handshake, Anybody with solution.


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  • #2
    byte
    Moderators, Regional North West Moderators Posts: 19,157 Mod ✭✭✭✭byte
    byte


    Can you be more specific?

    You could try unplugging everything from the wall, and plug back in, see if that sorts the issue out.


  • #3
    steveon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,905 ✭✭✭steveon


    Only problem I had with Samsung Plasmas with HD was the picture wasnt always visible when using HDMI cable....so had to use scart ..

    what problem you having specifically????


  • #4
    pa990
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,883 ✭✭✭pa990


    try using a different HDMI cable.. or use HDMI 1 input on your TV


  • #5
    B1977
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 410 ✭✭B1977


    To be more specific.
    Update from Samsung:
    I had a Samsung Plasma linked to a SKY+HD (Thomson) box. Everything worked fine until Dec last. The TV does not recognise HDCP encryption.
    This encryption was a software update and was downloaded automatically at night from Sky. After many phone calls I badgered Sky to replace the unit with a Samsung HD Box. but to no avail. The HDMI input still does not work. I am told that composite leads can do the trick., but there is no facility on the box itself for composite leads. It looks like I'm stuck with a TV that will not accept the HD format. I contacted Samung and eventually after three attempts they admitted there is a problem with some of their TV's compatibility as with other TV manufacturers. Manufacturers are in discussions with Sky to solve the problem. However I am not optimistic. The optical output is operational and sound quality is perfect. Incidenatally the Samsung box far exceeds the Thomson for ease of use and picture quality.


  • #6
    byte
    Moderators, Regional North West Moderators Posts: 19,157 Mod ✭✭✭✭byte
    byte


    This isn't the first time I've heard of a Samsung TV having issues with HDCP.

    IMO, the ball is in Samsung's court, since their TV can't handle HDCP, which it should do. Surely, Samsung should have a software update for the TV which would address the issue?


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  • #7
    B1977
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 410 ✭✭B1977


    byte wrote: »
    This isn't the first time I've heard of a Samsung TV having issues with HDCP.

    IMO, the ball is in Samsung's court, since their TV can't handle HDCP, which it should do. Surely, Samsung should have a software update for the TV which would address the issue?


    I AGREE,DOES ANYONE KNOW OF A NEW SOFTWARE UPDATE


  • #8
    byte
    Moderators, Regional North West Moderators Posts: 19,157 Mod ✭✭✭✭byte
    byte


    Only Samsung would be able to help you there (which they aren't doing atm).

    Maybe they don't have newer firmwares to fix the problem.


  • #9
    Our man in Havana
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,473 ✭✭✭✭Our man in Havana


    I was that soldier. :(

    I could get no good of Samsung or Komplett who sold it to me. Neither would admit there was a problem and they would not fit it as they did not see any fault with it.

    I wouldn't buy a Samsung if they were free.


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