2408WFP Set Top Box/HDMI Issue

Question

Hello again,   I have a HDTV Set Top Box that works fine on my television through HDMI. When I try to use it with my monitor it shows that I'm not getting a signal, that I have to use an input button, etc.. When I disconnect the cable, I get the message that the cable is disconnected though. I haven't gotten around to trying my Xbox with it, but I'll give that a shot when I get home. Does anyone have any suggestions about this?   Thanks. Message Edited by mikey002 on 05-01-2008 03:22 PM

DELL-Chris M · Answer

mikey002,

* Power off the monitor
* Disconnect the power cord from the monitor
* Disconnect all monitor cords from the PC video card
* While disconnected, press and hold the monitor power button down for 3 seconds
* Connect the monitor power cord to the wall socket. Do not use a surge protector or APC
* Reconnect the power cord to the monitor
* Power on the monitor if it does not power on by itself
* Use the Input button and toggle to HDMI. What happens?

mikey002 · Answer

No change. It still enters power saver mode on hdmi. Message Edited by mikey002 on 05-01-2008 03:22 PM

mikey002 · Answer

Okay, heres an update. I can use my Xbox 360 Elite with no problem. I tried two different make/model set top boxes (cable boxes) with no luck. I have a cheap hdmi to dvi cable, but when I tried that the screen was greenish and went to snow every few seconds and back. If anyone happens to have any suggestions or workarounds that would be great. Message Edited by mikey002 on 05-01-2008 03:22 PM

mikey002 · Answer

Is there any way to disable the power saving option with the monitor? Message Edited by mikey002 on 05-01-2008 03:22 PM

mikey002 · Answer

Are there any updates on this?

y0s1771 · Answer

Mikey,

I think the reason you see greenish when connected via DVI to HDMI is due to video mode.

There is 2 type of video mode RGB (PC mode) or Ypbpr (Video mode)

I think in this case your set top box was outputting Ypbpr and the default for 2408 = RGB.

Check if you can change the video mode.

I am using HDMI to HDMI (2408WFP + Time Warner 8300HD scientific atlanta)

No problem so far.

Thanks

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