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    17xR3 - HDMI-Out Issue

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by kunekaden, May 17, 2011.

  1. kunekaden

    kunekaden Notebook Deity

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    When using HDMI-Out to my TV, the screen will randomly flicker/stutter. When this happens, sound is disabled.

    Suggestions?

    edit:
    sound restarts if I turn TV volume up/down
    issue stops if i constantly use the laptop itself (but I'm trying to watch a movie).
    power plan set to high performance with HDD never turn off, never sleep, never dim/turn off display, selective suspend USB off
    Tried powerplay on and off. No change.
     
    kunekaden, May 17, 2011
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  2. LVNeptune

    LVNeptune Notebook Virtuoso

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    Get a better HDMI cable, the one you are using is low quality...

    had the same issue with some low quality cables I purchased. Chances are if you drop the resolution down to 720p it will work, cable just isn't rated for that high of bandwidth.
     
    LVNeptune, May 17, 2011
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  3. kunekaden

    kunekaden Notebook Deity

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    Resolution was actually set to 720p
     
    kunekaden, May 17, 2011
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  4. Neogohan1

    Neogohan1 Notebook Guru

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    Make sure the cable is securely plugged as well, sometimes the point of connection on the laptop or the monitor itself may be slightly loose depending on the quality of the cable. make sure it's pushed all the way in.
     
    Neogohan1, May 17, 2011
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  5. Typecast

    Typecast NBR's Tamed Zombie

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    I agree with Neptune, Try a better cable. I had this issue with my asus g73 before. And I bought a better cable and I didnt experienced it again.
     
    Typecast, May 18, 2011
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  6. Flyboy22

    Flyboy22 Newbie

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    I had a similar issue once... even sent my receiver back. Turned out to be a crappy HDMI cable. Try a short one (if possible), as even a cheap 6 ft HDMI cable can easily handle 1080p.
     
    Flyboy22, May 18, 2011
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