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    M17x R4 HDMI-IN problem

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Glitch_96, Jan 25, 2013.

  1. Glitch_96

    Glitch_96 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey, I've been having an issue with the HDMI in on my M17x R4 as when I plug in my PS3, everything is fine, it loads up, and i can hear the main menu sounds (loading, menu scroll tick) and even the music when you hover over a game, but when i launch the game i get a violent static. The cable, PS3 and game are all fine as they work normally on my TV, so i'm stumped :confused:

    Any ideas guys?
     
    Glitch_96, Jan 25, 2013
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    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    Is it a 1.4 HDMI cable?
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Jan 25, 2013
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    Glitch_96 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am not sure, but I know the cable is around 3 years old.
     
    Glitch_96, Jan 25, 2013
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    Drop by an Electronics store and get a 1.4 HDMI cable and give it a try with that one.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Jan 28, 2013
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    i think that hdmi in supports only upto v1.3
    nevertheless, get a new cable and try with that(backward compatible, no difference in cable, just the bandwidth)

    PS: are you trying to use 3d on hdmi in?it wont work with v1.3, because it requires v1.4a and above
     
    rjtnag, Jan 28, 2013
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