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Why did my HDMI cable stop working?

Author

David Ramirez

Published Apr 04, 2026

Why did my HDMI cable stop working?

You may have inadvertently switched inputs or reconnected a device to the wrong port. You can scroll through your input options to try another HDMI or component connection to make sure you have the right one selected. Check to see if moving your HDMI cable to another port will fix the issue.

Can a Samsung TV be connected to a Yamaha receiver?

That’s fine as long as you are awared, when selecting PC, (1)Switch TV HDMI to appropriate port, (2)Tell Receiver to get its audio from the ARC. However, we did do some barebones when testing, unplugging all other devices from both the TV and the Receiver, so that they were only connected to each other without other devices interfering.

What kind of devices can you connect to a Yamaha?

A number of HDMI jacks and various input/output jacks on the unit allow you to connect video devices (such as BD/DVD players), audio devices (such as CD players), game consoles, portable audio player, and other devices. • “Connecting a TV/playback devices” (p.18)

Can a DVD player be connected to a HDMI cable?

When the unit is connected to an HDMI Control-compatible TV and BD/DVD player with each HDMI cable, you can control the unit (such as power and volume) and BD/DVD player with TV remote control operations. • “HDMI Control” (p.75) Supports Bluetooth® devices You can play back music stored on a Bluetooth device.

Do you need HDMI cable to play back audio?

Playing back TV audio in surround sound with a single HDMI cable connection (Audio Return Channel: ARC) When using an ARC -compatible TV, you only need one HDMI cable to enable video output to the TV, audio input from the TV, and the transmission of HDMI Control signals.

How do I hook up my Yamaha receiver to my TV?

Your TV has analog audio outputs via a mini jack so all you need to do is connect all your sources to the TV (with HDMI etc) and connect the TV audio out to any input on the receiver (except phono). You will need an audio cable with a stereo mini plug on one end and a pair of RCA connectors at the other.

Is there an arc between a Samsung TV and a Yamaha receiver?

HDMI ARC issues between Samsung TV and Yamaha receiver We have a UE48HU7500L Samsung Smart TV and a HTR 4071 Yamaha receiver, connected through an HDMI cable. Both are capable of ARC, and we’ve configured both the TV and the receiver to enable ARC. The HDMI cable is in the OUT port of the Yamaha receiver. The Samsung TV has 4 HDMI ports.

Can a Yamaha receiver hook up to a PS3?

The receiver is a Yamaha RX-V870. I have my TV and cable box, as well as a PS3 and Wii U I would like to hook up to the TV and receiver. The only problem is none of the game systems use anything other than HDMI and Optical.

How can I connect my AV receiver to my TV?

*For the detail of TV settings, please contact to the TV manufacturer. Connect the AV Receiver/Sound Bar and TV with an OPTICAL cable instead of an HDMI cable. If the sound comes normally, please change other HDMI cable.