The New "What did you do with your Z today" (with off topic replies) XXV

Ghostvette · 11-29-2016, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Firmware was definitely my first thought. I was really starting to wonder about the ARC thing, too, since I found no indication in my research that there could be incompatibilities.

After speaking with both Sony and Samsung, I went back to Best Buy and had a chat with their staff. I decided to start with the easiest option, and just bought a second 4K HDMI cable to test it. Voila! Since I had to fit the new 4K cable through 3/4" smurf tubing I have already installed in the wall, I had to trim the head around the connector on one end. It looks like I must have compromised it during the trimming process. I will need to purchase and fish another longer cable through the wall later. Could have been easier, but definitely better than having to return either product.

Whew.... glad it was a relatively simple fix

madwi · 11-29-2016, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Firmware was definitely my first thought. I was really starting to wonder about the ARC thing, too, since I found no indication in my research that there could be incompatibilities.

After speaking with both Sony and Samsung, I went back to Best Buy and had a chat with their staff. I decided to start with the easiest option, and just bought a second 4K HDMI cable to test it. Voila! Since I had to fit the new 4K cable through 3/4" smurf tubing I have already installed in the wall, I had to trim the head around the connector on one end. It looks like I must have compromised it during the trimming process. I will need to purchase and fish another longer cable through the wall later. Could have been easier, but definitely better than having to return either product.

If I remember right, the HDCP 2.2 for 4k is mandatory in every piece from source to the display. It is a form of DRM to guard against piracy. The HDMI cables need to be "high speed" to get the 4k content to show.

JARblue · 11-29-2016, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi

If I remember right, the HDCP 2.2 for 4k is mandatory in every piece from source to the display. It is a form of DRM to guard against piracy. The HDMI cables need to be "high speed" to get the 4k content to show.

HDCP 2.2 isn't necessarily required for all 4K sources at the moment from what I gathered. But as more of it becomes available, more of it will use the newer protection. That's one reason I went ahead and bought a new 4K receiver with the TV. And I definitely wanted some future-proofing when it comes to the in-wall cable (other cables can be easily swapped).

The cable in my wall was a 1.3b which is not capable of ARC, so I needed a new 1.4+ version.

BoneZ · 11-29-2016, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

First world problems:

Brand new 4K Samsung UN60KS8000 TV won't display my brand new 4K Sony STR-DN1070 Receiver. Apparently there is an ARC hardware compatibility issue. WTF ... it's not like I bought cheap knock-off brands

Git you one of those Emerson 4k boxes.

onzedge · 11-29-2016, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by BoneZ

Git you one of those Emerson 4k boxes.

Do you see the present I left for you this morning?

ChaseZ · 11-29-2016, 10:25 AM

Seb was kind enough to send me a map for the car with just the catback now. Still missing a ton of power of course, but at least have the throttle response and all that I've gotten so used to, so it's actually drivable for now!

Next tune from him over the winter will be a big change

Leingod · 11-29-2016, 10:55 AM

Tempted to buy 3 Amazon Echo Dots and a few switches and hub.

madwi · 11-29-2016, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Leingod

Tempted to buy 3 Amazon Echo Dots and a few switches and hub.

I might have a cisco 24 port switch laying around the basement if you need it.

Leingod · 11-29-2016, 12:44 PM

Never ate lunch

Leingod · 11-29-2016, 12:45 PM

But new walls for my office get built tomorrow!

njobe89 · 11-29-2016, 01:49 PM

so how sharp my hair is after a haircut it got stuck in my finger lol. i'm like a porcupine

ChaseZ · 11-29-2016, 05:47 PM

This is likely a redundant question, but you are plugged in to the correct hdmi port on the back of the tv with the small arc label in it right?

JARblue · 11-29-2016, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ChaseZ

This is likely a redundant question, but you are plugged in to the correct hdmi port on the back of the tv with the small arc label in it right?

I got everything working; it turned out to be the cable. I had to shave down the connector to get it through the tubing in the wall, so I'm going to have to eat the $70 I paid for it. I've already ordered a new cable with a narrow connector that should fit easily without modification.

ChaseZ · 11-29-2016, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

I got everything working; it turned out to be the cable. I had to shave down the connector to get it through the tubing in the wall, so I'm going to have to eat the $70 I paid for it. I've already ordered a new cable with a narrow connector that should fit easily without modification.

Excellent, cost aside it's nice when it is something simple like that.

onzedge · 11-29-2016, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ChaseZ

Excellent, cost aside it's nice when it is something simple like that.

Rep with pride and dignity.

11-29-2016, 10:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
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11-29-2016, 12:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
Leingod A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Some Place Cold Posts: 16,060 Drives: In Circles Rep Power: 2684397	Never ate lunch __________________ I AM FLOOF! SOMEBODY FLOOF MY HORN!! ALL HAIL THE FLOOF!!I JUST FLOOFED ON THE FLOOR

11-29-2016, 12:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
Leingod A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Some Place Cold Posts: 16,060 Drives: In Circles Rep Power: 2684397	But new walls for my office get built tomorrow! __________________ I AM FLOOF! SOMEBODY FLOOF MY HORN!! ALL HAIL THE FLOOF!!I JUST FLOOFED ON THE FLOOR

11-29-2016, 01:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
njobe89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2014 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 5,227 Drives: 2013 370z BS 6MT Rep Power: 174285	so how sharp my hair is after a haircut it got stuck in my finger lol. i'm like a porcupine __________________ 2 plus 2 times 2 = ? ... hint, it's not 8 Stillen CBE, Stillen Gen 3, TP's, Uprev tuned - 324whp/264tq

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ChaseZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2016 Location: Calgary Posts: 3,799 Drives: 16 370z Rep Power: 94684	This is likely a redundant question, but you are plugged in to the correct hdmi port on the back of the tv with the small arc label in it right?