My 5 yr old Sony KLV-32MI LCD TV displays a picture for about 5 seconds and then goes into blank screen static (similar to what you get when tuning between channels) whenever an HDMI source is selected. Component and RF inputs are not affected.
I tried different sources (cable box / Oppo DVD player / LG Blu Ray player) using several HDMI cables with no results.
Then I replaced the P board (where the HDMI connection is), which made no difference.
I have the service manual for this set, but it does not tell how to get to the service menu. I have read that with other brands, the TV's input control can be reset from the service menu, which may restore the HDMI function.
All suggestions welcome!
Thanks!!
More info: A friend just suggested to connect the cable box HDMI output to the TV and then unplug the box from the wall ac jack, After powering up the STB, I got an error message on the screen reading "HDMI output blocked". Now I can change channels and read the program descriptions on a black screen background. I can also access the cable guide. DVD/Blu Ray still gives me about 5 sec. of picture before switching to static.
So this seems to be an HDCP issue!
Any ideas?
Thanks!