HR20 HDMI to DVI cable compatibility

I had a similiar issue with my HDMI to DVI set-up...very frustrating. I also got the start up screen afetr rebooting, but then suddenly the t.v.'s on screen input indicator switched from digital dvi, to ybpr. Played with it for some time, noticed one of the tightening screws on the dvi end would not thread or tighten properly. Decided to return cable to store and get a new one. Installed cable, screw tightened properly-instant joy. The dvi end must not have been making very good contact. Three weeks later, still funtioning like a charm.

 

Willis, this might be of interest to you. A tip I got from another member on a different thread. The HDMI issue seems to be standard across the board for Samsung, they don't like 480i. I have a Samsung HC-R4755W and once I unchecked 480i from the allowed resolutions on my HR20, the HDMI to DVI worked fine on SD channels and gives a brilliant HD picture. Give that a try!

 

I just received an HR20-100s today. I previously had an HDTivo using an HDMI to DVI cable on our Sharp LCD. The installer tells me I'm not going to be able to use it anymore. So we try keeping the setup the same and and during step 1 of the bootup process, the screen turns pink, jaggedy, and shifts over to the side.

So now I'm using component since my LCD doesn't have an HDMI input. Has anyone else been able to get this type of cable to work? I have 480p and 720p set as the resolutions.

 

Ok well apparently it does work. I hooked it up and it worked flawlessly for about 10 minutes until I turned the tv off. I guess it was just not working during the initial setup.