And fixing is usually done with full resets and the old unplug it all for 15 minute resets along with board, TV or cable box exchanges.
No. It's not always the same thing and frankly HDCP is the devil's spawn.
Bob
Is there a known issue with the HDMI connection with Samsung television (mod # HLR5067WAX/XAA) and Comcast Xfinity cable boxes? I have had Comcast check everything! from their side and my problem still exists pointing to the TV. PROBLEM is the Comcast cable box is normally always on and when I turn on the television the picture and sound don't come on until I unplug an replug the HDMI cable from either the TV or box. Then everything works fine. Is there a known fix for this issue?

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