There were players with composite and component outputs and it was not funny when I had to hook those up to configure the player. For all HDMI connected players I have yet to see an issue like this unless the HDMI ports have failed.
I won't go into prior discussions about that but I know to carry a few spare HDMI cables and always to try the old remove power and cables from a cranky TV before calling the HDMI ports dead. My brother who makes such service calls carries a small HDMI tv for such tests.
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Hi: I have a LCD 40" tv 42LH30-UA. It worked fine with my PS3 until the PS3 failed from a dead fan. Blu-rays played fine and it was great for media streaming. That was then. This is now.
I have now tried three different blu-ray players and the tv sees only the very first player flash screen and then does not go to any setup page. All three hdmi ports work and both of my hdmi cables. I have checked and the input locks say they are off. The current bluray player is a LG BP330 and the same problem.
Does anyone have any suggestions as to why the tv doesnt see any player? Went the tech support route but they tried to blame it on the players. I pointed out that each of the players (2 were different Sonys and one LG) are being seen by the tv as their logo turns up and then disappears. I would appreciate the help. Thanks

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