Sharp TV Woes!!!

[jcmaz]

Hey HWC,

My Sharp GP3U went blank. I called their call center and they told me that i cannot use the 1920 X 1080 resolution through HDMI when a PS3 can do 1080P through HDMI. Is it suppose to be like that? or is my unit defective???

[headsh0t]

Can your TV even do 1080p? I just googled it and it looks like it does but if they told you you can't, that seems a little weird. Have you only hooked the PS3 up to the TV so far? If so, when the PS3 turns on and if it's just a blank screen (make sure you're also on the right input) hold down the power button on the ps3 until it shut's down, then flip the switch at the back to off and then back on, and then try turning it back on and see if it displays anything. See what that does and report back.

[gingerbee]

find out what the it native res is? Is it 720p or 1080p

[Dwayne]

Well, they are full of crap as the boiler plate on Best Buy states that all 5 inputs take a 1080p. It is marketed as a gamer's monitor for crying out loud!

Five 1080p-compatible terminals (3 HDMI inputs, 2 HD component) ensure images from your game console's 1080p outputs will be as clear as possible. And with the GP3U's incredible 6ms response time, even fast-moving scenes will be crisp and clear.

I would call them back and point that out, as well check your manual, I am sure it states the same.

TV & Video: Televisions: Sharp Aquos 32" 1080p LCD HDTV** (LC32GP3U-R) - Online Only | Best Buy Canada Web Store

[gingerbee]

um lets think about this an hdmi connection that is not max native res supported? ( load of crap )

[SKYMTL]

Can you give us some more info about this issue? Are you using the proper settings in the picture options such as 16:9 or 1:1 pixel mapping?

[jcmaz]

I'm using dot by dot mapping, 1920 X 1080 (native res for TV) on 9600GT through one of those 25ft HDMI cables from NCIX

Here's a thread on this TV: Sharp LC-32GP3U review - [H]ard|Forum

[SKYMTL]

So basically, whenever you switch to 1080 mode the TV goes blank?

Can you tell us what type of HDMI cable you are using?

[jcmaz]

YEs Sky and here's the cable i brought: NCIX.com - Buy nGear HDMI Digital Video Cable HDMI Certified 25FT with Right Angle Connectors - NG-HDMI-25RA In Canada..

I've tried the cable with all of the HDMI connectors on the TV.

[elec999]

Can you please a try shorter cable. This tv doesnt take 1080p on VGA input. But you are using HDMI. Did you try any other 1080p device.
Thank you