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Post by emonut on Sept 17, 2020 0:07:47 GMT -5
Not sure I am the only one who suffer this one. But I have had absolute nightmare with the setup. My system is very simple : 4K HTPC connected to XMC-2 HDMI input (any from 1 to 8) and HDMI (or HDMI ARC) of XMC-2 output connected to Epson TW9400 projector.
There is no possible way to have signal to Projector no matter what order of component I turn it on. I had to restart HTPC 1 or twice, then unplug HDMI cable (from XMC-2) to Projector and re-plug several times, / and / or from HTPC to XMC-2 a few times then finally there is signal coming to Projector !
If just hook Projector to HTPC only then the signal is there instantly, no issue what soever, and no matter what order of component turning on.
I had the XMC-1 previously with the same HTPC / Projector / cables and there was no problem at all.
Am I missing something ?
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Post by adaboy on Sept 17, 2020 0:30:26 GMT -5
That stinks man, hopefully someone will come through to help you out.
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Post by rochesterboy on Sept 17, 2020 8:50:15 GMT -5
As far as I know, the primary ARC output of XMC-2 is HDMI-2 out. Try that.
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Post by Hair Nick on Sept 17, 2020 9:16:34 GMT -5
4K HTPC connected to HDMI1 (or HDMI ARC) of XMC-2. and XMC-2 HDMI (any from 1 to 8) output connected to Epson TW9400 projector.
This statement makes it sound like you have the projector connected to the inputs and the source connected to the outputs.
Connect your projector to HDMI OUTPUT 2 and then connect your HTPC to HDMI INPUT 1.
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Post by fflowwiththego on Sept 17, 2020 15:55:24 GMT -5
Have you tried changing your inputs to HDMI ver. 1.4? you may be having a handshake issue either due to lower quality hdmi cable or too long of a run for the hdmi cable.
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Post by emonut on Sept 17, 2020 18:04:53 GMT -5
4K HTPC connected to HDMI1 (or HDMI ARC) of XMC-2. and XMC-2 HDMI (any from 1 to 8) output connected to Epson TW9400 projector. This statement makes it sound like you have the projector connected to the inputs and the source connected to the outputs. Connect your projector to HDMI OUTPUT 2 and then connect your HTPC to HDMI INPUT 1. Sorry for confusion, wording incorrectly put. I have edited. |
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Post by emonut on Sept 17, 2020 18:07:59 GMT -5
As far as I know, the primary ARC output of XMC-2 is HDMI-2 out. Try that. Not sure if I understand this ? I dont really care about ARC at all. I just need to have signal from HTPC to projector via XMC-2 pass-through HDMI output when system is on. |
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Post by doc1963 on Sept 17, 2020 19:05:21 GMT -5
As far as I know, the primary ARC output of XMC-2 is HDMI-2 out. Try that. Not sure if I understand this ? I dont really care about ARC at all. I just need to have signal from HTPC to projector via XMC-2 pass-through HDMI output when system is on. I believe what he’s saying is HDMI Out 2 (ARC) is the “primary” output. Which on the XMC-2... it is. On the XMC-1, HDMI Out 1 was the primary. On the XMC-2, it’s the reverse. |
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Post by repeetavx on Sept 17, 2020 23:59:16 GMT -5
I had a problem with my PS4 intermittanly going blank on start up. An online search revealed that if the HDMI doesn't like the handshake that it results in a black screen. Make sure your cables are 4k compliant.
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Post by trevordj on Sept 18, 2020 21:09:46 GMT -5
I had a similar issue with my HTPC and XMC-2. I purchased an HDFury Vertex 2 and it works like a charm. I use the XMC-2 for audio only and the Vertex2 for video switching. Its a bummer to have to spend some more cash but all headaches have been fixed. Even through the drama of V2.0 firmware my system was rock solid. Only downside is right now the Harmony remote is not working with the Vertex 2 (issue on Harmony's end that they are "working on") so I have to handle switching via the Vertex2 web interface for now.
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Post by megash0n on Sept 18, 2020 21:16:52 GMT -5
I had a similar issue with my HTPC and XMC-2. I purchased an HDFury Vertex 2 and it works like a charm. I use the XMC-2 for audio only and the Vertex2 for video switching. Its a bummer to have to spend some more cash but all headaches have been fixed. Even through the drama of V2.0 firmware my system was rock solid. Only downside is right now the Harmony remote is not working with the Vertex 2 (issue on Harmony's end that they are "working on") so I have to handle switching via the Vertex2 web interface for now. I had to use an Integral 2 for a while. I wished they would be an affordable one that would switch 4 inputs and 2 out. Also cannot understand why it isn't Wi-Fi or Bluetooth by default. Switching really sucks manually! |
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Post by emonut on Sept 19, 2020 20:44:42 GMT -5
I had a similar issue with my HTPC and XMC-2. I purchased an HDFury Vertex 2 and it works like a charm. I use the XMC-2 for audio only and the Vertex2 for video switching. Its a bummer to have to spend some more cash but all headaches have been fixed. Even through the drama of V2.0 firmware my system was rock solid. Only downside is right now the Harmony remote is not working with the Vertex 2 (issue on Harmony's end that they are "working on") so I have to handle switching via the Vertex2 web interface for now. Wow, such an expensive solution. That unit sets me back to $800 in Australia !
I was manage to have a simpler solution. My graphic card has display port and HDMI so I use Display port connected to Projector for video and then HDMI port to the XMC-2 for audio.
I wont be able to have ODS for the XMC-2 on screen, but not really an issue for now. It just costs me another HDMI cable running from HTPC directly to projector.
I would have kept the XMC-1 if I knew this.
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