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What type of HDMI splitter do I need for my Xbox?

Yes, I verified long ago HDCP still works with the other TV, and I've tried at least seven different HDMI cables. Other HDCP devices still work fine with my TV, just not this Xbox. That's precisely why I'm asking for advice on splitters, so that I don't buy the wrong one.
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- Post #5
- Apr 15, 2018
- Forum: Audio Components
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What type of HDMI splitter do I need for my Xbox?

Well, unfortunately I don't have a single link in my chain that is HDCP 2.2-compliant...including my Xbox, which is an HDMI v1.2 device and where the problem begins in the first place. And everything I'm reading is that I need to bypass (ignore or strip) HDCP to restore video from my Xbox to my...
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- Post #3
- Apr 10, 2018
- Forum: Audio Components
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What type of HDMI splitter do I need for my Xbox?

I have an Xbox 360 SE that used to work perfectly for HDCP. Unfortunately, I plugged the HDMI cable into a different TV for a couple of hours. When going back to the main TV, HDCP handshake was nuked. As a result, I can no longer watch DVDs, HD-DVDs or HBO Go. I spent weeks searching, and...
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- Apr 10, 2018
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Audio Components
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Check your Comcast service

I am Slugbait. That matters not ;)
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- Post #14
- Nov 7, 2017
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Check your Comcast service

Checked this morning, and there is a thread with a couple of people in my area who were complaining about speed loss over this past month. None of them have dug down to find out what's going on. Spoke with Comcast again this afternoon while they toiled to appease me. Got sent to L3 support, who...
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- Post #12
- Nov 6, 2017
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Check your Comcast service

As everyone knows, Comcast (and cable in general) is having some hard times. I suspect they're trying to cut some corners, in an illicit fashion, and subscribers are paying for it. Background: I have bundled Internet and TV since @Home first became available back in, what...1999? When Tom...
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- Nov 6, 2017
- Replies: 13
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Has your EPG lost the CBS affiliates?

I noticed on my main machine Saturday night that the local affiliate for CBS was no longer listed in my EPG. I can manually add the channel (i.e. 7.1), but it has no data: no station identification, no programming. On Sunday, I found that the CBS affiliate was also missing from my primary HTPC...
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- Nov 7, 2016
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Home Theater PCs
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Easiest Way to get Component Analog HD out for TV viewing

Which tuner do you have? Or do you know which one you're going to buy? Then let's forget about using XMBC...results for most people range from "major hassle" to "this doesn't work". Win7 should be OK along with PowerDVD. Preferably, your mobo has optical-out, otherwise you need a dedicated sound...
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- Post #12
- Nov 12, 2013
- Forum: TVs
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Is my parts list compatible?

Nope. The CX series is the entry-level CWT units. Being based on the Seasonic S12-II, the Antec unit I recommended earlier is of superior quality, has more wattage on the 12v rail, and is far less expensive at this time.
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- Post #17
- Nov 12, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Is my parts list compatible?

I shall start with MSI: to steal a scene from Ned Nedelander, MSI are more than just famous, they are IN-famous: https://www.google.com/#q=msi+denied+rebate. It's not like this is some big secret, we've all known about this for years. MSI has had more than its share of issues, just a couple...
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- Post #12
- Nov 12, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Easiest Way to get Component Analog HD out for TV viewing

If I remember correctly, no...you need a converter for most video cards. Although some older videocards, like the ATi AIW or nVidia Personal Cinema card, could do something like you described. But lately, I don't think any videocards can do this and require a converter. Not sure. A better...
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- Post #3
- Nov 11, 2013
- Forum: TVs
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Is my parts list compatible?

With the limited feature set and mediocre reviews at Anandtech and other places, no, it's not a bad case at all...in its price range. The 500R is significantly superior in many ways. You get what you pay for. $90 is a good price for this kind of feature set and quality, but if OP can handle...
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- Post #10
- Nov 11, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Is my parts list compatible?

A decent 650W power supply on sale with rebate and free shipping usually runs around $60. That would leave $40 for the case. $60 cases suck. I wish I had avoided that mistake. Take a guess what you'll get for $40. A Gold 750 is probably overkill. Drop to 620W for this Seasonic Bronze unit...
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- Post #5
- Nov 11, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Major issue with graphics heavy applications

Everything you bought was of really good, reliable quality except for the mobo. Other users claim this particular mobo has serious issues with USB connectivity or ports are simply dead, RAM slots not working or bent, various problems with onboard audio and the NIC, and MSI chose to use a RAID...
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- Post #2
- Nov 7, 2013
- Forum: Motherboards
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A Win 7 Media Center question

Maxifier will likely be no better than hitting the Windows key. Specifically, once mouse focus is allowed outside the MCE shell, media being played in Media Center will stutter and break sync with wild abandon. I don't recall exactly the issue (it's been about three years since I researched...
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- Post #4
- Aug 6, 2013
- Forum: Home Theater PCs

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