Confusing tv connection problem.

Jonesiani · 3 Jul 2013 at 19:53

Hi all.

Firstly if mods think this should be in the games console section, feel free to move it.

I have a Samsung ue55es8000 led tv.

The tv is wall mounted, with 3 hdmi cables running from behind the tv, through 5 meters of wall, and back out at the base of the wall where the av rack is. Unfortunately, the cables are sealed in, and getting them out will mean a lot of work, and I've just finished decorating

I know all 3 hdmi connections work on my tv, as the BD player is recognised on all 3, from the same hdmi lead.

Here's the problem:

I have a Wii, with a hdmi adapter, connected to the 2nd hdmi lead (which I know works, as I've hooked the BD player up with it, and there's full signal.)

When plugged into the Wii, and selecting the correct source, I get the NO SIGNAL screen on the tv.
Funnily enough, is that it's worked once, but then never again.
Where do you think the problem lies?

When using the third hdmi cable, the tv doesn't even recognise that there's a cable plugged in, so I think the third cable is dead

maybe a problem caused by routing it through the wall.

MissChief · 3 Jul 2013 at 22:43

First thing is I'd check the video settings on the Wii!

To reset them:
- Power on Wii, give it a few seconds to boot
- Hold DOWN on the directional pad of the Wii remote
- While holding DOWN, press the RESET button on the Wii

Jonesiani · 4 Jul 2013 at 05:59

Ok ill try that later.

It's not my Wii so I'm not familiar with them.

Jonesiani · 5 Jul 2013 at 19:55

Ok I've tried a reset but it hasn't helped.

I'm using the Wii2hdmi adapter. Is it possible that I'm using the wrong type of hdmi cable? I'm using a hdmi high speed with Ethernet cable.

I also set the output mode of the Wii the its highest setting. But this didn't help either.

There's a blue led which lights up on the Wii2hdmi adapter, so I don't think that's dead.

Jonesiani · 5 Jul 2013 at 20:47

Right, I connected the Wii up to the tv with the standard component cable. The result is a picture, but it's grey. From here, it won't let me select the HDTV screen option on the Wii. So.....

If I connect the Wii to the tv using the 5 component cable as opposed to the 3, then change the screen mode to HDTV, then swap back over to hdmi cable, I should be in luck? Maybe?

Caged · 5 Jul 2013 at 21:05

If you're not getting a full picture using component then I'd look at the component cable or the video output on the back of the Wii being faulty.