“Audio but no video Hi, My goal is to have HDMI devices connect to a switch in the closet and this switch would connect to the TV via 50 ft HDMI active cable. This combination works: PS4 -> 6ft HDMI -> switch -> 50 ft HDMI (active) -> TV This doesn't: PS4 -> 6ft HDMI -> switch -> 6ft HDMI -> wall jack -> 50ft HDMI (active) -> TV (note bottom configuration was in AV closet where a 50ft HDMI cable runs from the TV through the walls to a jack in the closet. first configuration was run from next to the TV using same brand cable but not in the walls) I get audio but no video. If I take out the switch one of the 6ft HDMI then it works. PS4 -> 6ft HDMI -> wall jack -> 50ft HDMI (active) -> TV This also works PS4 -> 6ft HDMI -> wall jack -> 50ft HDMI (active) -> wall jack -> 6ft HDMI -> wall jack -> 50ft HDMI (active) -> TV In that last case, I have the PS4 near my TV where there is another HDMI jack with a 50 ft HDMI active cable that runs to the closet and has a jack next to the jack that runs back to the TV. I also tried replacing the PS4 with an Xfinity cable box. Same result. All cables are brand new and high speed HDMI + ethernet. The 50 ft cable is a CE TECH active HDMI cable from Home Depot.”
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Caution: Do not connect the switch box OUTPUT to a video recorder. Doing so will automatically lock up the audio transmission as required by HDCP (High Definition Content Protection). Make sure your TV and/or A/V receivers are set to the proper input. Make sure the TV and the sources are set for HDMI and not DVI. Make sure that the HDMI cables are not broken and are securely connected. Press and hold Power/Select for 3 seconds to turn the switcher off and then turn it back on. Make sure that the audio and video formats of the content being used (i.e., Blu-ray disc) are supported by all connected devices. If you are connected to an A/V receiver, try changing the ports the cables are plugged into. Make sure that you are using high-speed HDMI cables for all connections. Source: Rocketfish Online FAQ http://community.rocketfishproducts.com/t5/Home-Theater-FAQs/Rocketfish-4-Port-HDMI-Switcher-RF-G1185-FAQ/m-p/6557/highlight/true#M158
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.With that many connections over HDMI, you need to make sure all devices are able to communicate with one another. Disconnect all devices from power and connect all the HDMI devices. Then power up everything in sequence and it should work fine.
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