AVR-E300 HDMI to PC (1 Viewer)

[Adam Brewer]

I just picked up a Denon AVR-E300 and so far its been pretty amazing but ive run into a little snag setting it up.

Im trying to connect my computer to the HDMI ports but all i get is a black screen saying no video. Am i missing somthing? Ive already done a hard reset on the Receiver.
Ive tried multiple computers they all work fine on my Onkyo. Works fine connecting directly to the tv.

Anyone have an insights that i might be missing.

 

[Al.Anderson]

I'm stumped. In the old days this might be a matter of not being set to auto-sense. Or set to the wrong resolution, but I've got to believe that's not necessary anymore.

 

[schan1269]

Did you shut the computer down, hook it to the Denon...then restart the computer?

 

[Adam Brewer]

Yes. i did all those super basic things. Turned out i had to do a firmware update on the Denon and scale the resolution to max befor it reads it. The receiver wont see the post screen of the computer which i find kinda silly, my onkyo does. At least its working now once it hits windows.

 

[schan1269]

That makes no sense. "Through" doesn't do anything to the resolution. So forcing 1080P to make it work is...odd.Welcome to HDCP and handshake issues.I have a Pioneer DV420 That is "blessed" with auto HDMI. There is no manual set up.Everytime you made any changes to the theatre, you had to perform a seance, rain dance or break out the Ouija board...

 

[Adam Brewer]

I agree it doesnt make much sense. My ONKYO TX-NR509 Works like a champ for this, just plugged it in and it works.
I figured a newer receiver would have less issues. its set to 1920x1080 and working currently. Their tech support was pretty pitiful, all they said was somtimes it works somtimes it doesnt.