Samsung TV input problem - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Steveatbath · 2nd Apr 2020, 3:57 pm

I have a Samsung LE32A456 which has 3 HDMI inputs and two Scart inputs. It is about 10 years old and I don't use it often. I had used the Scart inputs for a BT box and a DVD recorder and was advised to get HDMI connectors. The BT box works fine on input HDMI 1 but HDMI inputs 2&3 appear not to function; looking at the menu they are greyed out. The manual suggests that all inputs should function. Can anyone tell me if these inputs are not connected on this model or have they become faulty?

AC/HL · 2nd Apr 2020, 4:13 pm

Our Samsung will only show inputs that actually have something connected. Empty sockets are greyed out on the on-screen menu.

nigelr2000 · 2nd Apr 2020, 8:13 pm

Mine 2 doesn't even show on the source menu unless there's a cable in it

Steveatbath · 3rd Apr 2020, 1:03 pm

Thanks, it was helpful to know that, although inputs Ext 1&2 seem to show live even without a plug. I exchanged and reversed the HDMI leads and found that one is flaky, comes and goes when I wiggle it! The two leads were bought in a single pack and are visually perfect but presumably there is a weak internal component. Steve

2nd Apr 2020, 3:57 pm	#1
Steveatbath Triode Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Bath, Somerset, UK. Posts: 20	Samsung TV input problem I have a Samsung LE32A456 which has 3 HDMI inputs and two Scart inputs. It is about 10 years old and I don't use it often. I had used the Scart inputs for a BT box and a DVD recorder and was advised to get HDMI connectors. The BT box works fine on input HDMI 1 but HDMI inputs 2&3 appear not to function; looking at the menu they are greyed out. The manual suggests that all inputs should function. Can anyone tell me if these inputs are not connected on this model or have they become faulty?

2nd Apr 2020, 4:13 pm	#2
AC/HL Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 9,642	Re: Samsung TV input problem Our Samsung will only show inputs that actually have something connected. Empty sockets are greyed out on the on-screen menu.

2nd Apr 2020, 8:13 pm	#3
nigelr2000 Heptode Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Walsham, Norfolk, UK. Posts: 900	Re: Samsung TV input problem Mine 2 doesn't even show on the source menu unless there's a cable in it __________________ https://www.facebook.com/gntrading

3rd Apr 2020, 1:03 pm	#4
Steveatbath Triode Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Bath, Somerset, UK. Posts: 20	Re: Samsung TV input problem Thanks, it was helpful to know that, although inputs Ext 1&2 seem to show live even without a plug. I exchanged and reversed the HDMI leads and found that one is flaky, comes and goes when I wiggle it! The two leads were bought in a single pack and are visually perfect but presumably there is a weak internal component. Steve