I have a Samsung HL-R5677W. It's a few years old, but I decided to hook up the following via HDMI
- Playstation 3
- Apple TV

Since the Samsung only has one HDMI, I am using the Monster HDMI Advanced 3-way switcher switch that supports 3 inputs. And I purchased three 4' Ultra 600 High speed HDMI Monster cables ($100 ea.).

The playstation 3 works fine. However, my Apple TV is not being detected by the Samsung. It gives me a no or low signal message on the screen. So when I connect the Apple TV directly, the Samsung sees it (signal) and I get video and audio.

Your first thought is that it's the box. Right!? Nope. I unplugged the HDMI cable from the Samsung and plugged it into my Viewsonic N3251 LCD TV (vs11335-1m) and it detects the Playstation AND the Apple TV.... So it's not the box.

Does the Samsung tv have a higher signal level requirement?

Is it the Samsung TV?

Is there a better HDMI switch box and/or cable for me to use?


The next hurdle is getting the optical audio to work, if it's necessary. I want to play the audio through my A/V unit not just the TV.... Any suggestions?


Thanks

Well your first mistake was buying anything Monster related. Prepare to be flamed for your Monster purchase