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HTPC (ATI 5850) - Onkyo TX SR605 brightness flicker issue

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Hi,

I have my HTPC (video is ATI HD 5850 card running at 720P/60Hz) connected to my receiver which is an Onkyo TX SR 605 through HDMI. I also have my DVD player and SD cable TV set top box connected to my onkyo through component. The output from the receiver is connected to my 480p projector through HDMI.

My problem is that when I connect my PC, I get a severe brightness flicker at random. This happens at random, then becomes all right, then starts over again. Its very noticeable and irritating. I thought the problem was with my projector, but when I play TV or DVD the brightness is constant and perfect. This problem seems to do something with the HTPC and receiver I guess. I have used the same HDMI cables for connecting all the devices.

Can anyone throw light on this issue? Is it because of catalyst drivers, or a handshaking issue with the Onkyo or anything else?
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I have a TX-SR674 and it had BAD handshake issues until I upgraded my cables to monoprice ferrite hdmi. Now it works perfect every time. I was getting frustrated because the PS3 would keep disappearing, then back on, then off, then on. Even while playing a game. Sometimes I would have to shut off the Onkyo to get it back. After the new cables it has been perfect!! Good luck, hope that's your problem!
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I have a HD5670 and Onkyo 605 and I don't have these issues. I agree to check the HDMI cables.
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Guys, I just observed the output from the set top box and that too has brightness flickering. BTW, my onkyo receiver is connected to the projector through a HDMI-CAT5 balun. I guess the problem could be because of the baluns. Strangely, the picture, sound and colors are perfect. If there is a problem with the cable, I shouldn't be getting any picture at all, right? This seems to be a more projector issue than cable issue...
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