Finally...............the solution! When my Oppo DVD player is connected to the TV with the DVI to HDMI connector, there is distortion whether the player is turned on or not. The problem is worse when the player is turned on. Using the component connection eliminates the problem. It took HOURS of trouble shooting to figure this out. Now, the question is why. I tried grounding the Oppo box and cable...........it made no difference. I see no difference in picture quality using either connection, so I am ok with leaving things as they are, but I can't help but wonder what went wrong. The set up was unchanged for about year and then suddenly the distortion appeared. Even when it is at it's worst, it comes and goes.
Thanks to all who have helped with suggestions. Without your help, I would have run out of things to check and given up.
Btw, while going through the breaker box I did find several loose connections. A worthwhile undertaking if you are qualified.
Thanks to all who have helped with suggestions. Without your help, I would have run out of things to check and given up.
Btw, while going through the breaker box I did find several loose connections. A worthwhile undertaking if you are qualified.