Let us know if you have any luck with the settings we discussed.

Some of the other posts I've read indicate that these types of problems go away when the HDMI cable is unplugged and plugged back in although they may come back. Some possible things to look at are:

1. Bi-metallic problems which occur if you mate different types of metals (e.g. gold to tin). I try to match gold-to- gold and tin-to-tin just to be safe. These types of problems usually take time to surface though so I'm guessing this isn't your poblem.

2. Impedance mismatch. This could be a problem given your long run. Parts Express advertises an HDMI Stabilizer that "corrects" impedance mismatches. For the $15-20 it might be worth a try. Note that they also have an HDMI Extender/Amplifier for around $30. I've never tried either of these products so I can't say how well they might work.

3. Interference. Have you looked at your cable run? Is it next to power wires, gas pipes, water pipes, wireless routers, etc? You want to stay away from metal and/or electronics.

That's about all I can think of at the moment.

Good Luck.

I have not had the issue pop up again now for several days. Weird.

I just watched 3 straight episodes of Lost (season 5) that I rented from Blockbuster on my PS3 and when it was done it went right to the PS3 menu like a charm.

If I keep scratching my head on this there wont be anything left up there!

FWIW;

I rebooted the 886 and it has been flawless ever since. I also got a new HDTV last week, perhaps the connection at the TV was also part of the problem.

Best Buy warrantied out my Sony KDS-XBR1 60" and replaced it with a Panasonic TC-P65S1 65" Plasma.

While SD stuff was better on the Sony, this plasma kicks butt with HD material!