I have had no issues with HDMI connections with the 886. There is a very slight delay when switching between any two sources (for example when I switch between my HDMI-connected Scientific Atlanta 8300 HD PVR and my analogue-connected Sony RDR-HX900 DVD Recorder) but not to the point where it is an issue. My HDMI-connected Panasonic DMP-BD60 Blu-ray player gets picked up fast. My Optoma H78-DC3 HD projector locks on to incoming signals from the 886 no slower or faster that in does when they come in direct from the source.