After having this again last night, I called Sanyo. They said that it was not a common problem at all, and to return it to WalMart to get a new one. I have one concern, though: there's no HDMI input on the newer sets? That's how I have my HTPC hooked up....:(

I currently have the exact same problem that you mentioned! It is a weird blurry/streaky effect that happens to the whole set, regardless of input or anything. The only way to correct it is to turn it off/unplug it. Anybody have any clue how serious this is? I've had my 32744 for a while now and it just started this.

Also, anybody got any suggestions on the component input problems? I am assuming that there is much talk about the "snowy" effect on some (mine happens on component 2). Component 3 with Xbox works perfectly, but my component 2 with the DVD Player gives the "snowy" look when the dark scenes of a DVD are on (using a Sanyo DWM-400 in progressive scan). Any body got a link to somewhere on this thread (it is mighty long) where I might read more about this?

Thanks in advance.

My local Walmart is still offering the 32" version for 647, think im going to grab one, they say it is "replenshishable" and available the 17th, any thoughts?

Blain - Read above, I got a 'new in the box' leftover of early production at my Walmart for 599... my issues:

The HDMI input won't work with the DVI output of the HD cable boxes Time-Warner is using here, not will the remote control work with that cable box...

That said: TWO main issues you seem to HAVE to get right out of the box:

1. Tilt - if the image is tilted and news/sports scrolls are ruined at either end... it's unadjustable and we have only one possible report of anyone getting a yoke adjustment done to correct this.

2. Many have quality issues with the Component Inputs... since I can't easily use my HDMI input it's lucky my component inputs seem fine.

If you get past those two issues...main points:

All 3 "Picture Presets" (News, Sports & Movies) are WAY overdriven, and esp the Contrast and Brightness being set way too high overtaxes the power supply and can lead to basic geometry issues with the picture: Before you judge anything set up the Manual settings as follows and fiddle from there to see if you like the result:

Contrast at no more than 1/3, Brightness at no more than 1/2, Velocity OFF , Color Enhancer on Warm.

If you can live with having to make adjustments manually since I can find no way to change the 3 presets to anything useful, and your geometry and inputs are OK...then I actually like the set: for most TV viewing, like ESPN the ZOOM framing on the HD channel matches the framing they are using and the resulting picture is HUGE, on letterbox it's marginally smaller than a 16:9 widescreen 30, unless the black bars really annoy you (to me it doesn't matter whether the 'frame' of the live picture is black glass or grey plastic.. EVERY TV picture is framed by something) .

So despite the issues mine has... I like it...by the time this set is dying, most TV should be true 16:9 framed and really good flat panel technologies will be down in this price range...

I got a question, I used the component 3 for my Xbox input. I am using the HD pack for my Xbox as well. The movies and games played on this TV are not really that impressive to me at all. Can I be doing anything wrong? I have the settings adjusted correctly in my Xbox. Anything I'm missing?

I have been looking at this for a while and am ready to buy the HT32744. At the store, they are running an HD feed to the tv. The picture seems to fill the screen, but is in a sort of "stretch mode" which shows the whole picture, but causes the image to appear squished (characters look thinner than normal).

I didn't get a chance to use the remote to test the 3 zoom modes, but wanted to make sure that for HD content, there was a full-screen zoom mode that would cut off the sides of the picture and not distort the image.

Thanks for the help. This thread has been useful in making my decision.

I got a question, I used the component 3 for my Xbox input. I am using the HD pack for my Xbox as well. The movies and games played on this TV are not really that impressive to me at all. Can I be doing anything wrong? I have the settings adjusted correctly in my Xbox. Anything I'm missing?


Check your X-Box dashboard. When you are in the Dashboard check the "Video" Options. Make sure you have the X-Box set to send 480p, 720p, and 1080i out to the TV. Then check the list at www.hdtvarcade.com for games that support these resolutions. Some games look MUCH better than others.

I’ve had the 30 for about 3 weeks. I have a Pace HD cable box from bright house that I have connected via component. I’ve really been enjoying it until today. I turned in on this morning and all of the sudden the color looks terrible. No noise or snow but the color is awful. It looks yellowish. OTA still looks great. Any idea what would cause something like this? Thanks!!

I’ve had the 30 for about 3 weeks. I have a Pace HD cable box from bright house that I have connected via component. I’ve really been enjoying it until today. I turned in on this morning and all of the sudden the color looks terrible. No noise or snow but the color is awful. It looks yellowish. OTA still looks great. Any idea what would cause something like this? Thanks!!

Could be a poor connection on one of your component video cables. I have seen this often, where one of the plugs is loose and some color signal is missing.

Hopefully, your problem is this easy to solve.

Could be a poor connection on one of your component video cables. I have seen this often, where one of the plugs is loose and some color signal is missing.

Hopefully, your problem is this easy to solve.

That was easy. Thanks Dave! Problem solved. I actually called Sanyo Tech support on this one and they told me to return it. man...I feel silly

It seems like Sanyo's default answer is "Return it." Makes it easy I guess.

I got the 30" widescreen HT30744 and I love it. Before I explain my problem limmie say something. I went to Best Buy took my XBOX, hooked up to every 30" wide hdtv they had. I was amazed, out of seven televisions (ranging from $699-$999) only two looked better, one for $899 and the other for $999. I bought my Sanyo for $547 at Walmart and thanks to you guys I'm satisfied with my purchase.


NOW MY MAJOR PROBLEM!!!!!!!!!!


I got a lil snoopy, went in the service menu and changed some things. I no longer have full mode (is now letterbox mode) and lost a zoom mode. I am asuming I have entered the Sanyo 32" 4:3 info in the service menu therefor taking it out of 16:9 mode. (I'm guessing since the brains of the unit are used in two other 4:3 models) I am in desperated need of help.

I got a lil snoopy, went in the service menu and changed some things. I no longer have full mode (is now letterbox mode) and lost a zoom mode. I am asuming I have entered the Sanyo 32" 4:3 info in the service menu therefor taking it out of 16:9 mode. (I'm guessing since the brains of the unit are used in two other 4:3 models) I am in desperated need of help.

Don't do anything in the SM unless you first write down ALL values for ALL locations.
You probably want to change location 88, bit 1. Page 13 of the SM.pdf describes the bits of #88. If your present value there is 10, try changing it to 12.

Don't do anything in the SM unless you first write down ALL values for ALL locations.
You probably want to change location 88, bit 1. Page 13 of the SM.pdf describes the bits of #88. If your present value there is 10, try changing it to 12.


THX, I'll try that, but it's a lil too late for writing things down. I know, it was stupid.

bhenly thx a bunch, I now have my normal, full, zoom 1 and zoom 2 (before I only had normal,letterbox and zoom).

I got another problem, in normal and full mode (probably zoom1 and zoom2 but I dont use em) it looks more like zoom (cutting off edges that were not cut off before) than widescreen.

I actually got real angry started messing with everything, didn't write anything down, got the service manual and set everything according to what was is the manual. I did have 10 for #88 (because it was in the manual), moved it to 12 and it worked for the widescreen issue. I wanted to know, could there be any more settings that might be different than in the manual?

I actually got real angry started messing with everything, didn't write anything down, got the service manual and set everything according to what was is the manual. I did have 10 for #88 (because it was in the manual), moved it to 12 and it worked for the widescreen issue. I wanted to know, could there be any more settings that might be different than in the manual?

It sounds to me like you used the manual for a 32744, not the one for a 30744. Even if you used the right manual, you DON'T want to change yours to match what you see in the manual. Or what someone else set theirs to. Someone at the factory made changes that were specific to your TV. They may not have fine tuned everything as much as they could, but they took the time to adjust horiz/vert size and position for YOUR unit. About a year ago, Ryan made a .XLS that recorded the default values he found on a 30744 at his WalMart. If you have Excel (if you don't, you can download a free Excel reader from Msft), you could get my version of his spreadsheet. I entered what I found on two 32744 units into other columns and also noted the ones that I changed myself to make MY geometry look right. I can't guess what items you might have changed but you are welcome to http://www.calweb.com/~bhenley/Sanyo32.zip

Archive: sanyo32.zip
Length Method Size Ratio Date Time CRC-32 Name
-------- ------ ------- ----- ---- ---- ------ ----
65536 Defl:N 17122 74% 09-15-04 19:14 68e3b0b8 Sanyo HT32744 SM.xls
-------- ------- --- -------
65536 17122 74% 1 file

Most of my changes to my 32744 were 116-11C but one had a pincusion change at 11E. Those changes are separate columns of the .XLS.

If you have something that will display arrows to the sides and corners of the screen (5%, 10%, ... overscan values), you can probably get your geometry back. It SOUNDS like your Horiz and Vert position are off. Several other things might be off too if you just changed everything to match a manual. I never entered any values from the manual into the spreadsheet.
I just copied the .xls there as http://www.calweb.com/~bhenley/Sanyo32.xls as well as the .zip.

Things are starting to look a lil better, just that damn zoom making everything bigger than normal. I'll let you know if anything changes.

Maybe I missed it... what's the velocity adjustment do?

I have everything back to normal now, thx for your help those in store settings help alot. THX again.

From the discussion a few pages back, I am still a bit confused on the status of the HT32744. Some folks say it's no longer being produced, yet I didn't read anything about a replacement coming down the pipe. Are there plans to replace the 32" with a comparable set, perhaps a HT32745? The 32744 is rather old and I'm wondering if I should hold out for a newer set...

I have a question for you experienced members. I have the 30" ht30744, bought November 2004 and I am very happy with it.I would like to know if I can tell from the serial number as to whether The QAM tuner is enabled and if not how do I go about enabling it?

Ninja,

If your serial numbers starts with V4xxxx then you have QAM. If it starts with V5xxxx then you do not.

Gantryz,

The replacement for the 32744 is likely HT27745. Looks like Sanyo is going smaller and cheaper.

Does anybody here have experience with the HR10-250 (D* HD DVR) hooked up to the HT32744 by HDMI?

If Sanyo's HT30744 native resolution is 1080i, what does it do with programs broadcast in 720p? Does it convert it somehow or will I only be able to get programs in 1080i? For that matter, how does it handle all of the programs that are still broadcast in the analog 480? I assume it must upconvert them all or what's the point of getting an HDTV with a widescreen if it can't? Also, I've been told by my cable company Adelphia that I need to rent their HDTV cable box to get the HDTV programs. What's the point of buying an HDTV ready TV like this one with a built in tuner if you still need a set top box? I thought the point of getting one like this as opposed to an HDTV monitor is so that I wouldn't have to rent a set top box???

It upconverts 720p to 1080i.

Can someone with the TV tell me the actual depth at the base? The Walmart page says 22.4" but I'm hoping that's the depth at the back of the CRT and not the base. The table I intend to put it on is only 18" Deep...

22.4" is the depth at the back of the CRT as you hoped.
The base that supports the tv is actually only about 16" and sticks out in front of the tv about 1". You should be fine.
These measurements are for the32744

You sir are a good man, thanks for taking the time to measure!

Thanks for the info!

Thanks for the serial number information. I guess Cox Communication does'nt
have any QAM channels.

Sorry if this has been posted. Just received a Sony DVD player that uses a HDMI output. It is supposed to upconvert to 1080 with that output. Everything works great with my HT30744 except that input and picture control gets locked up and can't swith out of HDMI. The only way is to turn the DVD player off and then turn the TV off and on.

Any ideas?

Now, as far as 1080 Vs 720p picture, I see no difference....both look great. I suppose that when DVD's are recorded in Hi Def then maybe it will pay off. But it seems like much todo about nothing.

has anybody found any HD channels with the cable provider iO?

I have there hd service but i wanted to see if i could find any HD channels to get the PAP to work on the ht30744.

I hope one of you can help. I stumbled across this thread. I have a Denon A/V Home Theatre Receiver, along with DVD, etc, and want to upgrade my TV. I have a 36" x 36" x 24" deep opening. After a fair amount of research, I've pretty much narrowed my search to the Sanyo HT32744 TV. I don't want to spend over $1,000.

Has anyone had any experiences with this TV? I'm in San Diego, and on Time Warner Cable, with the Cable Box/DVR combo.

Thanks for any help you can give!

Les

Has anyone had any experiences with this TV?

There are 68 pages of experiences on this set in this thread alone.

Well, after all the research I finally took the plunge at bought an HT32744 yesterday. I bought it in a Northwest Suburb of Chicago. The first thing I noticed was that the HT32744 was $647 at this Walmart instead of the $698 on the website. So far, so good...

So I get the employee to check the back for a set to buy and he got me one. Said it just came in this morning, so I'm figuring that I'm going to get the newest build model. Pay my way, load it up in my buddy's Pathfinder and off I go.

The Pros:

1) Flat screen
2) $50 cheaper than I expected

The cons:

1) Despite coming in that day, was built in June of 2004
2) Would not turn on

To me personally, the cons outweighed the pros. After struggling to get the sucker in the house (it really is heavy and the box it came with didn't make it to the front door), it simply would not turn on. The power button made an initial click, maybe two, and that's it. After playing with it for 20 minute and trying every trick/option/outlet under the sun, I load it back up and take it Walmart for an exchange. Despite the fact that my TV came in this morning, they didn't have any more sets. So I got my money back and left a dejected man...

For those like me who are still taking the plunge, be careful. If the set really came in that day despite being 14 months old, that means to me that Walmart is getting rid of all their HT32744 inventory and is pretty much out of newer sets. That or I'm reading too much into things.

I picked up mine recently and it was the only one left of the three nearest Wal-Marts. It's a May 2005 and was also $647. Ironically Wal-Mart had the best feeds to their tvs. I went to Best Buy and Circuit City and you couldn't really tell the tv's apart because of the crappy signal they send them. The HT32744 at Wal-Mart was hooked up to a quality HD feed. It looked amazing. Fortunately mine is working great so far. It was a pain to get home though. Had to borrow a bigger car and figure out a way to get it up 2 flights of stairs. We eventually decided on the "giant snowball" technique which involved gently rolling it up the stairs. I'm happy so far but I'm waiting on an Oppo upconvert DVD player and to upgrade to HDTV with my cable company.

How does a VCR hook-up to the TV (Sanyo HT30744) so that you can record from it? All I see is an Audio Out but no Composite/RF outputs.......

How does a VCR hook-up to the TV (Sanyo HT30744) so that you can record from it? All I see is an Audio Out but no Composite/RF outputs.......
Sorry, but you have the hookups backwards...you hook your RF to the VCR In, and then the VCR out to the TV's RF In (I split it to put one to each RF on the TV). The manual should have pictures of this.

You can also just use a Composite Video & audio out on the VCR into the Video 1 or 2 on the TV.

NOTE: This is for analog stations. If you are expecting to record HD on a VCR, you need to get a Set Top Box with its own tuner (an LG or similar), a HTPC (with a HD Tuner card like a myHD MDP 130, or a ATI HD all in wonder, or a fusion card). Every hour of HD programming takes about 10 GB of space. That is why there is no 'video outputs' on the TV.

Thanks for the info...I do see that I was backwards on the hook-ups. I assumed that if you record from an antenna and it is a digital signal (not HD, only SD as most stations are now) you could still record the station since it would be 480p/i and not 1080i....

I see now that a VCR would not be able to record digital stations because they can not set the channels for 13-1, 21-1 etc....DUH!

Sanyo says this set has 800 lines of resolution. Would 720p be a better resolution than 1080i then, since there'd be less interpolation?

Sanyo says this set has 800 lines of resolution. Would 720p be a better resolution than 1080i then, since there'd be less interpolation?

If my math serves me right, 1080i only needs 540 lines of resolution. I actually think that 720p looks soft on this set compared to 1080i which looks incredible. Jay Leno's set looks incredible.

You are right.. 1080i does 540 lines at a time. This set upconverts everything to 1080i anyways.. I usually can't tell differences between HD content.

What is DVE or AVIA and did you ever get a response to this message? Just purchased the HT32744 yesterday and loving it so far but did get the dreaded green bands today. I have Dishnetwork, don't have the HD receiver as YET, considering it but not wishing to increase my monthly fees.

Netqueen :p

For someone that used DVE or AVIA, can you post the stats, like how many clicks for everything, contrast, sharpness, brightness, etc. :D

DVE and Avia are calibration DVDs you can use to optimize your settings. I have not watched them yet, but I gather they have quite a bit of info on calibration. A reply was posted in this thread to the Avia settings and someone replied with the following settings:

color - 45%
Tint - One notch left
Contrast - 30%
Brightness - 45%
Sharpness - 50%

I will be picking up a 32744 next month, so I have not tried these settings yet, but you should try them out. They should get you pretty close...

i have the ht30744 i was wondering has nebody else been able to get 720p over component and hdmi to work. JW if nebody else did because all the talk with this tv upconverting everything to 1080i.

because i was able to.

It displays 720p just fine.

I just bought the 32744 Saturday. I'm having a color issue. Everything on the left has a bluish tint, while everything on the right has a reddish tint. The middle 2 inches are fine. Is this something that can be adjusted from the service menu, or should I just exchange it?

At first I thought it might be some other device in the room, but I had it by itself on the stand. I have floor standing speakers, but they're 3-4 feet away. The tinting is nearly uniform, and on white screens you can clearly see 3 vertical bands.

I'm happy with it featurewise (except for changing pix shape all day). I'll have to call Sanyo to get the QAM enable kit. I couldn't figure out why I couldn't get anything over cable, but OTA worked.

I'm having a color issue. Everything on the left has a bluish tint, while everything on the right has a reddish tint. The middle 2 inches are fine. Is this something that can be adjusted from the service menu, or should I just exchange it?
It may just be a de-gaussing issue that should go away after several power on/off cycles. Mine had a bit of faint yellow on the lower left side that went away on its own after a week or so.

If you still see it a few weeks from now then I'd consider exchanging it. FWIW I've had mine for close to a year now with no problems at all. (Just thought I'd mention that because I've seen a couple of posts lately that make the 32744 seem to be more problematic than they probably really are for most owners)

is it me or does the picture seem very dark? i've had friends say that they can't see dark scenes very well...i've tried messing around with the brightness and contrast but the settings are pretty high already...

I’ve had the 30 for about 3 weeks. I have a Pace HD cable box from bright house that I have connected via component. I’ve really been enjoying it until today. I turned in on this morning and all of the sudden the color looks terrible. No noise or snow but the color is awful. It looks yellowish. OTA still looks great. Any idea what would cause something like this? Thanks!!

This is for anyone having color (and other) problems with their Sanyo HT32744.

I've had the HT32744 for about a month now and I loved it...initially. All those features for $649? There is a reason for the low price.

After using the TV for a while I noticed that there was a color discrepancy, a muted blue on the left and a bright yellow on the right. After owning other Sanyo products (3 different TV's) that had to be returned because of various reasons, I was enraged when I found out from the company that this is an inherent flaw in the tube. It seems that whenever a bright color or white is one the screen for more than 15 seconds (and I timed this!) the tube heats up and causes this color displacement. They call it "non-linear white," catchy huh?

Well naturally I am quite angry since this TV was a replacement for a malfunctioning unit.

There are other problems as well, like the woefully underpowered speakers which literally rattle the cabinet and make an awful buzz when the volume is turned up. Plus the speakers cause on-screen interference (waves in the picture).

Anyone considering this unit - don't.

After speaking to Sanyo customer service numerous times they have no immediate plans for a production update to remedy the problems.

The only thing to do is lug the thing back to Wally World and get my hard earned cash back and hope Sanyo gets their act together soon!!

PS If anyone knows of a set with the most or all of the features of the HT32744 please post!!!

I've turned down the contrast in the case that its somehow related, but no improvement to the blue and red sides. Heat shouldn't be a problem either since the TV right now is about 3 feet from the wall and open on all sides (top of a stand).

I doubt degaussing is going to help. For some reason putting my VCR/DVD/Stereo stack too close to the side causes a yellow glob to show up. Degaussing quickly took care of that after moving the devices away (on the floor for now), but the red and blue continues.

If it took 15 seconds of a static white screen for the problem to occur as keentrager speaks of, I wouldn't be bothered at this price point. My color tinting problem is all the time, its just more noticeable on white screens.

I've turned down the contrast in the case that its somehow related, but no improvement to the blue and red sides. Heat shouldn't be a problem either since the TV right now is about 3 feet from the wall and open on all sides (top of a stand).

I doubt degaussing is going to help. For some reason putting my VCR/DVD/Stereo stack too close to the side causes a yellow glob to show up. Degaussing quickly took care of that after moving the devices away (on the floor for now), but the red and blue continues.

If it took 15 seconds of a static white screen for the problem to occur as keentrager speaks of, I wouldn't be bothered at this price point. My color tinting problem is all the time, its just more noticeable on white screens.

The color issues aren't something that can be gotten rid of and Sanyo will be quick to point out that even a clock radio close to the unit causes a magnetizing issue. The heat isn't something you can do something about because, just to clarify, the heat causing the discoloration is in the tube. Its not an issue of ventilation.

Also, the problem doesn't come from just a static white on screen but any brightness of any color on the screen.

Hope that helps.

I've noticed video noise when playing my ps2 over the s-video input. Sort of like slight video noise in the background you can only notice when looking for it. Same with my digital cable over the component. I'm not sure of the terms for it but it's like a really faint snow/flickering thing.

Is this faint flickering a sign of bad inputs on the tv? I haven't noticed it on HDMI yet. The TV is so heavy that I'd hate to carry it back to Walmart for a refund. Plus I lost a lot of the styrofoam.

Is this faint flickering a sign of bad inputs on the tv? I haven't noticed it on HDMI yet. The TV is so heavy that I'd hate to carry it back to Walmart for a refund. Plus I lost a lot of the styrofoam.

Yes the inputs are bad on this TV. The HDMI input doesn't have the picture problems, but it causes things to freeze. From reading this thread, it seems only a few out of the many owners have sets without input problems.


I have the tilt issue now. I notice it mostly with tickers on the bottom of the screen and the letterbox movies on HDNet movies. Also, when I'm in any of the analog inputs (video & component), I can see a blue line on the top of the screen from about the middle all the way to the left (because of the tilt). I emailed Sanyo about it, but they told me to call tech support about it.. which I haven't had time to do. Has anyone had any luck getting it fixed, or do they just tell you to take it back to get a replacement? If that's the case I'm hoping I get money back, since this set isn't around anymore, and I wouldn't take the 28" since it doesn't have HDMI.

Maybe I should just lug this thing back to Walmart and ask for a refund. I lost several pieces of the styrofoam but I have the receipt and it's apparently defective.

Has anyone had any experience with this?

Also, once getting money back for this set, where should one go from there? I've seen a Panasonic 32HL15 for around $100 more at Circuit City. HMDI input and everything. That's about all I see. There's a Samsung 32" around that range but it looked horrible when I saw it at Circuit City. Options are very limited at this range. Sony is around $250 more than the Sanyo.

I have read through most of this thread and am very close to purchasing the HT32744. I just need help in filtering thorugh the thread posts to determine the likely issues and their severity. From what I have gathered, the main issues are:

1. Tilt may be off with no way to adjust
2. Component input may produce "snow" in image
3. Discoloration "blobs" may be present which may or may not go away with degausing cycles.
4. It may be doa and require a round trip to get another one.

As I have lived with a slight tilt in my current sony kv27s42 for 8 years now, I can live with issue #1. I plan on using component cables for my non-progressive scan Onkyo DVD player. Does anyone know at what viewing distance the component cable "snow" is visible? Lastly, I have read about the discoloration blobs. How severe are these? I am not a videophile, but would like a good picture (which the floor models seem to produce).

It is hard to determine from reading these threads what % of owners are happy with their HT32744. Do the pros outweigh the cons with this set? There doesn't seem to be any competitition to this set.

I bought my HT32744 about 10 months ago and have been very happy. I don't have any of the problems most have had in this thread. Its just a nice picture for the price.
If you do have to return this fella it is extremely HEAVY :)
The built in tuner is quite receptive.It picks up everything in the area,no problem.
Try one out.If you get a good one you can't beat the picture.

Just a word of caution. I called Sanyo Customer Support yesterday to ask for the "QAM Tuner Enable Kit". They were extremely nice and will get it out to me shortly. The gentleman even ask if I read AVSFORUM. However, apparently they aren't mass producing the serial cable for flashing the "enable". Every time someone requests one, they make it up and send it out with the cd. Anyone who receives one of these kits needs to make sure they return the cable as soon as they finish the "enable". If there continues to be a run on the cables without any cooperation on our part (return cable), I'm afraid that this option will dry up.

I completely agree. Mine has been great, I bought it in December 04. The tilting issue was repaired (for free). I called Sanyo, and they sent a local TV guy to the house, and he had it fixed in two minutes. Sanyo says that a 1/4" tilt is within their specs.

I was in the local Walmart SuperCenter last night and they've marked down all of the Sanyo HT tvs.
The 32" HT32744 is down from $647 to $577, 28" widescreen is now $497, and the 27" was also marked down but I can't remember how much it was.

It took all of my strength not to put the 32" on layaway. I saw them sell one in the 15 minutes I was standing there.

The prices were marked as "Rollbacks" so it should be chainwide and not on a store by store basis. Hopefully they'll still have the HT32744 after December and I can afford one by then.

Does anyone know if the 28" has the QAM tuner?

Now that its down to $497, I'm seriously considering this model. Is there any other widescreen hdtv in this price range besides the Sanyo 28"?

The only other one I know of for anywhere near that price is the Advent at BestBuy, even though I have no personal experience with it, I wouldn't trust it as far as I could throw it.

It was weird last night at the Walmart here, every other TV had a crystal clear picture, but the HT32744 and 28" Sanyo both had two lines of snow in the middle of the TV....good salesmanship eh?

I have had 3 of these TV's and all three of them had the discoloration problem on the screen. I am 100% positive that it will not go away with time or a certain amount of usage. I had my forst one for 75 days, the second one for 87 days and I have had my most recent one for about 30 days. The color dots drove me crazy!!!! I was watching the Miami/Florida State game and there was a lot of white on the screen from all of the uniforms. Well, the bright whites cause the color spots to appear. There were fluorescent dots all over my screen the whole time.

I decided to say screw it. I just bought the Sony 36" with the built in tuner and the Super Fine picture tube. AWESOME!! Sure, it was more than twice as much, but I do not mind paying more in this situation. I believe Sanyo has the potential to make a quality product. But I will never buy another Sanyo HDTV unless they fix the color issue. It was nice to finally watch TV without my eyes constantly searching for color spots. I would not recommend buying this product, unless you just don't mind the problems that come with an inexpensive HDTV.

That's just my 2 cents on the subject.

I recently got comcast cable, and if the 28" has the QAM tuner, then that might just push me over the edge to get this. I actually bought the 30" ws awhile back, but returned it due to the tilt issue. So anyone know if the 28" has the QAM tuner built in?? Thanks.

I was in the local Walmart SuperCenter last night and they've marked down all of the Sanyo HT tvs.
The 32" HT32744 is down from $647 to $577, 28" widescreen is now $497, and the 27" was also marked down but I can't remember how much it was.

It took all of my strength not to put the 32" on layaway. I saw them sell one in the 15 minutes I was standing there.

The prices were marked as "Rollbacks" so it should be chainwide and not on a store by store basis. Hopefully they'll still have the HT32744 after December and I can afford one by then.

This just made my decision harder on the 28".
What is the verdict on the HT28745? I know it lacks DVI/HDMI but how does the rest of it stack up against the HT30744 and HT32744?

Does the 28" Sanyo have the QAM tuner? I know not all of the 30 and 32 inch models have it... if you want to get some free digital channels, that might be something to consider when purchasing....

While I'm posting, I also have a question for 30" owners....
I own the 30" and I have some geometry issues...it mostly seems to affect the right side of the screen, and is only truly noticeable on pans and big camera moves. It's not really enough to make me return it (otherwise, it's a great TV).

I think I remember (somewhere in this thread...it's getting WAY too long to find anything now) people saying that when they've had geometry or tilt issues, they've called Sanyo, and a technician was sent to their home to fix the problem. Is there any truth to this? From what I can gather, this geometry issue is beyond service menu adjustments and would require moving the tube inside the TV...would a technician be able to do that? I also live in Canada...so that might be a whole other issue...

Anyone have a technician fix a problem for them? I really don't want to return this TV, and I'll probably just deal with the picture as it is if I can't get it fixed...but it drives me nuts...

Is the geometry issues your describing something like this?

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If so, there is not fix for it and every 30" model is afflicted.

that's exactly what my TV does and it's really quite annoying.

Hello all. I just wanted to post and say that I have none of the problems listed in this thread. The HT32744 has been wonderful.

I just got Dish Network HD programming and I must say that the DVI to HDMI at 1080i (with a $6.95 cable from svideo.com) is absolutely stunning (don't waste your money on monsters). Even the upconverted SD looks good on this set from a distance (don't sit within 7 feet).

My DVD player at 480p Component 3 is great (not near HD), but I did think I had the input issue (snowiness), but it turns out it was just a bad cable.

My Xbox at 480p/720p/1080i is really gorgeous, and Halo 2 is a lot of fun on this set.

All in all, if you can get a good set, BUY IT. There are no deals like this one anywhere, and if I only had OTA locals this set would be the perfect set.

BTW, keep the box and a good back and a pickup truck handy in case you don't get a good one :) .

I whole heartedly agree with the general...I have had the 32" since may of '04, and have had no issuses whatsoever (except for an occasional tuner freeze & 'restart'). I have built a HTPC (on the cheap) around this TV, and it handles everything I thow at it with grace. I do notice some grainyness on my el cheapo progressive scan DVD player, but only within 5 feet.

I would not hessitate to buy this TV as an entry level introduction to HD. That is exactly the target market it is aimed at, at to me it greatly exceeds my expectations as such.

Hello all. I just wanted to post and say that I have none of the problems listed in this thread. The HT32744 has been wonderful.

I just got Dish Network HD programming and I must say that the DVI to HDMI at 1080i (with a $6.95 cable from svideo.com) is absolutely stunning (don't waste your money on monsters). Even the upconverted SD looks good on this set from a distance (don't sit within 7 feet).

My DVD player at 480p Component 3 is great (not near HD), but I did think I had the input issue (snowiness), but it turns out it was just a bad cable.

My Xbox at 480p/720p/1080i is really gorgeous, and Halo 2 is a lot of fun on this set.

All in all, if you can get a good set, BUY IT. There are no deals like this one anywhere, and if I only had OTA locals this set would be the perfect set.

BTW, keep the box and a good back and a pickup truck handy in case you don't get a good one :) .

Shink,

I am experiencing what you described, but only on the right side of my screen. Left side is nearly perfect. I also find it's much less noticeable on HD broadcasts than it is when I watch DVDs...not sure why that could be....

I guess I'm stuck living with it...I still feel like the TV is worth it...I got it at less than half the price of a comparable Sony...it'll do me fine until LCDs have dropped enough in price...then it'll make a fine HDTV for the basement.

Thanks all

teamme,

I feel the same way about the television. It's a great stop gap until the larger screens come down in price. I think you notice it more on DVDs because they tend to have action near the edges of the screens, whereas HD shows (especially) are still filmed with the action in the middle so they can crop it for a 4:3 image as well.

I have the Dish Network HD Programming and receiver and on the back it takes the DVI and I am wondering, I found one of those cables I think it was a Phillips at Wally World to convert the DVI to HDMI.

My question is, do you still have to hook up your audio to get your sound, or does this cable just work for the video?

Do you actually notice a difference between the HDMI connection and the component connection? The blue, green, ? cable? Just trying to decide if I want to purchase this other cable or not.

My only complaint was my screen was a bit too dark so I have gone into the service menu and done some tweaking with my brightness, which seems to have worked.

My other question, is it best to watch the screen in normal, letterbox or zoom? Or is that just a personal preference? I notice some pin cushion problems on the sides with the letterbox feature.

HD is KEWL tho... they just look almost 3-D! Replaced my SONY 27" Wega for this one as my first use of HD. Found all the info on this site and the price and great comments here made me jump for it. Don't think it's a perfect solution, but for what you pay is what you get, so you learn to compromise is how I look at it!

My question is, do you still have to hook up your audio to get your sound, or does this cable just work for the video?

Do you actually notice a difference between the HDMI connection and the component connection? The blue, green, ? cable? Just trying to decide if I want to purchase this other cable or not.

My only complaint was my screen was a bit too dark so I have gone into the service menu and done some tweaking with my brightness, which seems to have worked.

My other question, is it best to watch the screen in normal, letterbox or zoom? Or is that just a personal preference? I notice some pin cushion problems on the sides with the letterbox feature.


Digital audio is carried on a DVI or HDMI connection so you don't need the analog RCA jack audio that you use on the component connection to the TV. I can see a slight difference between HDMI and component, particularly with some test pattern material. My DISH 942 receiver came with the cables but if it didn't, I'd probably buy the HDMI cable. Not as much for the video improvement, but for the audio. This setup lets me connect the digital audio out from the TV to the AV receiver.

You didn't say if your DISH receiver is an 811 or 921, but if it is a 921 and you can record, you might find a 10 minute program on HDNet helpful. Tuesday mornings, 5AM PDT, they broadcast some test patterns that can be used with service menu adjustments (or to compare component and HDMI). Pretty tough to use live with an 811 though!

Whether you watch in Normal/Zoom is a personal preference. You can also use the DISH receiver's * key to get some additional options. I'm guessing that you have a 32" since you didn't list Zoom1/Zoom2. I was able to adjust pincushion on my 32" in the SM without much trouble (but WRITE DOWN any setting before changing!). My pincushion might not be what you mention since it wasn't specific to "letterbox". Some 4:3 material sent OTA as 720p or 1080i has its own problems at its sides. That is the one thing I tend to Zoom - something that is a postage stamp inside bars on all sides. There, the Zoom fills the screen without distortion. Not as clear, but not "stretched" one way or the other.

Can someone refresh my memory on what the native display format of this set is, and how it handles upconverting/downconverting?

Also, for more recent purchasers of the 32" set: are you seeing the problems with game consoles via component connections that have been reported? I'm about to grab some cables for my PS2 and Gamecube, and wanted to check it out first.

Another question that might be relevant: I view 80% of everything on this set from a HTPC connected via a DVI>HDMI cable. The picture is great, minimal overscan. However, I have to use a 16:9 res to get a picture. No big deal, as I can set the TV mode to 'letterbox' and have a near-perfect display (switching back to normal to watch 4:3 stuff). The only problem is that I'm noticing some of the lines aren't quite as straight as they should be. Do I need to make adjustments to the geometry to correct for this? Or should I be looking for something else?

Also, since I view everything through the HTPC, should I run DVD Essentials through the HTPC as well? How would this effect display from the game consoles?

Edit: I forgot one more question: I'm thinking about purchasing a Logitech Harmony (http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/detailsharmony/US/EN,CRID=2084,CONTENTID=10929) shortly. Does anybody know of a way to go directly to an input without having to cycle through all available inputs? For example: to jump from HDMI to Component 3 without having to go through each one seperately.

Digital audio is carried on a DVI or HDMI connection so you don't need the analog RCA jack audio that you use on the component connection to the TV. ... .

HDMI carries audio within the same cable. I believe DVI is video only and requires a separate audio path.

HDMI carries audio within the same cable. I believe DVI is video only and requires a separate audio path.

Yes, with a DVI to HDMI cable you need to have an analog audio connection to the component 3 set of inputs if you want audio through the TV speakers.

I had a better picture when I connected my set top box to the HDMI input from component. My set has the common component noise problem, so when watching content in 720p or 1080i, I saw lots of noise.

Can someone refresh my memory on what the native display format of this set is, and how it handles upconverting/downconverting?

Sanyo says 800 lines of resolution, and this set upconverts everything to 1080i.

HDMI carries audio within the same cable. I believe DVI is video only and requires a separate audio path.

I once thought that myself. My "HDMI cable" is actually a 8' long HDMI to Male DVI cable plus a 6" Female DVI to HDMI cable (and carries digital audio end to end embedded with the video). Digital Audio data is just that - bits/data, carried on the same pins as the video data. There are different flavors of DVI-x and display devices that ignore the audio data. Some DVI carry "analog RGB component" where separate audio is always needed. There are also "video only" devices that don't include audio in the data, but a DVI connector/cable can carry digital audio data with all the other data. That doesn't guarantee a device's DVI output will generate sound at a destination DVI device. It is somehow a function of HDCP negotiation. In particular for Netqueen, a DISH 921 does NOT include the digital audio with the video data on its DVI output. I thought the 811 did, but can't remember for sure. Netqueen should probably assume that his DISH DVI output WILL be video only. It isn't because DVI is video only, but that his source doesn't include digital audio with the video, or can't negotiate it with the Sanyo.

A long winded "You're right", but for the wrong reason<G>.

I once thought that myself. My "HDMI cable" is actually a 8' long HDMI to Male DVI cable plus a 6" Female DVI to HDMI cable (and carries digital audio end to end embedded with the video). Digital Audio data is just that - bits/data, carried on the same pins as the video data. There are different flavors of DVI-x and display devices that ignore the audio data. Some DVI carry "analog RGB component" where separate audio is always needed. There are also "video only" devices that don't include audio in the data, but a DVI connector/cable can carry digital audio data with all the other data. That doesn't guarantee a device's DVI output will generate sound at a destination DVI device. It is somehow a function of HDCP negotiation. In particular for Netqueen, a DISH 921 does NOT include the digital audio with the video data on its DVI output. I thought the 811 did, but can't remember for sure. Netqueen should probably assume that his DISH DVI output WILL be video only. It isn't because DVI is video only, but that his source doesn't include digital audio with the video, or can't negotiate it with the Sanyo.

A long winded "You're right", but for the wrong reason<G>.

Thank you for correcting my misinformation.

Do you know if the DVI specifications include handling of digital audio? Prior to the introduction of HDMI, I had never heard any mention of audio over a DVI connection. But, I do not have any personal experience with DVI.

There is definitely much confusion about the capabilities of DVI, caused in part by varying partial implementations in DVI-equipped devices.

Thank you for correcting my misinformation.

Do you know if the DVI specifications include handling of digital audio? Prior to the introduction of HDMI, I had never heard any mention of audio over a DVI connection. But, I do not have any personal experience with DVI.

There is definitely much confusion about the capabilities of DVI, caused in part by varying partial implementations in DVI-equipped devices.

All I'm certain about is that I can connect these two HDMI-DVI cables together, and that is about the extent of my DVI experience! It is the same as a HDMI-HDMI cable (with 18 pins on the DVI connector - DVI-D single link at http://www.theavguide.co.uk/AdvHTML_Upload/dvi-dsinglelink.jpg).

So I may be contributing my own misinformation, but digital audio isn't carried on pins specific to an HDMI connector - just in the TMDS data lines common to both. There is no shortage of sites that will say digital audio won't work through DVI cables. Even the DBStalk site I used to check if the 921 will send digital audio out its DVI connector says the cables supplied with my receiver won't pass digital audio when connected together.

The original DVI spec likely has no mention at all of audio, and updates may still not. The HDMI spec is based on the DVI spec and I'd have to do a LOT of reading to see what happens on the TMDS data lines to get both devices to agree about audio.

I was surprised that I got digital audio through the DVI connectors and only then went searching. Present devices do NOT seem to carry DD 5.1 audio when using the HDMI connection - only DD 2.0. If I understand it correctly, they could carry 5.1, but don't. I can NOT give any specific example of HDMI at one end and DVI at the other where digital audio is carried through. Where it isn't, it is likely the result of the DVI spec (strict adherence to spec??), not the DVI cable. To get digital audio requires a device at each end that can do whatever handshaking on the data lines that is needed. Dunno how all that happens though.

After some more time with this set I'm pleased with it for the price. On the Avia disc to get it bright enough I do get those straight lines bending a bit from the contrast. I also have the component input issues with a light snow effect. This wouldn't be a problem if HDMI switchers weren't so insanely overpriced. It'd be nice to get a receiver for a decent price that could send everything through the HDMI to the tv because that input seems to not have any issues and looks awesome. I guess I'll put up with the crappy component inputs until the switchers come down in price... Well I have one problem with the HDMI input but I haven't tested whether it's the cable or the input. Basically I get 'no input' on the screen unless I move it in a certain direction a bit. It has to do with the way the cable physically sits in the HDMI slot. Anyone else have this problem? I've been meaning to try a different cable.

Dissonant,

I also had that problem with HDMI when I first got this set. For the first several days, I found myself having to take the input out of the TV and re-insert it. I think the connection may just be a little looser than it should be....you get what you pay for I suppose. But after a day or two of doing that, I haven't had to touch it since. So maybe it settles in...is that even possible?

The only other strange thing I've had happen with my HDMI concerns the audio. If I change a DVD disc while my TV screen is set to the HDMI input, when I put a new disc in the sound doesn't work. To fix it, I have to turn the TV off and then back on again. No big deal...just kind of strange....

Does anyone off-hand know if Walmart has a price guarantee policy? I picked up the HT32744 on Labor Day for $647 and really would like to get down to $577.

Thanks.

I think I had read in this thread the last time there was a price drop that you can get a price difference within 30 days (if you have trouble getting the match, ask for a manager who should OK the price refund). Just take in your receipt and they should take care of it. They should do this to keep you from having to resort to returning your old unit at the old price and getting a new one at the new price.

I was surprised that I got digital audio through the DVI connectors and only then went searching. Present devices do NOT seem to carry DD 5.1 audio when using the HDMI connection - only DD 2.0..

HDMI on my cable set top box is forced to carry 5.1 (therefore I don't get audio on the TV speakers). Cable company does this because if HDMI auto detects something that can only do 2.0, you can't use the optical or digital out on the box for 5.1.. only 2.0. Since most cheaper TV's don't decode DD5.1, the signal has to be dropped to 2.0 in order to hear anything on the TV speakers.

I recently got comcast cable, and if the 28" has the QAM tuner, then that might just push me over the edge to get this. I actually bought the 30" ws awhile back, but returned it due to the tilt issue. So anyone know if the 28" has the QAM tuner built in?? Thanks.


I logged onto Sanyo's website and downloaded the owners manual to the 28"
model and it said it would recieve ClearQAM channels. I hope this helps with your decision.

I just got back from exchanging my set for the 2nd time. The first set (purchased 6/04) worked GREAT for about 2 hours, then refused to turn on again. The second set worked GREAT for about 13 months, then started turning green from time to time.

I hope I have better luck with this 3rd set!

I just purchased the Oppo DVD player. I can only get it to output in 720p. When I tried the 1080i, I get vertical flickering of the images. Does anyone know what's going on? What TV setting are you guys setting it on? The Widescreen Squeeze? Thanks.

I just purchased the Oppo DVD player. I can only get it to output in 720p. When I tried the 1080i, I get vertical flickering of the images. Does anyone know what's going on? What TV setting are you guys setting it on? The Widescreen Squeeze? Thanks.

I run my Oppo at 720 because 1080 gives me the same problem with this tv.

I just purchased the Oppo DVD player. I can only get it to output in 720p. When I tried the 1080i, I get vertical flickering of the images. Does anyone know what's going on? What TV setting are you guys setting it on? The Widescreen Squeeze? Thanks.

This is a known issue with the oppo. I've e-mailed and talked with oppo several times and hopefully this will be addressed in the next firmware. 540p gives no picture and 1080i gives the flickering picture. Nothing you can do about it at this time.

We just hooked up our Sanyo HT300744 today and it took calling our cable co. to finally get it fairly right. I put a splitter on the cable coming out of the wall plate and ran one line into the CATV input on the TV and I ran the other line into the coax input on the Motorolla HD box supplied by Adelphia. I hit channel search and the TV found the 70 or so lower tier channels and they look great! I have to switch over to the HD box to get any channel beyond the lower tier I assume because 2-70 are analog and 102 and above are either digital or HD. The quality of 2-70 is way better now but we can't run the cable guide as this line isn't going through our cable box. At first I ran just the Motorolla line and the component cables out to the TV and the lower tier channels looked worse than before... we almost took the TV back. I have 1 question. How do I set up the picture in/and picture? The Sanyo site contradicts the manual & their tech. support said we need an exterior TV antenna and we should plug it into the digital coax connection. When we press the PAP button, the only option we have for the right side input is D03 and it says there's "no signal." Is that because we have no external antenna there? One set of directions says to run your cable signal thru a VCR then to the TV to do PAP??? The Adelphia guy said to run the cable signal thru another cable box then into the cable coax input on the TV to access more PAP channels? Does anyone know how to set this TV up for PAP???

Well, my HT32744 just went back to Wal-Mart after a year, less one week. A few days ago it started flickering greenish-blue (red gun cutting out). A call to Sanyo was, to their credit, the fastest tech support call I've ever had -- "Take it back." Unfortunately, their support line was closed by the time Wal-Mart closed, since I had to argue with them and show them the line in the warranty that they were supposed to process it. Two hours later, I walked out with $750 in store credit (I'll be buying groceries at Wal-Mart for the next couple of months) after they called every store in eastern Maricopa County trying to find one to exchange it with.

Still, if you're considering this TV, at it's sub-$600 clearance price it's hard to go wrong, especially if you're willing to accept a little risk. The picture is better than anything else I've seen in this price range, and up until last week the only problem I had was a very slight tilt (only visible in widescreen mode) that appeared when I rotated my living room layout 90 degrees (thus changing the relative direction of the Earth's magnetic field -- those of you with tilt issues and some decorating freedom might experiment with this), and the inability of my receiver remote to learn some of the commands. The digital tuner works well, and it was nice to use the antenna when the cable went out. I will always remember it for giving me my first in-home jaw-dropping HD experience - my Raiders (losing) on ESPN-HD.

We just hooked up our Sanyo HT300744 today and it took calling our cable co. to finally get it fairly right. I put a splitter on the cable coming out of the wall plate and ran one line into the CATV input on the TV and I ran the other line into the coax input on the Motorolla HD box supplied by Adelphia. I hit channel search and the TV found the 70 or so lower tier channels and they look great! I have to switch over to the HD box to get any channel beyond the lower tier I assume because 2-70 are analog and 102 and above are either digital or HD. The quality of 2-70 is way better now but we can't run the cable guide as this line isn't going through our cable box. At first I ran just the Motorolla line and the component cables out to the TV and the lower tier channels looked worse than before... we almost took the TV back. I have 1 question. How do I set up the picture in/and picture? The Sanyo site contradicts the manual & their tech. support said we need an exterior TV antenna and we should plug it into the digital coax connection. When we press the PAP button, the only option we have for the right side input is D03 and it says there's "no signal." Is that because we have no external antenna there? One set of directions says to run your cable signal thru a VCR then to the TV to do PAP??? The Adelphia guy said to run the cable signal thru another cable box then into the cable coax input on the TV to access more PAP channels? Does anyone know how to set this TV up for PAP???

It says in the manual that one of the pictures must be from the digital tuner in the set, which means you'll have to either get an antenna or hook up the second cable split to the digital coax input (and do a digital cable search). The other side can be any other input on the TV.

[ Does anyone know how to set this TV up for PAP???[/QUOTE]

The PAP function is the internal over-the-air digital tuner and the other inputs. You cannot have Video 1 and 2 in PAP. It's internal digital tuner and Video 1, or Internal digital tuner and HDMI, etc. In order to use it, you need to hook up an antenna for over the air broadcast. I reviewed page 21, it does not state that one of the pictures must be the digital tuner, but that has been my experience for the past year. I am lucky to be able to receive HD over the air. I use the PAP with football games, watching directv and local stations at the same time.

Maybe mine's a newer revision of the manual, but it says in bold on p. 21, "The signal for one window must come from the Digital Tuner." Then in a box below that it says, "IMPORTANT FACT: The Viewer cannot use the DTV's Analog Tuner as one source and any audio/video jack connection as the other source."

I am happy to post that I purchased my 32" on 8/2/05 and today took in my receipt to Walmart whom said that I needed to bring in within one week to get my difference in the $694 and now it's $577 price, but when I said I would just bring the whole item back then they were very nice to offer me my money for the difference. WOO HOO!
So I went and purchased the DVI to HMDI cable from Phillips. I have plugged it in but don't really see a difference in picture. Now I seem to get my satellite (DishNetwork) on Channel 3 and the HDMI input, on the DVI input I get my rabbit ear channels, DVD comes in on Component 2. I guess I'm all set up to go now. LOL Oh... got my audio going to my Bose Lifestyle Surround System (old but still GREAT!)

My brother in Canada called me last week and said to check out Wal-Mart for the Sanyo HDTV units that they were blowing them out, he purchased a 30" wide screen model, so I went to my local Wal-mart and found the 28" widescreen with 2 tuners for only $497, but the deal I went for is the 32" 32744 they are blowing this out for $577 and it includes 2 tuners, lots of Digital and analog in and a HDMI input, I looked all over the net, there is nothing that offers these feature at anywhere near this price. Now Buying at Wally Mart gives me a full 90 days to check the set out, its a no brainier, so I fired up the Suburban and went and picked one up. The Internet still shows a roll back price of $697 but instore price is $577.

I'd love to hear from anyone who has one and has had any issues so I can keep my eye on this one for the next couple of weeks.. Thanks in advance.

Dave

I just saw this for the first time myself and could scarcely believe it (hdmi, hd tuner, etc). I checked the threads here that talk about it and found that, at the very least, it's no worse than the Pannys and Sammys (Sony might be another matter, I concede).

I've been lurking so long in the <$3500 projector forum, thinking that was going to be my first foray into digital HDTV (been using a Sharp 27" with composite connectors for lo these many years, wasting my Panny RP56 DVD player . . .), but the low-cost CRTs might be a better first step for me. At $577 (with liberal return policies), it's hard to say no.

Well, I"ve watched as the DLPs now have gone through 6 generations of technology and huge advancement in picture qulity, and the price plummeting but a 42 - 50" is still about $2000 and who knows how many bulbs will have to be changed. The Sanyo for $577 is a no brainer as I said and I'l just keep a watch on the projection untils and when we move in to our new home in January I can start to get serious about what will fit then, but until then , the Sanyo just makes alot of sense! Best get on the phone to Wally Mart, though I had to check 4 of them before finding one in stock! Dave

Ok, I’ve had my 32744 (purchased at Wallymart yesterday for $577.00) and I’m finding a few odd things. I am connected to Charter Cable in Lebanon Tennessee using their Analog Motorola cable box, they call it digital cable, but the output of the box is actually either composite or there antenna out but no digital outs at all. (They are just introducing HDTV and I am calling them Monday about getting a box), but for now, I'm dealing with the Analog set up. It seems like I am getting quite a bit of Audio-Video sync issues, some channels are worse than others could this be an issues of the Analog to digital conversion? I also notice that while watching channels that I’ll be watching in full 4:3 and then all of a sudden a commercial comes on and it's in fully 16:9 wide screen, I click info and it still shows analog but the screen is definitely in wide screen with the black bars on top and bottom, then it goes back to the programming and back to 4:3 what’s with that?

I know I live quite far from the ota digital transmitters but just to try it I purchased a Philips 510 in door antenna which has up to 50 db gain. I was surprised that I did hook up the antenna and can get a few digital channels but if I want to get more channels I have to keep turning the antenna and then I loose the ones I had before (giving me an idea that the antennas signal path is very narrow) Any comments on the Philips indoor antenna.

I am moving to a new home in January and we are putting up a large antenna for HDTV at the new house, but until then I was just wanting to use and get the HDTV until then. So, any suggestions on a better indoor HDTV antenna?

Hope this makes sense to you folks and I can get some feedback from you.
Thanks in advance

Digital Cable has nothing to do with the outputs on the box, but the channels themselves.

Thanks for the reply to my post, but I'm still a little confused. Charter here in my area is somewhat confusing (at least to me). The service I have is from all I can tell, Analog, they bring in the cable to the Motorola box, then the outs of the motorola box is "RF Antenna" which I just watch on Channel 3 on my tv with the cable/antenna in connector. (there are composite outs which I send to a TVO like unit). Charter offers Basic, Extended Basic and what they call Charter Digital Cable Television but, the output of the motorola box is "Only" analog, so I can't figure that to be digital. Now, they have just started to offer HD, which is all 1080i signal on all channels, so they must do the up conversion. this is a completely different box they install and there is lots of digital outs and ins. ( I plan to call and upgrade this week).

My concern is what seems to be a audio lag on the current Analog, SD tv channels, some worse than others, I look at my Sony TV basically the same box and set up and it does not seem to have the lag.

So, here is my stupid question, is the sony taking my analog input, and converting it to digital and upconverting this to 1080i as our native resolution of the TV is 1080i as a default?

Hopefully that better describes my question.

Digital cable channels are encoded and sent digitally over the fiber and copper networks that cable companies own. The digital signal is then received by your box, gets decoded and then converted to an analog signal so it can be viewed on your TV. With an HD cable box, if you use the component output this process is the same. If you use an HDMI or DVI output, there is no digital to analog conversion in the box. Once the digital signal gets to your TV, the TV converts the signal to analog since CRTs can only display an analog picture.

picked one of these up just today, decided to get this over the samsung due to it including tuners.

Now I just need to get this thing calibrated.

Well, still dealing with the charter on the Analog (vs digital) cable, I decided to start to hook up my other components, I ran in to a few limitations because I'm missing some interconnects but so far, have I am using a ONKYO 602 AV center, I brought my Sony Multi disc in to the Onkyo component running at 480p. Then, brought my Liton DVDrecorder-hdd unit in to component in 2 and it also runs at 480p. I took the outs of the Onkyo to a component in of the Sanyo, Audio all runs through the Onkyo. Now I brought a Toshiba Tivo unit in to Component in 2 on the Sanyo, and my panasonic VCR in to AV 1. So far, everything works fine. I am still dealing with a few issues on the HDTV Off the Air but I am convinced its an antenna/signal area creating a few issues, that once I move to our new home in January Ill have that covered.

Now I am waiting on Charter to let me know when they will be able to deliver a HDTV/DVR unit, seems like there out and not even setting install appointemts right now.. but I'm on the list, that will round out my cable needs with all 1080I HDTV and VCR, now all I have to do is figure out how to put what I have on HDDVR to a DVD... It's always something, isn't it!

I'll keep updating my progress.

Is it still possible to return the Sanyo 30" after 6 months?, I one that has developed the green tint after viewing for about half hour. It will go away if i shut off for an hour.

Roach, I don't know if you have added a center channel speaker or some other device but yesterday after hooking up all my components,I added a center speaker, setting it right on top of the center of my TV.... then, last night I started to notice a green fog creeping in on the top of my screen and I thought Darn ,I have to unhook this thing and take it back.. so, I asked my brother who has the 30 inch and he wrote me back that the Sanyo is not shielded very well and he ran in to the problem and found out that it was the speaker on the top..

This morning when I woke up the green fog was gone and my brother had sent me a note about the center channel speaker issue, so I went out and got a shielded speaker and I have not had any problem at all and it is on all day today.

When you shut the TV down it degases automatically I guess, but that was my problem, perhaps yours. Do you have a PC monitor close or something with a big magnet?

You may even try to move the TV to a different location, turn off the TV let it sit and turn it on and see if it comes back!

Hope that helps, it sure helped me!

I have a Sanyo HT30744 and a Nvidia Ti4200 graphics card. I hooked up the PC to the TV and all worked well - for a while (using latest nVidia drivers). Two weeks ago I left it on and when I came home I no longer had any picture (TV indicates no signal). No matter what I've tried, I can't get it back. Here are the things I've tried:


Hooked up STB via HDMI port - worked fine, so TV is okay.
Hooked up PC to a monitor via VGA cable, it was okay.
Swapped out DVI to HDMI converter cable - still nothing.
Went into safe mode and uninstalled drivers, rebooted, reinstalled drivers. Still nothing.
Set nVidia drivers to force TV detection, nothing.
Bought a VGA to DVI adapter and tried using it - still nothing.
Performed factory reset on the TV - nothing.


I really don't know what else to try short of buying a new video card. Any ideas? It almost appears that my PC forgot how to talk to the TV or vice versa.

Any help would be GREATLY appreciated. I'm just fresh out of ideas at this point and I don't want to go buy a new video card that I'm not really sure will work anyway.

NOTE: I'm cross posting this to the HTPC forum as well. Please forgive me if that's bad manners.

I'm gonna buy the xbox 360 when it comes out in november, and of course all the games will be in HD. Now I know that some HD sets will only accept a HD signal with a HDMI cable, and not componet cables. Is this Tv(30744) like that, or will it accept HD gaming through regular componet cables. Also, will this tv do 720p, or is it only 1080i? Does it upconvert 720p to 1080i, and if so, does it do it well? Thank you in advance.

This TV can do 480i/480p/720p/1080i through both component sets. This set upconverts everything to 1080i as far as I know... it's hard to compare 720p vs. 1080i content on this TV, though 720p has a little softer picture than 1080i.

Anyone seen one of these (the 32" preferably) in Wisconsin recently? I have one, but I am looking for one for my Brother in law. the walmart slacky said he looked up other stores, but i think he just checked online. I could have done that :D

I have not seen the 30" (HT30744) anymore but now I see the 28". The problem I have is I want that HDMI input for the future because you never know when you might need it. So can I still buy the 30" HT30744 or is it long gone? Thank you.

The HT30744 was discontinued months ago. I doubt you'll find any more.

we actually have a ton of them at our walmart in alberta canada. I work there, and they are suprisingly not selling that fast up here.

Anyone seen one of these (the 32" preferably) in Wisconsin recently? I have one, but I am looking for one for my Brother in law. the walmart slacky said he looked up other stores, but i think he just checked online. I could have done that :D

The floor model is still at the Menomonee Falls location.. I'm not sure if there are any in stock.. but I could check if you want (though it is around 2 hours from where you are :D).

Quick Question for Sanyo 32" Owners: Does this TV have a zoom feature for making 4:3 content fill into the 16:9 widescreen? Thanks for any info you can provide.

Quick Question for Sanyo 32" Owners: Does this TV have a zoom feature for making 4:3 content fill into the 16:9 widescreen? Thanks for any info you can provide.


Oops,

I reread that. It fills 16:9 into 4:3, but it doesn't do the other way... probably because the tv is a 4:3 tv natively.

Oops,

I reread that. It fills 16:9 into 4:3, but it doesn't do the other way... probably because the tv is a 4:3 tv natively.

So this TV isn't widescreen? I havn't seen it in person. Sorry :(

So this TV isn't widescreen? I havn't seen it in person. Sorry :(


np, the 30" one is widescreen so if you can find that one, i believe it does have the capabilities to fill in 4:3.

There's a ton here to read so I just need this quick answer from someone who has this TV. I'm thinking of purchasing this for gaming on my Xbox 360. Do you think this is a good purchase? Is it a good TV?

I know the price on the HT32744 has been $577 for a little while now. I went to another Wal-Mart today and noticed their $577 sign was marked with a Clearance tag. I noticed the other Sanyo HD models (28wide and 27") were also marked as clearance.

I have been holding off on buying one of these, but if these are on the way to being discontinued, I may have to get one soon. Has anyone heard anything about these being clearance?

I purchased the 32" about a 2 weeks ago and I love it, even though I have to use some indoor antennas at my location right now I get CBS and ABC in great HD (the nashville area does not offer much in OTA HDTV, most of it is just converted 480i from Analog feeds so why bother). But, the CBS 1080i and the ABC 720p are great.

I love all the inputs, and the picture is superb, I love the zoom to full 4:3 filling the screen vs a set of black bars on the widescreen (my brother has the 30" model) and I think even given the choice he'd get the 32". I'ts one big Mother of a Tv but it took the place of my Sony 32" (which has made it's way to the bedroom).

Folks, $577 for 32" CRT 1080i and all the digital inputs and throw in 2 tuners with Picture and picture, how can you walk away, heck 1 year warranty was doubled using my American express card.. Now my only question is, should I go find another one before this deal is all gone!

Don't let this one get away guys... I'd challange anyone to find a better deal!

Just curious if any others have experienced this. I have the HT32744 just purchased at Wal-Mart about a week ago. I have the set connected to my Sony DD receiver via analog and DD audio output. I have the menu option for the Tv speaker set to "OFF" When using my DTivo on Video 1 input I experience a crackling noise and some actual audio from my video source (audio bleed) :mad: thru on the Tv's internal speakers when the volume is turned up past mid way or near the hi end on the tv itself. This seems to be corrected by either turning the volume down all the way or using mute. This was only discovered by accident when my wife wanted to use the DTivo to put a kid's program on. My previous Tv had a variable audio output and we were used to using the same internal Tv volume to control the set even when using the stero receiver. Anyone else having this problem?

Thanks

I read thru this thread when I first got my 30" earlier this year. I've started having a problem that I think I remember from the thread but can't find it now.

Using my HDMI input from my 8300 cable box I've started getting green flashes on the screen every 1-2 seconds. My component inputs from my progressive dvd player are fine.

Ideas?

I'd guess a better thing to look at is the cable box, or low signal coming from the cable provider, just a thought
Dave

PS, where did you find the 30" I can't seem to find them at all.

I notice a faint green line about three inches thick that constantly moves up the screen... but this is with all inputs. The only thing I've noticed with my 8300 connected to the HDMI is a little noise like with the component inputs. I only notice it when the screen is gray though (when changing channels or going to a channel that isn't sending a picture at that time).

I'd guess a better thing to look at is the cable box, or low signal coming from the cable provider, just a thought
Dave

PS, where did you find the 30" I can't seem to find them at all.

I bought mine in March when they were available.

I can try to switch out the cable box, but they are hard to get. My cable co has very few of the 8300s.

with the ht30744 does anyone have to switch from 1080i to 720p to watch 720p stuff or is it just me.

with the ht30744 does anyone have to switch from 1080i to 720p to watch 720p stuff or is it just me.

There's no way in the TV to switch modes. Not sure what you are talking about.

On My 32744 which is the same as the 30744 (except it's a 32" 4:3 format) In my Area ABC broadcasts in 720p and CBS braodcasts in 1080i and I do not have to do anything the tv just works in either format.

Sanyo Spec's Scanning format: 1080i ( all signals are converted to 1080I)

I've been following this thread for awhile but have a question, since all of you are mostly talking about the 30" ws Sanyo or the 32"... The 30" ws is out of production and Wal-Mart now carries a 28" set. It's very cheap though so I was thinking of getting it. Is it worth it at that size? Does it come with at least DVI? I can't recall all the specs.

thanks in advance :)

No, the newer sets do not have HDMI or DVI.

NO DVI. Specs on the 28" available here (http://www.sanyo.com/entertainment/televisions/digital/index.cfm?productID=1116).

Bought the 27 4:3 set for a bedroom at under $400 2 wks ago. After adjusting with avia I get a great picture on TWC SD cable, even better using the Quam tunner to get their unscrambled HD material. Very good DVDs via component input. Geometry is almost perfect but it does have many quirks that are anoying but then I am used to my Sony 40XBR800! Have not yet been able to pick up any OTA HD signals but I will get on that next week. Warning the Contrat and brightness are "factory set" at "out of this world" If you accidently push the reset button twice you loose ALL data you have entered, channels colors...I mean ALL!

I am calling every Wal-Mart within 30 miles of me for the 30” or 32” and I'm having no luck. I might have a lead for a Wal-Mart about 35 miles away but I am not sure if it will be worth my time to check out. Some of the guys in the electronics are a little dumb.

I have the Phillips 30" but I am having problems with it so I am going to return it. I would buy the 28" Sanyo but I am not sure if that will be wise since it has no HDMI.

I understand your situation, the first Wallmart I went to they did not have one, so I asked if they could check local stores, and when she callled most of the people on the other end of the phone had no idea what they were talking about. I left that store called another local one that said they were out,but I asked if they could check their computer, Bingo, she did and told me every store that showed more than 1 (I figured that 1 was probably the display) found one that showed 4 in inventory, had the guy put my name on it and got in the car and drove right up. So, yuo may try to call a local one, ask them to check the computer, if they don't find any, call another store and ask the same question, seems like these guys are not on commission so they don't care what they sell or how many.. Just a thought!

I love my 32!
Dave

I bought my 32" back in March at the $697 price, but I won't go into that now. As far as availability goes, here in Owensboro, KY, both of our local Wal-Marts seem to still have them.

Funny thing, though ... our stores have "Rollback" signs on the TVs, not clearance. So, maybe they've just dropped the price???

Yeah, a Rollback is a dropped price and it is not considered a clearance item.

I have a question about the sanyo hdtv's. Say I get the hdtv cables for xbox and hook it up to the tv right? Well when I play say halo 2 which has hdtv 480p will it convert to that and look better then from a regular tv?

Longtime lurker, first time poster here. I jumped into the world of HDTV yesterday by buying a refurbished HT30744 at Value City. They are selling the set for $399, and I opened a charge account to get another 15% off, the total with tax (in NJ) was about $360. I'm loving this set, and the price was unbeatable!
Just a few questions for the pros out there. I'm loving the set as is and can certainly be very happy with it as it is, but I do notice a bit of the pincushioning others have mentioned. I am very nervous about going into the service mode, but may do so to fix this problem. Can anyone post the values they adjusted and the settings for each (preferably default and revised settings) to fix the problems? Also, I understand the set converts all signals to 1080i. Just out of curiosity, can the upconversion be turned off in the service menus? Thanks for all the great information!

Followup on the Sanyo 27745 (4:3 HD) in post 2141 above. Rigged a 7 element Yagi for OTA of FOX HD (Ch 30) and got a lock on several DT stations in the San Antonio area. FOX is beautiful. Baseball playoff on right now! Can't compare with TWC since the do not carry it. But tonight when some of the big Three have their HD programs on I can make some almost instant comparisons. If it were not for HBO,Discovery and INDHD I would drop TWC. One minor point that has surfaced is while one can dial(punch) the analog channels, to get a specific HD program you must select the didgital tunner and then cycle thru each one to see the oneyou want...realy no biggy

I bought the Sanyo HT30744 from Wal-Mart a few months ago for $260. It was the store display however. Anyways, when I am watching the TV, I can see some very faint vertical bars going across the TV screen. Is this part of the pincushion problem?

*edit*

Here is an example of how it looks. Keep in mind the bars I painted on the TV picture below, actually blends in with the screen, but they are still noticeable. They do not cover up the picture at all. It just gets very annoying after time, and this is the best I can describe it. I hope someone knows what I'm talking about. If not, I'll try to explain it better.

http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/2161/0008648304891215x2158be.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

I just bought the this sanyo 32 inch tv. Yesterday, and i pluged the tv in and i have a green tint on my right hand side of the tv while the other side of the tv is normal. I was hoping that thier is something i can do to fix the problem. I really do not want to take it back since it weighs so much. I saw some post about the service menu but i am not that tv technical.

If their are no offending speakers in the area I would turn the set on and off several times. This should degaus the tube. Wait a couple of min after the off and when you turn it on you should hear the BROINGGG of the degauss action.

There's a walmart here that gets one in every week or so. They should have one right now. I was planning on waiting a month before I pick it up, but should I jump on it now?

If you have a Value City near you they are selling "refurbished" 30" models ,for $300.00.

If their are no offending speakers in the area I would turn the set on and off several times. This should degaus the tube. Wait a couple of min after the off and when you turn it on you should hear the BROINGGG of the degauss action.

I just tried that and it didnt work. Thanks for the help. Anything else i can do, I prob will call tech support tomorrow since they are not open today. I was hoping someone on here had a similar problem. Any other suggestions?

I just picked up the HT30744 today. The Value City store I bought it from had them mispriced and I got it for 229.00. Very sweet TV.

I played a few video games last night with my TV and I didn't notice any of the vertical lines going through the screen. I did, however, notice that some of the stuff on the upper and bottom corners of the game screen is being cut off by the TV.

When I switch to Full, Normal, etc., it still cuts off things on the screen. How can I go about fixing this? I have all of the settings set up correctly on my Xbox.

I have had my Sanyo HD 30" tv for a year and a half now and i am still happy with it. For a long time I used the Digital tuner it has to bring in OTA signals. Now i use the QAM tuner that is in it and i get a whole bunch of digital cable channels i dont pay for including the big 4 in HD.

The only problem I have had with it is that the glass screen on it has had some tiny cracks, even though i havent even touched it, probably from the weather. Anyone else have that problem? What would u use to clean off the screen chemical wise?

Hi guys, im a new owner of this TV, the HT37044 Model, I actually bought it for $180, yes as you can guess with out the manuals and the remote control. Lucky I have a One-For-All Universal Control, but i don't know the exact model from the official page and pictures has to be URC-6011 or 6012 or 6017.

the Question, i searched the topic and found 1nite procedure and sensibull codes for One forall, can I use this codes on my Control and HDTV set?

thanks in advance for your response.

Hi all,

I spent the better part of 30 minutes trying to make sure this wasn't going to be a dupe, so I apologize in advance if I missed it. I just bought the Sanyo HT30744 from Value City for $299. I LOVE it, it is a great TV. Slight problem; the instant I turned it on, it had a purple tint all along the bottom of the monitor (like when a magnet is near a monitor, which there is not). Has anyone else run into this problem? Is this something that can be fixed (degaussing?!), or will I have to have it serviced/returned?

Thanks!

I sometimes get a little purple splotch in the lower left hand corner. Degaussing has fixed it every time, and I actually haven't had it for a couple months now.

Bought the HT30744 Sunday and worked great the first day but this refurbished unit now has a very annoying hum presumably from the power supply.

I lean the unit back slightly and it goes away then I slowly let it set on its own again and it didnt occur again but i know it will return just because I had to move it to plug the cables and it was back so I did it again and I eventually got it to stop humming for now.

Any idea what I can do to stop this all together?


Thanks!

Well the codes did work, but half way, I found a Sanyo Remot Control from a 20" Flat $:3 TV and did a RESET to default all the values from the TV. is there any way to navigate the MENU with a ONE-for-ALL control (URC-6012)?, or do I really need to buy a New Sanyo Remote Control, from Sanyo's Shop?

I sometimes get a little purple splotch in the lower left hand corner. Degaussing has fixed it every time, and I actually haven't had it for a couple months now.

How do you degauss it? I didn't see an option to do that in the menu itself. I was wondering if that would do it; I saw a site online that said something about using a power drill with magnets on opposite sides, and then spinning it near the area that is discolored. Is that what you mean, or is there a less-involved method? :)

Bought the HT30744 Sunday and worked great the first day but this refurbished unit now has a very annoying hum presumably from the power supply.

I lean the unit back slightly and it goes away then I slowly let it set on its own again and it didnt occur again but i know it will return just because I had to move it to plug the cables and it was back so I did it again and I eventually got it to stop humming for now.

Any idea what I can do to stop this all together?


Thanks!

Anyone know of a way to resolve this? Is it most likely the reason it was a refurb originally?

How do you degauss it? I didn't see an option to do that in the menu itself. I was wondering if that would do it; I saw a site online that said something about using a power drill with magnets on opposite sides, and then spinning it near the area that is discolored. Is that what you mean, or is there a less-involved method? :)

The TV degausses itself periodically when it turns on. You don't have to do anything special to perform it. So you can turn it off and on a few times over a couple days and if it doesn't go away, you might need to return it.

I'm pissed, because I don't want to return the TV, I really like it, and for $299, it was a steal. 3 other people went with me that day and bought the same model, and it works perfectly for them. Now they are out of stock (and not likely going to get a re-stock since it is discontinued, the reason it was so cheap in the first place), and I'll either have to return it, or send it to the repair shop (who knows how much they'll try to charge).

Not very happy with Sanyo's quality assurance at this point....

Hi all,

I spent the better part of 30 minutes trying to make sure this wasn't going to be a dupe, so I apologize in advance if I missed it. I just bought the Sanyo HT30744 from Value City for $299. I LOVE it, it is a great TV. Slight problem; the instant I turned it on, it had a purple tint all along the bottom of the monitor (like when a magnet is near a monitor, which there is not). Has anyone else run into this problem? Is this something that can be fixed (degaussing?!), or will I have to have it serviced/returned?

Thanks!

I once put a magnet near a tv and fouled it up pretty well.

I had a friend who told me to take a strong magnet and from a VERY safe distance wave it in circles and slowly walk towards the tv but dont get to close, just enough to notice the discolored portion moving away.

He said if done correctly, will help move the problem area away from the viewable area.

I wouldnt recommend doing it but if its your last resort, go for it.

Yeah, thanks....that may be all that I have left to try. :(

I live in Boston, MA. but I'm orginally from NJ. I called a buddy of mine yesterday who lives in NJ & he went to the Paramus, NJ. store & purchased one for me.

I hope like hell I don't have an issue with this unit! I'll try it @ his house too see if there are any problems. It would be a drag to return this 5 hours from New England to New Jersey.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed BIGTIME! $320.00 (w/ tax) for a 30" WS HDTV with dual tuners, HDMI etc.? This is a HUGE score! I was going to purchase the newer 28" Sanyo from Walmart for $489.00...but now I'm hoping this refurb. is not going to give me any troubles. Hey...if it does, I can always get Sanyo to fix an issue considering we have 90 days.

I'm sorry to read about a few others that are having problems. Call Sanyo & see if it can be repaired. Sanyo's Service # is 870-633-5030

Good Luck!

Alex

I have a feeling that these "refurb" are not really refurb. These TVs are supposedly sold exclusively at Walmart. I think these units became "refurb" when Sanyo jumped the gun and disabled the QAM feature early this year. Sanyo ended up fixing it with firmware upgrade or in-house repair.

By the time these units are "fixed," Walmart has already move on to the 27", 28" and 32" line. Hence, these refurbs got pushed to other retailers.


I live in Boston, MA. but I'm orginally from NJ. I called a buddy of mine yesterday who lives in NJ & he went to the Paramus, NJ. store & purchased one for me.

I hope like hell I don't have an issue with this unit! I'll try it @ his house too see if there are any problems. It would be a drag to return this 5 hours from New England to New Jersey.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed BIGTIME! $320.00 (w/ tax) for a 30" WS HDTV with dual tuners, HDMI etc.? This is a HUGE score! I was going to purchase the newer 28" Sanyo from Walmart for $489.00...but now I'm hoping this refurb. is not going to give me any troubles. Hey...if it does, I can always get Sanyo to fix an issue considering we have 90 days.

I'm sorry to read about a few others that are having problems. Call Sanyo & see if it can be repaired. Sanyo's Service # is 870-633-5030

Good Luck!

Alex

I have a feeling that these "refurb" are not really refurb. These TVs are supposedly sold exclusively at Walmart. I think these units became "refurb" when Sanyo jumped the gun and disabled the QAM feature early this year. Sanyo ended up fixing it with firmware upgrade or in-house repair.

By the time these units are "fixed," Walmart has already move on to the 27", 28" and 32" line. Hence, these refurbs got pushed to other retailers

Buzzly: This is my would be wonderful if that's the case. Many people on the www.fatwallet.com boards have mentioned that their Sanyo HT30744 were in perfect exterior shape. No nicks, scratches or blemishes etc. This is a really good sign!

I'm leaving tomorrow @ 4:00AM for the 5 hours drive (one way) to pick this TV up. Also...I'm going to see if Value City has another in stock. My buddy in MA. wants one as well & if they have it & scoop another up. It seems like VC has a ton of these units & they also have a decent amount of stores.

Alex

Hey, I'm a total noob so please forgive me for my questions...

First, my dad and I picked up the last 30 inch set at Value City for the $229 price. I'm not 100% totally sure, but it may be a refurbished unit as there are some small knicks on certain places of the cabinet but it isn't detracting at all. What is dissapoint however is the purple magnetic cloud in the lower right corner. At first, there was an amp in that corner when we switched it on so I quickly realized my error and moved it but it's still there. Either there is some small magical magnetic point somewhere on the stand or it's just stuck like this. If there is a self-degaussing option, it isn't working. Tonight is the first time I've found out about manually going into the service menu and calibrating it myself so I will go ahead and do that. If calibrating the TV doesn't fix the purple spot, how do you guys recommended fixing it before getting a professional? I read using another magnetic source and waving it over the problem spot... one of my speakers provides the same discoloration but doesn't fix the primary spot.

JDKav: Look @ my post above. Call Sanyo & get the nearest repair dealer. I called even though I don't know if I have any issues & there are 2 dealers within 15 miles of me. It's still under warranty.

I'm sorry to read about a few others that are having problems. Call Sanyo & see if it can be repaired. Sanyo's Service # is 870-633-5030

Good Luck!

Alex

Anyone happen to have the QAM firmware update for the HT30744
I've already got a cable that will handle the task, just need the software.
Thanks in advance

I was self calibrating my set last night and I have a couple questions since I can't understand but a few pages from the service manual... I apologize for my lack of knowledge.

- How do I rotate the image, if that's even possible? I need it rotated about 1-2 degrees counter-clockwise, unless there is some special vertical pincushion option.
- How do I get the edges of the image completely even? Is it even possible?
- I need some help on fixing 4:3 overscan. For instance, if I'm watching SportsCenter on 4:3 Normal mode, the "bottom line" should have plenty of gap around it to compensate for overscan. Vertical overscan is fine, but horizontal isn't, the sides are badly cut-off... the complete image looks like it's almost square.
- Is it possible to do an adequate color calibration without buying a calibration DVD?

I haven't pick up my Sanyo HT30744 yet. It's at a buddy house of mine in New Jersey. Anyway...You should pick up a copy of Avia. It's fairly short money @ appx. $20.00 & easy to use. Once you're done, then you're all set!

Trying to do this by the naked eye is difficult, or I should say.....for me it is. You got a decent HDTV for a great deal! Spend a few more & make it as perfect as it can be.

Alex

Has anybody purchased the 28" Widescreen model , impressions ?

--- Looking for an inexpensive Widescreen HDTV for my 9yr. old son (for X-mas) to play his Xbox 360 on and the Sanyo sounds like it might be a better choice than the Insignia from BB .

--- Thanks ,
---- Jason

It is a great TV except for a couple things I've noticed...

First, why is there only 1 audio input for the two component channels? That doesn't even make any sense to me and is very important since I'm going to hook up multiple gaming systems to it.

Second... I still have that damn purple magnetic spot in the lower right corner... unless a technician will do it for a cheap price (what is an average price?) , I still haven't found a decent solution.

I think component two shares its audio connections with composite two.

I too got in the 299-10% deal at Valuecity. I have a RCA OTA antenna with amplifier hooked to the digita antenna input. I get about 3 HD channels in 1080i format which is clear.
My Comcast Digital box is hooked to the UHf/VHF/CATV input on the TV. The problem is that the analog channels are a bit grainy. JDKav & others mention about Service Menu., calibration, Avea CD..? I have no idea what those mean or how to get to it. Please enlighten me.

Thanks.

I too got in the 299-10% deal at Valuecity. I have a RCA OTA antenna with amplifier hooked to the digita antenna input. I get about 3 HD channels in 1080i format which is clear.
My Comcast Digital box is hooked to the UHf/VHF/CATV input on the TV. The problem is that the analog channels are a bit grainy. JDKav & others mention about Service Menu., calibration, Avea CD..? I have no idea what those mean or how to get to it. Please enlighten me.

Thanks.


Read through the thread - all your answers lie within.

"How do I rotate the image, if that's even possible? I need it rotated about 1-2 degrees counter-clockwise, unless there is some special vertical pincushion option."

Sounds like you have the tilt issue that occurs regularly on this TV. Go back through the threads and you may find some info...I seem to remember people saying that a Sanyo technician might be able to come to your home to fix it. Don't quote me on that though......

HD signals and dvd signals look wonderful on this TV. Unfortunately, analog cable looks like garbage. I also still have analog cable and my image is average at best. The TV upconverts everything to 1080i, and the upconversion of a crummy signal such as standard cable ends up looking grainy, pixelated and/or washed out. Since analog cable looks so crummy anyway, I've just learned to live with it.....digital cable will be the standard in just a couple of years, so consider it a little bit of sacrifice now for a bigger benefit over the years.... :)

I got the 30 inch model today from Value City for 239.99 (It's the display model.) Unfortunatley I must be doing something wrong. I didn't get a remote with it (they lost it at the store) and so I bought a RCA RCR311S Universal Remote, and have entered all the codes that are included. Yet I can't get the remote to do anything more than Channel Up/Down, Volume Up/Down, and On/Off, so therefore I can't get into the menu screen or anything to adjust anything. Does anyone know of a working universal remote/code combination I could use? I really don't care about not having the PiP. One other thing, I have my Xbox hooked up to it, and have turned the settings to turn 480p, 720p, and 1080i on, yet it does not change anything with regards to the way it looks on the TV. Anyone with a successful connection to their Xbox that does not have two large black bars on the left and right side of the screen, please inform me the correct settings. Thank you.

I got the 30 inch model today from Value City for 239.99 (It's the display model.) Unfortunatley I must be doing something wrong. I didn't get a remote with it (they lost it at the store) and so I bought a RCA RCR311S Universal Remote, and have entered all the codes that are included. Yet I can't get the remote to do anything more than Channel Up/Down, Volume Up/Down, and On/Off, so therefore I can't get into the menu screen or anything to adjust anything. Does anyone know of a working universal remote/code combination I could use? I really don't care about not having the PiP. One other thing, I have my Xbox hooked up to it, and have turned the settings to turn 480p, 720p, and 1080i on, yet it does not change anything with regards to the way it looks on the TV. Anyone with a successful connection to their Xbox that does not have two large black bars on the left and right side of the screen, please inform me the correct settings. Thank you.

Ok....Here's the link for Sanyo's remotes you can buy online.

http://www.sanyo.com/entertainment/remotes/

Return the other universal remote you've purchased. I assume you purchased a Sanyo HDTV..Correct? Anyway....In regards to your XBOX question(s)....Sanyo HDTV upconverts to 1080i. So...If your XBOX game is 720p it will upconvert to 1080i. Are you using component cables?

Can't help you with the adjustments @ all. My friend is holding my Sanyo 30" WS in NJ. I live in Mass. I'm headin' down Saturday morning to pick it up.

1nite

After lots of google seaches, I found the following procedure that works for several models of the “One For All” brand.

BTW, the discrete code for COMP2 is 252

Programming advanced codes into a URC-8811 or 6131
1. Press the device key you wish to program (e.g. DVD)
2. Press and hold SET (wait for two blinks of the LED)
3. Enter 9-9-4 (wait for two blinks)
4. Press SET again (don't hold it down)
5. Enter the 3 digit advanced code
6. Press a button to assign the code to (any button will do)


sensibull

Here are some other discrete codes (note the one for the Service Menu, for those who want to tweak). AFAIK, all require a One For All remote. Follow the procedure outlined above in 1nite's post:


000 speaker toggle
002 puts "R32 B26" on the screen. MENU cancels.
036 direct to the V-guide menu
052 Info
053 8
054 Volume +
055 Channel +
056 Sleep
057 9
058 Volume -
059 Channel -
060 Sharpness Cycle
061 Color Cycle
062 Bass
063 Contrast Cycle
065 Tint Cycle
066 Treble
067 Brightness Cycle
104 analog-digital tuner toggle
106 PixShape (zoom)
107 EXIT
116 surround toggle
119 Power toggle
120 Enter
121 Caption
122 Menu
123 Input cycle
126 Crude Info
129 Service Menu
130 seems to be a refresh command
173 Reset?
177 Clear?
179 Self Test
180 4
181 0
182 6
183 2
184 5
185 1
186 7
187 3
189 Volume Max/Min/Normal cycle
191 puts "P" on the screen
193 puts "A" on the screen
194 Scan velocity Hi.Lo.Off cycle?
230 Freeze
233 PAP (Picture and Picture) Swap
235 PAP
245 Mute
247 Stereo/Mono/SAP cycle
252 Component2 Input
253 Color enhancer Normal/Warm/Cool cycle
254 Black screen, only seems to be recoverable with EFC 002 then MENU

This will only work on a One-For-All Universal Control, but you can't Navigate the Menu, the one's in BOLD are the most importante ones especially the pixshape(zoom) because using this will enable the toogle between 1.33:1, 1.78:1, 2.11:1 2.35:1 sorry dont remember the exact numbers of the Aspect Ratio's

what i did was call customer service at Sanyo and they send me a Original Remote Control for FREE, it will get in 7 working days all from New England to California.

good luck arnando2002

HD signals and dvd signals look wonderful on this TV. Unfortunately, analog cable looks like garbage. I also still have analog cable and my image is average at best. The TV upconverts everything to 1080i, and the upconversion of a crummy signal such as standard cable ends up looking grainy, pixelated and/or washed out. Since analog cable looks so crummy anyway, I've just learned to live with it.....digital cable will be the standard in just a couple of years, so consider it a little bit of sacrifice now for a bigger benefit over the years.... :)

teammme: I have digital cable, but not the HD service. The feed coming from the digital cable box into the tv is grainy. i can remove some of the grainy pic by reducing the contrast. Any one else have grainy pic?

I purchased one of these, but I have a slight problem. When I go to the input screens there are like red and blue dots going across one area in about a 5 inch pattern. They are very small and only in some areas, but they is a line of them ...they appear across the screen and work their way up, not the same place everytime. They also seem to show up on my analog cable. Is there anyway to correct this?

Please help.

Thank you

I bought the Sanyo HT30744 from Wal-Mart a few months ago for $260. It was the store display however. Anyways, when I am watching the TV, I can see some very faint vertical bars going across the TV screen. Is this part of the pincushion problem?

*edit*

Here is an example of how it looks. Keep in mind the bars I painted on the TV picture below, actually blends in with the screen, but they are still noticeable. They do not cover up the picture at all. It just gets very annoying after time, and this is the best I can describe it. I hope someone knows what I'm talking about. If not, I'll try to explain it better.

http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/2161/0008648304891215x2158be.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


Anyone got an idea what the deal with the TV is? I have two days left to return it to the store, I'd like to try to fix it before I have to take it back.

To narraw down the source of your problem, you may want to try different input sources - DVD, OTA signal, and cable input. Does this happen with digital sources (i.e. digital cable, DVD) or only happen with analog source (i.e. normal cable)?

Of course, if this happen with all type of input sources, then sent it back to Walmart ASAP.


Anyone got an idea what the deal with the TV is? I have two days left to return it to the store, I'd like to try to fix it before I have to take it back.

Just to update my situation for anyone that happens upon this forum, I called Sanyo. They went through all the standard questions (is the TV by a speaker, have you tried un-plugging it), and then said I would have to take it to a shop. It is under warranty for 90 days, so I dropped it off this morning. 2-3 weeks wait time at the shop, but hopefully it will get it fixed. I will not be happy if I have to return it, because I really like the TV. In fact, if that 2-3 week estimate is accurate, it may be too late anyway. :(

I just purchased the 28" Sanyo a week ago. Only one of four Walmarts in my area had one.( Walled Lake, MI) I performed a novice calibration using the service manual info from the 30" Sanyo found on this thread and all went well, except for the tilt issue I've had since day one. I decided to tackle this head on, remove the back cover and I figured I'd just wing it from there.... It could not have been easier. After a few minutes of poking around I noticed a cream colored rectangular card with a slotted clear adjustment knob on it.( See attachment) Tuned to Fox news and asked the wife to watch the information bar at the bottom while I adjusted this thing (Counter clockwise in my case) and there ya go, tilt issue resolved. As far as differences between this one and the 30" ( I had the 30" for 5 months last year)the remote and the software are the only changes. The remote is tv only and very thin. The new software has a little different appearance to it, but menu wise the structure looks the same to me. I have an OTA antenna( Radio shack bowtie) and dish network hooked up via S-Video cable. Both looked better to me after using the 30" service manual as a reference for adjusments.(both looked very good out of the box minus the geometry issues) The digital OTA tuner in this TV seems about the same to me as the one in the 30" and hooking up cable from my neighbors house gave me a whole bunch of SD cable channels and all of my local Hi Def. channels unscrambled. So the clear QAM works in my area at least. Anyways, I am pleased with this purchase and ready to stick out the Digital transition this time. Alot of the material we watch is still analog, but most of the primetime stuff on the networks is HD and makes it well worth it. Sports is awesome in HD as well and I look forward for today and tomorrow in terms of college and pro football. Thanks for reading, Scott.

I got a HT27744 27" HDTV, I having geometry problem. The Service Manual posted here is working for HT30744, is that works for HT27744 as well?

Thanks.

I suppose you could use it as a reference and compare your settings to the ones listed in the manual, but because your tv is 4:3 versus 16:9 for the 30" I would imagine the values for height, width and so forth will probably be different. The service manual for the 30" will at least give you a starting point to go from. Good luck!!

Has anyone experienced sudden loss of sound on the 30" WS Sanyo? If I change the channel, the sound comes back. Thanks

Has anyone experienced sudden loss of sound on the 30" WS Sanyo? If I change the channel, the sound comes back. Thanks


Funny you mentioned this, I am having a similar problem. I just got a Scientific Atlanta 8300 cable box this morning (Cablevision) and I bought an HDMI cable. Occasionally when I change channels through the cable box, the set displays NO SIGNAL for about half a second and then the channel changes, but there is no audio. Cycling through the video inputs to get to HDMI again restores the sound. I have no problems with any of the other inputs. Any ideas?

I have Charter cable running through component cables. It seems to be getting worse.......

I just put my Comcast line in through my HT30 (I've been watching basic/standard cable before today) and finally the built in tuner caught all the digital channels, including OTA HD channels and even ESPNHD! Comparing the 720p signal (FOX HD) upconverted to 1080i (CBS HD), the upconverted signal is defintely softer than the source but it's nothing to complain about for me.

What do I want to complain/ask about is... how in the world am I supposed to correlate Comcast's actual digital/HD channel lineup to the TV's? The Sanyo really just made a mess with the channels and they seem to be all out of order. Is there anything that can be done about this?

I just purchased the 28" Sanyo a week ago. Only one of four Walmarts in my area had one.( Walled Lake, MI) I performed a novice calibration using the service manual info from the 30" Sanyo found on this thread and all went well, except for the tilt issue I've had since day one. I decided to tackle this head on, remove the back cover and I figured I'd just wing it from there.... It could not have been easier. After a few minutes of poking around I noticed a cream colored rectangular card with a slotted clear adjustment knob on it.

Ok, before people start taking their 30" set apart. The sets are different. There is no cream colored rectangular card on the back of the 30" set. I know, I took mine off to see. I did mess around with a couple of settings and tried to fix my tilt issue. It did not work. Several months ago I talked with a guy at Sanyo and he said that the only way to fix the tilt issue is to manually move/rotate the yolk (sp?).

If i were you I would not mess with the TV with the back cover off. It is very easy to get electricuted. I for one was very careful, but stupid at the same time.

If someone is able to fix the tilt issues, let us know what you did. Good luck.

Pete

since walmart is the only who carries this tv i suppose its ok to post price changes

canadian walmarts dropped the price to 649.99 CND
great deal at that price

Is the service manual for the 30" set still on the web anywhere? The link early in this thread is now dead.

google is your friend... try it next time
http://hinome.net/images/sanyo.pdf (site posted with permission from sanyo)

Has anyone found out the source of the "wavey" look the component inputs have on some sets? Over the course of the six months I've owned the set the severity has varied (although interlaced PS2 games have always had it VERY bad). After getting a new component switch box it's looking worse now, although it has nothing to do with the box itself, since if I connect things to the set directly it's still wavey. It's very frustrating because I can't imagine it being hard to have decent component inputs on this set, when everything else (particularly HDMI/OTA HD) look fine.

well my PS2 looks great in S-Video, im buying this weekend a component cable for my PS2 is it worth it?

There aren't a whole lot of progressive PS2 games, but the ones that support it look quite a bit better.

I have just one question: I use the QAM with Comcast to get free HD channels through the digital tuner. Do yo have to do a channel search everytime I power on my TV? Is there a way that it saves the channel info?

I have just one question: I use the QAM with Comcast to get free HD channels through the digital tuner. Do yo have to do a channel search everytime I power on my TV? Is there a way that it saves the channel info?
The channel information stays in memory. The only thing you have to keep in mind is that you can't keep the OTA and the cable scans in memory at the same time. It's kind of a pain that they only have one database. So if you want to switch between the two easily, you should by an external tuner or rent a cable box.

tikyle - make sure you have something connected to BOTH coax inputs when you scan. Run the cable through a splitter to feed both analog and digital or connect rabbit ears to the analog so that a scan will yield at least one analog channel.

Funny you mentioned this, I am having a similar problem. I just got a Scientific Atlanta 8300 cable box this morning (Cablevision) and I bought an HDMI cable. Occasionally when I change channels through the cable box, the set displays NO SIGNAL for about half a second and then the channel changes, but there is no audio. Cycling through the video inputs to get to HDMI again restores the sound. I have no problems with any of the other inputs. Any ideas?

That's strange. The only time I've ever experienced the NO SIGNAL message is when OTA HD drops out.....

But I also have occasional glitches with my HDMI input. I use it for my DVD player, and it works fine, except when I want to change discs. For some reason, if I keep the HDMI input on screen, stop the DVD player and put in another disc, the sound goes away....to get the sound back I have to turn both the DVD player and the TV off and then back on again....it's always fine after that.

What I do now is I always change the channel before I change discs...this seems to work...not sure why, but as long as the sound doesn't die completely, I'm fine with it.

Question about the QAM tuner... is it strange that I don't recieve any signal til 77 (initial channel and a plain SD channel) and can't go any higher than 107? I'm getting my local HD and ESPN, Music Choice and such and sure there are more out there.. would a re-scan help?

Also, is it possible to go to channels 100 and higher with the remote? As soon as you enter 2 digits, it registers and there is no 100+ button to my knowledge.

Question about the QAM tuner... is it strange that I don't recieve any signal til 77 (initial channel and a plain SD channel) and can't go any higher than 107? I'm getting my local HD and ESPN, Music Choice and such and sure there are more out there.. would a re-scan help?

Also, is it possible to go to channels 100 and higher with the remote? As soon as you enter 2 digits, it registers and there is no 100+ button to my knowledge.

It is possible to get higher than 107 (mine goes to 114 or so). It is dependent upon your cable provider. Remember, the TV reports the frequency # not the virtual channel number, so it doesn't correspond to the TV listings for your cable co.

for channels 100 & up press & hold 1 until it shows a 1-- then enter the other 2 digitis you want. good luck

Because of the annoying purple spot in the one corner of my TV, I decided to put two small speakers up against the TV to quick fix the color. The speakers are still low enough not to obstruct view of the picture and fixes the purple spot... I'm eventually going to get it professionally fixed and calibrated... but I'm lazy. But is it doing any further damage at all?

you can fix it yourself like this
http://woil.ws/fixmonitor/
video example there as well

Hopefully someone has figured this out. I am able to receive DTV channels over my cable, and I can receive my local channels in DTV over the air (OTA). However, I have the cable from the antenna and the regular cable hooked into an A/B switch then to the digital cable input on the TV. The problem is I can not keep both channels in the TV's "memory" after I do a digital scan, then switch the A/B box to B and do a channel scan (for local OTA channels) it erases the one the QAM tuner decoded and only sees the OTA digitals. Has anyone figured out a way to get both your local OTA HD channels and the ones coming through your cable with out having to rescan each time?

Thanks for the help

I'm not sure if I'm understanding you right, but you should get a coaxial splitter. Put your main cable line in it, and 2 cables for the output that goes into both coaxial inputs on the back of the TV, and what other TVs you want it in. If that still doesn't work for your digital tuner, then you may need it repaired or return it. I can get the digital channels, HD and regular analog just fine and never had to rescan...

Man, I've been waiting to watch Conan on HD ever since he switched to it... he is at least 2.5 times funnier just for being in HD.

I do not mean analog channels, I mean channels broadcasted in HD OTA(over the air) which are digital along with the other digital channels that my QAM tuner picks up. I get analog channels fine. I am strictly talking digital.

The memory is only capable of holding one of the digital types. You have to rescan each time you switch from QAM to OTA and vice versa.

Hi

Have the 30" ht30744 and like everyhing about it but the lower left portion of the screen is lower than the right(banners dissappear as they move left). The top of the screen is perfect. Does anyone know if I can fix this in the service menu. I have tried adjusting the pincussion but it made no difference. The problem is present in all zooms and modes.

Hey Rossel,

Unfortunately, you do have to choose between QAM and OTA.....some areas get several of the HD channels through QAM, so it's not as big of a deal. My area doesn't have any HD channels through QAM (except for the "preview"HD promotional channel), so I generally stick with the OTA antenna....

I switch to QAM and do the annoying re-scan only when I want to get the odd sporting event from another time zone etc...

Hope that helps....

Hi

Have the 30" ht30744 and like everyhing about it but the lower left portion of the screen is lower than the right(banners dissappear as they move left). The top of the screen is perfect. Does anyone know if I can fix this in the service menu. I have tried adjusting the pincussion but it made no difference. The problem is present in all zooms and modes.

As far I've read through this thread, there is no option in the service menu to fix tilt issues. But if somebody out there knows, I too would appreciate the know-how. The one issue I'm really hating with this TV at the moment though is the compression on the sides, aka barrel-rolling... it's killing me most during baseball and football games.

Also, I find that the composite signal isn't totally clear at times, but nearly perfect other times... just a luck of the draw. For instance, I boot up The Fifth Element SB and even my DVD player's menu is fuzzy and detail is lost with some waviness... but after playing it for a few minutes, I pause the picture and it's absolutely still and perfect. Having my DVD player set off progressive scan makes the image clearer and sharper and just plain better. My PS2 is nearly the same way with waviness and softness. Just looking at the PS2 menu screen makes me sad. It dies down, but never to the point my DVD connection is. If this is the fault of the crappy connectors of the TV, can I take it apart and install better, 24k connectors? Or does this having nothing to do with the connectors?

Snipped...

Man, I've been waiting to watch Conan on HD ever since he switched to it... he is at least 2.5 times funnier just for being in HD.


So...

Conan in HD is now .00015 times as funny as Tom Snyder was???


:eek:

Bought the 30" widescreen from Walmart in Saskatoon, still 2 there as of yesterday. I dont experience any geometry issues except in normal mode which I will get around to trying to fix with the service manual. I do have a question, I have Bell Express VU 3100, box is from echostar, and I am trying to program the remote for it with the code provided in the manual. The basic functions seem to work but I cannot seem to get the page up and page down buttons to work within the guide. Anyone else find this and have you found another code that works?

Thanks

As I already stated (and something a lot of people have experienced with the 30 inch set), I'm not getting the best picture quality through component. People have said it's the set's connectors... so if I replace them with better ones, should that help or is it something else entirely? I've been looking all over the net for replacement component connectors but to no avail...

Hey im currently looking for a hdtv mainly for the new xbox 360 that comes out towards the end of november. This tv is currently $577 at walmart and im thinking about getting it. So is this worth getting or is anything better close to this price? Like I said I don't watch TV too much and I will be using the 360 as a dvd player as well. So any information or recommendations is welcome...

Well, you saw it at Wal-Mart. If you liked the picture, get it unless you can find something cheaper.

You're going to have to wait until the 360 comes out to really know how it'll look on this TV... or ask a Walmart worker to plug the display model they currently have into it (which they probably won't do). If it's like most HD sources coming through component, you'll get noise in the picture.

You're going to have to wait until the 360 comes out to really know how it'll look on this TV... or ask a Walmart worker to plug the display model they currently have into it (which they probably won't do). If it's like most HD sources coming through component, you'll get noise in the picture.
The 360 [edit] may eventually have [edit/] an hdmi output, (this tv will accept it). HDMI is pure digital, and I currently have it hooked up to my HTPC (computer) via dvi to hdmi, and it is perfect as far as I can tell. By the way the components on the 32" are fine. I also have a myHD tuner card hooked up (via component), and there is no noise whatsoever on the components for me.

The 360 will have an hdmi output, (this tv will accept it). HDMI is pure digital, and I currently have it hooked up to my HTPC (computer) via dvi to hdmi, and it is perfect as far as I can tell. By the way the components on the 32" are fine. I also have a myHD tuner card hooked up (via component), and there is no noise whatsoever on the components for me.

That's incorrect. Xbox 360 supports composite, s-video, component, vga, and scart. It will not support DVI or HDMI, at least not on launch.

I don't have any problems with noise on the component on the HT30744, I have problems with waveyness, but how bad it is varies depends on the source and resolution.

That's incorrect. Xbox 360 supports composite, s-video, component, vga, and scart. It will not support DVI or HDMI, at least not on launch.

I don't have any problems with noise on the component on the HT30744, I have problems with waveyness, but how bad it is varies depends on the source and resolution.
Yep...i was wrong...I am not a gamer, and had read some early specs...I was thinking of the new playstation 3 (it will have dual HDMI) ports.

It looks like there mmay eventually be hdmi for xbox, but at the time of release it won't...i will edit my original comments

That's incorrect. Xbox 360 supports composite, s-video, component, vga, and scart. It will not support DVI or HDMI, at least not on launch.

I don't have any problems with noise on the component on the HT30744, I have problems with waveyness, but how bad it is varies depends on the source and resolution.


I too, am interested in seeing how the Sanyo behaves with the Xbox 360. There's no guarantee that it will behave as bad. The problem doesn't plague every game, so maybe the same will be true with the Xbox 360. I really do hope that M$ eventually releases some sort of proprietary HDMI cable. I don't see how the Xbox 360 would be incapable of supporting it. 3 more weeks to go! :)

Try Changing Cables.

I have had this happen with my Sanyo with either RCA or S-Video (I forget which, maybe both, it was a while back.)

Never a problem with my component cables.



I bought the Sanyo HT30744 from Wal-Mart a few months ago for $260. It was the store display however. Anyways, when I am watching the TV, I can see some very faint vertical bars going across the TV screen. Is this part of the pincushion problem?

*edit*

Here is an example of how it looks. Keep in mind the bars I painted on the TV picture below, actually blends in with the screen, but they are still noticeable. They do not cover up the picture at all. It just gets very annoying after time, and this is the best I can describe it. I hope someone knows what I'm talking about. If not, I'll try to explain it better.

http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/2161/0008648304891215x2158be.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

can someone help me out here??? I am having issues with playing my Xbox in 720p on this television... It displays a blank screen and at first it seems as if its going to show on the screen but it doesnt... It does play sound, and it plays in 480p, also it has played in 720p before, I played one or two games in 720p now all of a sudden its not working anymore...

It shows HD broadcasts in 720p... But for some reason its not showing my games in 720p...

HELP.... Please..

OK here is an update... I know that its not my Xbox that has the problem because I connected it to my 43 inch Big screen HD ready TV and it played in 720p perfectly, each and every time I loaded it up... So it is definately a problem with the television... any help??

Hmmm, well this should probably be in the gaming section but all I can think of is to make sure your XBOX has 720p and 1080i set in it's system menu... if they are on and you're still experiencing problems... well, sorry :(

ok well now I guess its not the Television because I just hooked up my HDTV box to the Sanyo and all setting work, 480p, 720p, and 1080i.... anyone know why that would be?? is the Xbox just not sending a strong enough signal to the television or what???

720p xbox works just fine for me

rawdog,

I had a similar problem when my HTPC magically stopped working one day using HDMI. I was never able to fix it and finally gave up one day. Hope you have better luck than I did.

Did you try switching between component inputs 2 and 3? Perhaps, somehow, the set switched 720p off for the component inputs. Also, are you seeing a "No Signal" message (probably not since the sound works)? See if a 1080i game works. The only one I can think of off the top of my head is Enter The Matrix, but there are couple others. It sounds more likely that it's your XBOX's problem, though.

yeah I think that its my xbox that is the problem, because I tried to play it in 720p again this morning when I got in from work after about 10hours and it played perfectly... played for about 2 hours and then turned the box off and tried again and it did not work again...

I think it's a problem with the video chip in the xbox or something in the xbox is getting overheated or just too hot to send a strong enough signal...

Question.. is overscan when the set crops off parts of the picture because it runs off the screen... or is it the incoming video signal being cropped off to begin with? In 4:3 broadcasts, the vertical sides of my pictures have some horrible overscan on certain channels. The 4:3 image almost looks like a square too, instead of more of a rectangle. I'm talking nearly a quarter of a logo bug being cut off (example, you'd only see "AB" and half of the C is off the screen). However, I definitely did notice whenever I would stretch a 4:3 to full, I'd regain some picture on the sides... it's very strange and frustrating to me. As far as I can see in the service menu, you can fix overscan to fit the whole picture on the screen, but can't do anything about overscan in the feed. There is barely any overscan in widescreen mode, but whenever I have the picture fill the entire screen, a very slight stretch is noticeable, at least to me.

Is there anyway to fix in this overscan or is there nothing I can do about it?

Hey guys, just finished up reading through the thread, and I've noticed alot of the issues that have been mentioned on my own set (barrel-roll, wavy component inputs, red push). So, I'm starting to read up on calibration and the service menu in hopes of fixing it up as much as possible, since I can't locate an ISF calibrator in this general area.

I've been playing with DVE trying to get the color decoding up to scratch, and I've got it pretty close but not quite all the way there yet. As well, I've noticed a far amount of overscan on the right hand side, so greyscale/color and overscan are my next projects. My question pretains to the section about setting the greyscale in the service manual. In the instructions it gives you values for your color push and cutoff settings that are actually lower than the initial settings of the television, which has been known to ship in "torch mode". What I wondering is while it starts off telling you to connect a color-bar generator, it actually doesn't mention adjusting the settings anywhere in the instructions based on any sort of reading. Is there a possibility that the values given are recommended for a standard D6500 greyscale, or merely a starting point.

Since I'm still looking for a place to rent a colorimeter for a couple days, I'm just wondering if someone who has done this already could weigh in on the accuracy of the service guide settings. Thanks.

Wow, I flipped it to Boston Legal last night and the red push was so harsh at times, it looked like regular analog. Also, the softness in 720p is really striking compared to 1080i. Because I've never watched a true 720p picture, is it pretty much identical to 1080i? Is there really that much of a difference? I've also noticed it's better to let my DVD player turn pro scan off because the set tends to over-convert it I would assume and the picture is even softer than a 720p signal.

I search this thread without luck. Do you know id the HT30744 is equipped with the broadcast flag? Doest it need it or since there is no firewire on it it's irrelevent?

thanks

Just got the HT32744 last night and very pleased with the HD quality ota. However, as I saw in some other posts, the PQ on the SD DirecTv input is poorer than my previous SD RCA tv, which was very clear using just the RF output to the TV. I have tried both the RF and the composite, but not S-Video. Does anyone have experience with this problem who has found a cure? Could it be cables? And would the S-Video possibly help the problem?

Unfortunately, you're out of luck when it comes to Standard-def picture quality. There's a lot of great things about this TV, but like most HDTVs, great SD is not one of them. The TV upconverts everything to 1080i...which makes SD look awful.

So in the long run, you'll be way ahead. When the HD roll-out really begins in the next couple of years, all your channels will look amazing.

But until then, you'll have to enjoy your HD channels and DVDs (which look pretty good despite the upconversion) and clench your teeth through the SD viewing.

Sorry, and cheers,

teamme - Thanks for the feedback! Not good news, but good to think of the future I suppose. Will upgrading to DirecTv HD box solve the problem with the SD broadcasts?

SD looks fine on my set. HBO/Showtime look almost DVD quality on my 30 inch. Analog cable channels look bad as usual, and most of the other digital channels look somewhat bad because Time Warner compresses them so much (as does DirecTV). I haven't seen SD on DirecTV coming from their HD receiver so I don't know if it'll improve your picture or not. The first box I had from Time Warner tended to soften the picture making it look pretty bad, but my new one sharpens the picture making the higher bitrate channels (HBO.. showtime, etc.) look good. You'll probably notice a little better picture coming from the HD box.

I have had mine for a couple of months, the HD off air, is impecable, the HD off Charter Cable. not quite as good as off air,but better than regular cable.. the standard lower analog channels, it sucks and it's not the TV.. one thing you have to get use to is changin the Zoom, Regular and Letter box options as you change chanels and format. that makes a big difference.

Oh by the way, I have one of the Radio shack tuners that I have on my Non HDTV Sony and I have the receiver SVHS out going to the Sony input.. and that even looks better then the charter anaog sd channels.. ..

Thats my story!

Follow-up on #2243 above. Turns out the 32" was too big for the space we had for it, so we replaced it with the 27" model. When I unpacked it, I discovered it was not the 27744 I had expected but a 27745, which seems the same except for the HDMI connection and a cheaper remote. Otherwise, the set seems great, and the picture is awesome.

Two questions: 1) Has anyone had experience with this model, and am I overlooking some other differences other than the HDMI and remote? and 2) Has Wal Mart ever sold the 27744? If so, I will take begin searching.

Thanks for any feedback.

Well, I'm still very happy with my 32744 but we were watching Kelly and Reagis the other morning, Kelly was wearing a white blouse, and here was a big green shade on the right side of the screen about halfway up.. so, I called Sanyo tech support who at first had to make sure I didn't have any speakers sitting on or close to the TV.. got all that out of the way and then the gals said. Well, there is a known problem with the tube, the company knows about it and by the way, is it on the right side of the TV about midway up.. I said thats it.. seems like it is "Hot Spotting" yep, they know about it and it's generaly on bright whites..

The lady said I can take the tv back to Wallymart for an exchange (actualy in 90 days it's money back) and I can get anonther one and hope that one isn't worse.. Yea, just what I want to do, lugg around a 32" 200 lb tv to see if I can find one that is better..

Well last night it did not show up so much, since I purchased it wht the Amercian Express card.. I have 2 years warranty, so, I m just going to see if it gets worse or if it ust does not show up so much.. but thought i'd report the issue to you folks who have not seen it or have and to let you know... Sanyo Knows about it.

I've had this TV for about a year now and i love it. What i'm trying to do now is get my computer hooked to it just to see how it looks.
1280 x 720 works but is a little fuzzy.
Every time i try and push it to 1920 x 1080, my screen freaks out and makes me feel like i have to puke. ( it flikers alot).

Anybody know how to get this to work? When i hit the info button on my TV, it says it is running at 1920 x 1080(60i) but i cant get it to stop flikering.

I am using a Leadtek GeForce 6800 LE with a DVI->HDMI Cable.

Please Help

1080i generally doesn't work coming from a computer on this TV.

After posting my original post, i did a search, and from what i understand, it has something to do with nVidia cards. Is this true? Has anybody gotten an ATI card to put out 1080i?

Hi all,

The Value City stores in my area just received a shipment of the 32 inch Sayno hdtv. They are refurbished, but $329 is a good price....

One of the stores in my area will not put them on the floor until the day after Thanksgiving. The other store was willing to pull one out of the back room for me. So I picked one up on 20% off day on Sunday.

Great TV! Excellent picture quality. One of the channels (KDKA) has a slight audio lag. I'm guessing it's the signal since the other HD channels are fine. Would a better antenna help?

Also, is it possible to feed both the antenna channels and the cable channels into the digital tuner through some sort of switch? Just curious.

Thanks-

Audio lag is on the channel's side.. a different antenna wouldn't help at all. There is no way to have both digital cable and antenna channels at the same time... you need to do a rescan each time you switch.

davidki,

Much respect for being able to come into a forum for tech-junkies and openly admit you were watching Regis and Kelly......at least it wasn't "The View".....

You might want to go back and look through the thread if you haven't already. "Weird green blobs" seem to be an ongoing problem with these sets. Sometimes it's only one part of the screen....other people say it's all over it...

My TV is fine so I can't help specifically, but again...take a day or two off work and go back through the 75 pages on this thread....you may find your answer.