[joeorp]

Just hooked up TWC hd box and noticed that all other channels except hd channels are locked in Full Mode. My remote has no effect on resizing the non hd channels. I searched the threads with no luck on this subject. Any help would be appreciated.


When I had the TWC digital box I did not have this problem.


Thanks

joe

 

[joeorp]

I am using comp. input 5 on the set

 

[BMAG]

Which cable box do you have? If it is the Motorola DCT-5100 there is a wealth of information available here . Try re-posting in the HDTV Hardware section of the forum.

 

[Bill Broderick]

I'm going to make some assumptions here about both your box & TV, but these assumptions are more the rule than the exception.


The output of your STB through the component outputs is probably 1080i. When that's the case, most HDTV's lock into the full mode.


Most STB's have settings that allow you to choose whether you want the picture stretched, zoomed or windowboxed when viewing 4:3 non-HD material. If TWC gave you a manual, look there. Otherwise, start looking through the STB menus to find the option that allows you to adjust the output format of 4:3 material.

 

[joeorp]

The HD box is a Scientific-Atlanta Explorer 3100HD


I called TWC and they said its the TV that is locking the other channels in full mode and that I should use the S video output to look at SD channels???


I guess I should post elsewhere...Thanks for the help


joe

 

[joeorp]

Thank you Bill




Joe

 

[CWS]

They are correct. The SD channels on S-Video will allow you to use the functions on the TV. I had the same situation with my 3100hd box, and 34xbr800.

 

[CWS]

By the way, I'd suggest using Vid 6 for the HD component, and Vid 1 for the S-video. That way, when you want to switch from HD to SD (so you can see Zoom, etc.), you'll have to hit the TV/Video button on the remote only once.

 

[CWS]

If only TWC would furnish us with one of these new boxes, we wouldn't have that inconvenience. ;-)
http://www.scientificatlanta.com/news/02Dec03-1.htm

 

[joeorp]

Thank you for all the help. Yes, I am new to all of this. This forum has to be the best I have ever seen.


One last question, will the side bars cause any problem with the set if I continue to use the HD input for all channels?


Thanks again


Joe

 

[Mr. Grim]

Quote:

Originally posted by joeorp One last question, will the side bars cause any problem with the set if I continue to use the HD input for all channels?

Then general concensus for Direct-View sets like the 34XBR800 is that if you have the Picture/Brightness level set properly (generally below the 50% level), burn-in becomes an insignificant issue. YMMV.