[npc2396]

Does anyone have experience hooking up the SA8000HD to a Mitsubishi WD-xx725 or 525 TV . The only reason I'm asking is my LCD computer monitor came with a DVI cable and I'm wondering if it's worth a $30 DVI to HDMI adapter to try it out. I have comcast and believe the jack to be active.

 

[mjones73]

It would probably be worth it with a digtial display.

 

[bigjohns1997SS]

I don't think the dvi port is active on that model.

 

[bfdtv]

DVI is not enabled on the SA8000HD in any Comcast service areas.


Maybe by late November....

 

[npc2396]

How will I know when it is active?

 

[bfdtv]

When you see a post on this forum saying it works. Check back in another month.

 

[bigjohns1997SS]

It seems that dvi works on some tv's but not all.

 

[bfdtv]

Works in some TVs in Cox markets (where its enabled), doesn't work on any TVs in Comcast markets.

 

[audiophile_walt]

bfdtv,

I rejected the SA8000HD in a Comcast setup(Reston,VA) because it couldn't give me any output other than component. S-video and antenna were disabled when it booted up. I like to use s-video for digital channels and sometimes antennae for major network sports and I change from component to s-video frequently on the fly when switching programming.

Is it easy to change from component to 480i/p or component to s-video with this Comcast setup?

 

[bfdtv]

audiophile,


It takes maybe 30-40 seconds to change from component to s-video, but you've got to physically go up to the box.

 

[mfabien]

Quote:

Originally posted by bfdtv audiophile, It takes maybe 30-40 seconds to change from component to s-video, but you've got to physically go up to the box.

Oh, why is that? You have Passport?


With my SARA box, I first use PIP then SWAP (for a SD channel) and select Input Video 1 with the TV's remote and get my S-Video instantly.


...but I've not been doing that anymore...I change Picture Format to 480i and get a PQ comparable to S-Video. My TV is great to interlace...better than 480p.