I got my T150 STB yesterday. With my lousy indoor antenna, I was able to tune in all 6 OTA (H)DTV stations in metro Detroit area. The signal strength were generally around 30% using the built in meter, so there were a lot drop out and frame freeze. (I know, I will get a new antenna.) PQ with 1080i HD material on my 36xbr400 was outstanding. PQ for upconverted programs vary quite a bit.
Anyway, I want ask one question for T150 owners out there:
Can Aspect Ratio (Screen Format as Samsung calls it) control settings be saved?
When in 480p output mode, I went through setup-screen format-4:3 TV menu and changed it from Full (default) to Zoom, I was able to blow up local upconverted program (4:3 material in 16:9 1080i feed) to full screen (4:3) with proper geometry. But when I exit the menu and change to another channel, it was the vertically streched picture all over again. The menu setting changed back to Full. I then went back to the previous channel and it's also in Full mode not Zoom.
It seems this AS control setting only works for the channel I am currently watching, if I change channel, it's gone. Is it the same on your units or is it mine defective?
BTW, in 1080i output mode, screen format is locked to Full mode for both 16:9 and 4:3 TV, one cannot change it to Letterboxin or Zoom, right?
Thanks.
Anyway, I want ask one question for T150 owners out there:
Can Aspect Ratio (Screen Format as Samsung calls it) control settings be saved?
When in 480p output mode, I went through setup-screen format-4:3 TV menu and changed it from Full (default) to Zoom, I was able to blow up local upconverted program (4:3 material in 16:9 1080i feed) to full screen (4:3) with proper geometry. But when I exit the menu and change to another channel, it was the vertically streched picture all over again. The menu setting changed back to Full. I then went back to the previous channel and it's also in Full mode not Zoom.
It seems this AS control setting only works for the channel I am currently watching, if I change channel, it's gone. Is it the same on your units or is it mine defective?
BTW, in 1080i output mode, screen format is locked to Full mode for both 16:9 and 4:3 TV, one cannot change it to Letterboxin or Zoom, right?
Thanks.