some cablevision digital IO-HD help..

nyrangers78 · 09-28-2004, 05:49 PM

hey guys im new here...this forum is really cool....i have a question though....would i be better off connecting the cable hd box through HDMI interface instead of using the component 1 outlet??? would i get a better picture???? any help would be appreciated as im getting aggravated with the picture for both HD and non-HD channels....,Maybe i expected too much but my picture is not as good as it looked in the store...... my tv is a Panasonic Flat Widescreen HDTV 1080i. if that is helpful... thanks for any help..

CPR · 09-29-2004, 09:41 AM

I too have Cablevision. Have a brand new Sony KD34XBR960, (great set), in my living room, & a Loewe Aventos 30", (better set), in the bedroom.
Hooked up the DVI/HDMI, to the Sony. Picture was minimally better. Problem was there was an error message on the TV, due to HDCP problems, during VHS taping.
The Loewe has a component/DVI, between the cable box & the TV.
Problem there is that the VCR only tapes in Mono, due to crazy Loewe input configurations.
I called them & they havn't a clue how to fix it.
My suggestion is to stick with component video, & make sure the connections are secure. I have a SA4200HD box. If you have an older model, try to exchange it with Cablevision
In a few months they're supposed to come out with a recordable HD box.
Carl

studranger · 10-22-2004, 07:39 PM

i too have cablevision-NJ--have the sony 42 inch lcd--was going component from cable box for a yr--went dvi to dvi and see NO difference--waste of money=total was 170.00 for cable and install--save yer money-live and learn

studranger · 10-22-2004, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by nyrangers78

hey guys im new here...this forum is really cool....i have a question though....would i be better off connecting the cable hd box through HDMI interface instead of using the component 1 outlet??? would i get a better picture???? any help would be appreciated as im getting aggravated with the picture for both HD and non-HD channels....,Maybe i expected too much but my picture is not as good as it looked in the store...... my tv is a Panasonic Flat Widescreen HDTV 1080i. if that is helpful... thanks for any help..

shoulda bought a sony!! lol i have the 42 inch lcd and the 34 inch 16x9 tube and am simply amazed!! pic is stupendous on both

Curiouse · 12-22-2004, 02:01 PM

Would anyone know if Cablevision sends the New Jersey HD QAM of the local channels unencrypted and would I be able to pick them up with a QAM capable HDTV receiver if we only subscribe to the Family Cable level?

Am I correct that this would be legal as they are just the local, not premium, channels?

09-28-2004, 05:49 PM	#1
nyrangers78 What is HD? Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1	some cablevision digital IO-HD help.. hey guys im new here...this forum is really cool....i have a question though....would i be better off connecting the cable hd box through HDMI interface instead of using the component 1 outlet??? would i get a better picture???? any help would be appreciated as im getting aggravated with the picture for both HD and non-HD channels....,Maybe i expected too much but my picture is not as good as it looked in the store...... my tv is a Panasonic Flat Widescreen HDTV 1080i. if that is helpful... thanks for any help..

09-29-2004, 09:41 AM	#2
CPR High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 75	Dvi/hdmi I too have Cablevision. Have a brand new Sony KD34XBR960, (great set), in my living room, & a Loewe Aventos 30", (better set), in the bedroom. Hooked up the DVI/HDMI, to the Sony. Picture was minimally better. Problem was there was an error message on the TV, due to HDCP problems, during VHS taping. The Loewe has a component/DVI, between the cable box & the TV. Problem there is that the VCR only tapes in Mono, due to crazy Loewe input configurations. I called them & they havn't a clue how to fix it. My suggestion is to stick with component video, & make sure the connections are secure. I have a SA4200HD box. If you have an older model, try to exchange it with Cablevision In a few months they're supposed to come out with a recordable HD box. Carl

10-22-2004, 07:39 PM	#3
studranger High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 30	hdmi i too have cablevision-NJ--have the sony 42 inch lcd--was going component from cable box for a yr--went dvi to dvi and see NO difference--waste of money=total was 170.00 for cable and install--save yer money-live and learn

12-22-2004, 02:01 PM	#5
Curiouse What is HD? Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 3	Cablevision and QAM Would anyone know if Cablevision sends the New Jersey HD QAM of the local channels unencrypted and would I be able to pick them up with a QAM capable HDTV receiver if we only subscribe to the Family Cable level? Am I correct that this would be legal as they are just the local, not premium, channels?