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  • mjb2124
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    • Aug 2002
    • 13649

    #2476
    Re: HDTV Questions and Answer Thread

    Originally posted by koolbubbaice
    Why? You spent all that money on a great TV.. Why not spend a bit more to get the best picture possible?
    Because the picture is already very, very good. Why spend another $500 when I'm not sure the ISF technician can get it THAT much better.

    If I hire a guy to do it and after he leaves I don't see a very significant improvement, I'm not going to be happy. I guess I'm just on the fence as to how much better an ISF tech can possibly make the PQ.

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    • delanceyj
      Pro
      • Oct 2002
      • 638

      #2477
      Re: HDTV Questions and Answer Thread

      I have a 57" Zenith HD Ready Projection TV.. I have the HD AV pack, and have the Xbox setting on 480i and widescreen, but have jagged edges on my games, not the clear crisp video I was expecting.. The game I play mostly is NBA 2k6 which does support 480i.. what can I do to clean up the picture?

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      • bigfnjoe96
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        • Feb 2004
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        #2478
        Re: HDTV Questions and Answer Thread

        Originally posted by delanceyj
        I have a 57" Zenith HD Ready Projection TV.. I have the HD AV pack, and have the Xbox setting on 480i and widescreen, but have jagged edges on my games, not the clear crisp video I was expecting.. The game I play mostly is NBA 2k6 which does support 480i.. what can I do to clean up the picture?
        You need to change you xbox setting to 480p. This will help the picture. I seriously doubt it will remove the JAGGIES. Also lowering your sharpness on the TV will help also

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        • mjb2124
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          • Aug 2002
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          #2479
          Re: HDTV Questions and Answer Thread

          Originally posted by ExtremeGamer
          Here you go guys, the 30 second commercial skip for the Comcast Motorola HD DVR boxes.

          Here is the exact procedure to program a swap or 30 second skip to the remote.

          1) Press the "Cable" button at the top of the remote to put it into Cable Box control mode.
          2) Press and hold the "Setup" button until the "Cable" button blinks twice.
          3) Type in the code 994. The "Cable" button will blink twice
          4) Press (do not hold) the "Setup" button
          5) Type in the code 00173 (for 30 second Skip) or 00236 (for Swap).
          6) Press whatever button you want to map the skip or swap function to

          I have mine mapped to the lower right button on the remote next to all the numbers. I think it's a pound key on my remote. I would be lost without this feature.
          Sigh... I don't have the "Setup" button on my remote. I thought I read somewhere that there are 2 different remotes and I guess that was correct.

          After a little searching, it doesn't appear there's a workaround for remotes with no "Setup" button.

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          • FISH
            MVP
            • Oct 2002
            • 745

            #2480
            Re: HDTV Questions and Answer Thread

            What model # is your box?

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            • mjb2124
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              • Aug 2002
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              #2481
              Re: HDTV Questions and Answer Thread

              Originally posted by FISH
              What model # is your box?
              My STB is a Motorola 6412.



              I saw this archived AVS thread and unless something's changed, it appears some of the remotes for that STB are different and don't have the "Setup" button:

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              Specifically this:

              "Yes I just got the 6412 and Comcast gave me the Moto DRC800 remote. No 'setup' button and I have been unable to find out how to program buttons to perform any other function yet. This remote doesnt have a set of jumpers on the back like my old remote did."

              Here's the cable remote I have:



              I use an MX-500 remote though. I just wanted to program the 30 second commerical skip on the cable box remote and "learn" it onto my MX-500. I guess I could try to figure out a way to do this on the MX-500, but I haven't figured out a way yet.

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              • ExtremeGamer
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                • Jul 2002
                • 35299

                #2482
                Re: HDTV Questions and Answer Thread

                Ahh, so they have new remotes..hmm. Wonder if it's to curtail all the hacking. But then again, how does that thing get programmed to work your TV or other AV gear?

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                • mjb2124
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                  • Aug 2002
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                  #2483
                  Re: HDTV Questions and Answer Thread

                  EG - My understanding is that you can only program the audio, dvd, tv, cable button and A,B and C buttons. There's a manual I have somewhere for that remote with codes to different manufacturers.

                  To be honest, I'm not real sure how it's done since I don't even use that remote. I use my MX-500 remote to control everything since it has more features/programming ability.

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                  • ExtremeGamer
                    Extra Life 11/3/18
                    • Jul 2002
                    • 35299

                    #2484
                    Re: HDTV Questions and Answer Thread

                    Originally posted by joeboo
                    EG - My understanding is that you can only program the audio, dvd, tv, cable button and A,B and C buttons. There's a manual I have somewhere for that remote with codes to different manufacturers.

                    To be honest, I'm not real sure how it's done since I don't even use that remote. I use my MX-500 remote to control everything since it has more features/programming ability.
                    Interesting. I'm just wondering when the TiVo boxes are coming, my local office said January.

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                    • FISH
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                      • Oct 2002
                      • 745

                      #2485
                      Re: HDTV Questions and Answer Thread

                      Do you know anyone with an older box like a 6208 etc. You could the borrow the remote and program yours.

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                      • mjb2124
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                        • Aug 2002
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                        #2486
                        Re: HDTV Questions and Answer Thread

                        EG - Unfortunately I don't have Comcast (who I think is what you're referring to with TIVO boxes). I have a small provider called Armstrong Cable. Comcast serves all of Pittsburgh and up to 5 miles south of me (I'm north of the city). So unless Comcast buys Armstrong, I'll have to deal with this DVR.

                        FISH - No I don't. My sister has the same cable provider, but I know they have the same remote. The rest of my family and friends are south of me and have Comcast.

                        I think I can create a macro on my remote that can FF, but it's going to take a ton of testing and re-doing the macro to get it exactly at 30 seconds.

                        Thanks for your help guys.

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                        • FISH
                          MVP
                          • Oct 2002
                          • 745

                          #2487
                          Re: HDTV Questions and Answer Thread

                          Originally posted by joeboo
                          FISH - No I don't. My sister has the same cable provider, but I know they have the same remote. The rest of my family and friends are south of me and have Comcast.

                          I think I can create a macro on my remote that can FF, but it's going to take a ton of testing and re-doing the macro to get it exactly at 30 seconds.

                          Thanks for your help guys.
                          Keep in mind you only need to get a hold of the proper Motorolla remote and it doesn't matter who your cable provider is since all Motorolla boxes work of the same IR codes. See if you can stop by either some place that sells or repairs them and they should be able to help you.

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                          • mjb2124
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                            • Aug 2002
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                            #2488
                            Re: HDTV Questions and Answer Thread

                            Originally posted by FISH
                            Keep in mind you only need to get a hold of the proper Motorolla remote and it doesn't matter who your cable provider is since all Motorolla boxes work of the same IR codes. See if you can stop by either some place that sells or repairs them and they should be able to help you.
                            Good point. That never occured to me for some reason!

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                            • jpup
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                              • Feb 2003
                              • 4571

                              #2489
                              Re: HDTV Questions and Answer Thread

                              Originally posted by bigfnjoe96
                              It depends on what size your looking for & what type. You will get different opinions when it comes to technologies. I preferably like CRT HDTV. The have the BEST Black Levels on the Market & when proffesionally calibrated it's picture is simply OUTSTANDING. They are not always the prettiest TV's when it comes to exterior looks, but it does give ya a nice picture.

                              You definetly are on the right track by doing your research 1st. GOOD LUCK with whatever you purchase.. Keep us posted... BTW if you like click my sig to take a look @ what I'm gaming on...
                              Thanks for the suggestion. CRT is the way that I have been initially leaning. I would like to keep the cost somewhat in the low teens. Maybe between $1000 and $1400.

                              What is the best CRT that I can buy for $1200? I am on a 32" Sony Wega right now that is not HD. It's a great TV and I have been nothing but pleased with it. I guess I will have to move it to the bedroom to make room for its replacement. I would like to get something larger, but the picture has to be great. I am willing to spend a little more to get a very good TV that will last for several years. I just don't want to have to buy another in 3 years.

                              On another note, my cable company only offers 4 channels in HD. ESPN, Discovery, ABC and another one I can't recall. I am not sure that it would be worth my cash to upgrade right now. It's a lot to consider.
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                              • RockyTop1
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                                • Apr 2004
                                • 8267

                                #2490
                                Re: HDTV Questions and Answer Thread

                                Originally posted by ExtremeGamer
                                Here you go guys, the 30 second commercial skip for the Comcast Motorola HD DVR boxes.

                                Here is the exact procedure to program a swap or 30 second skip to the remote.

                                1) Press the "Cable" button at the top of the remote to put it into Cable Box control mode.
                                2) Press and hold the "Setup" button until the "Cable" button blinks twice.
                                3) Type in the code 994. The "Cable" button will blink twice
                                4) Press (do not hold) the "Setup" button
                                5) Type in the code 00173 (for 30 second Skip) or 00236 (for Swap).
                                6) Press whatever button you want to map the skip or swap function to

                                I have mine mapped to the lower right button on the remote next to all the numbers. I think it's a pound key on my remote. I would be lost without this feature.
                                whats the difference between the 30 second skip and the swap?
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