Old HDTV - component inputs not working

akirby · Post by **akirby** » Fri Jun 29, 2007 6:37 am

Yes - you're using component video which is analog and one-way only. There is no handshake between the TV and the cable box like HDMI so there's no way for the cable box to know what's on the other side.

You will be able to get 1080i through this connection but get it working with the DVD player first so you're not chasing a cable box or HD resolution problem.

Richard · Post by **Richard** » Fri Jun 29, 2007 1:38 pm

When the TV input is fixed will I still be able to get HD from the cable box?

Absolutely can work!

Is it worth fixing the TV or should I just buy a new LCD with an HDMI connection?

Based on the fact that you have had this TV since 2001/2002 and you are just now getting an HD feed to it....? Nah, why not get the full life out of it. HD will rock! An ISF calibration really nails the image.

D_Ames · Post by **D_Ames** » Fri Jun 29, 2007 5:53 pm

So, what exactly is an ISF calibration and how much does it cost?

Thanks

Richard · Post by **Richard** » Fri Jun 29, 2007 9:03 pm

viewtopic.php?t=4450

answers your questions...

D_Ames · Post by **D_Ames** » Fri Jun 29, 2007 11:44 pm

Thanks for the information.

This is my set top box by the way...http://broadband.motorola.com/catalog/p ... -001-d.pdf

Richard · Post by **Richard** » Sat Jun 30, 2007 6:35 am

Definitely a new kid on the block and I have never seen it. Can't find an owners manual either... Looks like you are on your own... At this point your best bet would be to find other users or try your cable company again

D_Ames · Post by **D_Ames** » Sun Jul 01, 2007 12:24 am

(Sigh

) Yeah, I would try the cable company again but I think I know more about this stuff than they do. I'm sure somebody at ATT knows something but the installer sure didn't.

Anyway, I'll see about getting the TV fixed and go from there. I agree it's probably a TV issue.

Richard, you've been more than helpful. Thank you very much.

Dave

Richard · Post by **Richard** » Sun Jul 01, 2007 3:49 am

I think I know more about this stuff than they do

yep

Pretty sad it is!

I had to have two cable cards installed... the techs were clueless...

akirby · Post by **akirby** » Sun Jul 01, 2007 8:39 am

D_Ames wrote:I'm sure somebody at ATT knows something but the installer sure didn't.

AT&T doesn't do cable any more. Did you mean Comcast?

D_Ames · Post by **D_Ames** » Sun Jul 01, 2007 1:54 pm

Nope..ATT Uverse.

https://uverse1.att.com/launchAMSS.do