SCV HD Set Top Box

[Quixotic]

Yes, by default all channels are on, for a few days or so, watch it while you can.

Choy, about the stretched and fat picture, I have a feeling it is due to the TV settings. Hmmm... I am not too familiar with PDP-435 but I have played around with PDP-436, so I am going to take a stab in the dark.

What mode is the pictures set at? Full, wide, 16:9? See if there is something called Auto size somewhere. If it is set as "On", try setting it as "Off".

Remember also to set the HD set top box as 1080 format, via the "#" button on the SCV remote control. See if it helps.

Ian, as mentioned, there are only 3 24-hour channels that is broadcast on HD and one event driven HD channel. The rest are normal programming.

The channels are HD5, Discovery HD, National Geographic HD and HD Showcase (sports). If these programs interest you, then by all means, upgrade to HD then. Otherwise, there is no difference in programming with the Digital set top.

[hwchoy]

when the source is on component video (RGB) the ratio setting (full, wide, etc) cannot be changed on the PDP-435.

[Quixotic]

Hmmm... then must ask someone who is familiar with PDP-435. On PDP-436, the modes can be changed.

[hwchoy]

managed to solve the screen ratio problem. you have to set the set top box to 576p/i in order for the TV ratio control to work properly. once the box is set to 720/1080 the TV ratio control don't work.

[Ian Lim]

Since the SD programme is going thur the HD set top, the picture will be upscale to 1080 or as per selected using #, is this true?

[hwchoy]

yes but quality will not improve.

[Ian Lim]

This morning I got the HD set top and so far I am satisfy with the picture quality. Currently using 1080i and SD seem to be sharper and brighter then when I am using the Digital set top.

Will changing from composite cable to HDMI make a difference?