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Re: Why is my new HD TV worse than the old one?

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In Reply to: Why is my new HD TV worse than the old one? posted by Jim Thomas on November 29, 2004 at 17:11:17:

Below is a link to Motorola's explanation. Refers to their DVRs, but should apply to the regular HD boxes also. I use the Motorola 6200, and yes, my analog channels can look pretty crappy, actually snowy. The standard def digital channels look excellent, and of course the HD channels are best.
I found using the black enhancement filter in the RPTV helped alot with the analog channels. Also I had the cable company install a drop amp where the cable enters the house, which also helped greatly.
Many TV designed for HD compromise the sd picture. I needed a new 27" set for my bedroom. Even though I was sending a standard def signal to it, I bought a Zenith HDTV to be "future proof". The SD picture was so bad, I returned it for Sony's then SOTA standard def 27". MUCH BETTER!

http://broadband.motorola.com/dvr/analogFAQ.asp (Open in New Window)

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Thanks. Even Motorola Admits It - Jim Thomas 05:44:52 11/30/04 (3)
Thanks. Looks like what the Comcast tech said about the Motorola HD box being a POS is correct. This is really pathetic.
- Re: Thanks. Even Motorola Admits It - johnvb 07:05:22 11/30/04 (2)
  Make sure you have a strong signal. If you have multiple TV sets on the line, add a booster amp to the other TVs.
  On my Pioneer 730HD, there is a "black enhancment" setting which improved things dramatically. Maybe your set has something similar. Below is a link with some more info:
  
  As I write this, I am installing a new Motorola DCT6412 HD DVR/cable box. Not bad for $4.95 more a month!(compared to buying an HD Tivo)
  http://broadband.motorola.com/dvr/dct6412.asp.
  - http:// http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?s=a9164b097637ca3abfea539c45450d81&threadid=194404&highlight=motorola (Open in New Window)
  - Re: Thanks. Even Motorola Admits It - Jim Thomas 07:49:47 11/30/04 (0)
    Thanks. Comcast installed a booster, so signal strength is not the problem.
  - If that link doesn't work - johnvb 07:11:06 11/30/04 (0)
    Go to the AVS forum, HDTV hardware, search...type in motorola 6200

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