Samsung HLP 5063 picture fuzzy

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I am a newbie in the high-def video arena, having chosen up to this point to focus on audio. Recently, I bought a Samsung HLP-5063W 50" DLP set and also upgraded to a high-definition DirecTV satellite.
After all the installation and setup, I notice that the SD satellite picture is not very sharp with some channels quite fuzzy. However, the high-def channels look awesome. I am using a Monster DVI cable from a Samsung 360 high-def box to the TV. Also noticed that neither the optical nor the digital coax connections work, which means I don't get digital sound.
DirecTV's tech support has been totally useless. Had them check the signal strength and according to them it looks fine. The fact that DVDs look fine as does the high-def, I am thinking it isn't the TV set itself.
It is always worrisome when the 10 year old 27" Toshiba TV in the bedroom looks better than the new 50" widescreen. Watching soccer on Fox Sports World is horrible and I am a big soccer fan.
Any help would be appreciated.

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Topic - Samsung HLP 5063 picture fuzzy - Beethoven 11:33:29 10/29/04 (3)

must recalibrate your eyes - triode 20:22:30 10/30/04 (2)

Re: must recalibrate your eyes - Beethoven 08:37:49 10/31/04 (1)

re audio sync - triode 21:58:34 11/01/04 (0)

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