HD Sharpness on Pioneer 530HDI?

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I'm looking closely at a Pioneer Elite 530HDI on a close-out. I was only able to see the picture on the "house" HD channel. Color, contrast, etc. looked great. I noted no picture issues or the infamous x30 lines BUT there was a distinct lack of edge sharpness or focus; quite noticably less sharp than LCD RPs and plasmas nearby. Nice picture, but it didn't look like HD. Adjusting the sharpness control affected overall picture "graininess" but had no effect on the soft edge problem. It was in 1080i mode, if that makes any difference.
Can any x30HD owners say if excess "softness" in the picture is a simple adjustment that can be readily adjusted out by a tech. Or is sharpness equal to LCD RP just not to to be expected on the 530HD?

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Topic - HD Sharpness on Pioneer 530HDI? - DWPC 12:24:04 12/17/04 (5)

Re: HD Sharpness on Pioneer 530HDI? - avjguy 14:01:55 12/19/04 (0)

Re: HD Sharpness on Pioneer 530HDI? - johnvb 21:06:27 12/18/04 (2)

Interesting article...thanks - DWPC 12:22:11 12/19/04 (1)

Re: Interesting article...thanks - johnvb 16:25:47 12/19/04 (0)

Well, I'm watching espn-HD football - johnvb 20:20:20 12/18/04 (0)

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