622 Photos and Install Tips!

[Scott Greczkowski]

Ok folks the 622's will start hitting the streets tommorow (hopefully) here are some tips for you folks who are going to be installing your own 622.

In addition here are some updated photos of the 622.

Enjoy!

 

[psumattDE]

Excellent post Scott - thanks!

Since it states the default mode of the 622 is the "dual-mode" where you can feed 2 TV's, I wonder how difficult it is to switch to single?

I will only be using my 622 for my 50" plasma.

 

[SatinKzo]

What's with the audio sync options? Is that new to the 622 or did the 942 have that?

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

Excellent post Scott - thanks!

Since it states the default mode of the 622 is the "dual-mode" where you can feed 2 TV's, I wonder how difficult it is to switch to single?

I will only be using my 622 for my 50" plasma.

Its a one button push on the receiver Easy to swtich back and forth.

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

What's with the audio sync options? Is that new to the 622 or did the 942 have that?

Its a new feature.

 

[radhog]

whats the best route to hook to tv... the hdmi output... my New Tv has all the hookups so which one is the best one... ?

 

[SatinKzo]

my New Tv has all the hookups

Where are the good parties at?

If you have a choice, why not experiment and see which one you like best.

 

[dogpoobob]

Does the 622 use the same method of getting PG info that the 942 does? Wondering if we can get rid of the "Digital Service" on the subchannels and the non-major broadcasters. Sure would like PG info on the PBS-HD subchannel here.

 

[mdonnelly]

Does the 622 use the same method of getting PG info that the 942 does? Wondering if we can get rid of the "Digital Service" on the subchannels and the non-major broadcasters. Sure would like PG info on the PBS-HD subchannel here.

If it works like the 211, then nope, no PG for sub-channels.

 

[Dishpointer]

Great post Scott. I can't wait for mine to show up. I hope Claude gets a big shippment within the next week or two.

 

[BigFella]

If it works like the 211, then nope, no PG for sub-channels.

What about EPG info on primary (non sub channel) digital OTA if you don't subscribe to locals (I'm grandfathered into distant nets and I don't want to give those up). My 942 doesn't allow this of course.

 

[Mikey-D]

both HDMI and DVI use digital video signals but HDMI includes audio as well. When I use DVI on my 811 I'm pretty sure I can see a difference from the component cables. If you have a TV that has HDMI connects I would definitely try that first.

My 622 is due on the 21st like alot of people...I can't wait!

 

[way2rude4u]

Great info, thanks for the post Scott!!

 

[cebbigh]

whats the best route to hook to tv... the hdmi output... my New Tv has all the hookups so which one is the best one... ?

HDMI is supposed to be better. It really depends on your display and your setup. On mine the difference is not really noticable (53 inch Panasonic 1080i rear screen that I got last year at Costco). Suggest try both and do an a/b comparison. (The optimal display settings will probably be different between the two sources also!)

 

[bk63ross]

622 Specs

Scott the hook up should be identical to the 942 right? In my case, I am using it as TV1 only, but have the ability to DVR 2 programs at once just like I do now w/the 942. I wish we could say that for the OTA programming too. So really connection wise the only change is the ethernet right?

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

Yes just like the 942 as far as setup goes, but a few new features under the hood.

 

[bk63ross]

Thanx Scott, I don't think you get enough credit where credit is due!

 

[Smith P.]

Will we give all credits to the hidden group of HW/SW engineers who designed the box and keep writing software for us ?!

 

[voripteth]

What's with the audio sync options? Is that new to the 622 or did the 942 have that?

I wonder if the audio from HDMI will be synced with the audio from the fiber optic surround sound. The 942 certainly had a problem with that.

 

[David_Levin]

Thanks Scott,

So what's with that audio sync setting? So, does that mean I have to switch it whenever I want to archive to DVD?

Does the 942 have this too? How badly is the sync off if the setting is wrong?