[langtitle=da]Ghost on my hd tv[/langtitle]

[landon1937]

I have just purchased a sony 46" hdtv and the Dish person was out today to change over to hd. My wife and I noticed that the picture was not as clear as the ones that were on display where we bought the tv. On closer exam I can see ghost mainly on the writing. I would think this would make the picture not very clear. What could be the cause, the dish installation or the tv? If tv I have a 90 day return and will use it if that is the cause. If it is in the installation I will call them back.
Thanks for listening.
Landon

 

[old corps]

[lang=da]I have just purchased a sony 46" hdtv and the Dish person was out today to change over to hd. My wife and I noticed that the picture was not as clear as the ones that were on display where we bought the tv. On closer exam I can see ghost mainly on the writing. I would think this would make the picture not very clear. What could be the cause, the dish installation or the tv? If tv I have a 90 day return and will use it if that is the cause. If it is in the installation I will call them back.
Thanks for listening.
Landon[/lang]

WOW! Think I must've had too many cocktails..............

Ed

Or someone else did.

 

[SaltiDawg]

WOW! Think I must've had too many cocktails..............

Ed

Or someone else did.

Classy.

 

[landon1937]

I hope I have the language right now!! Sorry about that.

 

[JEFFinINDY]

It sounds like you have a bad TV, or a bad connection from the receiver to the TV. Have you checked your connections, etc.?

 

[Bobby]

It sounds like maybe your TV is in torch mode, too much brightness and contrast...... We really need a bit more info to come up with a real answer....

 

[Dah-Henny]

Like Bobby said, brightness/contrast, plus, make sure that the satellite receiver's output is set to match your TV's native resolution, if possible (menu-6-8). I've heard of several scenarios where the sat tech had the output set at 480, or using composite (RCA) cables and telling the customer it's HD.

 

[3HaloODST]

Are you hooking up the TV to the receiver with coax? That's what it sounds like to me. You will need a component or HDMI connection, as well as change the resolution on the box to 720p or 1080i,

 

[KKlare]

It should be nearly impossible to get a "ghost" image on an HDMI (best) or component connection--it just won't work. So it sure sounds like you are using a coax (worst) or a bad or broken connector S-video or composite connection.

Yes, watch out for torch mode, too as some TV sets automatically reset to it every 15 minutes. As dahenny says check Menu+6+8 for 1080i or 720p as appropriate on HD.
-Ken

 

[3HaloODST]

Also make sure it's on 16x9 aspect ratio and not 4x3 #1 or #2.

 

[Jim S.]

Well as we found out in another thread he started today, the problem was a moron installer hooking up his HDTV with coax.

 

[3HaloODST]

LOL I just realized both of these topics are by the same author... Wtf...

 

[ClarkGable]

On closer exam I can see ghost mainly on the writing. I would think this would make the picture not very clear.

I would suggest watching "Ghost Hunters" on SyFy channel 122 on Wednesdays at 9:00 Eastern. They should be able to help.