I've been a DTV subscriber for years. When I got an HD plasma TV I really looked forward to getting the HD programming from DTV, particularly because there are trees that interfere with local signal reception, and in bad weather the satellite signal is much better. But I swear they're going to drive me back to cable.
Luckily I have the HR20 with OTA support, or I wouldn't be able to watch local channels at all. For some reason all of the rebroadcasted local channels have the audio anywhere from 1/2 sec to 1-1/2 sec out of sync with the video. Why? Is this rocket science? I can tell neither the source nor the HR20 are the problem because I can switch to the OTA signal on the HR20 and it's fine.
It may not sound like much, but it's like watching a poorly dubbed kung-foo movie. It's OK if it's sports, but trying to watch regular network programming or news is out of the question.
I don't think it's limited to local stations, but that's the only instance I can point a finger with certainty. Most of the time the "cable" channels (TNT, USA, etc) are OK. Although they occasionally exhibit the same problem.
What can I do?
Luckily I have the HR20 with OTA support, or I wouldn't be able to watch local channels at all. For some reason all of the rebroadcasted local channels have the audio anywhere from 1/2 sec to 1-1/2 sec out of sync with the video. Why? Is this rocket science? I can tell neither the source nor the HR20 are the problem because I can switch to the OTA signal on the HR20 and it's fine.
It may not sound like much, but it's like watching a poorly dubbed kung-foo movie. It's OK if it's sports, but trying to watch regular network programming or news is out of the question.
I don't think it's limited to local stations, but that's the only instance I can point a finger with certainty. Most of the time the "cable" channels (TNT, USA, etc) are OK. Although they occasionally exhibit the same problem.
What can I do?