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  1. MitchC

    Sony XBR hue/shutdown problem

    Thanks once again, I'll be calling Sony tomorrow and we'll see how well they respond.
  2. MitchC

    Sony XBR hue/shutdown problem

    Thanks Patricio, I've read a lot about red push on Sony's but this is much more than push its way over the edge !, up to now its been a stunning TV, the only other thing I've noticed is that when its been running for a while it makes a loud electrical crackling sound with no other ill effects...
  3. MitchC

    Sony XBR hue/shutdown problem

    I have a Sony 36" direct view XBR400 set. It started to show me a badly red tinted image and then would shut down. It seems the hue control gets stuck way towards the red end, it occurs on its own. If I shut down for a few hours and turn the set on it seems ok for a little while then it gets red...
  4. MitchC

    HDTV Receivers with serial ports

    I'm not sure what you mean by serial ports but the RCA DTC100 HD sat receiver outputs to the TV with a VGA port. If you want to connect to a HD ready TV you then need the RCA VGA/Comp adapter because most HD ready TV's have component inputs. I'm still waiting for mine to arrive so I can't...
  5. MitchC

    RCA DTC100 Max Res 540 ?

    Thanks for the positive response Errol, did you need to use the VGA/Comp converter with your TV ? and if yes does it work well ? Mitch
  6. MitchC

    RCA DTC100 Max Res 540 ?

    Hi, I recently read that the RCA DTC100 HD receiver will allow a max display of 540 ? and not the full 1080 in a HD system with the oval Direct TV dish, HD ready Sony XBR TV and the RCA VGA/Comp converter. Can anyboby tell me the truth about this setup it seems the manufacturers don't give you...
  7. MitchC

    HDTV OTA in Montreal ?

    Does anyone know if there are any HD broadcasts OTA in the Montreal area receivable by antenna ? If so what type of antenna is required.
  8. MitchC

    Remote Controls " Pronto" help

    I've got too many darn remotes. I've heard about the Phillips Pronto. Is this the best remote to get, LCD touch screen downloadable codes, etc etc, or does one need to be a rocket scientist to program it properly, and it is true that its hard to use because you always have to look at the screen...
  9. MitchC

    HDTV & satellite setup help

    Thanks Steve, Yes I've got the oval dish with dual LNB, but no antenna, in my area there is no over the air HD signals. Do you think with the VGA to Component converter I will lose quality ?
  10. MitchC

    Which is a good flat screen TV-Sony,JVC,etc?

    I have a 36" Sony XBR400 and I love it, I haven't yet seen a picture as good, however my Dad got a Samsung HD ready 32" and it is really nice for the price.
  11. MitchC

    HDTV & satellite setup help

    Hi everyone, I have jumped into HDTV, I hope, my TV is a 36" sony XBR HD ready, direct TV RCA DTC100 receiver is coming, I've ordered a RCA VHDC300 HDTV VGA to component video adapter to convert the signal from the receiver into the component input of the TV and or my Pioneer VSX 35 receiver...
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