Please help me get the most out of my TV and new HD TiVo! (1 Viewer)

[Pete Walker]

Well, the title says it all, really. My wife and I *just* got our HD TiVo today (early xmas gift to each other), and I'd really like to make sure all the settings on my TV and TiVo are set so I get the best picture quality. I know a little about the different HD settings, but am still a bit confused. Any advice would really be appreciated.

 

[Robert_J]

Calibrate your TV with Avia or VE. Connect your HR10-250 to the TV via component cables (I'm assuming your '03 model TV doesn't have HDMI). Set the output of the Tivo to the resolution of your TV. I use 1080i when watching on my '02 Mitsubishi and 720P when watching on my projector.

-Robert

 

[Pete Walker]

I have the Avia (somewhere) but I shudder when I think about using it. I was very confused by it last time, and probably wouldn't us it again after that experience. Yes, my TV does have the HDMI, and I am using it currently.

So, other than Avia, I should be using 1080i on both the set, and via the TiVo setting then?

Also, I do have a contract with Sears not only for repairs, but for scheduled maintenence. I was wondering if there is anything I can trust them to do to make things look better. Thanks for responding!

 

[Dick Knisely]

Don't intend to be rude, but I can't think of any way except to be blunt: if you won't use a calibration CD, then can't be done unless you pay a pro to come do it for you -- that will be pricey but effective. In my opinion nothing will do as much to get the most out of your gear as calibrating the TV.

 

[Pete Walker]

Ok, understood. I'll try to dig that DVD out, or just purchase it again. Is there anywhere online that gives a good walkthrough of using the Avia?

 

[Robert_J]

I use Video Essentials and it's quite simple. The announcer gives a brief explanation of the upcoming test pattern and what you are trying to accomplish. The next scene, the test pattern pops up and you make a change to the appropriate control. Wash, rinse, repeat for each setting.

-Robert

 

[Pete Walker]

Perhaps I should try that, then. Thank you again.