Video Signal Issues: "Native" resolution

[bitwise]

Anyone else using the "native resolution" output feature on Voom? (voom sends video in native resolution, so 1080i comes 1080i, but 480i comes 480i without upconverting)

When I use this, it works great most of the time. However, sometimes when I switch from a 480 program to a 1080, the video only shows the upper left portion of the 1080 screen (cuts off the rest), and it appears like it's a 480-size box on my screen. Switching channels a few times resolves the issue. Anyone else seeing this?

The reason I am using the native switcher is that my TV (Sony WEGA KF-42WE610) does a much better job at upconverting the 480i than the Voom box does - otherwise, I would just leave it at the TV's native resolution).

Thanks...

 

[Sean Mota]

When I use this, it works great most of the time. However, sometimes when I switch from a 480 program to a 1080, the video only shows the upper left portion of the 1080 screen (cuts off the rest), and it appears like it's a 480-size box on my screen. Switching channels a few times resolves the issue. Anyone else seeing this?

Thanks...

I have not seen this. Can you provide a picture of it?

 

[rudolpht]

I get it ocassionally when using DVI as the output (syncing) vs Component. I don't think it is native res related. It blows out pretty quickly to a full screen.

 

[bitwise]

Picture...

No, I don't watch "The View"... but you wanted a picture, so here it is. It doesn't happen every time. It took about 4 switches back and forth between SD and HD before it happened. Interesting to note that the show is in high-def, but the guide being displayed is in SD. So, it's possible that it's the TV instead.

 

[GeneWildershair]

No, I don't watch "The View"... but you wanted a picture, so here it is. It doesn't happen every time. It took about 4 switches back and forth between SD and HD before it happened. Interesting to note that the show is in high-def, but the guide being displayed is in SD. So, it's possible that it's the TV instead.

I've had this happen quite a few times. Sometimes the image will be even smaller on my screen. Wonder what does this? I would say it's the STB.

 

[Sean Mota]

No, I don't watch "The View"... but you wanted a picture, so here it is. It doesn't happen every time. It took about 4 switches back and forth between SD and HD before it happened. Interesting to note that the show is in high-def, but the guide being displayed is in SD. So, it's possible that it's the TV instead.

I guess this only happens when it's set to native resolution. Quite weird behavior. I have set mine to 1080i and it is why I have never seen the behavior.

 

[bitwise]

Correct...

You are correct Sean. This only happend in the conversion between 480 and HD. If I leave my settings on 720p (native for my tv), then I never see this issue...

Quirks, quirks, and more quirks... I can live without this one. If only they can make a usable Guide, I would use VOOM for more than just hi-def... I prefer my D* guide...

 

[pOiNTBLaNK]

Modes?

Can someone list the different modes for the different bars.
ex. Top bar is 1080i.

It seems that when I set the box to output 1080i it stays there. Then lets say I change to a SD channel and back to a HD channel, I notice the resolution isnt the same. I check the box again by pressing the red button once to see what settings it on and it shows the second bar lit?



Thanks in advance.

 

[Sean Mota]

Top bar 1080i , 720p, 480p, & 480i. If that happens, do a power recycle. I have seen that and I have fixed it that way. do you have one of the new boxes or the old boxes. I think the new box they brought on Saturday is doing that for me.

 

[pOiNTBLaNK]

I was installed on 3/1 so I think I got a new box. My TV doesnt support a native 720p input but it still shows a picture even tho the second bar is highlighted.

Power cycle = Hold power button for 10 secs?

 

[Sean Mota]

I was installed on 3/1 so I think I got a new box. My TV doesnt support a native 720p input but it still shows a picture even tho the second bar is highlighted.

Power cycle = Hold power button for 10 secs?

Plug and unplug electrical outlet.

 

[pOiNTBLaNK]

Sean: I tried the Power Cycle and I'm still having the same problem. I check it and it shows 720p when channel surfing on HD.

 

[Sean Mota]

Sean: I tried the Power Cycle and I'm still having the same problem. I check it and it shows 720p when channel surfing on HD.

I would strongly recommend you to get another box. That type of behavior can only signify problems. I just swapped one last saturday and I am getting it replaced this saturday (hopefully). If not fixable, by what we know, let's replace them.

 

[pOiNTBLaNK]

The background seems very bright even tho my TV settings are correct. Fast moving scenes on HD make the picture pixilated, And overall not so good picture for HD (all channels)??? What could this be.

 

[pOiNTBLaNK]

I just called to get a new box setup. 3/18 is the install date. Will let you guys know.

 

[desidoc]

How do u adjust video resolution in voom reciever, i did do a search but can not get much info, like to auto or 1080i

 

[Sean Mota]

How do u adjust video resolution in voom reciever, i did do a search but can not get much info, like to auto or 1080i

VOOM Receiver Aspect Ratio

The VOOM receiver can output 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i or you can have set to auto to choose the naive resolution of the program. All outputs video are active simultaneously - DVI, Component, Composite & S-Video.

To get a standard 1080i output when the top long light (in front of the receiver) is lit, 720p for the next light below it, 480p below that and 480i for the light below that. The next push of the red button puts you in a 'native output' mode (where all lights briefly flash) which will output whatever the resolution of the broadcast is.

 

[desidoc]

but no long light is on except the green satellite sign,do I need to reset the reciever

 

[Sean Mota]

but no long light is on except the green satellite sign,do I need to reset the reciever

Sorry. In front of the receiver there is a compartment that has a red button. Push this button and you will see the lights that I talked about before.

 

[desidoc]

thanks sean what will we do without u, u r the mannnnnnnnnnn.....,

I am not getting any local channels is should be getting 2 channels atleast and i will try manual reset