Vizio HDMI & TW DVR Issues

[rgi]

I have a new Vizio GV42L - 42" LCD HDTV that when I connect it to my Time Warner DVR with the HDMI cable the picture in any mode other than 1080i is jagged and off center. If I connect with component cable it works fine, but i am not benefiting from the digitial interface then. Of course Vizio blames TW and TW blames Vizio.

Can someone help with this?

[57U]

Sounds like an issue with the TV, not the STB. Some TVs simply have poor upconversion (and geometry issues) and the STB actually does a better job.

Have a look at the HDTV FAQ "tips for SA STBs" if that helps.

If the picture looks the same using CV instead of HDMI, use CV. - See the FAQ "DVI/HDMI Information".

If you have a friend or neighbour with an HDTV and TW take the STB over to his place and see. The STB will usually reboot in a different location as long as it's not too far away.

[jomede]

I have a vizio 42 with a SA8300 cable box. I had to change the picture format on the cable box in the menu. I dont remember what I set it to but playing with that setting fixed mine. hope this helps