TV help! - Honda Pilot

Dano · 02-21-2006, 02:02 PM

After posting, without success, a problem with my new 40" Sony LCD Bravia television on several a/v forums, I figured I would see what the always helpful members of hp.org have to say.

Here's the deal:

Picked up a 40" Bravia on Friday.

Looks great. . . .except. I have horizontal ghosting (not true ghosting, but the kind like you saw with a pair of rabbit ears in the old days) running up the screen, bottom to top.

It happens when television is paused through Tivo.
It happens on live tv
It happens when playing a dvd.
It happens when playing a recording made prior to when I got the tv.

The digital cable comes through the box, to the tivo and from there, through an s-video to the set (I know, I know, but I need the tivo to keep the wife happy and this will have to do until the hd tivo comes out this year).

The DVD is connected using regular rca cables over a pretty long 25 ft run. I'm planning to upgrade to component (my stereo equip and dvd aren't hdmi).

I'm wondering, though, if I have a bum set. I thought at first it was just the crappy dvd connection. But then I started noticing it on regular tv as well, even when paused. And my television is about 2 feet from where the cable enters the house. It's a very, very short run. So I don't think I should be getting this.

Thoughts? Suggestions? Offers of help to pack this thing up and bring it back?

jdeanski · 02-21-2006, 07:12 PM

Sounds to me like it could be the TV since the problem exists from two different sources. You may try bypassing the Tivo and run the cable directly to the TV and see what happens.

Dano · 02-22-2006, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jdeanski
Sounds to me like it could be the TV since the problem exists from two different sources. You may try bypassing the Tivo and run the cable directly to the TV and see what happens.

Thanks, I did an online chat with Sony today. Seems like I have a bum set. Which I'm not happy about.

jdeanski · 02-23-2006, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dano

Thanks, I did an online chat with Sony today. Seems like I have a bum set. Which I'm not happy about.

That is a real rare thing. I do love my Sony!

5Gs · 02-23-2006, 01:31 AM

at least those bravias are lightweight. imagine if you had to return one of those old rear projection tvs of yesteryears!

jdeanski · 02-23-2006, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 5Gs
at least those bravias are lightweight. imagine if you had to return one of those old rear projection tvs of yesteryears!

When I got my new Sony Wega LCD rear projection I gave my old 36" Trinatron to my sister. It weighed over 220 lbs compaired to about 75lbs of the newer set.

02-21-2006, 02:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dano Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 481 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	TV help! After posting, without success, a problem with my new 40" Sony LCD Bravia television on several a/v forums, I figured I would see what the always helpful members of hp.org have to say. Here's the deal: Picked up a 40" Bravia on Friday. Looks great. . . .except. I have horizontal ghosting (not true ghosting, but the kind like you saw with a pair of rabbit ears in the old days) running up the screen, bottom to top. It happens when television is paused through Tivo. It happens on live tv It happens when playing a dvd. It happens when playing a recording made prior to when I got the tv. The digital cable comes through the box, to the tivo and from there, through an s-video to the set (I know, I know, but I need the tivo to keep the wife happy and this will have to do until the hd tivo comes out this year). The DVD is connected using regular rca cables over a pretty long 25 ft run. I'm planning to upgrade to component (my stereo equip and dvd aren't hdmi). I'm wondering, though, if I have a bum set. I thought at first it was just the crappy dvd connection. But then I started noticing it on regular tv as well, even when paused. And my television is about 2 feet from where the cable enters the house. It's a very, very short run. So I don't think I should be getting this. Thoughts? Suggestions? Offers of help to pack this thing up and bring it back? __________________ Dano 2003 SS Pilot EX-L

02-21-2006, 07:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
jdeanski Drill Here, Drill Now Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Florida Posts: 1,839 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sounds to me like it could be the TV since the problem exists from two different sources. You may try bypassing the Tivo and run the cable directly to the TV and see what happens. __________________ 2004 Starlight Silver, OEM Self installed accessories: Rear Splash Guards, Running Boards, Trailer Hitch with Wiring Harness, Auto Dim Mirror, Cargo Tray, Chrome Exhaust Tips. Non OEM self installed: PIAA Extreme White Headlight Bulbs, USA Spec 6 Disc OEM type Changer, Polk db 65 speakers in front and rear doors, K&N Filter, Hardwired Valentine V1, Redline Water Wetter, Weathertech License Plate Frame, In Channel Weatherflectors, Audiovox Express, Catch-All Premium Mats, Michelin Cross Terrain's, Real Rosewood Dash Kit from Sherwood, Fullsize Spare, Bosch Micro Edge Excel Wiper Blades, T-Rex Billet Grill, Mobil 1 0w20 Oil, TYC clear taillights, garmin nuvi 660 1984 Jeep CJ7 2004 Pontiac Vibe

02-23-2006, 01:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
5Gs Super Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: S.F. Bay Area Posts: 805 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	at least those bravias are lightweight. imagine if you had to return one of those old rear projection tvs of yesteryears! __________________ Current Hondas: <FONT COLOR="#000000"><B>2006 Honda Pilot 4WD EX-LN</B></FONT> <FONT COLOR="#999999"><B>2004 Honda S2000</B></FONT>

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