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macguru32 · 28-04-2011, 11:05

Hi All,
TiVo installed yesterday and after reading these threads before the install I was concerned about the SD PQ. Have to say very pleasantly surprised. One thing is clear though, it varies from channel to channel. My Sony TV and TiVo detected each other perfectly and the default 1080i setting is definitely the best option after playing with the output settings.
This is really hard to define as it's a personal judgement thing, but I would say that all the 'modern' channels showing recent content look great, so all BBC, ITV, C4, C5 and Discovery channels. Any channel showing any US content looks softer, Eurosport and Sky Sports are very soft.
However, overall the majority of SD channels for me are either the same or slightly better. The channels that were a bit soft and blurry before are actually a bit worse.
At this time though, very pleased and confused as to how some customers are considering sending their TiVo's back. The PQ problem if it exists is not across all channels and content at least not on my home setup.

28-04-2011, 11:05	#102
macguru32 Inactive Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Woodford, Essex Services: VM TV XL, TiVo, 20MB Broadband, M Phone & VM Mobiles Posts: 35	Re: TiVo Picture Quality Hi All, TiVo installed yesterday and after reading these threads before the install I was concerned about the SD PQ. Have to say very pleasantly surprised. One thing is clear though, it varies from channel to channel. My Sony TV and TiVo detected each other perfectly and the default 1080i setting is definitely the best option after playing with the output settings. This is really hard to define as it's a personal judgement thing, but I would say that all the 'modern' channels showing recent content look great, so all BBC, ITV, C4, C5 and Discovery channels. Any channel showing any US content looks softer, Eurosport and Sky Sports are very soft. However, overall the majority of SD channels for me are either the same or slightly better. The channels that were a bit soft and blurry before are actually a bit worse. At this time though, very pleased and confused as to how some customers are considering sending their TiVo's back. The PQ problem if it exists is not across all channels and content at least not on my home setup.