poor picture quality

avid.merrion · 26-07-2004, 21:06

I have recentley changed the tv for a 32inch widescreen model, and have some problems with the picture.

It sometimes gives the impression of ghosting, but work fine if your watching a video or dvd.

I have tried changing most of the settings on my cable box i.e picture to 16:9 and then back again, also another option to toggle between composite and RGB but no luck.

I spoke to the people in the electrical retailer, and they agreed it wasn't the TV as it works fine on video/dvd and they recomend changing to sky digital. As anyone got any ideas how to improve things?

I currently have NTL digital, and live in Swansea

Many thanks

TheBlueRaja · 26-07-2004, 21:17

Could be your cable between the Digi Box and whatever that plugs into?

Oh and welcome to the site Avid.

Neil · 26-07-2004, 21:32

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Originally Posted by avid.merrion

I have recentley changed the tv for a 32inch widescreen model, and have some problems with the picture.

It sometimes gives the impression of ghosting, but work fine if your watching a video or dvd.

I have tried changing most of the settings on my cable box i.e picture to 16:9 and then back again, also another option to toggle between composite and RGB but no luck.

I spoke to the people in the electrical retailer, and they agreed it wasn't the TV as it works fine on video/dvd and they recomend changing to sky digital. As anyone got any ideas how to improve things?

I currently have NTL digital, and live in Swansea

Many thanks

Have you contacted ntl about this? If so, what did they say/recommend?

to the site btw.

avid.merrion · 26-07-2004, 22:01

Thanks for the replys guys. Will swap the scart out for another one, see if that helps. I havn't been able to speak to anyone at NTL yet that seems to know about it, will try again in the week.

**Mick** · 26-07-2004, 22:14

Avid, we are a family orientated discussion forum so please none of the avid jokes please. Thank you.

TheBlueRaja · 26-07-2004, 22:18

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Originally Posted by Mick

Avid, we are a family orientated discussion forum so please none of the avid jokes please. Thank you.

Eh, in Avid's defence that was my fault.

**Mick** · 26-07-2004, 22:34

Not to worry I know how Avid can get carried away.

Back on topic though, does trying an RF lead instead of a scart lead, lead to the same poor picture quality?

avid.merrion · 26-07-2004, 22:49

I didn'ty think of checking that one. Will do in the morning and check back in.

Appologies for naughty humour

Thanks people your all proper bo i tell thee

avid.merrion · 28-07-2004, 14:17

Bought a nice new gold plated JVC flat scart lead, no noticable difference. Still looks poor through the RF lead. Spoke to NTL, they asked me to shut the box off while they sent a flash to up the power to the box???????????

Seems a little better but not great. Is it worth asking for an engineer to come and tweek it?

Neil · 28-07-2004, 14:32

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Originally Posted by avid.merrion

Seems a little better but not great. Is it worth asking for an engineer to come and tweek it?

If you are not happy with what you are paying for, then yes.

Salu · 28-07-2004, 14:44

Have you tried a different scart socket on the back of the telly in case the one that the DVD enters is OK and the one that the NTL box enters is not...?