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DealsR4theDevil · 02-07-2008, 06:37 PM

I know this is pretty petty of me but....

On my over the air broadcasts (digital and HD) I have a TV guide menu (like all or most HDTVS have). This menu is neat and crisp. It is clearly designed for HDTVs.

My friend has Comcast HD. He watches HD shows and he has it all hooked up via HDMI. However, his Comcast menu (where he selects the shows to watch) is only SD. It looks terrible and everytime he is looking for a show he has to look at this menu. He also has the HDish TV guide that I have and all/most HDTVs have but since he has Comcast he doesnt use it.

Now this menu is something I would be looking at a lot and it would without a doubt bother me greatly. Is his Comcast hooked u up wrong (his HD programs look pristine)? Does satellite come with HD menus?

Now when everyone is finished making fun of my petty complaint, I would appreciate an answer.

SpaceDog · 02-07-2008, 06:40 PM

The FCC recently mandated cable providers to provide programming (such as the guide) that would be compatible with traditional leased boxes as well as with a customer's old equipment. At TWC this resulted in a new guide. Perhaps the same will happen with Comcast soon.

Chaka · 02-07-2008, 06:42 PM

I know what you speak of and there is a cure depending on your receiver and tv. I have NO idea how to correct it though but it is possible.

I have Verizon Fios and an older Panny 50" plasma with HDMI hooked up and when watching HD broadcast the menu is nice and tight but when switching to standard digital broadcast and turning on the menu it looked like stretched hell. My brother visited me during the holidays and messed with the hidden settings within the box and the tv. Showed me what he did once and I since forgot. Now it doesn't matter if I am switching from standard to high def the menu always looks nice and clean as if I am browsing within 1080i.

02-07-2008, 06:37 PM	#1
DealsR4theDevil Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Trading Score:76	Cable/Satellite/TV menus I know this is pretty petty of me but.... On my over the air broadcasts (digital and HD) I have a TV guide menu (like all or most HDTVS have). This menu is neat and crisp. It is clearly designed for HDTVs. My friend has Comcast HD. He watches HD shows and he has it all hooked up via HDMI. However, his Comcast menu (where he selects the shows to watch) is only SD. It looks terrible and everytime he is looking for a show he has to look at this menu. He also has the HDish TV guide that I have and all/most HDTVs have but since he has Comcast he doesnt use it. Now this menu is something I would be looking at a lot and it would without a doubt bother me greatly. Is his Comcast hooked u up wrong (his HD programs look pristine)? Does satellite come with HD menus? Now when everyone is finished making fun of my petty complaint, I would appreciate an answer.

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02-07-2008, 06:40 PM	#2
SpaceDog Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Raleigh, NC Blu-ray collection:116	The FCC recently mandated cable providers to provide programming (such as the guide) that would be compatible with traditional leased boxes as well as with a customer's old equipment. At TWC this resulted in a new guide. Perhaps the same will happen with Comcast soon.

02-07-2008, 06:42 PM	#3
Chaka Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Huntington Beach, CA Blu-ray collection:254 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	I know what you speak of and there is a cure depending on your receiver and tv. I have NO idea how to correct it though but it is possible. I have Verizon Fios and an older Panny 50" plasma with HDMI hooked up and when watching HD broadcast the menu is nice and tight but when switching to standard digital broadcast and turning on the menu it looked like stretched hell. My brother visited me during the holidays and messed with the hidden settings within the box and the tv. Showed me what he did once and I since forgot. Now it doesn't matter if I am switching from standard to high def the menu always looks nice and clean as if I am browsing within 1080i.

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