Another New V+ owner question

gallego1 · 23-02-2008, 16:57

I also had my V+ installed recently and have been supplied with HDMI cables and I have a HD ready TV

The question I have is if I use the Scart lead BBC HD and all other channels are very clear.

BUT

When I switch to HDMI as described in the booklet ( set to Hidef HDMI) and you have the message to agree with the test picture the Picture is very grey and contrasty.

Tried to set the Contrast/ brightness on the tv but no improvement

Have I missed a step somewhere or is that normal

thanks for any help

**Rob** · 23-02-2008, 17:07

You need to ensure you are using a HDMI mode supported by your TV. Not all TV will work with all the resolutions available, hence the test.

gallego1 · 23-02-2008, 17:11

Thanks for the speedy reply How and where do I get this information I have the TV manual and it says plug in HDMI cable and it will auto- configure

RonMac · 23-02-2008, 17:47

Hi,

I had same problems until I realised that I was the problem!

I had to let my Panasonic 32 HDTV do its thing, without me interfering with anything. I was trying to force into HD from remote when I think I was actually stopping automatic configeration of TV.

Was about to phone Virgin technical support, and as the phone rang at Virgin I switched everything off at TV, then V+ box from the mains, turned on TV, then V+ box and let it do its 'thing' and lo and behold within two minutes stunning HD.

I have Just watched Rugby live on BBCHD, it really is brilliant!

What is the make and age of TV?

RonMac
Glasgow

gallego1 · 25-02-2008, 10:47

Hi Ronmac

Tv purchased about August Bush 26 "

Did try switching all of and leave for 30 mins but still same problem will try individually tonight

Also noticed the Volume control on V+ does not work in HDMI but does with Scart so unsure if box is to blame

gallego1 · 26-02-2008, 22:03

Hi

Done the individual switch off and switch on but still the black looks grey
usng all versions 720 720w 1080 1080w

Does my box need replacing or will the code drop cure this.

Also as mentioned volume control does not work if using HDMI

Cammy · 27-02-2008, 14:36

Have you tried a different cable/socket on the TV.

gallego1 · 27-02-2008, 21:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cammy

Have you tried a different cable/socket on the TV.

I did try that as I have 2 hdmi cables however only 1 hdmi port no difference between the 2 cables

thanks for another option to try