MySky HDi setup, tune, calibration thread

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spacedog

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#34929 1-Jun-2009 09:50

I could not find a definitive thread on this forum for users to discuss the setup, calibration and tuning of MySky HDi decoders.

Can anyone help me out here?

I've had a MySky HDi decoder for about 3 months, but I only had a SD TV. I finally got an LCD HD TV yesterday and I've had my service upgraded to the HD content, but I don't know what are the best settings and configurations to use.

For example, should I use component or HDMI connections.

Should I force the output to 1080i, leave it on Auto, or use "Passthrough"

HDCP warnings? What should this be set at?

Pillar boxing vs. 14x9 for non-widescreen?

Things I haven't thought of?

Dingbatt

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#220292 1-Jun-2009 09:59

spacedog: I could not find a definitive thread on this forum for users to discuss the setup, calibration and tuning of MySky HDi decoders.

Can anyone help me out here?

I've had a MySky HDi decoder for about 3 months, but I only had a SD TV. I finally got an LCD HD TV yesterday and I've had my service upgraded to the HD content, but I don't know what are the best settings and configurations to use.

For example,

1.    should I use component or HDMI connections.

2.    Should I force the output to 1080i, leave it on Auto, or use "Passthrough"

3.    HDCP warnings? What should this be set at?

4.    Pillar boxing vs. 14x9 for non-widescreen?

Things I haven't thought of?

Just a bit of experimenting really for your individual tastes but may I suggest the following:

1.   hdmi
2.   auto
3.   default
4.   pillar-box if you want to see the whole picture. There isn't a screen burn issue with lcd if the black side stripes are present for extended periods.

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spacedog

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#220347 1-Jun-2009 12:42

Thanks for the tips.

What does passthrough do?

LennonNZ

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#220367 1-Jun-2009 13:24

I've got my MySkyHD set to 1080 only so it upscales the non 1080 ichannels to 1080i. Otherwise switching channels the MySky I have has to swap resolutions all the time when changing channels and it takes a short while for the TV t get back in sync/switch resolutions and can be anoying.

Different TV's may be different. Just give it a try

spacedog

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#220612 1-Jun-2009 21:50

OK....another question:

I can't seem to get 1080i to work through component output, is that right?

I've got the output set to HD/Component, but when I go to TV3 or SkySport I get a message about MySky not recognizes my TV and that it will default to SD output.

Is HD/1080i supposed to work through component?

openmedia

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#220652 1-Jun-2009 22:56

spacedog: OK....another question:

I can't seem to get 1080i to work through component output, is that right?

I've got the output set to HD/Component, but when I go to TV3 or SkySport I get a message about MySky not recognizes my TV and that it will default to SD output.

Is HD/1080i supposed to work through component?

No i'm afraid not. HD over HDMI with HDCP for most channels.

Generally known online as OpenMedia, now working for Red Hat APAC as a Technology Evangelist and Portfolio Architect. Still playing with MythTV and digital media on the side.