Topic: High Definition TV

[Delgado]

Has anyone noticed that when viewing ITV High Definition Programmes that the sound is not always in sync? This is more noticeable on outside broadcasts, or is it a problem with my TV Set?

[Clive]

I noticed it a couple of times when I first had mine but not recently.  It will be Sky, not your set.  In the early days of Sky TV it was normal for sound to be out of sync.

[Simon]

I can't receive HD yet, so can't help, sorry. 

[GillE]

I can't comment on ITV because there never seems to be anything on that channel which we wish to watch.  However, we get problems with BBC1 HD programmes breaking up.  I suspect the broadcasting infrastructure can't cope with this new technology.

[Rodders]

This area has traditionally always been the last to get broadcasting goodies, and Freeview HD won't arrive here until March 2012, so two days ago I bought myself a Humax Foxsat HD set top satellite box to experience Freesat HD in all its glory.  There is an option to correct synch problems in the setup menu, but I haven't needed to use it.

From my experience so far, I'd have to say HD is a bit of a disappointment really.  There's currently only four HD channels - and they don't always transmit in HD.  I suppose I could improve the situation by giving 30 quid a month to that loathsome pariah Murdoch, but hey...

[Simon]

Same here, Rod.  2012 for Freeview HD, what there is of it.  I certainly wouldn't pay extra for it, because I hardly watch TV these days anyway.

[Rodders]

Down here at the arse-end of civilisation we still don't have Channel 5 on terrestrial telly.   

[GillE]

I actually enjoyed watching a programme on C5 the other night.

[Simon]

Down here at the arse-end of civilisation we still don't have Channel 5 on terrestrial telly.   

You're not missing anything.

I actually enjoyed watching a programme on C5 the other night.

 

[Clive]

I recently subscribed to Sky HD because they were giving away £100 of M&S vouchers.  Frankly, it makes lots of things worse - particularly close-ups of presenters faces.  Every zit and blackhead is visible and slightly stomach-churning. 

[Simon]

[Delgado]

I noticed it a couple of times when I first had mine but not recently.  It will be Sky, not your set.  In the early days of Sky TV it was normal for sound to be out of sync.

I guess your right. I havent got Sky, but Ive got Freesat via Humax Box, but I realise that the signal is coming from one of Sky satellites.

[Delgado]

This area has traditionally always been the last to get broadcasting goodies, and Freeview HD won't arrive here until March 2012, so two days ago I bought myself a Humax Foxsat HD set top satellite box to experience Freesat HD in all its glory.  There is an option to correct synch problems in the setup menu, but I haven't needed to use it.

From my experience so far, I'd have to say HD is a bit of a disappointment really.  There's currently only four HD channels - and they don't always transmit in HD.  I suppose I could improve the situation by giving 30 quid a month to that loathsome pariah Murdoch, but hey...

Ive got that Humax Box, but does it alter the Sync for all time or is it automatic correction where necessary?

[Rodders]

Well, according to the spanish waiter, it will stay set like that until you change it again.  viz: "Lip-Sync is applied to all channels when once adjusted."

[Simon]

I see you ignored your mother's advice not to pull faces in the wind, Rod.