Programing a new television set

[zlodnick]

I have a True satalite dish and the gold package.

Every time I get a new tv set, I have to take it and the set top box to True to have it programed to work.

Im just wondering if everybody does that or do you have True come to the house or can you program it yourself?

Last time, I got a big flatscreen tv, took it to true and traded in the old set top box for a new HD model. It took thier serviceman about 30 minutes to program the new tv. About 20 min was just to get a fullsize picture.

If it takes a professional that long, I cant imagine doing it myself.

[Crossy]

Nope, I just plug in the HDMI cable and it works

[cornishcarlos]

Professional ? Hahaha... If it took him 20 mins just to adjust the picture ratio, he is not really a pro

[astral]

The TV should work straight out of the box.

As Crossy says, just plug in the hdmi cable from the set top box and off you go

[Chicog]

The TV should work straight out of the box.

As Crossy says, just plug in the hdmi cable from the set top box and off you go

And if you plug it into HDMI1 make sure the TV source is set to HDMI1 as well.

[RichCor]

The OP just needs to familiarize himself with HD/HDMI "display options", and what to look for in the SETUP options on the Set Top Box and HD TV to 'pair' up the settings so the combo works optimally for you.

*Sometimes* just plugging it in works.

Other times you need to set your preferences for when the "Cable/Sat/Internet STB" and "HD Display" encounter Full HD, LetterBox, and SD content.