View Full Version : Need Help....No picture with DVI
billinrhodes
08-01-2003, 10:22 AM
I need some help, I have a JVC AV56WP30 TV and a Samsung SIR T165 set top box. I have the Samsung connected with the DVI cable to the TV and do not get a picture. I have connected with component cables and everything works fine. Am axious to see Digital picture. Any suggestions?
twonami
08-02-2003, 10:01 AM
Did you flip the little switch on the back of the box to DVI/RGB?
billinrhodes
08-02-2003, 10:13 AM
Yes I did. I have read elsewhere that these units need a software download upgrade if the DVI is not working. I guess just contact Samsung and mention T165 and DVI not working and they will send upgrade and installer by email.
twonami
08-02-2003, 10:32 AM
I was not aware of a software upgrade. I wonder if this applies to only the SIRT165 or if it also applies to the SIRT160 as well? Arent you going to need a special cable to perform this software upgrade or is Samsung going to provide you a cable?
billinrhodes
08-02-2003, 11:16 AM
You can read some issues at www.avsforum.com scroll down to HDTV and then scroll to HDTV Hardware. I have a cable becuase I had to download an upgrade to a MPEG Sat Reciever I have.
twonami
08-02-2003, 11:41 AM
Interesting, my DVI port works fine but I will check on the firmware upgrade just to keep my box up to date. thanks for the info.
billinrhodes
08-17-2003, 11:04 AM
Sorry to be so slow on getting back to this. I am happy to report that all is well. I had the wrong DVI cable. I would like to tell you all that before this TV, I had a Toshiba TN61X81. I also have a C-Band Sat system and have had HD Discovery for a year or so. The Toshiba was a very good set with a very good picture, it was just a little large for our room. The Jvc delivers an excellant picture. The HD is outstanding. The over the air picture with the DVI is also very good. What a lot of people don't realize is that altho they are broadcasting in digital form they are usually in Standard definition and not HD. The picture is still better than normal. I just wanted to pass on my satisfaction with the JVC AV56WP30 and Samsung T-165 STB.
