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10-21-2002, 02:04 PM	#1
kgmau HDTVoice Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 4	Q RE: changing grey color bars, SW upgrades Hello, I'm new to this forum and have some Q's: 1. I've read that the two vert. gray color bars can be changed to black. Anyone know how to do this? 2. I see that these sets are partially SW upgradable. Does RCA do upgrades? Has anyone created "custom" upgrade programs? I really like the set so far (F38310), but I'm sick of the grey bars. I'm also wondering if there is a more gracefull way to stretch a normal 4:3 image so it remains crisp/clear.... TIA

10-21-2002, 02:11 PM	#2
57U Runner/Cyclist/X-C Skier Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 17,115	Grey/Black bars Welcome to the forum: I'd recommend that you learn to live with the stretched images. The grey bars are grey to minimize burn-in, however, even then, prolonged use of the HDTV set in this mode will cause burn lines at the interface of the grey and the image. Black bars are even worse. You may wish to check out "burn in" by typing it into the search engine. You may also wish to check out our FAQ section as many "newbie questions" are answered there. __________________ 57U - Toronto, Rogers Cable, SA8300HD, 500GB HDD & Hitachi 61UWX10B HDTV, Yamaha RX-V1 A/V Receiver, Martin Logan Speakers. Photos --> 57U's HT SA8300HD, 250GB HDD & KDL40W3000 (Upstairs) Please don't PM me with questions that can (and should) be asked in the forum, thanks. Personal Question? Fire away.

10-21-2002, 04:03 PM

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Re: Q RE: changing grey color bars, SW upgrades

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Originally posted by kgmau
1. I've read that the two vert. gray color bars can be changed to black. Anyone know how to do this?
The grey bars cannot be changed to black. This was an option MANY versions ago of DTC-100 software.

2. I see that these sets are partially SW upgradable. Does RCA do upgrades? Has anyone created "custom" upgrade programs?
The only way to get software upgrades for the DTC-100 is via DirecTV. Not a big issue since most of the upgrades only pertain to DirecTV's services anyway.(I.E. Program guides, LNB settings,etc)

I really like the set so far (F38310), but I'm sick of the grey bars.
Take a recommendation. It's better for your picture tube. And... you will get used to it. After a few weeks you will not notice.

I'm also wondering if there is a more gracefull way to stretch a normal 4:3 image so it remains crisp/clear....
Nope! Think of it like a balloon. Draw a picture on a partially filled balloon, looks great! Then blow it up, the picture you drew gets lighter and less 'sharp'.

And... that's the way it is!

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