Home cinema - Changing Channels

Ken G wrote:

I have a new Sony KDL-40XBR2, connected to Cablevisions Scientific
Atlanta hdtv dvr box with an HMMI cable. The box is set to pass
through. When I switch channels in the high def channels, sometimes
there is a time lag while the set changes resolutions. I assume this
is normal - is it? Also, sometimes the set "misses," for lack of a
better word. That is, it doesn't go to 1080i, or 720 - I get a 480i
picture, in which case I go down to the non-high def channels, then
try again, and it usually corrects itself. Has anyone else had this
issue? It seems like high def is not quite ready for prime time.

Thanks,

Ken

I have about the same setup. A Sony 32XBR1 and a SA HDTV DVR. The lag is
as you stated while the tv changes resolutions. I had my box set
like this for a day or so and the lag while changing
channels/resolutions was quite aggravating! I ended up using the easy
setup and letting the box output all channels in 1080i and set the box
to pass through. No more slow channel changes. I use the box while
viewing HD content or recording any channel. I really dont have much use
for the crap sd digital channels. I also have two other inputs besides
my DVD. One is cable in to the set using the QAM tuner which gets all
the in the clear HD channels. And an antenna for OTA HD mostly for FOX
as Time Warner does not carry FOX HD. I can then record 2 channels on
the box and watch a third on one of the other 2 inputs.