I had a LOT of problems with my Scientific Atlanta receiver/dvr. I had to take back half a dozen boxes to get one that wasn't buggy. A Google on these receivers will let you know you're not alone if you've got problems. I did manage to find online manuals for Scientific Atlanta receivers that let you into set up menus that the cable companies can't bother to tell consumers about. (It might have been on Scientific Atlanta's website, can't remember now.) In the end, I saw a manager at the cable company and he got me a new unit which works fine (rather than a refurbished one which constitutes most units out there.) My SA dvr/receiver HDMI output works fine with my Sony Bravia, no synch problems at all.
Time Warner Cable Converter box
I just got a new TWC digital converter box (Scientific Atlanta) with HDMI output. Hooked it up to my new Sony 46" LCD. Picture and sound are fine but the picture "hiccups" when I change channels! I tried using the R/G/B hookup and no hiccups.
Also, tried tapping output signal from converter box to my Sony DVD recorders inputs using S Video and analog hookups and got an "error message" that my tv will not output the signal through HDMI. Tried it with R/G/B and same results. DVD plays fine via HDMI when playing a recorded movie but the signal from cable box wont pass through the recorder.
Anybody?
Also, tried tapping output signal from converter box to my Sony DVD recorders inputs using S Video and analog hookups and got an "error message" that my tv will not output the signal through HDMI. Tried it with R/G/B and same results. DVD plays fine via HDMI when playing a recorded movie but the signal from cable box wont pass through the recorder.
Anybody?