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Steveromo · ‎02-07-2020

In my primary viewing area, I have 2 TV's (40" and 19") and 2 Set Top Boxes (X1 DVR and an RNG 150.) I keep the old box because it is perfect for a second TV. I often watch my main program on the X1 with the Big TV while channel-surfing with the RNG 150 which allows me to rapidly jump thru my favorites or swap between channels. (The X1 is painfully slow at changing channels!) The only problem is that the RNG 150 often freezes for a few seconds while surfing. I assume because it's an old model. I am pleased that is still works at all! But I love using it and wonder about the freezing. Do any of you still use an older non-x1 box like this and do you have any issues? Thanks in advance for any replies.

Steveromo · ‎01-21-2020

I am embarrased to admit, but it had nothing to do with the component connect. After seeing the consensus that HDMI will always be better, I re-dug into my settings and found that having the Samsung TV picture on DYNAMIC, (along with sharpness high and backlight & brightness in just the right place,) the image really "jumps" out at you! I know that I tried every combination of settings when I first setup the TV, but the dynamic image will look great on only certain channels so I must have missed it at first. Sorry for the error and thanks for the replies!

Steveromo · ‎01-16-2020

Thanks for the reply! I left out some info on my original post, but my RNG 150 is for my second TV in my media room setup - it works great for channel surfing on a second set while my X1 DVR is my main set - but the 150 is old enough that it DOES have component outs. My Arris X1 DVR does NOT. So I used it to see what the component out looked like. But it was NOT as good as my In-Laws'. I realize picture quality is subjective but trust me - his old gear looks incredible using component compared to my 150 with component or my Arris with HDMI. Everyone says HDMI is better but there is something about their setup that looks awesome compared to mine! I've checked ALL TV and cable box settings but no luck! Just wondering if any experts have any theories. Thanks for any replies!!

Steveromo · ‎01-15-2020

So, I just returned from my In-Laws after a week. I went to their basement TV to watch and was blown away by how clear that picture was. To my surprise, Their 6-year old Samsung TV and their ancient Scientific Atlantic HD cable box were hooked up via component video cables! When I got home, I dug out my old component cables and hooked my RNG150 to my 3-year old Samsung TV and it looked the same as HDMI (and not as good as his.) I am baffled. How can this be? Notes… his TV connects component video by RCA female jacks while mine uses RCA-to-1/8” plug adapters. His cable system is Spectrum. I double checked all my settings to get the best possible picture but it does not look as good as his. It’s hard to describe but it’s kinda like when you watch in 3D – things in the foreground have a definitive depth from the background on his TV. Is this a case of simply older gear being built better than the new stuff? Any ideas / suggestions?

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RNG 150 - Old but I still love it!

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