Video Processor Problem 963t I am having a problem with video signals run through a Sherwood Newcastle 963t. With the source video either DVD (progressive scan) or HD cable, when the scene is very bright and active, like an explosion in a sci-fi movie the the video signal scrambles and may even drop out completely if the scene continues. I do not believe the monitor is the problem (Zenith C34W37) as the problem does not exist when I bypass the 963t and go direct into the monitor. I have sent the 963t back to Sherwood and they say it checks out ok, but the problem persists. Any thoughts? }}
the cables are true component video. Since the problem does not persist when I go direct to the monitor I am inclined to believe the problem lies somewhere in the receiver.
Another thing that may mess things up would be the receiver's "video rec output". The circuitry may sometimes activate the material's macrovision anti-copying protection. Your best bet may be to connect directly to the monitor.
Any receiver in this price class should be able to pass any component video signal uncompromised, particularly when the mfr. claims wideband "HDTV-ready" component inputs and output. "Wideband" should be defined as 10Hz - 100MHz, and that should be the case here although I was unable to confirm that on this particular unit.
Are you sure that all the component cable sets are OK? Have you tried switching them with others?
It's hard to believe that a simple component passthrough could be flawed on this receiver, but this certainly is not impossible.
I believe the cables are ok. The same distortion occures with an HD chanel (cable tv source)that I pass through the receiver. Do you have any idea what may be significant about the signal when the picture is very bright? Does bandwidth change as the character of the picture changes? This is the only condition I can isolate that seems to create the problem.