How do I set up PIP (Picture in Picture) to view 2 cable programs on the TV?? Bought this TV due to good reviews and the PIP feature (which the latest Sharp Aquos 42" didn't have) . Only thing is that I can't get the PIP to work (I get one screen with cable TV and the other is just filled with snow as the TV as it can't access the cable signal) ! I only have an HD cable box - does anyone know how to set up the PIP so that I can watch 2 cable programs at once? Do I need to use more cable than just an RGB? (i.e. RGB + HDMI?). Have I set it up wrong? How do I set up PIP (Picture in Picture) to view 2 cable programs on the TV?? Bought this TV due to good reviews and the PIP feature (which the latest Sharp Aquos 42" didn't have) . Only... » Read More How do I set up PIP (Picture in Picture) to view 2 cable programs on the TV?? Bought this TV due to good reviews and the PIP feature (which the latest Sharp Aquos 42" didn't have) . Only thing is that I can't get the PIP to work (I get one screen with cable TV and the other is just filled with snow as the TV as it can't access the cable signal) ! I only have an HD cable box - does anyone know how to set up the PIP so that I can watch 2 cable programs at once? Do I need to use more cable than just an RGB? (i.e. RGB + HDMI?). Have I set it up wrong? « Show Less
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Was told that I can only get full cable on the main picture and then basic cable (i.e. the free channels) on the PIP - not what I was expecting at all.
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I asked Samsung an additional question - which I will share - I have only basic cable (no box) and the PIP will NOT WORK AT ALL!!! When I reverse cables (i.e. DVD player) I can tell the PIP works. Samsung failed to identify that one MUST HAVE a paid for cable box. Contact with them has resulted in NO ANSWER!!!
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I've had several situations and will describe each:1. I had digital cable in Tampa. A very sharp Tech got my samsung PIP to work on all stations on both reg and pip. He used a splitter with one side to antenna input 1 and the other to antenna #2. He ran a channel setup on both. This provides digital to one side and analog to the other.I now have satellie and cable. Obviously this is 2 separate inputs and is an easy fix. But there must be an easier way. Since satellite is all digital, fixing this will be very problematic. It's amazing to me that these great TVs with this great capability without an easy fix. It's not like satellite is a new concept. Plus, the selection of pip is awfully difficult. I've had several situations and will describe each:1. I had digital cable in Tampa. A very sharp Tech got my samsung PIP to work on all stations on both reg and pip. He used a splitter with one side to antenna input 1 and the other to antenna #2. He ran a channel setup on both. This provides digital to one side and analog to the other.I now have satellie and cable. Obviously this is 2 separate inputs and is an easy fix. But there must be an easier way. Since satellite is all digital, fixing this will be very problematic. It's amazing to me that these great TVs with this great... » Read More I've had several situations and will describe each:1. I had digital cable in Tampa. A very sharp Tech got my samsung PIP to work on all stations on both reg and pip. He used a splitter with one side to antenna input 1 and the other to antenna #2. He ran a channel setup on both. This provides digital to one side and analog to the other.I now have satellie and cable. Obviously this is 2 separate inputs and is an easy fix. But there must be an easier way. Since satellite is all digital, fixing this will be very problematic. It's amazing to me that these great TVs with this great capability without an easy fix. It's not like satellite is a new concept. Plus, the selection of pip is awfully difficult. « Show Less
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I have the double tuner Hauppauge and I have not found a PIP function in Windows Media Center. It does allow you to record two shows at once. The Hauppauge software might allow PIP but I use the MS Media Center software exclusively. It is the only useful software from Microsoft in the last 10 years.
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my westington house display is messing up. the ps3 hdmi handshake is all messed up but my westington house display also has a vga port if i connect this cable to my ps3 (hdmi device) to the display via VGA (1080p) device will it in turn be like connecting a normal hdmi to and hdmi setup. i just want to watch and play ps3 on my 1080p display in 1080p. im pretty sure im reading the description of the cable right but just want to be sure.P.S. dont buy westington displays cheap price for a bad product.
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well, there is a functionality that displays on the screen the other sources in small windows if that's what you mean. But I think that your television set fas to be compatible, PIP or picture in picture.
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Hello, I'm trying to connect via RF cable to a prima edtv with an NTSC tuner. I can get sound but no picture (not even the guide). Am I missing a setting on my tv or something? TV works fine with DVDs etc. Can one of the experts help?
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No. True PIP capability requires the TV to have two independent built in tuners. However, there will still be only one coaxial cable input. It's a nice feature which I enjoyed on an older tube type Sony which I owned. But I don't think they offer it on any of their units now...not even the XBR.
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The 650 offers limited PIP behavior as described by J. P. Dodge above. According to the manual, PIP is available for the antenna TV tuner, analog broadcasts only, when the primary video is from one of the other inputs: component, HDMI, PC. I have not tested this to make sure the manual is accurate, that PIP accepts only analog broadcasts, not digital. As the manual is so specific, I expect it is accurate. So, come February when the analog broadcasts disappear or become low-power only, this will be a truly useless feature.
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Pip works with my PlayStation. But I don't have a cable box so I'm not quite sure it works with that.
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Do you happen to know if the PIP works with other sources like cable and a games system or can u just PIP cable tv
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Yes it does. The remote has no indication of PIP but the tv does have a limted PIP. The PIP box appears in the lower right hand corner and it has the ability for sound out of the PIP. IE you can be using your tv as a computer monitor and have the PIP box on the tv tuner with sound. PIP is phased out for almost all new tv's especialy small ones and this is the only one I could find that has this feature. So if you require PIP get it now before it is gone.
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I don't know about cable. But I can get PIP with my uverse box. I followed my uverse's remote control instructions and the PIP works superbly. Therefore, I know that the TV itself has the capabilities. So I strongly believe that if the cable box model that you have specifies that it can provide PIP, then you will get it on your TV as well. Best solution, call your cable company and enquire as to whether or not any of their models provide PIP. Then just follow the instructions. Hope that helps.
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No there is not, PIP is to display 2 cable channels at the same time with the cable going straight to your TV. No there is not a device that will do what you are wanting
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I'm not sure on your tv but I just picked up a Samsung Combo HDTV/Monitor and had nasty issues getting the picture right until I stumbled across an easter egg in their setup. My Mac Mini is connected via a DVI -> HDMI cable to my Samsung. The colors were way off and it was obvious that the signal was not digital going to the monitor until I labeled my HDMI input "PC". That fixed the colors. Setting the option for "Overscan" fixed the resolution. Now I get a picture that looks as good as the DVI -> DVI input from my laptop.-- Chris
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the PIP on the a550 is lame. i own one and you can only use PIP with one of the pictures being from your dvd player.
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Hello dk60, thank you for your message. In regards to your concern, You can watch two pictures (main and sub) simultaneously. The main picture can be displayed in full screen, and the sub picture can be displayed in an inset window (e.g. HDMI input (PC format) and TV program). This feature is called PIP. For more information, check this link: http://docs.esupport.sony.com/imanual/NA/2014/KDL-50_60_70W800B_W830B_W840B_W850B/uc_uen/c_pippap_uc_pap.html. When opening the previous link go into watching TV section and select either PIP or P&P.;
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If you are a big multi-signal user (game consoles, TV, Blu ray player, etc) the Sony's Twin Picture feature allows you to use PiP with multiple different sources. Very useful for playing a game while watching a movie or TV/sports. The Sony Twin Picture also includes PoP while the Samsung only has PiP and it can only be used with the coaxial input. Also, the Samsung uses a single hybrid input for composite and component while Sony has one component input and one hybrid so you can have more devices connected to the Sony. Personally, my w900a is the single greatest TV I have ever seen and I've owned several LCD's. If you are a gamer go with the Sony no question. If you are a big multi-signal user (game consoles, TV, Blu ray player, etc) the Sony's Twin Picture feature allows you to use PiP with multiple different sources. Very useful for playing a game while watching a movie or TV/sports. The Sony Twin Picture also includes PoP while the Samsung only has PiP and it can only be used with the coaxial input. Also, the Samsung uses a single hybrid input for composite and component while Sony has one component input and one hybrid so you can have more devices connected to the Sony. Personally, my w900a is the single greatest TV I have ever seen and I've... » Read More If you are a big multi-signal user (game consoles, TV, Blu ray player, etc) the Sony's Twin Picture feature allows you to use PiP with multiple different sources. Very useful for playing a game while watching a movie or TV/sports. The Sony Twin Picture also includes PoP while the Samsung only has PiP and it can only be used with the coaxial input. Also, the Samsung uses a single hybrid input for composite and component while Sony has one component input and one hybrid so you can have more devices connected to the Sony. Personally, my w900a is the single greatest TV I have ever seen and I've owned several LCD's. If you are a gamer go with the Sony no question. « Show Less
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This TV has a "QAM" tuner in it. Many/most cable companies broadcast the local network channels unencrypted, in HD. Do a channel scan, the TV will find them if Charter is sending them. This doesn't cost a penny more than what you are paying, you just plug the cable from the wall right into the TV. The channels will probably show up as "3-1, 6-1, etc" and on my samsung says "DTV Cable" instead of "Cable" before the channel.And to the above post by D. Snope, LCD TV's don't have the issue of "burn-in"! No worries about leaving pillar bars on the sides. This TV has a "QAM" tuner in it. Many/most cable companies broadcast the local network channels unencrypted, in HD. Do a channel scan, the TV will find them if Charter is sending them. This doesn't cost a penny more than what you are paying, you just plug the cable from the wall right into the TV. The channels will probably show up as "3-1, 6-1, etc" and on my samsung says "DTV Cable" instead of "Cable" before the channel.And to the above post by D. Snope, LCD TV's don't have the issue of "burn-in"! No worries about leaving... » Read More This TV has a "QAM" tuner in it. Many/most cable companies broadcast the local network channels unencrypted, in HD. Do a channel scan, the TV will find them if Charter is sending them. This doesn't cost a penny more than what you are paying, you just plug the cable from the wall right into the TV. The channels will probably show up as "3-1, 6-1, etc" and on my samsung says "DTV Cable" instead of "Cable" before the channel.And to the above post by D. Snope, LCD TV's don't have the issue of "burn-in"! No worries about leaving pillar bars on the sides. « Show Less