Hitachi 43FDX01B Aspect Keeps Changing On Me

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HDTV Gurus,
I have a Hitachi 43FDX01B TV that I just connected to HD cable in my
area. I really like the HD picture when the tv is in 4:3 mode. The
problem is that every time that I change the aspect ratio in the menu
OR by pressing the "Aspect" key on the remote, the change is only
temporary. That is, as soon as I switch the inputs or cycle the power
on the TV the aspect reverts back to 16:9. Is there anyway to make the
43FDX01B "Remember" the 4:3 setting?
Thanks to anyone that can help
Joe B

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Yes I am connected through the component input. (Does it with either
one). I only get about 10 HD channels through Cox of OKC right now.
The Set Top Box is a Scientific Atlanta 8300HD. It might just be
something that I need to get used to. I figure that the CATV Box is
telling it to go into 16:9 mode. My Xbox which is in HD mode goes
straight to 4:3 mode. (Xbox looks awesome in HD BTW)
Thanks for the help


On Fri, 4 Feb 2005 17:39:24 -0500, "Art" <plotsligt@comcast.net>
wrote:

>Are you connected to a HD CATV Box via either DVI or Component? Probable
>the CATV Box is determining the aspect ratio for you. Common with Motorola
>boxes (Comcast) and Scientific Atlantic (WOW), at least in our area.
>"Joe Beertilter" <joeREMOVEbeerREMOVEtilter@hotREMOVEmail.com> wrote in
>message news:ki770154vf2armdujocc9irkdlftb2b5h0@4ax.com...
>> HDTV Gurus,
>> I have a Hitachi 43FDX01B TV that I just connected to HD cable in my
>> area. I really like the HD picture when the tv is in 4:3 mode. The
>> problem is that every time that I change the aspect ratio in the menu
>> OR by pressing the "Aspect" key on the remote, the change is only
>> temporary. That is, as soon as I switch the inputs or cycle the power
>> on the TV the aspect reverts back to 16:9. Is there anyway to make the
>> 43FDX01B "Remember" the 4:3 setting?
>> Thanks to anyone that can help
>> Joe B
>