Problem with new HDTV

I'd posted this in "General Games" but was informed it was the wrong place. So here I am.

Just yesterday, I bought my first HDTV. It's an Insignia 32" 1080p/120hz and so far every game I try looks blurry in motion and has poor controller response (as in, laggy output to my controller inputs). The Wiimote is laggy and the PS2 controller was laggy as well. FFXII just looked really grainy.

I'm sure there's a way to fix this, but after fiddling with all the options, I have no idea what would fix it. Please help!

I understand about the "native resolution" stuff; I never planned on buying this TV so my older games would look better. I'm just wondering if there's a way to remove the lag and blur so that such games are playable. Also, I wonder if the same would occur if I plugged in my SNES or N64 or PS1...

Thanks again.

does it have a gaming mode? also ps2 and wii aint gonna look very good on a hdtv anyways.

Unfortunately, I'm going to say that what you're seeing might already be the best it's going to get...but here's a few things you could try:

• Try turning OFF 120hz. Since Wii/PS2 is sending a relatively poor, non HD signal 120hz processing can actually make things worse.
• Like someone already mentioned, see if your TV has a "game mode." If you give me your model number I can find out.
• If you're using composite cables (red, white, yellow) for your Wii/PS2, upgrade to component cables (red, blue, green - red, white). This can make a world of difference.
• Get a PS3/360! :o Sorry had to do it.

Hope this helps!

Unfortunately, I'm going to say that what you're seeing might already be the best it's going to get...but here's a few things you could try:

• Try turning OFF 120hz. Since Wii/PS2 is sending a relatively poor, non HD signal 120hz processing can actually make things worse.
• Like someone already mentioned, see if your TV has a "game mode." If you give me your model number I can find out.
• If you're using composite cables (red, white, yellow) for your Wii/PS2, upgrade to component cables (red, blue, green - red, white). This can make a world of difference.
• Get a PS3/360! :o Sorry had to do it.

Hope this helps!

kooch664

Your TV does have game mode, like you said there's a button on the remote as well as a game mode button on the TV itself. According to the instructions you press it once to see the game mode status, as in to see if it's on or off, then press it again to toggle on/off. Making the picture "darker" is probably normal because generally game mode locks the picture setting to "normal" as opposed to vivid or whatever else. When you put it on did it help with lag?

The 120hz engine is in Picture settings, then advanced video, then DCM (digital clear motion). Again, try going there and turning this off.

Component cables simply send a mich higher quality signal to the TV. What you're using now is composite, red/white/yellow. The red and white are both carrying audio and that one yellow cable is carrying all the video. Component cables still have the red/white for audio but then break the video into three signals, red/green/blue and the result is a much better image. You have to buy specific cables for the Wii or PS2 (PS3 component cables work with PS2 as well) but you do not need to buy the Nintendo or Sony branded ones if you don't want. Lots of companies make them some cost more than the first party ones, most cost less. A quick search on Amazon for "Wii component cable" or "PS2 component cable" will show you a good selection. If you don't feel like waiting for an online purchase Best Buy carries Rocketfish Wii cables for 25 bucks, 10 bucks cheaper than the Nintendo branded ones and they are better cables too. Best Buy also carries the Sony Playstation 3 component cables, which will work, for 25.

Or, the RBG-RW component cables. Whatever they're called. You all know what I mean. At any rate, I ordered them not too long ago. I'll keep you posted. *crosses fingers that lag goes away*

Do a little research and spend money on good cables, component for the Wii and HDMI for anything else you have connected that will allow it. The issue sounds as though it's with the signal travelling through the cable and not with the TV itself, I could be wrong though. Or, you might have a bad TV. The "game mode" on most HDTV's isn't going to do anything to greatly impact the picture, in higher-end TVs it might change up the refresh rate a bit, but on yours I think it'll hinder more than help you. If there's a reset option in the menu anywhere you might try that.

Do a little research and spend money on good cables, component for the Wii and HDMI for anything else you have connected that will allow it. The issue sounds as though it's with the signal travelling through the cable and not with the TV itself, I could be wrong though. Or, you might have a bad TV. The "game mode" on most HDTV's isn't going to do anything to greatly impact the picture, in higher-end TVs it might change up the refresh rate a bit, but on yours I think it'll hinder more than help you. If there's a reset option in the menu anywhere you might try that.

clay1311

The 120hz engine is in Picture settings, then advanced video, then DCM (digital clear motion). Again, try going there and turning this off.kooch664