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HDTV definition question

Aug 25, 2005 2:32AM PDT

I have the Zenith R50W46 50' tv. I believe f/ the manual it says it supports 480p and 1080i. didnt say anything about 720. will this be a problem for me once i subscribe to HD? i'm not 100% familiar with these concepts yet.

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I believe f/ the manual it says it supports 480p and 1080i"
Aug 25, 2005 2:46AM PDT
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Aug 25, 2005 3:04AM PDT

awesome! thank you

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Aug 25, 2005 5:04AM PDT

Standard DVD players output 480p, which is actually called EDTV rather then HDTV.

The difference between 780p and 1080i is the method in which the picture is presented. The "p" stands for "progressive" and is better for fast motion such as sports. The "i" is for "interlaced" and is better for still/slower pictures. Both are HD and if your tv can display one, it should be able to display the other.

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Aug 25, 2005 5:54AM PDT

ok i get it now. do you know what most programming is broadcasted in? Like i said, i have 1080i. if something is broadcasted in 720p, would that mean it would be best resolution NOT to display it on the full 50' screen (as it is more image area than what is being ideally broadcasted for), am i thinking right on this?

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Aug 26, 2005 5:05AM PDT

ABC, ESPN and FOX broadcast in 720p because of their sporting events. I am not sure about CBS or NBC. In my area I have a hand full of PBS and HD only channels that are in 1080i for their wildlife programs. Whether which is best in your situation is up to your personal taste and most people would be hard press to notice the difference between the two anyway. I am not familer with any hdtv that can display 1080i, but not 740p.