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TV not in 1080p mode? (50" plasma, model 650)

Feb 23, 2009 11:50PM PST

Hi, when I tune in ESPNHD the display window in the upper left says 1920 x 1080i @ 60 hz (I know cable only broadcasts in 1080i) but when I played a Blue Ray disc last night it said 1920 x 1080 @ 24Hz. Aren't Blue Ray discs supposed to play in 1080p? Shouldn't the tv have said 1080p, and not just 1080? and 24 Hz sounds low? I've been having some issues between the new Yamaha Rx663 receiver I got and the TV, and I want to make sure the signal is not being diminished. thank you

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1080p
Feb 24, 2009 12:44AM PST

Your TV will only say 1080 not 1080p. You were watching the movie in the best format.....1080p.

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Hz
Feb 24, 2009 3:38AM PST

What about the 24Hz part? Isn't that lower than normal? thanks for the response.

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Hz
Feb 25, 2009 8:26AM PST

reynola68,

Welcome to the forum.

Some Blu-Ray discs are mastered in 24Hz, meaning that it's more of a true film style for the video-enthusiasts who want the closest picture available to a movie theater's picture (which also shows 24 frames per second). You can adjust that in the player itself on what level of Hz you want the player to output.

This is on page 38 and 39 of the BD-P1500 manual, or I can point to the directions for any other Samsung Blu-Ray player.

--HDTech

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P or I
Feb 25, 2009 10:13AM PST

Was the first response by another user correct, the TV won't say 'P' after the 1080 when playing blueray discs? It says 1080i when watching HDESPN. Does 1080 mean 1080p? thank you

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Other poster was correct
Feb 26, 2009 7:08AM PST

reynola68,

The first user's response was correct.

1080 = 1080p
1080i = 1080i

It's a little confusing, but that's what it means.

--HDTech