HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

[Heelfan71]

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How come most of the HD channels don't look like they're in HD??

I've been watching the HD channels all day since yesterday and the only shows that I have noticed were in true HD were Leno, the Miami/FLA game and the LSU game that is on now.

The Wisconsin game on ESPN HD doesn't look any different than a regular game. Whats up with that?

for the local channels, they don't broadcast in HD till prime time (usually 8pm est).

[Heelfan71]

Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

How come most of the HD channels don't look like they're in HD??

I've been watching the HD channels all day since yesterday and the only shows that I have noticed were in true HD were Leno, the Miami/FLA game and the LSU game that is on now.

The Wisconsin game on ESPN HD doesn't look any different than a regular game. Whats up with that?

for the local channels, they don't broadcast in HD till prime time (usually 8pm est).

[CWood2]

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As far a picture quality goes, tube tvs (like the sony you want) are still have the best overall picture. ANother thing about the SOny you linked: it has an HD tuner built in. That is fine, but you won't need that if you get or eventually get Satellite or Cable HD channels. The Satellite box and cable box (if you go that route) have the tuners built in the box so you won't be using the one in the tv at all. I think they have the same tv without the tuner (it should say "hd ready") and it would save you some $$$$.


Also, I know you don't want projection, but check out the new DLP tvs. They are not as big and bulky as older projection tv's and the picture is amazing. I would just go to the store and look at some and see if you like the picture.

Thanks Heelfan, I'll definitely do that. I want a TV that accepts 1080i and 720p, especially with Gran Turismo 4 including those options and the new consoles coming out in a few years...so I'm glad you think that TV's a good one. BTW, not that it would be in my budget, but when will we see 1080p come to the forefront...will PS3 be including something like this or will the HD interlace be the best you can get?

[CWood2]

Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

As far a picture quality goes, tube tvs (like the sony you want) are still have the best overall picture. ANother thing about the SOny you linked: it has an HD tuner built in. That is fine, but you won't need that if you get or eventually get Satellite or Cable HD channels. The Satellite box and cable box (if you go that route) have the tuners built in the box so you won't be using the one in the tv at all. I think they have the same tv without the tuner (it should say "hd ready") and it would save you some $$$$.


Also, I know you don't want projection, but check out the new DLP tvs. They are not as big and bulky as older projection tv's and the picture is amazing. I would just go to the store and look at some and see if you like the picture.

Thanks Heelfan, I'll definitely do that. I want a TV that accepts 1080i and 720p, especially with Gran Turismo 4 including those options and the new consoles coming out in a few years...so I'm glad you think that TV's a good one. BTW, not that it would be in my budget, but when will we see 1080p come to the forefront...will PS3 be including something like this or will the HD interlace be the best you can get?

[Smokey]

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So nothing at all works on those inputs ???? What type of TV and how old is it ? Do you have to go into the TV menu to select what input you are using ?

It actually ended up being something with the input jacks themselves and not something i did. Its a samsung tv and the samsung repair people came over a fixed it free of charge cause of the waranty.

[Smokey]

Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

So nothing at all works on those inputs ???? What type of TV and how old is it ? Do you have to go into the TV menu to select what input you are using ?

It actually ended up being something with the input jacks themselves and not something i did. Its a samsung tv and the samsung repair people came over a fixed it free of charge cause of the waranty.

[koolbubbaice]

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Thanks Heelfan, I'll definitely do that. I want a TV that accepts 1080i and 720p, especially with Gran Turismo 4 including those options and the new consoles coming out in a few years...so I'm glad you think that TV's a good one. BTW, not that it would be in my budget, but when will we see 1080p come to the forefront...will PS3 be including something like this or will the HD interlace be the best you can get?

in a long, long, time.. ABC, NBC, CBS, etc barly broadcast in 720p..1080i.. When these defintions become the norm you'll see 1080p broadcast.. The good thing is companies will be releasing more 1080p capable TV's this yr.. I know the first was released last November.. a 42inch for about 7,000..

[koolbubbaice]

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Thanks Heelfan, I'll definitely do that. I want a TV that accepts 1080i and 720p, especially with Gran Turismo 4 including those options and the new consoles coming out in a few years...so I'm glad you think that TV's a good one. BTW, not that it would be in my budget, but when will we see 1080p come to the forefront...will PS3 be including something like this or will the HD interlace be the best you can get?

in a long, long, time.. ABC, NBC, CBS, etc barly broadcast in 720p..1080i.. When these defintions become the norm you'll see 1080p broadcast.. The good thing is companies will be releasing more 1080p capable TV's this yr.. I know the first was released last November.. a 42inch for about 7,000..

[Smokey]

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My father has an older (2001 model) sony trinitron 36 inch wide screen HDTV.. His HD signal always flickers, while his normal tv signal is fine. Why is this happening? And What should he buy to fix it?

[Smokey]

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My father has an older (2001 model) sony trinitron 36 inch wide screen HDTV.. His HD signal always flickers, while his normal tv signal is fine. Why is this happening? And What should he buy to fix it?

[SuperFreak84]

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Anyone getting ESPN 2 HD yet? I know Direct TV signed a contract with them but so far have not added it to it's programming. Disappointing....

[SuperFreak84]

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Anyone getting ESPN 2 HD yet? I know Direct TV signed a contract with them but so far have not added it to it's programming. Disappointing....

[Heelfan71]

Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

My father has an older (2001 model) sony trinitron 36 inch wide screen HDTV.. His HD signal always flickers, while his normal tv signal is fine. Why is this happening? And What should he buy to fix it?

what type of cable/satellite box is he using ? is it EVERY HD channel or just some ?

[Heelfan71]

Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

My father has an older (2001 model) sony trinitron 36 inch wide screen HDTV.. His HD signal always flickers, while his normal tv signal is fine. Why is this happening? And What should he buy to fix it?

what type of cable/satellite box is he using ? is it EVERY HD channel or just some ?

[Smokey]

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what type of cable/satellite box is he using ? is it EVERY HD channel or just some ?

all of his HD channels and is Time Warner Cable