Cable in 1080p ??????

[Flightwhite24]

I purchased a 1080p tv today and I was wondering do programs from my HD cable box program channels in 1080p??? I ask because all me channels are coming up 720p or 1080i. Is there something I need to change or do cable boxes not broadcast in 1080p? Thanks fellows

[Eton Rifles]

Re: Cable in 1080p ??????

I do not think there is a channel in the world that broadcasts in 1080p as of yet.

[nyisles16]

Re: Cable in 1080p ??????

I purchased a 1080p tv today and I was wondering do programs from my HD cable box program channels in 1080p??? I ask because all me channels are coming up 720p or 1080i. Is there something I need to change or do cable boxes not broadcast in 1080p? Thanks fellows

Working for a cable company, I can say that no broadcast comes in at 1080p atm (yes, I get to answer this question at least once a day ). Only things really that do are video games and Blu Ray disks... I know that one of the satelite companies is advertising having a feature in 1080p - watching "movies", which I am not too sure about).

I don't know what provider you have, but the Scientific Atlanta boxes only go up to 1080i, just because that is the top signal the networks broadcast in.

[Flightwhite24]

Re: Cable in 1080p ??????

Ohay thanks fellows. I am getting some channels in 1080i, I just thought I was doing something wrong. So is it say to say I dont' need to buy an extra HDMI cable for my cable box, I can just use the HD cables that Timewarner provided with my HD reciever? Thanks

[nyisles16]

Re: Cable in 1080p ??????

Yes.. you can use the set TW provided.. You really get minor differences between the HDMI and components -- really would need a large screen to see any difference. The only thing between the two is that the HDMI carries the sound in one cable, whereas components you need the seperate red and white cables.

One other thing I notice - HDMI's can go bad a little bit easier over time...


If you need help setting everything up, just pm me -- i'll be glad to help out

[koebner]

Re: Cable in 1080p ??????

Yes.. you can use the set TW provided.. You really get minor differences between the HDMI and components -- really would need a large screen to see any difference. The only thing between the two is that the HDMI carries the sound in one cable, whereas components you need the seperate red and white cables.

One other thing I notice - HDMI's can go bad a little bit easier over time...


If you need help setting everything up, just pm me -- i'll be glad to help out

All things being equal in setup and source,there is no difference in HDMI and component for video quality.

Component can carry 1080p,but most devices disallow due to copyright protection.

HDMI ports and cables do fry out easier than analog connections.

[p_rushing]

Re: Cable in 1080p ??????

No "channel" broadcasts in 1080p, but Directv does offer on demand and maybe a few PPV movies in 1080p. I think Comcast offers the same thing.

[Flightwhite24]

Re: Cable in 1080p ??????

Thanks to all of you with the informative info. Peace!!!!

[GAMEC0CK2002]

Re: Cable in 1080p ??????

All things being equal in setup and source,there is no difference in HDMI and component for video quality.

Component can carry 1080p,but most devices disallow due to copyright protection.

HDMI ports and cables do fry out easier than analog connections.

In theory, HDMI is still preferred b/c component is susceptible to minor signal degradation as it requires the signal to go from digital to analog.

[nyisles16]

Re: Cable in 1080p ??????

No "channel" broadcasts in 1080p, but Directv does offer on demand and maybe a few PPV movies in 1080p. I think Comcast offers the same thing.

Most likely because they are using some sort of blu ray- type device to broadcast in..

[nyisles16]

Re: Cable in 1080p ??????

All things being equal in setup and source,there is no difference in HDMI and component for video quality.

Component can carry 1080p,but most devices disallow due to copyright protection.

HDMI ports and cables do fry out easier than analog connections.

Cable boxes seem to have issues with the HDMI cords - either the ports can go bad, or that the HDMI constantly comes up with the copy protection error -- never had it with components..