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If the TV is 1080p capable, it will switch automatically when it receives a 1080p signal. Keep in mind that not all cable and satellite systems will have this service.
Look for the INFO button on the remote to see what standard you are receiving.
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Do some HDTVs have greater sensitivity than others?
Picture quality would a better way to state it. The best sets are the 1080i and 1080p type.
What is the difference between 1080p and 1080i HDTV?
1080i and 1080p are both High Definition display formats for HDTVs. 1080i and 1080p signals actually contain the same information. Both 1080i and 1080p represent a 1920x1080 pixel resolution (1,920 pixels across the screen by 1,080 pixels down the screen). The difference between 1080i and 1080p is in the way the signal is sent from a source component or displayed on an HDTV screen. In 1080i each frame of video is sent or displayed in alternative fields. The fields in 1080i are composed of 540 rows of pixels or lines of pixels running from the top to the bottom of the screen, with the odd fields displayed first and the even fields displayed second. Together, both fields create a full frame, made up of all 1,080 pixel rows or lines, every 30th of a second. In 1080p, each frame of video is sent or displayed progressively. This means that both the odd and even fields (all 1,080 pixel rows or pixel lines) that make up the full frame are displayed together. This results in a smoother looking image, with less motion artifacts and jagged edges. 1080p can also be displayed (Depending on the video processing used) as a 1080p/60 (Most common), 1080p/30, or in 1080p/24 formats. 1080p/60 is essentially the same frame repeated twice every 30th of a second. (Enhanced video frame rate.) 1080p/30 is the same frame displayed once every 30th of a second. (Standard live or recorded video frame rate.) 1080p/24 is the same frame displayed every 24th of a second (Standard motion picture film frame rate.)
Do 1080p TV sets convert 1080i signal to 1080p format?
All LCD displays use progressive scanning, namely the whole frame is built up line by line rather than odd lines followed by even lines. Therefore, by default, 1080i will be converted to 1080p, but at a frame rate of 25Hz or 29.97Hz. 1080p sets take 1080i cable or satellite signal and convert (deinterlace) it, creating a progressive scan, meaning the picture is painted from the top to the bottom line (there are 1080 such horizontal lines) in a single pass, and this process (in the US) happens 60 times per second. 1080p is normally run at 50Hz (Europe) or 59.94Hz (North America). 1080i is normally half that frequency. Even if the signal is converted from 1080i to 1080p, there is no additional picture information and therefore, little is gained by the conversion. If the television actually does the conversion, it is worth doing a comparison between converted and unconverted to see which produces the most pleasing results.
Your HDTV does not have HDMI plugs can you play blu ray discs in 1080p?
1080p is possible though component but HDMI is the best way for HD content. It is very unlikely there are HDTVs which do support 1080p but don't have HDMI.
What is 480p and 1080p?
HDTVs come in 2 types, 720 and 1080, the 1080 makes the best picture.
Is it worth buying a cheap 1080i HDTV for playing playstation 3 games?
It's worth buying a high quality LED LCD 1080 P HDTV. I personalty don't see the value of buying a 1080i HDTV and feel that since HDTVs will last for years the LED LCD HDTV in 1080P is the best choice in spite of the higher cost. It may become worth buying a HDTV 3D, but currently they do not have enough 3D material and prices will drop
Is 1080p or 1080i better for an HDTV?
A 1080p set has higher native resolution and supplied with 1080i (e.g., from some cable or satellite programs) or 1080p signal (e.g., from Blue-Ray discs) will provide sharper picture, especially visible on bigger sets (42-inch or more) and from up-close. 1080p sets are however way more expensive than 1080i ones. All flat panel HDTVs (i.e., plasma and LCD), as opposed to CRT tube sets, are inherently progressive in nature. For marketing reasons, however, some manufacturers promote 720p (p for progressive) HDTV as 1080i (i for interlaced), mainly to signal, I suppose, that it supports 1080i signal and to improve their sales. The so called '1080i HDTVs' take a 1080i signal and downconvert the picture to the 720p resolution. Additionally, they de-interlace the 1080i signal and display it in progressive scan mode but in 720p resolution. So, a 1080i TV set is in reality a 720p set, but many manufactures designated 720p sets as such as soon as 1080p sets came along. 1080p sets, on the other hand, take 1080i cable or satellite signal and only deinterlace it, creating a progressive scan, meaning the picture is painted from the top to the bottom line (there are 1080 such horizontal lines) in a single pass and this process happens 60 times per second (in the US). This means that same size HDTV sets designated as 720p and 1080i have identical native resolution of the display. Quality of the picture depends only in part from resolution, however, and according to some professionals the most important aspect of picture quality is contrast ratio, the second most important is color saturation, the third is color accuracy, and only the fourth is resolution.
What is the cable called that goes from the ps3 to tv?
The one that comes with the PS3 is called the A/V cable an optional cable for this purpose is the HDMI cable and is used for for 1080p HDTVs
How good is the resolution of flat panel tvs?
The resolution of flat panel televisons are 1920 * 1080 pixels(1080p HDTVs). Which is good, and can deliver excellent picture quality. www.crutchfield.com/ISEO-rgbtcspd/.../tv_flatpanel.html
Do you keep a hd tv to use the Blu-ray on your playstation 3?
The PS3 was designed for HDTVs and only works on a standard 480i TV. It does not give you the performance of the PS3 on a HDTV with 1080p and now the top 3D HDTVs offer the best video capability. That's why the is now an optional 3D display screen for the PS3 at $500
When will the sony Bravia 46 1080p 120hz lcd hdtv be lowered to 1000.00 after being 1599.99 at bestbuy?
Check the price for the Sony Bravia 46" inch 1080p 120hz LCD HDTV during mid-June 2009, during the summer blow out sale, and during february 2010 when bestbuy stores that sell that sony bravia 46" 1080p 120hz lcd hdtv, lower its price because of the fact that pricesses are lowered on older hdtvs and newer-more higher priced hdtvs are released to stores with higer pricesses!. That way more room is made in the stores for the latests-newest-most expensive hdtvs with higher prices that have the best picture available at the same time that the older hdtvs are being lowered in price so more people are drawn in to buy them, because they are the ones that become more affordable to people, who that may not have the money to buy the latest-most expensive one there is, that's in stores too at the same time!.
How many different styles of hdtvs can one choose from?
By different styles, if you mean specifications there are generally two: 720p and 1080p. The 1080p specification is the higher resolution and should be aimed for. The screen sizes also come in a large range, from 15 inches to over 50 inches. Most units can also either be wall mounted or stand mounted.
