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1080p is a high definition video format. 1080 refers to the number of lines that make up the complete image. The "p" stands for "progressive". A progressive format builds the complete image from line 1 to line 1080.
1080i has the same number of lines but is an interlaced format. The picture is built in two passes. The first pass has all the odd numbered lines - 1, 3, 5, 7 and so on to line1079. The next pass has the even numbered lines - 2, 4, 6 through to line 1080.
Information is delivered twice as fast with 1080p compared to 1080i. Currently, broadcasters do not use 1080p which is found only on local sources such as Bluray, games consoles and computers.
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What does the p in 1080p stand for?
p stands for "progressive"
What does the p stand for 1080p?
p stands for "progressive"
Why is your 1080p television showing 1080i?
It's to do with the resolution. The 1080 identifies the number of lines that create the image, so 1080p and 1080i have the same number of lines. The letter stands for the type scan the TV uses. The P stands for progressive and the I stands for interlaced. Progressive will process the image twice as fast as interlaced and therefore produces better colour and clarity.
Why won't a 1080P TV receive a 1080P signal?
Broadcast television currently does not use 1080p. The HD formats in use at present are 720p and 1080i. The "i" stands for interlaced and it means that on a single pass of the screen half of the image is built up. The second pass sees the remainder of the image added to the first half. A full image is delivered 25 or 30 times each second. A 1080p signal delivers a full image on every pass, 50 or 60 times each second. 1080p therefore needs double the amount of data compared to 1080i. Broadcast infrastructure and the extra bandwidth requirements prevent 1080p being broadcast. 1080p is limited at present to Bluray and other local HD sources such as computers and game consoles. Don't expect to see 1080p from your television service provider any time soon. The 1080p identification on the television says that it will display 1080p but of course can only do this with a 1080p incoming signal.
What is better 1080p or720 p tv?
1080p
What does 1080p re mean?
1080p is the highest standard of HDTV.
Will forza 4 be in 1080p?
Forza 4 can be displayed at 1080p.
Why won't your PS3 display full 1080p?
you need a HDMI cable and 1080P media like a Blue ray disc and a HDTV with 10080P capabilities before you will receive full 1080P. For example most HD TV programing is only 720P and will not be in full 1080P on a 1080P HDTV and a TV show in 480i standard will be in 480i on a 1080P HDTV
What does 1080 i refer to?
1080 vertical lines of resolution, but the i stands for interlaced, as opposed to p which stands for progressive. The difference is that interlaced updates odd lines, then even lines alternately. Progressive updates the entire image with each scan. If your TV set can display 1080i then it can also display 1080p (which transmits all the vertical lines at once) although the only media capable of a 1080p signal is a Blu-Ray disk.
What is the meaning of series 5 LCD 1080p?
1080P is the highest quality HDTV.
Which android video players can play 1080p videos perfectly?
the one that plays 1080p
Does the PS3 support 1080p?
Yes the PS3 supports 1080P when it is connected to a 1080P HDTV with the correct connection cables. The blu-ray disc plays movies at 1080P when played on the PS3 to my HDTV. The PS3 also upscales DVDs to near HD quality with amazing results. In order to fully support 1080p you do need to have a 1080p capable HDTV connected to the PS3 with HDMI or component cables.
