If I have a 720 tv and 2 1080p tvs connected to the output (directv DVR input) does it default to 720?
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Yes, my experience is that the lowest resolution of any TV output (destination) is the prevailing resolution for all other TVs on the splitter. I make sure that all my TVs are 1080 resolution and that my source is output at 1080p. Any 720 resolutions TVs should be sold or used in isolation from a splitter since it will send that limitation information to the splitter which will then send it to the source causing all other TVs to receive the lower quality signal.I had heard that only the first TV turned on may be the prevailing resolution, but that just means your 720 TV may not work. In either case you should consider removing that TV from the splitter. Yes, my experience is that the lowest resolution of any TV output (destination) is the prevailing resolution for all other TVs on the splitter. I make sure that all my TVs are 1080 resolution and that my source is output at 1080p. Any 720 resolutions TVs should be sold or used in isolation from a splitter since it will send that limitation information to the splitter which will then send it to the source causing all other TVs to receive the lower quality signal.I had heard that only the first TV turned on may be the prevailing resolution, but that just means your 720 TV may not... » Read More Yes, my experience is that the lowest resolution of any TV output (destination) is the prevailing resolution for all other TVs on the splitter. I make sure that all my TVs are 1080 resolution and that my source is output at 1080p. Any 720 resolutions TVs should be sold or used in isolation from a splitter since it will send that limitation information to the splitter which will then send it to the source causing all other TVs to receive the lower quality signal.I had heard that only the first TV turned on may be the prevailing resolution, but that just means your 720 TV may not work. In either case you should consider removing that TV from the splitter. « Show Less
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Yes, my experience is that the lowest resolution of any TV output (destination) is the prevailing resolution for all other TVs on the splitter. I make sure that all my TVs are 1080 resolution and that my source is output at 1080p. Any 720 resolutions TVs should be sold or used in isolation from a splitter since it will send that limitation information to the splitter which will then send it to the source causing all other TVs to receive the lower quality signal. I had heard that only the first TV turned on may be the prevailing resolution, but that just means your 720 TV may not work. In either case you should consider removing that TV from the splitter.
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Yes, use the hdmi setting on your dvr and change the settings on your comp to output via dvi.
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I have my DVR set up with two inputs . One with the cable wire coming from the cable box into the antenna connection, the other using the red/white/yellow audio/video out from the converter box to the audio/video in on the DVR. I can record a channel coming through the digital source while watching a separate channel on the TV through the other input. If you want to record a scrambled channel where the converter box is required, you'll have to watch that channel. Change the source button on the remote from DTV ( the digital source ) to L1, the converter box signal for non over the air signals. I haven't tried watching the digital signal while recording from the converter box. I'll try and get back to you. I have my DVR set up with two inputs . One with the cable wire coming from the cable box into the antenna connection, the other using the red/white/yellow audio/video out from the converter box to the audio/video in on the DVR. I can record a channel coming through the digital source while watching a separate channel on the TV through the other input. If you want to record a scrambled channel where the converter box is required, you'll have to watch that channel. Change the source button on the remote from DTV ( the digital source ) to L1, the converter box signal for non over the air... » Read More I have my DVR set up with two inputs . One with the cable wire coming from the cable box into the antenna connection, the other using the red/white/yellow audio/video out from the converter box to the audio/video in on the DVR. I can record a channel coming through the digital source while watching a separate channel on the TV through the other input. If you want to record a scrambled channel where the converter box is required, you'll have to watch that channel. Change the source button on the remote from DTV ( the digital source ) to L1, the converter box signal for non over the air signals. I haven't tried watching the digital signal while recording from the converter box. I'll try and get back to you. « Show Less
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It is standard resolution...480i, just like we had before high definition. Any of today's TV can display this signal in a wide screen format, although not all cable boxes give the user sufficient flexibly to maintain the right aspect ratio on the picture....TiVo does. I still use my Channel Plus using the composite outputs of two TiVo's which are also capable of high definition using their component and HDMI outputs. But I only "broadcast" these Channel Plus signals to my smaller wide screen TVs, where a 720p or 1080i signal would be wasted anyway. The only advantage of this is that I could use the existing coaxial cables to send the signal to other parts of the house....without running more wires; if you are going to run wires anyway, you might as well run HDMI or component cables.
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I've got Roku, Apple TV, Dish Network, and a Panasonic Blu-Ray all running through a Pioneer vsx-60 receiver to the TV and they all look great. I can't tell any difference between a 720p and 1080p TV . I have both.
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Yes. 1080i gets converted to 720p as the TV's native resolution is 720p (it doesn't have enough pixels to display 1080 lines of information). But it shouldn't really matter, as the difference between 720p and true 1080i (or even 1080p) is going to be almost imperceptible on a 26" set.
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The info of the channel may show that the broadcast is in 1080. However, this converter box downconverts the output signal to 480i. That was one of the requirements of the CECB program. I have a different model converter which also lists which definition a signal was broadcast in when I click on the info button. However, I KNOW the signal is downconverted as my 18-year old 27" tv can't possibly show a 720 or 1080 picture.
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Yes it will switch automatically to the active HDMI output (there is no remote control, just a button). If you only have one HDMI on your TV and are watching something on one HDMI source and another connected HDMI unit comes on it will select that unit. Works good as long as the other connected unit isn't a DVR that is set to record a program while you're watching a DVD from another connected unit.
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No. However, my DirecTv HD-DVR allows for the recording of multiple programs while watching another channel. I would think yours does too.
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Yes, no problem. The Mag must comply with the DVD Standard, which requires a 480i signal, so the Mag downrezzes all incoming signals, no matter what rez, to 480i. It can then upconvert that signal to 720p or 1080i/p, but it will still have started as 480i. DVR titles can be copied to either the HDD or direct to DVD, but better to copy to HDD, edit as necessary (title, delete commercials, etc.), then high-speed dub to DVD, which creates a lossless, mirror-image of the edited title on a DVD. This also preserves the title on the HDD in case you want more than one copy, now or later. To record/copy from a sat or cable DVR, connect an output from the DVR to the Mag and copy stuff to the Mag's HDD or direct to DVD. See this help file for copying from an external device: http://www.avsforum.com/t/940657/magnavox-537-535-533-515-513-2160a-2160-2080-philips-3576-3575#user_RecHDD9 Some sat/cable STB/DVRs won't output from their analog connections (Yellow RCA or S-Video) if the STB/DVR has an HDMI connected to the TV, or if the HDMI is set to output 1080p or on an "Auto" setting. So, you may have to disconnect the HDMI temproarily while copying, or find a setting in the STB/DVR that specifically mentions output to a VCR or similar, or look for an HDMI format setting of 480p, 720p or 1080i and see if that allows analog output while the HDMI cable is still attached and connected to your TV. Info & help files are here, with lots more info... you only need to read and bookmark PAGE ! (copy link text and paste in your browser's address bar): http://www.avsforum.com/t/940657/magnavox-515-513-2160a-2160-2080-philips-3576-3575#post_12244086
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I never tried that. Assume it will depend on whether your DVR has inputs that will accept the signal output from the tuner.
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Yes, but you have to confirm that the HD-SDI camera you choose can be set either by switches or an on-screen menu to output one of the following HDMI 1.3 output resolution: 720P@50HZ, 720P@60HZ, 1080i@50HZ, 1080i@60HZ, 1080P@24HZ, 1080P@25HZ, 1080P@30HZ, 1080P@50HZ, 1080P@60HZ - and of course your "TV MONITOR" must have an HDMI in port.
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The native resolution of this tv is 720p so everthing gets converted to this resolution (1080p, 1080i, 525, etc.) when displayed.
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Jennifer D.: In case you still have this problem, below are the steps of a workaround that worked for me, and hopefully will work for you too. It appears that the key step is to temporarily configure the DVR to output only a standard-definition TV signal. I found this after trying to debug a similar very frustrating problem with my Toshiba DR430 DVD recorder and Scientific Atlanta 8300HD DVR. 1. Disconnect the HDMI cable from the DVR to the TV. (Note that the only way my Scientific Atlanta DVR would enter the standard-definition setup wizard in step 2 below was with this cable disconnected. Originally, I did not disconnect this cable, and I suspect that as long as the DVR thought it was outputting a picture to an HDTV that it would override other configuration settings that I made.) 2. Configure the DVR to output only a standard-definition TV signal. (As per the user manual for my Scientific Atlanta DVR, start this process by simultaneously pressing the "INFO" and "GUIDE" buttons on the DVR while it is turned off. This was pretty easy to change and then undo later.) 3. In the DVR "Settings," set the "Picture Size" option to "Auto Fit." (It is also possible to quickly set this by repeatedly pressing the "#" key on the remote control.) 4. At this point, the aspect ratio in the DVD recorder was FINALLY correct and there were no bordering black bars. Hurray! Record shows onto DVDs as desired. 5. When I play a recorded DVD on the Toshiba unit the aspect ratio is correct and there are no bordering black bars. However, when I play a DVD on my Panasonic Blu-ray player, I have to set the aspect ratio on my Panasonic TC-P50VT20 Plasma HDTV to "JUST" to horizontally stretch the picture, but this is a very simple adjustment that is easy to change. Hopefully you can perform similar steps to workaround this annoying problem. Ron
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Yes, it will show a 720p because it is 720p monitor :) 1080p IPS field monitors are way more expensive.
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Okay, I just connected it via HDMI. Big improvement. I don't understand why. I have a 720P TV and I thought component gives 720. But the HDMI really made a difference.Thanks
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I go 720p. I beleive its a higher quality image. Either way they dont broadcast in 1080i i beleive 720 is the highest they broadcast at the moment on cable boxes. I know my local time warner does not broadcast at 1080