is this high definition
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All recording is SD (480), but inputs and outputs can be HD. I've found the loss of quality to be acceptable, considering the benefits of SD format (lower cost, record to DVDs, etc). This recorder will accept HD input via the ATSC digital tuner, or SD (480) input from other sources like analog RCA-jack inputs, S-Video, DV from a camcorder, or the now-obsolete NTSC analog TV tuner. All content is recorded in SD (480p I believe) format, and my experience has been that the 4:3 and 16:9 anthropomorphic widescreen modes are handled automatically based on the source. (My Sony TV automatically shows all content in the correct aspect ratio.) This unit can output 480i for older TVs if you need, but does NOT have an RF modulator built-in. It can also output 480p or HD (as 720p, 1080i, or 1080p) via an HDMI cable to your widescreen TV, so you can select which one does the upscaling.
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No, it's not a high-def projector, (not sure precisely what it is) that being said, HD images through it do still look darn good, and considering the cost of actual HD projectors, this is a pretty good deal, one thing I should mention, make sure your source is on before the projector, i.e. - Amp/DVD-Blu-ray and projector last (said it did not support my Blu-ray player) shut everything off and turned projector on last, bingo! Worked great!
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I have watched 2 Netflix movies, and the quality was super via my home wifi. Is it true High Def? My best answer is "I think so!"
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Technically, the only thing that can be considered "real 4K" is of course, real 4K. However, the Seiki SU4KC1 interpolates and fills in (i.e. adds relevant) detail by comparing data between two frames thereby "enhancing" 1080p to a simulated higher resolution (more than 1080p, and less than true 4K) - all of which can only be displayed/seen on a 4K or UHDTV. The shorter answer to you your question therefore is "yes" - with the above disclaimers/qualifications.
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Be advised, unit has only a standard definition tuner. It can't record high definition tv. It will play dvds in high definition, and will upscale everything to high definition. But upscaled standard def isn't high definition.
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The picture quality depends on your file. If you have a video file or a photo of low quality/resolution, do not expect too see it as HD. If you have high quality files, then it will play them great.
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i get great quality from it at 1080p... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZj9nAYVsQM&list;=UUCS4a2nsfJBxUScjqabh49w
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It up scales hd connections. If you connect a non hd connection (vcr,dvd, etc) it won't be a 4k quality image. It'll look a bit better but there is a limit to it
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I was at Sam's Club the other day and did a side by side comparison of a 32-in 1080p and 720p playing the exact same programming. I felt I could tell a difference in the HD programming. The 720p had less details in the skin tones than the 1080p.
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yes I found a chart for this model which says "offers full hd upsampling" I'm sure you realize that upscaled sd sources--i.e. 480i dvds-- can only looks so good when upscaled. in other words it won't look close to true 1080p hd quality. but it will offer noticeable improvement over native 480i. hope this helps. Arkadin
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Yes, the HDMI cable is in a sense the high definition, all-in-one cable from your incoming source.
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It has both a QAM tuner, used for digital cable tuning, and an ATSC tuner, for digital over-the-air antenna broadcasts. No it is not an Amazon screw-up. It is the mfg, if anyone, QAM is not on the box. Most people don't know or care what the technical name is for tuner types. They want to know if it is digital period. Another hidden piece of information; standard digital DVD players and recorders are not HD (high definition) 720 or 1080 resolution. They are SD (standard defintion) 480 only. DVDs that internally convert the 480 signal to fit an HDTV 16:9 wide screen is why you will see 1080p upconversion plastered all over DVD player boxes. No better picture(higher resolution) is gained in upconverted process. It is still a 480 lower quality standard definition picture. Only BlueRay Players/Recorders can play/record in true HD 1080i resolution. There are BlueRay recorders on the market now, but they are expensive and do not have HD Tuners I don't believe.
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This thing is amazing! It has supported every format ive thrown at it...the pic. quality is awesome...however it depends on the quality of the video before download...it does play and show in HD though.
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All of the specs at the Philips website for this model indicate that it is 1080p. Unfortunately, I bought it for my Mom for her bedroom and she doesn't have a HD cable box to confirm (but Philips is a major brand name so I expect they wouldn't flub that one).
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It's MPEG2 encoded, up to 5 gb (yes, you read right) an hour for 1080i content. Obviously, lower res (720p, 480p/i will require less).
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If by HD you mean 720P or 1080P, then no. These are the recording resolutions: NTSC: D1(704 x 480); HD1(704 x 240); CIF (352 x 240) PAL: D1(704 x 576); HD1(704 x 288); CIF (352 x 288)
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Yes it is. The hdmi cable is what enables your tv and receiver to create the hi def experience. These cables are good. You don't need the fancy stuff.