If this uses composite cables(red,yellow,white) how can this be HD video? Will it only go up to 720p on my 1080p HDTV?
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This Roku model has both composite & HDMI connections. The composite cables (red,yellow,white) are included but the HDMI cable is not. I use both, depending on which TV I have it hooked up to, and it works beautifully (standard or HD). This model is versatile and easy to use, they also have other models depending on what you would like to do on your TV. Go to www.roku.com to see more product information.
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I chose to take the cheapest one and use the RCA cables. I have a 42 inch plasma tv, and with the exception of a few really old black and white movies, everything I've watched so far is as good a picture as I could want or need. I don't see how HD would be that much better, and I think it also depends on what kind of WIFI you have. My internet is through DSL. At any rate, I have the the $40 Roku, and have never loved any gadget as much as I do this one.
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For my 1080p TV the video quality isn't that great so I would recommend getting the ROKU that can stream in 1080P.
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Composite video is low-quality analog video. You would only use composite cables if you had an older TV without HDMI inputs. If you connect your TV to this Roku with an HDMI cable you'll get a 720p image. If you want 1080p you'll have to buy a more expensive model of Roku.
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Red, Yellow, White (composite) will only be 480i. This is a limitation of composite cables, not the Roku. See this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Composite_video
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This unit only comes with a composite cable, capable of 480i output. However, it has an HDMI port, and the Roku LT will output a 720p signal to any TV that can support it. You'll have to buy the HDMI cable separately for a few bucks, or use one you already happen to have lying around.
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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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No TV made can decode HD bitstreams. Some receivers can, but it is irrelevant.Only computers can currently send deep color. It is not part of the spec in any of the old/new media.Having HDMI 1.3 is essentially useless on the TV.
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Ditto for the Cablevision hd box - much better video using the component video inputs. Thanks for sharing.
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The cable is hd but this is a component cable is not hdmi...similar to the red yellow white components. Some tv's are high def and need the blue green red connection.
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Hook up your cable box with an hdmi cable for the best picture quality. I have a 1080p tv and my sd cable chanels look almost as good as hd. If you have an old cable box have them bring you a new one (put a few drops of water on it to fry it and say it fryed itself and theyll replace if for free). Also i got an upconverting dvd player for free with my tv and when its hooked up with an hdmi cable it has basically the same picture quality as HD dvd, just not as good sound quality as HD.
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Red = Right Audio. White = Left Audio. Yellow = Composite Video = 480i (interlaced) = 4:3 only. The Red, Green and Blue RCA jacks, of Component" video, carry color and video synk signals. Hence, providing a "Progressive" scan, if your TV can handle it. So, you get 480p. All lines painted on every sweep. Note: Component Video carries no audio, so you still need the White and Red (L&R) Audio channels. You need Blu-Ray for anything higher than 480p.
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Yes. The signal will be a lot clearer. It is recommended that you connect both the component (HD) and composite cables. This will allow to select various resolutions from low to high.
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I am not that tech savvy either but I have a few suggestions:1.) On the front of the cable/satellite box there are sometimes buttons that let you select the type of HD signal 720P 1080i 1080P or this could be found with the remote in the settings.2.) Format button on your TV remote3.) Make sure you are using a HDMI Cable4.) Some cable/satellite cable providers make you pay extra for HD so make sure it is on your package 5.) Browse around in your TV settings via the remote and see if there is anything that needs to be changed for HDTV.Hope this helps.-Nick I am not that tech savvy either but I have a few suggestions:1.) On the front of the cable/satellite box there are sometimes buttons that let you select the type of HD signal 720P 1080i 1080P or this could be found with the remote in the settings.2.) Format button on your TV remote3.) Make sure you are using a HDMI Cable4.) Some cable/satellite cable providers make you pay extra for HD so make sure it is on your package 5.) Browse around in your TV settings via the remote and see if there is anything that needs to be changed for HDTV.Hope this... » Read More I am not that tech savvy either but I have a few suggestions:1.) On the front of the cable/satellite box there are sometimes buttons that let you select the type of HD signal 720P 1080i 1080P or this could be found with the remote in the settings.2.) Format button on your TV remote3.) Make sure you are using a HDMI Cable4.) Some cable/satellite cable providers make you pay extra for HD so make sure it is on your package 5.) Browse around in your TV settings via the remote and see if there is anything that needs to be changed for HDTV.Hope this helps.-Nick « Show Less
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Best I can say is that it did not work as a composite for me but if you have something that can convert analog to digital then this may? bridge the link. I had to buy a HDMI to RCA composite from another seller to get my old tube Tv to work with my new blueray player. It costs about $33 and looks like a little white box. I hope this helped?
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I think it will upconvert any video source to 1080p. I am reading the info and I have bought it from amazon, but I haven't receive it yet.It won't improve the image as long as you don't have a good video source like HDMI. HDMI and component cables provide up to 1080i resolution (similar to 720p). Blue ray and PS3 are the only source with pure 1080p.Just make sure your TV supports 1080p, otherwise it won't make any difference.
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yeah 3 ways to do it depending on you player.composite cables white ,red and yellow or the component cable (red, green, blue) or hdmi
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The best signal you will be able to get via component cabling is "1080i" upscaling does nothing to this one way or another. Your only gain using HDMI before your TV would be less cabling as their bandwidth is worthless due to yoru tv having the wrong inputs. I would recommend the HDMI cables just incase you ever upgrade to a newer tv and find out "crap I don't have the best cables for this, now I have to go buy them."
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Thanks! That makes sense. I did get a message that said something about HDCP. Can you recommend any HDMI cables that are HDCP compatible? I was trying to avoid spending a ton of money on one, but maybe I just have to. I also read on avsforum about firmware updates, etc. I guess I'll try a new cable before contacting Samsung.
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No, this converts VGA to HDMI.What RCA inputs are you referring to? There are two kinds, and they do sell adapters for both.If you're talking about the one with the yellow video jack, then you want something that will be described as "HDMI to composite" (it'll be a little box, not just a cable).If you are referring to the one with red/green/blue RCA jacks, then you want "HDMI to component" (again, it'll be a box with 5 RCAs and an HDMI port).Amazon sells both of them.
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the resolution is a vga but when you connect it to the hdtv it will upscale the video to 1080i, I don't think it will do it in computer. I will tell you more when I get it.
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it will, of course, stay 1080p. the only real question is does it degrade the signal quality (which is what i was hoping to find out here). i guess i will find out once it arrives and i hook it up.