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<blockquote data-quote="kiwijunglist" data-source="post: 1033395" data-attributes="member: 76888"><p><strong>1) It is true that HD Ready TVs reach resolutions until 1080i?</strong></p><p></p><p>HD Ready = TV can accept a 720p, or 1080i or 1080p signal. It doesn't imply the display resolution of the TV. HD Ready TV's usually are 1280x720 or 1366x768, but they could be other resolutions depending on the manufacturer.</p><p></p><p>Here is the definition / tv requirements for it to be called "HD Ready"</p><p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HD_ready" target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HD_ready</a></p><p></p><p><strong>2) Which resolution should I set?</strong></p><p></p><p>The native resolution of the panel. You will need to look at the specifications of the tv. Sometimes TV's don't accept a native resolution with 1x1 mapping, in which case it's probably best to use 720p (1280x720) with an HD Ready TV.</p><p></p><p><strong>3) In case of 1080i, will I be able to watch 1080p videos?</strong></p><p></p><p>Yes as long as your HTPC is fast enough to decode 1080p videos, it doesn't matter what your display is resolution is set to. Your chipset is fast enough to decode 1080p source videos, but would struggle with 1080i source as they require more grunt to decode. Generally 1280x720p looks better than 1920x1080i. Setting your display to 1080i would still work however, because that is the display res not the source res, and it is the source that you de-code. I would not recommend setting your display to 1080i resolution.</p><p></p><p><strong>For your situtation I would recommend the following (as per the guide):</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p>Google your tv / check manual find out the native resolution of the panel.</p><p>Set resolution to native res in CCC</p><p>Follow steps in guide to acheive 1:1 mapping.</p><p>If picture does not look sharp or you don't get 1:1 mapping or you can't work out the native res of the panel, then set CCC to use 1280x720 or 1920x1080 @ 50/60hz and then follow the guide regarding overscan and UI calibration.</p><p></p><p><strong>Note:</strong></p><p>If others are reading this, then I recommend people do not purchase HD Ready TV's for use with HTPCs because it is not a 'HD Ready' logo requirement to have 1:1 pixel mapping. Most HD Ready sets can not do 1:1 mapping, which means they make poor HTPC displays.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="kiwijunglist, post: 1033395, member: 76888"] [B]1) It is true that HD Ready TVs reach resolutions until 1080i?[/B] HD Ready = TV can accept a 720p, or 1080i or 1080p signal. It doesn't imply the display resolution of the TV. HD Ready TV's usually are 1280x720 or 1366x768, but they could be other resolutions depending on the manufacturer. Here is the definition / tv requirements for it to be called "HD Ready" [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HD_ready[/url] [B]2) Which resolution should I set?[/B] The native resolution of the panel. You will need to look at the specifications of the tv. Sometimes TV's don't accept a native resolution with 1x1 mapping, in which case it's probably best to use 720p (1280x720) with an HD Ready TV. [B]3) In case of 1080i, will I be able to watch 1080p videos?[/B] Yes as long as your HTPC is fast enough to decode 1080p videos, it doesn't matter what your display is resolution is set to. Your chipset is fast enough to decode 1080p source videos, but would struggle with 1080i source as they require more grunt to decode. Generally 1280x720p looks better than 1920x1080i. Setting your display to 1080i would still work however, because that is the display res not the source res, and it is the source that you de-code. I would not recommend setting your display to 1080i resolution. [B]For your situtation I would recommend the following (as per the guide): [/B] Google your tv / check manual find out the native resolution of the panel. Set resolution to native res in CCC Follow steps in guide to acheive 1:1 mapping. If picture does not look sharp or you don't get 1:1 mapping or you can't work out the native res of the panel, then set CCC to use 1280x720 or 1920x1080 @ 50/60hz and then follow the guide regarding overscan and UI calibration. [B]Note:[/B] If others are reading this, then I recommend people do not purchase HD Ready TV's for use with HTPCs because it is not a 'HD Ready' logo requirement to have 1:1 pixel mapping. Most HD Ready sets can not do 1:1 mapping, which means they make poor HTPC displays. [/QUOTE]
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