HD DIGITAL TV DISPLAY FORMATS
HD Digital TV Display Formats
The HDTV Digital Receiver converts all ATSC signal formats and HD DIRECTV signal into viewable programming. The formats are variations on the four (4) formats, 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i. The following table shows the display formats, resolutions and aspect ratios.
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| 1080i | High Definition | 16:9 |
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| 480p | Standard Definition | 16:9 or 4:3 |
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Display Format Selection
The HDTV Digital Receiver allows you to choose a display format based on the capability of your TV or monitor. To select the appropriate display format, use the VIDEO OUT button on the front panel of the HDTV Digital Receiver.
Note: This section applies to
NATIVE Format
If your TV is capable of displaying all four (4) formats, 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i, then select NATIVE mode using the VIDEO OUT button.
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| 1080i | 1080i |
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| 720p | 720p |
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| 480p | 480p |
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| 480i | 480i |
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HYBRID Format
In the HYBRID format all 1080i and 720p signals are output as 1080i and 480i is outputted as 480p.
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| 1080i | 1080i |
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