I think native is is 720
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I've been reading the Motorola 6208 threads and it appears that most people find the 1080i selection better. There are a few that normally use 1080i and switch to 720p when viewing those channels (i.e. ABC, FOX, and ESPN). What that tells me is most displays have a better scaler than the STB. I think it's a YMMV answer and you need to test both with your display and also with the channels that use the different resolutions (i.e. CBS vs ABC).
What to me would make the most sense is what equates to the least amount of conversions. This would depend on what you mainly watch (1080i or 720p). If you mainly watch ABC than it would make sense to use 720p as there wouldn't need to be any scaling. If you mainly watch CBS then if you use 720p the STB needs to do the scaling and that may not be better then the display. If you set it to 1080i the STB will pass the signal and the display will scale it. Ideally, a native pass-through option on the STB is what would work best IMO but the Motorola box, although it appears has the capability based on the service manual, it must be disabled based on the menu options you have.
P.S. These comments assume the native resolution of the display is 720p.
What to me would make the most sense is what equates to the least amount of conversions. This would depend on what you mainly watch (1080i or 720p). If you mainly watch ABC than it would make sense to use 720p as there wouldn't need to be any scaling. If you mainly watch CBS then if you use 720p the STB needs to do the scaling and that may not be better then the display. If you set it to 1080i the STB will pass the signal and the display will scale it. Ideally, a native pass-through option on the STB is what would work best IMO but the Motorola box, although it appears has the capability based on the service manual, it must be disabled based on the menu options you have.
P.S. These comments assume the native resolution of the display is 720p.
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I don't think there is a right or wrong answer as it all depends on how good the scaler is in the different devices. It may be that your DVD player has a better scaler than the STB and your display. My guess is that most displays have a better scaler than what is in the STB but I guess it depends on when you purchased the TV and how much you paid for it. I would think the new upconverting players have decent scalers so it may be a wash compared to the display.
P.S. Some displays will only accept certain HD resolutions so your options may be limited.
| Originally posted by Kid Red So 720p would be better then upconverting it to 1080i? My Zenith and HD box both upconvert to 1080i and that's where I have them both set for my JVC. Would the picture improve if I had both at the 720p? |
P.S. Some displays will only accept certain HD resolutions so your options may be limited.
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