Most TVs made in the last few years can zoom and stretch an HD signal, but apparently some still can't.
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I was going to say "that's faulty logic, there's nothing intrinsic about a 720p set that would prevent the zoom", but I see that this is Mike53 talking so I'll bite my tongue
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You probably meant that in the context of the Sharp model line.
Thanks all for the examples of sets that do zoom. Interesting to see that most sets that can zoom are 1080p sets. I don't think there's anything intrinsic about the 1080p that gives it the ability to offer/require zoom capability. Rather, the manufacturers are probably only putting this feature into their higher end sets, at least for now. Damn, I almost bought a Toshiba 37HL67 ...
Oh well, another feature with which to differentiate sets. Looks like I now have another thing I've been educated about looking for in my next set ...
I was going to say "that's faulty logic, there's nothing intrinsic about a 720p set that would prevent the zoom", but I see that this is Mike53 talking so I'll bite my tongue
Thanks all for the examples of sets that do zoom. Interesting to see that most sets that can zoom are 1080p sets. I don't think there's anything intrinsic about the 1080p that gives it the ability to offer/require zoom capability. Rather, the manufacturers are probably only putting this feature into their higher end sets, at least for now. Damn, I almost bought a Toshiba 37HL67 ...
Oh well, another feature with which to differentiate sets. Looks like I now have another thing I've been educated about looking for in my next set ...
When I worked there, I asked the question and never got a satisfactory answer. I guess the processor or the panel just would not allow it without big expense. You can zoom on its antenna input but not on an HD input from a cable box. I suppose it sees an HD signal and thinks why would you want to zoom it. My LC26D4U won't do it but my LC52D92U will.
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Originally Posted by ChrisC47 /forum/post/0
I was going to say "that's faulty logic, there's nothing intrinsic about a 720p set that would prevent the zoom", but I see that this is Mike53 talking so I'll bite my tongueYou probably meant that in the context of the Sharp model line.![]()
Thanks all for the examples of sets that do zoom. Interesting to see that most sets that can zoom are 1080p sets. I don't think there's anything intrinsic about the 1080p that gives it the ability to offer/require zoom capability. Rather, the manufacturers are probably only putting this feature into their higher end sets, at least for now. Damn, I almost bought a Toshiba 37HL67 ...
Oh well, another feature with which to differentiate sets. Looks like I now have another thing I've been educated about looking for in my next set ...
When I worked there, I asked the question and never got a satisfactory answer. I guess the processor or the panel just would not allow it without big expense. You can zoom on its antenna input but not on an HD input from a cable box. I suppose it sees an HD signal and thinks why would you want to zoom it. My LC26D4U won't do it but my LC52D92U will.
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