Here are two links describing the problem:
http://www.***************.com/ubb/u...;f=20;t=000442
http://www.***************.com/ubb/u...;f=20;t=001070
Specifically: lifo is correct that show produced and broadcast in HD are 16x9 and will look exactly as they are supposed to in Full Mode.
Unfortunately, just because the signal is being digitally broadcasted on a digital channel doesn't automatically mean that is it HD. Broadcast stations are required to transmit digital signals, not HD. While the networks are producing true HD shows, many local stations are simply converting their local and non-HD productions to digital format and retransmitting them on their digital channel.
Those shows were not filmed or taped in HD or 16x9 and will look distorted when the TV detects the 1080i input and locks into Full mode. This is part of the reason why STBs have a switch that allows you to chenge to output mode of the STB to 480i, 480p or 540p, depending on the model.
So I'll have to run a component run for all hd, and then switch to svideo for any sd image to be viewed normally. At least this is the way I understand it right now. In fact I asked Pioneer about dvi and their sets.
If interested, heres the q and a: Thanks for contacting Pioneer Electronics
For the current sets, future connectivity will be made through some type of set-top box (Satellite reciever or Digital Cable box) and then the signal sent to the monitor over standard component video connections.
1394 has its bandwidth limitations, so it is not the answer for HD content.
DVi consumer standards have not been finalized, probrably with-in the next year.
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Inquiry: Dear Pioneer,
I just recently purchased a Pioneer 533 hdtv and am quite pleased with it so far with ota and dss signals.
I now have looked into getting a Zenith 1080 hd reciever (with component outputs and Directv). Great! Perfect! But then I learned that Directv and Dish are going to only output thru DVI this summer/fall. So then I'd only be able to get downconverted 480p instead of 1080i hd programming! That's includes quite a bit of hd programming I'd loose. I hate DVI and it's implications. But I also can't believe that I'd loose the ability to view hd dss sources with a new $800 hd reciever AND my new $3200 Pioneer 533! Wow!
Can you please relieve my anxiety about this?
I'd really like an answer that's similar to Mitsubishis ability to add on a module when/if needed. I purchased the Pioneer over the Mits cause it had a much better picture and line doubler. I didn't pay much attention to this stupid DVI issue. So what's Pioneer's stand?
Thanks,