Bill_Br
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- Jul 3, 2006
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- Bill Browning
Hi,
I subscribe to Comcast Cable in Minneapolis. A few days ago, I upgraded from a Scientific Atlanta 8300 standard definition DVR to an 8300HD. No matter what HD settings I input into the DVR, the window on the front of the DVR says that the output is 480p.
I could phone Comcast to ask if they are broadcasting HD programs at 480p (which, of course, isn't actually HD), but I never know if (a) the tech reps know what they're talking about and (b) they are telling me what they think I want to hear, whether or not it's the truth.
Does anyone know if in some markets Comcast is using 480p instead of a true HD resolution? I've read that FOX does that in some markets.
It's a moot point right now because my home-theater projector is XGA instead of HD, but I'm curious for any upgrades I might be making in the future.
Thanks!
Bill
I subscribe to Comcast Cable in Minneapolis. A few days ago, I upgraded from a Scientific Atlanta 8300 standard definition DVR to an 8300HD. No matter what HD settings I input into the DVR, the window on the front of the DVR says that the output is 480p.
I could phone Comcast to ask if they are broadcasting HD programs at 480p (which, of course, isn't actually HD), but I never know if (a) the tech reps know what they're talking about and (b) they are telling me what they think I want to hear, whether or not it's the truth.
Does anyone know if in some markets Comcast is using 480p instead of a true HD resolution? I've read that FOX does that in some markets.
It's a moot point right now because my home-theater projector is XGA instead of HD, but I'm curious for any upgrades I might be making in the future.
Thanks!
Bill