HDTV DIRECT TV Question (1 Viewer)

[Matt Weldy]

I was wondering if you have a set top box like the samsung sir-ts160 or the like with a selectable output. Say you select 1080i to watch hdtv what happens when you then go watch program thats not 1080i do I have to go flip the switch on the back of the stb to watch 480i then.

 

[Stephen Tu]

Depends on the box, and the settings available on the box. In most cases it would convert everything, including 480i programs, to the output mode you select, 1080i.

 

[Herman S]

I have the Samsung TS 160 and I leave it on 1080i. I do not have to adjust the switch when watching non HDTV programming. I've had my box for a little less than a month and I love it. Great user interface, program guide, HDTV quality is awesome and it doesn't run too hot.