Toshiba 42RV530U questions for newbie...

[jdeatsch]

Gentle People,

Yep, my very first HDTV and it's a James Dandy and that's a fact. As you see it's a 42RV530, connected via HDMI to the Dish Network HD, DVR receiver (new as of a month ago)

Now, the question. Regardless of what I try to do I only get 420i as indicated across the top of the TV screen whenever I start any 'show'. This occurs with recorded (DVR) or live, (off the receiver) on a known HD channel. While the picture is infinitely better than the CRT I had I'm pretty sure it's not optimal.

I've yet to see 1080p. I think I grasp the difference between 420i and 1080p (all that interlace stuff and actually 1080 pixels.)

Why is this. How do I get up to 1080 pixels of resolution. Blah, blah, blah.

As you would expect, I'm grateful for thoughts, input, and help up front.

Jim

[Ratman]

Check the video output settings of the Dish receiver. Set to 1080i.

[57U]

As stated above, a proper setup of the STB should get you 1080i from the STB for HD programmes. See also:

http://www.hdtvoice.com/voice/showthread.php?t=33975

http://www.hdtvoice.com/voice/showthread.php?t=1048

Edit (Posted before seeing your duplicate post, which has been deleted)

[jdeatsch]

You know, I'm not nearly as smart as I thought I was.

That was the problem all along. It's no WONDER the television couldn't display anything but 480i as that's what the Dish receiver was set to output.

And Ratman? Nil Illegitimi Corborundum. Yes, I am a member. My Father was a member. My son is a member. We are ALL members.

You guys are the bee's knees.

I thank you kindly.

Jim