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crossbones · 09-12-07, 11:29 PM

How would I know if my 42" Plasma Tv is HD?

It has no HDMI inputs only a dvi input.

If I plugged my PS3 into the dvi input, would it give a better picture?

Jimdefruit · 09-12-07, 11:39 PM

Hi Crossbones, which model is it?

crossbones · 15-12-07, 01:21 PM

sorry for the delay couldnt find the book.

Ok its a 42" Hyundai HPTN-4200s

with the DVI input gives me 1280 x 1024/60 Hz

Component input gives me 750p(720p) 1125i(1035i,1080i)

I have a HDMI - DVI cable ordered for the PS3 to try.

Jimdefruit · 15-12-07, 02:02 PM

Should be ok but dont forget dvi doesn't carry audio.

Jimdefruit · 15-12-07, 02:13 PM

According to the specifications, the panel has a resolution of 853x480 so whilst it will accept a higher resolution picture it will be scaled to 480 vertical pixels so it is not HD capable.

crossbones · 15-12-07, 02:29 PM

Ah fek!

But will the DVI give a better picture?

adamr123 · 15-12-07, 02:38 PM

DVI is digital, meaning there should be no image signal loss, so yes it should give a better picture, but it'd have to be fairly naff before to tell the difference

crossbones · 15-12-07, 03:18 PM

ok thanks, just free`s up other inputs if I use the DVI.

09-12-07, 11:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
crossbones Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: S.Wales Posts: 759 Thanks: 41 Thanked 22 Times in 16 Posts	HD Tv? How would I know if my 42" Plasma Tv is HD? It has no HDMI inputs only a dvi input. If I plugged my PS3 into the dvi input, would it give a better picture? __________________ Gregorian 1.2m & 90cm & 55cm dish`s.Dreambox,7025 200GB HD. Vbox II.Skystar 2 PCI card, 42" Plasma tv.

09-12-07, 11:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jimdefruit Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,642 Thanks: 10 Thanked 88 Times in 83 Posts	Re: HD Tv? Hi Crossbones, which model is it? __________________ Dreambox 7000s + VBox + Channel Master 1.2 with 36v actuator CM120 feedhorn and Invacom .3 LNB Skystar 2 PCI card with links to my Dreambox If you like what you see here, tell your friends.

15-12-07, 01:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
crossbones Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: S.Wales Posts: 759 Thanks: 41 Thanked 22 Times in 16 Posts	Re: HD Tv? sorry for the delay couldnt find the book. Ok its a 42" Hyundai HPTN-4200s with the DVI input gives me 1280 x 1024/60 Hz Component input gives me 750p(720p) 1125i(1035i,1080i) I have a HDMI - DVI cable ordered for the PS3 to try. __________________ Gregorian 1.2m & 90cm & 55cm dish`s.Dreambox,7025 200GB HD. Vbox II.Skystar 2 PCI card, 42" Plasma tv.

15-12-07, 02:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jimdefruit Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,642 Thanks: 10 Thanked 88 Times in 83 Posts	Re: HD Tv? Should be ok but dont forget dvi doesn't carry audio. __________________ Dreambox 7000s + VBox + Channel Master 1.2 with 36v actuator CM120 feedhorn and Invacom .3 LNB Skystar 2 PCI card with links to my Dreambox If you like what you see here, tell your friends.

15-12-07, 02:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jimdefruit Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,642 Thanks: 10 Thanked 88 Times in 83 Posts	Re: HD Tv? According to the specifications, the panel has a resolution of 853x480 so whilst it will accept a higher resolution picture it will be scaled to 480 vertical pixels so it is not HD capable. __________________ Dreambox 7000s + VBox + Channel Master 1.2 with 36v actuator CM120 feedhorn and Invacom .3 LNB Skystar 2 PCI card with links to my Dreambox If you like what you see here, tell your friends.


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15-12-07, 02:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
crossbones Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: S.Wales Posts: 759 Thanks: 41 Thanked 22 Times in 16 Posts	Re: HD Tv? Ah fek! But will the DVI give a better picture? __________________ Gregorian 1.2m & 90cm & 55cm dish`s.Dreambox,7025 200GB HD. Vbox II.Skystar 2 PCI card, 42" Plasma tv.

15-12-07, 02:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
adamr123 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 29 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: HD Tv? DVI is digital, meaning there should be no image signal loss, so yes it should give a better picture, but it'd have to be fairly naff before to tell the difference

15-12-07, 03:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
crossbones Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: S.Wales Posts: 759 Thanks: 41 Thanked 22 Times in 16 Posts	Re: HD Tv? ok thanks, just free`s up other inputs if I use the DVI. __________________ Gregorian 1.2m & 90cm & 55cm dish`s.Dreambox,7025 200GB HD. Vbox II.Skystar 2 PCI card, 42" Plasma tv.