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Yes, you will need both new equipment (MPEG-4 equipment) and a different, probably more expensive service from your satellite company.

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Q: Do you need a new satellite receiver and a new service to watch 1080p satellite programming?
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Do satellite TV companies offer 1080p signal in the US?

As of summer 2008, all satellite and cable companies in the US transmit only 1080i digital signal. When a cable or satellite service is used, there is no advantage of 1080p TV set over 1080i TV set. However 1080p sets usually come with some other more advanced specifications, which may make the image higher quality. Cable and satellite companies do not intend to upgrade the 1080i signal to 1080p in the near future, since this would involve high investment outlays and greater broadband capacity in their network. 1080p TV sets can fully utilize their potential when blue ray discs are played from DVD players.


Are there HDTV's that can switch between 1080p and 1080i?

If the TV is 1080p capable, it will switch automatically when it receives a 1080p signal. Keep in mind that not all cable and satellite systems will have this service. Look for the INFO button on the remote to see what standard you are receiving.


Does comcast cable go to 1080p?

As of the begging of 2009, it is very unlikely they will in the near future, since this would require for a given piece of 1080p programming double the current bandwidth capacity. Excess bandwidth capacity is something that cable operators do not have at the moment. Some satellite operators, however, are offering 1080p movies with a new service and with a new MPEG-4 satellite receivers. Also, Verizon FIOS has a lot spare capacity and it seems they may offer 1080p programming very soon.


Does any satellite broadcast in 1080 high definition?

Both Directv and Dishnetwork offer 1080p programing but it is usually from their on demand offerings.


How do you finetune your HDTV to 1080p?

You will need a source that outputs at 1080p. Most cable boxes/ satellite boxes do not have the ability to output 1080p (Their native resolution being 1080i/720p) Blu-ray players including the PS3, the Xbox360 along with some other streaming video devices are the only way to get a 1080p signal on your TV. Keep in mind that your content will also have to be capable of 1080p. Some video games are capable, all Blu-rays are as well. A DVD in a Blu-ray player will NOT give you 1080p.


Does the Sony STR DH500 AV receiver deliver crisp HD sound?

The Sony STR DH500 AV receiver delivers crisp 1080p resolution and stunning with 24p True Cinema technology that displays images at cinematic frame rates.


What is better 1080p or720 p tv?

1080p


Why won't a 1080P TV receive a 1080P signal?

Broadcast television currently does not use 1080p. The HD formats in use at present are 720p and 1080i. The "i" stands for interlaced and it means that on a single pass of the screen half of the image is built up. The second pass sees the remainder of the image added to the first half. A full image is delivered 25 or 30 times each second. A 1080p signal delivers a full image on every pass, 50 or 60 times each second. 1080p therefore needs double the amount of data compared to 1080i. Broadcast infrastructure and the extra bandwidth requirements prevent 1080p being broadcast. 1080p is limited at present to Bluray and other local HD sources such as computers and game consoles. Don't expect to see 1080p from your television service provider any time soon. The 1080p identification on the television says that it will display 1080p but of course can only do this with a 1080p incoming signal.


Will forza 4 be in 1080p?

Forza 4 can be displayed at 1080p.


What does 1080p re mean?

1080p is the highest standard of HDTV.


Is 720 p for a LCD okay?

720 p is a decent resolution for HDTV but most people either watch TV in 1080i (common) or 1080p, (usually for sports or high action programming).


Is dish network 1080P?

Some of the movies on PPV or Video on Demand can be purchased in 1080i. When an attempt is made to order a 1080i movie, the receiver will run a test to make sure the TV can handle this format.