just made the switch to direct- Need tips on setup

[hiphopgamer26]

my TV is 720p native but it can do 1080i

the guy that setup everything put it on 1080i,

whats the difference if i switch it to 1080i or 720p?

and also what format should i use?

[KAB]

my TV is 720p native but it can do 1080i

the guy that setup everything put it on 1080i,

whats the difference if i switch it to 1080i or 720p?

and also what format should i use?

How about posting in the correct forum?

[dfergie]

Moved... try both and see which looks the best for you...

[jcrandall]

Anyway, you can run 720 or 1080 on almost any HDTV.

My tv is 720p, so I run 720p from the box - then the TV doesn't have to alter anything.

To change it you use the format button.

If 720p is not an option when pressing format, go the menu-setup-HDTV-
then use the tabs at the top, check that ratio is widescreen, and resolution check the 720 box.

WELCOME to Directv!

[HDTVsportasfan]

For the most part set the resolution for what looks best for you. However, I would have to say I think it's best to set the resolution for whatever your HDTV native resolution is.
In your case 720P.

[Andrewwski]

Is there a "native" mode? Best thing to do would probably be let the box output the native res of the channel and let the TV do the scaling.

[xzi]

Is there a "native" mode? Best thing to do would probably be let the box output the native res of the channel and let the TV do the scaling.

I agree-- chances are you TV is going to do the scaling better than the box anyway.

Menu > Settings > Setup > HDTV > Native : On

Then from the "TV Resolutions" tab enable all resolutions that work with your TV--which will be all of them most likely unless you had an old HD CRT (they can't do 720p typically)

[HDTVsportasfan]

Keep in mind that if Native is "On", channel changes will be a bit slower has the box changes resolution. Maybe 2-3 seconds in some cases.

[dcowboy7]

Keep in mind that if Native is "On", channel changes will be a bit slower has the box changes resolution. Maybe 2-3 seconds in some cases.

yea i cant deal with the 3 second delay on every channel change....i just keep it all at 1080i....if sumthing special is 720p then i can always go back to the menu, switch to 720p, and then go back to my all 1080i again when the show is done.