DISH HD Vip622 Menu Setup

[prezdisher]

Hey everyone. I was just reading through the boards and I saw where someone stated to go to Menu, Option 6, Option 8, and there you could set up your resolution to see if you can get better PQ. I have had my HDTV and Dish HD since October 06, and never knew this

Anyway, I went there and noticed mine was set to 480p. So I changed it to 720p, although I cant really tell that big of a difference. What do most of you set yours to? 720p or 1080i? Does this setting override what the actual program is shot in? For example, I know all of ESPN's HD games are shot in 720p.

Thanks.

 

[hdhead]

What type of TV do you have? If you have a CRT you will most likely want to set it to 1080i. If you have a fixed resolution display (i.e. plasma, lcd) you will most likely want to set it for 720p to match your displays native resolution. I am surprised your installer didn't set up your 622 correctly.

This setting will convert 1080i programs to 720p or vice versa, fyi.

 

[prezdisher]

I have a 50' Samsung DLP HDTV. Rear Projection. So, would you recommend the 720p? Thanks.

 

[hdhead]

Most likely. It depends on the native resolution of your TV. Most DLPs are either 720p or 1080p. Do you have the model number?

 

[prezdisher]

It is a HLS-5086W. It is not a 1080p set. Displays in 720p/1080i.

 

[hdhead]

Your set's native resolution is 720p, so you will want to leave it set on that.

 

[prezdisher]

Thanks hdhead. Been nice chatting with you :up

 

[lakebum431]

although I cant really tell that big of a difference.

You should be able to tell a HUGE difference on HD programs. As you probably know now 480 is NOT HD so you haven't been watching in HD at all.

 

[prezdisher]

You should be able to tell a HUGE difference on HD programs. As you probably know now 480 is NOT HD so you haven't been watching in HD at all.

Yes, I know 480p is not HD. Believe me, if i watch a standard def show stretched to fit the screen, that is where the picture looks like crap compared to an HD show. Let's say I am watching Sportscenter though on the 480p 622 setting, and then i change it to 720p 622 setting, then really I can't tell that much of a daifference. Maybe a little. But the PQ on 480p looks great also on the HD channels. I know that sounds weird, but it is true.

 

[KAB]

I have the 56" version of your set. 1080i on the 622 looks a tad sharper to my eyes.

 

[lakebum431]

Hmm, there should be a noticable difference. There may be something else wrong then. What cables are you using to connect the receiver to the TV? Please don't think I'm calling you out or anything, I just want to make sure that you are getting the best possible picture!

 

[prezdisher]

I am just using standard cables to connect the receiver to the set. For my Samsung Surround Sound Upconvert DVD player, I am connecting that to the TV using an HDMI cable. DVD's look real good. Maybe I should break down and get the HDMI cable for the 622 to the TV also. The set does have 2 HDMI slots, and currently only one is taken.

 

[JamesJ]

Prez you will need to get the HDMI cable, standard cables (yellow red white right?) will not pass a HD signal through, get the hdmi or component (red green blue red white) cables you will thank us for it .

 

[KAB]

Prez you will need to get the HDMI cable, standard cables (yellow red white right?) will not pass a HD signal through, get the hdmi or component (red green blue red white) cables you will thank us for it .

Absolutely, what stuart628 says. You've never been watching HD from Dish.

 

[Hall]

Oh boy ! What a wonderful installer you had !!

 

[prezdisher]

I love DISH's programming, but if I wrote down everything and every negative experience I have had with installers, CSR's etc. I could write a novel. Of course I am probably preaching to the choir.

 

[lakebum431]

I am just using standard cables to connect the receiver to the set. For my Samsung Surround Sound Upconvert DVD player, I am connecting that to the TV using an HDMI cable. DVD's look real good. Maybe I should break down and get the HDMI cable for the 622 to the TV also. The set does have 2 HDMI slots, and currently only one is taken.

Check out www.monoprice.com. They have great prices and I have literally ordered dozens of cables there they are all great. Depending how far your TV input is away from your receiver I would suggest this one:
Only for $3.09 each when QTY 50+ purchased - HDMI Cable male to male 28AWG - 6ft w/Ferrite Cores (Gold Plated) | 28AWG HDMI Male to Male Cables

For $4.79 you really can't beat it!

Trust us, you will thank us later.

 

[prezdisher]

Cool I like the price of that HDMI cable. For the HDMI cable that I am using on my Surround Sound DVD Upconverter, I bought a Monster HDMI cable from Best Buy that was around $70. Will the quality on the cheaper one above suffice? Believe me, my wife will like a $4.50 HDMI cable better than a Monster one

 

[KAB]

Cool I like the price of that HDMI cable. For the HDMI cabe that I am using on my Srround Sound DVD Upconverter, I biught a Monster HDMI cable from Best Buy that was around $70. Will the quality on the cheaper one above suffice? Believe me, my wife will like a $4.50 HDMI cable better than a Monster one

Yes, it will more than suffice. I would bet the majority of the regulars around here use those cables. Too bad you fell prey to the Monster sell. It's happened to many of us.

 

[Pepper]

You *could* use the yellow/white/red cables as component cables, just make sure to match them on both ends. I've done it before in a pinch when a true component cable wasn't available. If they're good enough quality the only difference will be the colors of the plugs.