Is the World Cup in 1080p???

[terryusc]

Is Directv broadcasting the World Cup in 1080P? And if so am I screwed if I have a Samsung Plasma TV PN58C550G1F and a Directv HR-20 box from getting the 1080p broadcast? Just bought TV and have been reading some bad stuff about this. I love the TV's picture but if I'm not going to get the best available picture then I'm not paying $1500.

 

[Jimbo]

Is Directv broadcasting the World Cup in 1080P? And if so am I screwed if I have a Samsung Plasma TV PN58C550G1F and a Directv HR-20 box from getting the 1080p broadcast? Just bought TV and have been reading some bad stuff about this. I love the TV's picture but if I'm not going to get the best available picture then I'm not paying $1500.

The HR20 will do 1080p fine.

As for the WC.... if it is being shown on ESPN.
ESPN does 720p

Are there other channels that are showing it ?
Can't tell on the PPV side of things 102-106 as you get a message if you don't have 3D equipment.

 

[fetajr]

Univision HD... i find that Univision has better HD picture than ESPN or ABC

 

[charper1]

and univision hd is 1080i

 

[nitemare]

Are ANY shows in 1080P? I have yet to see one program in 1080P.

 

[Bob Nielsen]

Are ANY shows in 1080P? I have yet to see one program in 1080P.

Only VOD, although there are now some free 1080p movies (MGM).

 

[camo]

I'm showing 1080i on ESPNHD also.

 

[Jimbo]

I'm showing 1080i on ESPNHD also.

No your not.
ESPN is 720p only.
Your TV may convert it, but ESPN sends out 720p
Why would you want 1080i over 720p ?

 

[pro96]

Univision HD... i find that Univision has better HD picture than ESPN or ABC

I have agree on that, UniHD looks amazing next to ESPNHD

 

[Jimbo]

I have agree on that, UniHD looks amazing next to ESPNHD

Where's that ?
Interesting, it's not listed on channel 200 the channel A-Z page.

 

[toto]

The other channel, ABC, is also 720p

 

[sundrop]

I have agree on that, UniHD looks amazing next to ESPNHD

+1 on that. there is a major difference. much cleaner signal

 

[charper1]

Where's that ?
Interesting, it's not listed on channel 200 the channel A-Z page.

Univision East HD is on 402

 

[Jimbo]

Univision East HD is on 402

Thanks Charper !

I find this channel very hard to listen too, can't understand what they are saying

Thats actually ok, seeing I can't see me watching much soccer anyways.

 

[camo]

No your not.
ESPN is 720p only.
Your TV may convert it, but ESPN sends out 720p
Why would you want 1080i over 720p ?

The HR24 was up-converting signal to 1080i not the TV. The HR24 came with native turned off so I left it like that. I unchecked 480i,480p But left 720p,1080i,1080p checked.Why the HR24 was not 480,720p or 1080p, I'm not sure. Must have to do with default software settings.

So after your post I checked the native box on and yes ESPNHD shows 720p now.
My Onkyo uses HQV Reon-VX processor considered one of the best at up-converting so will allow it to work alone with native on. Everything gets up-converted to 1080p in the end so 1080 or 720 it all looks good.

 

[charper1]

I know just enough Spanish to get me in trouble, but when I have soccer fan friends over we just mute the audio and continue to party.

 

[cfb]

I find this channel very hard to listen too, can't understand what they are saying

Maybe theres a secondary audio program in english!

 

[Jimbo]

Maybe theres a secondary audio program in english!

I looked ..... no luck

 

[cfb]

Maybe you dont know the special code!

 

[FlyingJ]

The HR24 was up-converting signal to 1080i not the TV. The HR24 came with native turned off so I left it like that. I unchecked 480i,480p But left 720p,1080i,1080p checked.Why the HR24 was not 480,720p or 1080p, I'm not sure. Must have to do with default software settings.

So after your post I checked the native box on and yes ESPNHD shows 720p now.
My Onkyo uses HQV Reon-VX processor considered one of the best at up-converting so will allow it to work alone with native on. Everything gets up-converted to 1080p in the end so 1080 or 720 it all looks good.

I don't care if you have a super secret CIA XRSTEALTH6000, no equipment, and I mean that can make ESPN anything look as you would say "good". We settle for what we get with ESPN. "Good" compared to what?

The source is the source!