HDTV and 360 question...


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Just got a hdtv, and been looking different stores, and found one to the liking.

Here's the question. I already am connected to tv using hdtv connector, but what is the good setting to use in the xbox tv setting? In there, I see widescreen already set, and 480p, 720p, 1080i, or 1080p . which one to use? I think 1080i works, but need your advices. Here's the specs below.

Here's the specs: RCA

Display Type TFT LCD

Screen Size 26"

Display Aspect Ratio 16:9

Display Resolution 1366x768

Brightness (cd/m2) 500

Contrast Ratio 600:1

Viewing Angle Horizontal/Vertical 170/170

Response Time 8 ms

Adjustable Color Temperature Yes

Adjustable Picture Control bright, cont, sharp, color, tint

Format Control 4:3, 16:9 Zoom, Cinerama, 16:9 Widescreen

Brightness Adjust Yes

Comb Filter 3D/YC

Reverse 3:2 Pull Down (Film Mode) Yes

Noise Reduction Yes

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How come you figure it is not 1080? I tried 1080i, and it worked while playing a game. or it'd be safer to go with 720p with the specs in the tv?

Display Resolution 1366x768

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How come you figure it is not 1080? I tried 1080i, and it worked while playing a game. or it'd be safer to go with 720p with the specs in the tv?

1080/720 etc are all just resolutions. The max res for your set (1366x768) isn't big enough for 1080. Sure, it'll display it, but you'll see half an image :p

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thanks for the tips guys!

Anything else you guys would suggest to improve or enchance the experience?

I spent a few hours just fine tuning the pitcure settings on the TV to get the best image quality possible. I also lowered the brightness settings in most games (but that's because I use VGA).

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your TV is a 720p TV. It will down-convert the 1080i (1920 x 1080) to 720p (1280 x 720) then stretch it to fit the screen you have which is a lil bigger than 720p. No point in setting it to 1080i tho so just leave it on 720 and enjoy :) Welcome to HDTV!!!!

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One suggestion before you make a final decision. Try both 720p and 1080i settings to see if you notice any positive/negative differences. Personally, I stick with 720p because of the progressive aspect of the setting (interlacing is bad for fast motion) and because my television's native resolution and best/preferred setting is 720p and not 1080i/p. You might not notice much of a difference for gaming, but there are some minor negatives when using 1080i on a 720p native HDTV. I suggest use 720p, but try both just for your own personal satisfaction. By "try" I mean play a game for an hour under each setting and try to take notice of still shots or zooms or close-ups etc. Good luck.

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