hd tv

[chimp57]

Hi, I got Sky hd tv fitted the other day and to be honest apart from better sound I do not notice any difference ion picture quality. I noticed my hd box was set to 750p so i set it to 1080p but, when i went on to an HD channel all I got was a mass of squggles and lines.is there anything on the tv itself I could change for a better quality picture?

[dot.hawkes]

I've just seen that sky have slashed the cost of the HD box to �49, does the programme not have to be broardcast in HD for it to show in HD?

[KRUSTYMAN]

I assume that you also have a HDTV?

[chimp57]

yes i do.

[KRUSTYMAN]

I know it was a 'stupid' comment but just trying to get the facts. I apologise if you thought I was being flippant, just didn't mention it in your question. Sorry.

[chimp57]

no problem i didnt think it was a stupid question.

[trish432]

This seems to be a good site for info on HD.

http://www.hdtvlounge.net/sky-hd-review/


Had alook through, and it seems that it needs to be set to1080i

[VHG]

True HD is 1080 lines.

Many TVs sold as "HD ready" are actually only about 720 lines, and this may be your case.

Considering a "normal" film on DVD is showing at 576 lines then if you have gone HD you are probably only gaining a 150 extra lines so will not notice it.

I remember writing here on answerbank about a year ago saying this whole "HD ready" thing was a con to get us all to rush out and buy new TVs, but if those TVs were only 720 lines they were not true HD.

TRUE HD has to be either 1080i format or better still 1080p format.

But of course 1080p TVs are very expensive, so most people buy a cheaper 720p TV, thus losing out.

[VHG]

Just to add that what dot.hawkes says about HD channels is also true.

For a "normal" Sky channel you will notice no difference with a HD box.

To watch HD you have to watch one of their HD channels

[whiskeryron]

I have 2 Sky HD boxes (Sky Multiroom) & I am finding the HD reception marvellous.Are you using an HDMi lead from the HD box to the TV?
if you are only using Scart leads this will not carry the HD signal.Ron.

[Oneeyedvic]

Also bear in mind that some HD is not particularly noticeable - eg watching Not Going Out on BBC1 - I can't really see much difference.

BUT if you watch a documentary / wildlife type program, the difference is stunning.

The best example I can give is the BBC filler ad which once you have seen in HD just looks rubbish in SD

[whiskeryron]

Chimps,you might find this interesting,Ron.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-definition_t elevision#Advantages_of_HDTV_expressed_in_non- technical_terms

[chimp57]

Can I just thank everyone for getting back to me, it all makes very interesting reading and I think if I knew then what I know now I would not have bought Sky HD just now. I am away out to buy a HDMI/DVI cable to see if that helps improve picture quality on HD channels. I will be online for next 5 mins if anyone has any advice about me buyin one
Thanks again to you all for your help.