Digital set box question?

[John]

Will a digital set box allow you to view Hi-definition TV on an analog TV,
that is, will it increase the resolution of the TV screen from what it
currently is. Thanks for any information.

 

On Mon, 7 Jul 2003 16:34:21 +1000, "John" <john6666@tpg.com.au> wrote:

Will a digital set box allow you to view Hi-definition TV on an analog TV,
that is, will it increase the resolution of the TV screen from what it
currently is. Thanks for any information.

No, if you have a standard TV you can only watch standard-def digital
broadcast which are similar to what you see now only in widescreen.
The picture will be clearer and have no ghosting, but it's still the
same standard pal definition as far as resolution goes.

Nearly all STBs are standard def.

for hidef yoiu'll need a Tv that supports it, or a projector /plasma /
etc capable of receiving the image and displaying it, or rescaling the
image to an intermediate resolution.

There's a website www.dba.org.au or something, read the forum.

 

[Phil Allison]

<David Sauer> wrote in message
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On Mon, 7 Jul 2003 16:34:21 +1000, "John" <john6666@tpg.com.au> wrote:

Will a digital set box allow you to view Hi-definition TV on an analog
TV,
that is, will it increase the resolution of the TV screen from what it
currently is. Thanks for any information.


No, if you have a standard TV you can only watch standard-def digital
broadcast which are similar to what you see now only in widescreen.
The picture will be clearer and have no ghosting, but it's still the
same standard pal definition as far as resolution goes.

** I think this is wrong. SD digital is *comparable* to PAL broadcast
quality - on an average programme.

However, when a TVset has S-Video or component video inputs PAL
limitations are out the window.

Nearly all STBs are standard def.

** Then the others are not.

for hidef yoiu'll need a Tv that supports it,

** Shame how so many DVDs look way better than broadcast on a decent
68cm or larger set.



.............. Phil

 

[Phil Allison]

"Qansett" <Qansett@Hotmail.com> wrote in message
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If I connect the VCR in line with the set top box, will I need to retune
all the
channels
in the VCR??

** A STB converts only one channel at a time - the output is one RF
frequency or video.



............... Phil

 

[Phil Allison]

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"Phil Allison" <philallison@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
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No, if you have a standard TV you can only watch standard-def digital
broadcast which are similar to what you see now only in widescreen.
The picture will be clearer and have no ghosting, but it's still the
same standard pal definition as far as resolution goes.


** I think this is wrong.

I'm impressed you actualy prefaced this with "think" for a change.

** Get stuffed Trevor.

SD digital is *comparable* to PAL broadcast
quality - on an average programme.
However, when a TVset has S-Video or component video inputs PAL
limitations are out the window.


Scan rate limitations of standard def TV's do NOT go out the window.

** Trevor is INCAPABLE of seeing the meaning in words.

A fact he is blind to.

Nearly all STBs are standard def.


** Then the others are not.

At least you got something right.

** He is a pompous arsehole too.

for hidef yoiu'll need a Tv that supports it,

** Shame how so many DVDs look way better than broadcast on a
decent
68cm or larger set.


But not high definition as the term is properly defined

** Trevor has missed to OP's question and the whole point of my post.

" Will a digital set box allow you to view Hi-definition TV on an analog TV,
that is, will it increase the resolution of the TV screen from what it
currently is. Thanks for any information "




............. Phil

 

[Trevor]

"Phil Allison" <philallison@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
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SD digital is *comparable* to PAL broadcast
quality - on an average programme.
However, when a TVset has S-Video or component video inputs PAL
limitations are out the window.

Scan rate limitations of standard def TV's do NOT go out the window.

** Trevor is INCAPABLE of seeing the meaning in words.

Your TV can do 1080i then ???

for hidef yoiu'll need a Tv that supports it.

** Shame how so many DVDs look way better than broadcast on a
decent 68cm or larger set.

But not high definition as the term is properly defined

** Trevor has missed to OP's question and the whole point of my
post.
" Will a digital set box allow you to view Hi-definition TV on an analog
TV,
that is, will it increase the resolution of the TV screen from what it
currently is. Thanks for any information "

So why post incorrect information then? A set top box will allow him to view
*standard* definition TV at the same scan resolution as he has now.
The picture quality may, or may not improve depending on the quality of his
current reception and TV limitations.

Trevor.

 

[Trevor]

"Phil Allison" <philallison@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
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** QED. Same error from Trev ....... over and over and over.

Error? Your the one who thinks hiDef is 625 lines.

So why post incorrect information then?

** Same problem Trev - you cannot read.

One of us can't, and it's doesn't seem to be me. I just corrected your
ignorance of high definition TV specs.

A set top box will allow him to view
*standard* definition TV at the same scan resolution as he has now.

** "Scan resolution " ???

625 lines interlaced.

Now Trevor is moving the goalposts to where he wants them.

It's you doing that, just as you always do Phil.

Trevor.

 

[Trevor]

"Phil Allison" <philallison@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
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** Same error again ..... and agian .....

I'm glad to see you admit it at last.

Trevor.

 

[Phil Allison]

"Trevor" <trevor@home>



** Trevor is dying of terminal autism.




............ Phil