broadcast formats?

can anyone fill in this list with the format they use (720p, etc.) for their
HD broadcasts?

CBS
FOX - 480p
NBC
ABC
ESPN
HBO
SHOWTIME
INHD

thanks

"oscargrouch" wrote in message
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can anyone fill in this list with the format they use (720p, etc.) for
their
HD broadcasts?

CBS 1080i
FOX - 480p
NBC 720p
ABC 720p
ESPN 720p
HBO 720p I think
SHOWTIME 720p I think
INHD 1080i

thanks






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"oscargrouch" wrote in message
...
can anyone fill in this list with the format they use (720p, etc.) for
their
HD broadcasts?

ABC- 720p
ESPN- 720p
FOX - 480p (projected to go 720p this fall)

CBS- 1080i
NBC- 1080i
PBS - 1080i
HBO-1080i
SHO -1080i
INHD -1080i
HDNET- 1080i


Possible local FOX may upconvert 480p to 720p/1080i.
Local ETV/PBS here has considered 720p; no idea if they will/can switch.

HD broadcasts?


ABC- 720p
ESPN- 720p
FOX - 480p (projected to go 720p this fall)

CBS- 1080i
NBC- 1080i
PBS - 1080i
HBO-1080i
SHO -1080i
INHD -1080i
HDNET- 1080i

You forgot the Warner Bros network
WB - 1080i
and UPN - 1080i

Currently, the UPN-network has the fewest HD-capable affiliate stations.
And no one watches their stuff, anyway...

I think CBS or ABC have the most # of affiliate stations capable of
passing the network's HD-signal.

On 11 Jan 2004 22:22:32 -0700, arthur wouk wrote:

do we have to keep putting the set or the cable box into a different
mode for each channel? i've got everything set to 1080i which is what
the comcast cable tech suggested. (samsung 50" dpl set.)

No, those are just the formats that are transmitted to your box. You can
just leave it at 1080i to your set.

I've heard it said that some "experts" say you'll have a better picture
if you set your box & TV to also use the same format as the one that's
transmitted, but a lot of sets (including mine) don't support 720p. You
can give it a shot if you like & see if its noticeable.

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To reply to me, drop the attitude (from my e-mail address, at least)

(arthur wouk) wrotd:

In article , MGoBlue wrote:
:
:"oscargrouch" wrote in message
...
: can anyone fill in this list with the format they use (720p, etc.) for
:their
: HD broadcasts?
:
: CBS 1080i
: FOX - 480p
: NBC 720p
I think NBC is 1080i.
: ABC 720p
: ESPN 720p
: HBO 720p I think
: SHOWTIME 720p I think
: INHD 1080i
:

do we have to keep putting the set or the cable box into a different
mode for each channel? i've got everything set to 1080i which is what
the comcast cable tech suggested. (samsung 50" dpl set.)

I suggest you put it into 720p mode. That is the native mode for the
Samsung DLP sets. I use a Samsung SIRT150 and have it set to 720p output for
everything. That way there is only one conversion done each time. If you set
it to 1080i then the Samsung DLP has to convert it back to 720p.

Hermango

In article ,
Hakjs writes:
HD broadcasts?


ABC- 720p
ESPN- 720p
FOX - 480p (projected to go 720p this fall)

CBS- 1080i
NBC- 1080i
PBS - 1080i
HBO-1080i
SHO -1080i
INHD -1080i
HDNET- 1080i

You forgot the Warner Bros network
WB - 1080i
and UPN - 1080i

Currently, the UPN-network has the fewest HD-capable affiliate stations.
And no one watches their stuff, anyway...

Well, for the trekkie geeks, UPN does have Enterprise in HDTV... Frankly,
it looks pretty good in HDTV (the opening credits are fantastic.)

John

Well, for the trekkie geeks, UPN does have Enterprise in HDTV... Frankly,
it looks pretty good in HDTV (the opening credits are fantastic.)

It really does look excellent. I think it's the only show I watch on UPN.

"Hakjs" wrote in message
m...
I think CBS or ABC have the most # of affiliate stations capable of
passing the network's HD-signal.

But which affiliates are actually passing the HD signal? Is that the
affiliate's choice or a network mandate ?
And if the affiliate does pass that signal and you receive that station as
part of Dish Network's locals, will it actually be in HD ?
Walt

"John S. Dyson" wrote in message
...
In article ,
Well, for the trekkie geeks, UPN does have Enterprise in HDTV... Frankly,
it looks pretty good in HDTV (the opening credits are fantastic.)

John

I get UPN / Enterprise via Dish Networks superstations. Does that mean
they'll be in HD ?
Walt