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hmeseller · 03-28-2005, 06:19 PM

Thanks again for the responses. I have more questions:

If I keep the new TV which does not have the digital tuner, and simply get the Dish HD 942 receiver without purchasing the HD package, am I safe to assume my overall picture quality will improve to something resembling my DVD? If there is not notable improvement with the picture, would I be better returning the Panasonic I just bought and purchasing an HD TV with a digital tuner?

Am I correct in assuming the 522 receiver only transmits at 480i (analog)? If I get the 942 HD receiver, resolution will be 480p(digital) or greater?

Finally, are all non-HD stations broadcast (via Dish Network) at the 480p resolution?...or are some channels broadcast somewhere in between the 480p and 1080i?

Thanks again guys!

03-28-2005, 06:19 PM	#7
hmeseller My plasma is High Def. Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 5	Thanks again for the responses. I have more questions: If I keep the new TV which does not have the digital tuner, and simply get the Dish HD 942 receiver without purchasing the HD package, am I safe to assume my overall picture quality will improve to something resembling my DVD? If there is not notable improvement with the picture, would I be better returning the Panasonic I just bought and purchasing an HD TV with a digital tuner? Am I correct in assuming the 522 receiver only transmits at 480i (analog)? If I get the 942 HD receiver, resolution will be 480p(digital) or greater? Finally, are all non-HD stations broadcast (via Dish Network) at the 480p resolution?...or are some channels broadcast somewhere in between the 480p and 1080i? Thanks again guys!