videogames 480p, 720p, 1080i???

smurfee

I was hoping that somebody out there could clear something up for me. I have an Xbox running component video going into an RCA HDLP50W151. I've made the appropriate setting on the dashboard of the Xbox to display games at 720p(MVP 2004 can be played at this resolution), but the TV will only display at 480p. I've tried all the component inputs on the T.V. but to no avail. I've heard the term "downconverting" thrown around, but I'm not too clear what that is and why certain T.V.'s do it. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

rbinck

It may just be the particular game you are trying to use.
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HDTV Video Games

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True HDTV Games

Lets take a look at the true high definition games, which means they support at least 720p or 1080i resolutions...

Game 480p 720p 1080i 16:9 Platform
Burnout (720P Mislabeled?)
Dragons Lair 3D
NBA 2K3
Street Hoops
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4


To get HDTV signals out of the Xbox, you must buy the the Xbox High Definition TV Pack from Microsoft.

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You got the right TV being a DLP unit to game on, so good luck.

rbinck

The set you are using caught my eye so I downloaded the user's manual and in reviewing the specs for the unit, I see your problem. According to page 21 there is the following:

Y PB PR Unlike a single video input, component video maintains the video
signal as three separate parts through these three jacks. To ensure
maximum picture quality, use three video-grade cables for the Y PB PR
connections. Accepts 480i, 480p, 1080i signals. Has priority over V
connection.

Apparently your set will not receive a 720p signal without downconverting it to 480p. Maybe try a 1080i game and xbox setting.

smurfee

sure enough, you're right. I just got off the phone with the fine folks at Thompson, and they verified that this t.v. only accepts component signals at 480p. As for my DVI input, it works fine at 1080i. I can't find a way to display a 720p signal ANYWHERE on this t.v. Anyway, thanks for the response.

hiller97

If your t.v. plays 1080i (which it should, unless its an edtv)you will be able to play all of the 3 or four games on XBOX that display in 1080i. All those games that are 720p like X-Men Legends, Soul Caliber, etc... forget about it. Your tv should indicate whether it does or does not above the compontent inputs. (hope theres enough room for you to see back there?) Most t.v.'s coming out now do 720p, even the Samsung CRTs.