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1080p LCD

What is 1080p mean? 1080p represents 1,080 lines of resolution scanned sequentially. In other words, all lines are scanned in progressively, providing the most detailed high definition video image that is currently available to consumers.

Now, there are a growing number of Televisions available with termed “1080p Compatible”. Any HDTV than can display a 1080p image, regardless if it is done via a 1080p direct input and/or internal processing of the HDTV itself can be classified as a 1080p TV.

Not all 1080p televisions are created equal

Although your TV may have 1080p processing, this does not mean that your TV will accept a 1080p input source. Most TVs with 1080p capability execute this function by up scaling 480p, 720p, and 1080i input sources to 1080p for display on the screen. In essence, the 1080p function on your TV may be done with internal scaling or processing only and not be able to accept 1080p external source.

In determining whether your 1080p compatible television achieves the 1080p result via internal scaling only, or can also accept 1080p signals from an external source, such as a DVD player with 1080p output, consult your user manual, which should explain what type your TV is. If you are still not sure, you can confirm this with tech support for your specific brand/model of 1080p compatible television.

In order to take advantage of 1080p up scaling output from a DVD player, the HDTV must have both 1080p native display capability and be able to accept a 1080p signal from an external source.

Another way to confirm this is to connect a DVD player with 1080p output capability to your Television via an HDMI, DVI, or Component (whichever output is designated for 1080p). Set the output of the DVD player to 1080p and see if you get an image on the screen.

 (by Robert Silva)

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