I think I have someone intrested in my TV and looking at going ahead with purchasing the 32" Sony Wega with HDTV.
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<BR>My questions are since this is only a HD Ready TV do I have to purchase the receiver if I am only going to use this for my Xbox and DVD right now? I use digital cable and HDTV is not yet ready.
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<BR>What other items will I need? Is the Xbox HD pack required? I ask because I am already running the Monster cable component pack.
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<BR>Thanks in advance.
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You don´t need an HDTV tuner to hook up your Xbox. It is only needed to tune HDTV programs off air or cable or something.
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<BR>Not sure about the monster thing. I would just try it without buying anything (or buy the HD pack but don´t open it) since if you´re already component video you´re probably good to go.
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<BR>Not sure about the monster thing. I would just try it without buying anything (or buy the HD pack but don´t open it) since if you´re already component video you´re probably good to go.
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I´m pretty sure you would only need a tuner for over-the-air HD broadcasts. If you digital cable, the you just need the HD cable box.
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<BR>The tuner and/or cable box would connect via the component cables, just as yor DVD player and Xbox would connect. Don´t know as to the Xbox HD pack, but you will need SOME WAY of geting from the Xbox audio/video out (that proprietary connection) to some sort of comonent connection (i.e. 3 cables for video as opposed to just the one).
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<BR>"I would just try it without buying anything (or buy the HD pack but don´t open it) since if you´re already component video you´re probably good to go." What he said.
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<BR>The tuner and/or cable box would connect via the component cables, just as yor DVD player and Xbox would connect. Don´t know as to the Xbox HD pack, but you will need SOME WAY of geting from the Xbox audio/video out (that proprietary connection) to some sort of comonent connection (i.e. 3 cables for video as opposed to just the one).
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<BR>"I would just try it without buying anything (or buy the HD pack but don´t open it) since if you´re already component video you´re probably good to go." What he said.
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One thing to beware is that some HDTVs don´t always upconvert from all sources in the ways you´d want.
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<BR>The few Xbox games which have HDTV support are mostly 720p (Dragon´s Lair 3D is 1080i). Most HDTVs display at 1080i and upconvert 720p sources to 1080i, their native display resolution.
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<BR>So HDTV channels like ABC and ESPN, which use 720p, have their signals upconverted to 1080i so that they could be displayed on most HDTV sets.
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<BR>However, I´ve heard some Xbox owners found that their HDTVs would DOWN-convert 720p games to 480p.
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<BR>It appears some sets handle HDTV channels differently than sources like video games. Probably because most HDTV tuners will output a signal in whatever format you want and then the HDTV takes that signal and does what it needs.
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<BR>Better place to ask about specific sets and Xbox games is avsforum.com and/or hdtvarcade.com.
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<BR>Also, if you´re going to consider spending $1000 or more on an HDTV, you might as well really look at a 16:9 format. Because you might find a couple of years later that there´s a lot more 16:9 sources. Not only more HDTV programming but DVDs and even games. A lot of games have 16:9 support already and you would expect the next generation consoles to have better 16:9 and true HDTV support (for instance, the Xbox version of Soul Calibur 2 has a 720p mode but not 16:9 format).
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<BR>I saw at GoodGuys this week that they´re selling a 34" Philips for $1500 before some kind of discount. That is a 16:9 set. It seems better to spend $1500 or more now on a 16:9 set than to spend $1000 on a 4:3 set and then find that 2 or 3 years later, you really want a 16:9 set (by then of course, 16:9 sets could be a lot cheaper).
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<BR>The only downside of a 16:9 set is that you have to watch regular TV programming with a zoomed or stretch mode or use black bars on the side (which could cause burn in).
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<BR>The few Xbox games which have HDTV support are mostly 720p (Dragon´s Lair 3D is 1080i). Most HDTVs display at 1080i and upconvert 720p sources to 1080i, their native display resolution.
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<BR>So HDTV channels like ABC and ESPN, which use 720p, have their signals upconverted to 1080i so that they could be displayed on most HDTV sets.
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<BR>However, I´ve heard some Xbox owners found that their HDTVs would DOWN-convert 720p games to 480p.
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<BR>It appears some sets handle HDTV channels differently than sources like video games. Probably because most HDTV tuners will output a signal in whatever format you want and then the HDTV takes that signal and does what it needs.
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<BR>Better place to ask about specific sets and Xbox games is avsforum.com and/or hdtvarcade.com.
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<BR>Also, if you´re going to consider spending $1000 or more on an HDTV, you might as well really look at a 16:9 format. Because you might find a couple of years later that there´s a lot more 16:9 sources. Not only more HDTV programming but DVDs and even games. A lot of games have 16:9 support already and you would expect the next generation consoles to have better 16:9 and true HDTV support (for instance, the Xbox version of Soul Calibur 2 has a 720p mode but not 16:9 format).
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<BR>I saw at GoodGuys this week that they´re selling a 34" Philips for $1500 before some kind of discount. That is a 16:9 set. It seems better to spend $1500 or more now on a 16:9 set than to spend $1000 on a 4:3 set and then find that 2 or 3 years later, you really want a 16:9 set (by then of course, 16:9 sets could be a lot cheaper).
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<BR>The only downside of a 16:9 set is that you have to watch regular TV programming with a zoomed or stretch mode or use black bars on the side (which could cause burn in).
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<BR>On 2004-01-19 10:41, wco81 wrote:
<BR>One thing to beware is that some HDTVs don´t always upconvert from all sources in the ways you´d want.
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<BR>The few Xbox games which have HDTV support are mostly 720p (Dragon´s Lair 3D is 1080i). Most HDTVs display at 1080i and upconvert 720p sources to 1080i, their native display resolution.
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<BR>So HDTV channels like ABC and ESPN, which use 720p, have their signals upconverted to 1080i so that they could be displayed on most HDTV sets.
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<BR>However, I´ve heard some Xbox owners found that their HDTVs would DOWN-convert 720p games to 480p.
<BR>
<BR>It appears some sets handle HDTV channels differently than sources like video games. Probably because most HDTV tuners will output a signal in whatever format you want and then the HDTV takes that signal and does what it needs.
<BR>
<BR>Better place to ask about specific sets and Xbox games is avsforum.com and/or hdtvarcade.com.
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<BR>Also, if you´re going to consider spending $1000 or more on an HDTV, you might as well really look at a 16:9 format. Because you might find a couple of years later that there´s a lot more 16:9 sources. Not only more HDTV programming but DVDs and even games. A lot of games have 16:9 support already and you would expect the next generation consoles to have better 16:9 and true HDTV support (for instance, the Xbox version of Soul Calibur 2 has a 720p mode but not 16:9 format).
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<BR>I saw at GoodGuys this week that they´re selling a 34" Philips for $1500 before some kind of discount. That is a 16:9 set. It seems better to spend $1500 or more now on a 16:9 set than to spend $1000 on a 4:3 set and then find that 2 or 3 years later, you really want a 16:9 set (by then of course, 16:9 sets could be a lot cheaper).
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<BR>The only downside of a 16:9 set is that you have to watch regular TV programming with a zoomed or stretch mode or use black bars on the side (which could cause burn in).
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<BR> Just purchased it today and they are installing it tonight. I had considered widescreen (a 30" Sony) but the very last thing you mention was the reason I went 4:3. I watch alot of TV and play games. Since the majority of games are still not 16:9 and my TV time is far greater then DVD time this was the way to go. Plus it can still do the 16:9 , I just have to live with the letterboxing. Also they had two of them side by side at the store 4:3 and widescreen and I just did not care for the stretched look.
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<BR>I guess I will have to wait and see but from what I have read people seem to be happy with the way the Sony upconverts 720P to 1080i. I have checked out hdtvarcade.com and all the HDTV sites and got as much info as I could (probably information overload). I just wanted to make sure the TV I got was 480P 720P and 1080i capable which this one is.
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<BR>None of my games show to offer 720P so I am going to check out TH underground or Amped 2 and see how it handles it. Also going to pick up Dragons Lair to see the beauty that is 1080i.
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<BR>Thanks again to all for the advice.
<BR>On 2004-01-19 10:41, wco81 wrote:
<BR>One thing to beware is that some HDTVs don´t always upconvert from all sources in the ways you´d want.
<BR>
<BR>The few Xbox games which have HDTV support are mostly 720p (Dragon´s Lair 3D is 1080i). Most HDTVs display at 1080i and upconvert 720p sources to 1080i, their native display resolution.
<BR>
<BR>So HDTV channels like ABC and ESPN, which use 720p, have their signals upconverted to 1080i so that they could be displayed on most HDTV sets.
<BR>
<BR>However, I´ve heard some Xbox owners found that their HDTVs would DOWN-convert 720p games to 480p.
<BR>
<BR>It appears some sets handle HDTV channels differently than sources like video games. Probably because most HDTV tuners will output a signal in whatever format you want and then the HDTV takes that signal and does what it needs.
<BR>
<BR>Better place to ask about specific sets and Xbox games is avsforum.com and/or hdtvarcade.com.
<BR>
<BR>Also, if you´re going to consider spending $1000 or more on an HDTV, you might as well really look at a 16:9 format. Because you might find a couple of years later that there´s a lot more 16:9 sources. Not only more HDTV programming but DVDs and even games. A lot of games have 16:9 support already and you would expect the next generation consoles to have better 16:9 and true HDTV support (for instance, the Xbox version of Soul Calibur 2 has a 720p mode but not 16:9 format).
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<BR>I saw at GoodGuys this week that they´re selling a 34" Philips for $1500 before some kind of discount. That is a 16:9 set. It seems better to spend $1500 or more now on a 16:9 set than to spend $1000 on a 4:3 set and then find that 2 or 3 years later, you really want a 16:9 set (by then of course, 16:9 sets could be a lot cheaper).
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<BR>The only downside of a 16:9 set is that you have to watch regular TV programming with a zoomed or stretch mode or use black bars on the side (which could cause burn in).
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<BR> Just purchased it today and they are installing it tonight. I had considered widescreen (a 30" Sony) but the very last thing you mention was the reason I went 4:3. I watch alot of TV and play games. Since the majority of games are still not 16:9 and my TV time is far greater then DVD time this was the way to go. Plus it can still do the 16:9 , I just have to live with the letterboxing. Also they had two of them side by side at the store 4:3 and widescreen and I just did not care for the stretched look.
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<BR>I guess I will have to wait and see but from what I have read people seem to be happy with the way the Sony upconverts 720P to 1080i. I have checked out hdtvarcade.com and all the HDTV sites and got as much info as I could (probably information overload). I just wanted to make sure the TV I got was 480P 720P and 1080i capable which this one is.
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<BR>None of my games show to offer 720P so I am going to check out TH underground or Amped 2 and see how it handles it. Also going to pick up Dragons Lair to see the beauty that is 1080i.
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<BR>Thanks again to all for the advice.
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You NEED the Xbox HD Pack. It´s the only way the Xbox itself knows that it can run in Hi-Def mode. It´s because it uses the RGB component cables rather than just one Yellow video cable. I have both the regular components and the Hi-Def pack and the only way the Xbox allows you to run in Hi-Def mode is with the HD Pack. You can´t even set it in the dashboard without the pack.
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<BR>On 2004-01-19 12:22, dbdynsty25 wrote:
<BR>You NEED the Xbox HD Pack. It´s the only way the Xbox itself knows that it can run in Hi-Def mode. It´s because it uses the RGB component cables rather than just one Yellow video cable. I have both the regular components and the Hi-Def pack and the only way the Xbox allows you to run in Hi-Def mode is with the HD Pack. You can´t even set it in the dashboard without the pack.
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<BR>A little confused? The TV I have right now does have the (RGB) component cables. While it does not offer HDTV the early Wegas still had one single component connection. I think what you are refering to are the standard A/V connections (yellow then red/white).
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<BR>See that is the weird part. On this non-HDTV I can adjust the settings (480P 720P 1080i). I am assuming because I have a component setup. Of course if you put in a 480P game like Links it causes the screen to go haywire.
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<BR>My problem now is the only place that has one of these in stock is on the other side of town. I will probably go ahead and pick one up before the guys come to install just to be on the safe side.
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<BR>The funny part is Monster says it will work, no comment from MS since it is 3rd party and on all the message boards I get mixed information.
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<BR>On 2004-01-19 12:22, dbdynsty25 wrote:
<BR>You NEED the Xbox HD Pack. It´s the only way the Xbox itself knows that it can run in Hi-Def mode. It´s because it uses the RGB component cables rather than just one Yellow video cable. I have both the regular components and the Hi-Def pack and the only way the Xbox allows you to run in Hi-Def mode is with the HD Pack. You can´t even set it in the dashboard without the pack.
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<BR>A little confused? The TV I have right now does have the (RGB) component cables. While it does not offer HDTV the early Wegas still had one single component connection. I think what you are refering to are the standard A/V connections (yellow then red/white).
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<BR>See that is the weird part. On this non-HDTV I can adjust the settings (480P 720P 1080i). I am assuming because I have a component setup. Of course if you put in a 480P game like Links it causes the screen to go haywire.
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<BR>My problem now is the only place that has one of these in stock is on the other side of town. I will probably go ahead and pick one up before the guys come to install just to be on the safe side.
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<BR>The funny part is Monster says it will work, no comment from MS since it is 3rd party and on all the message boards I get mixed information.
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I don´t know which connection you have from Monster either. If it´s a high def pack for the Xbox, then the Hi Definition options should be in the video options from the Xbox dashboard. Is this true? If not, then you probably need the ´real´ Xbox Hi Def pack...it´ll then enable those options to be set from the dashboard.
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<BR>Regardless of what your TV says it will display, if you don´t have the right cables connected, and in turn, enabling the hi def video settings in the dashboard, you´re not going to be looking at a 480i, 720p, 1080i image. The Xbox just won´t be sending that signal out.
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<BR>Get it? I´m confused just typing it.
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<BR>Regardless of what your TV says it will display, if you don´t have the right cables connected, and in turn, enabling the hi def video settings in the dashboard, you´re not going to be looking at a 480i, 720p, 1080i image. The Xbox just won´t be sending that signal out.
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<BR>Get it? I´m confused just typing it.
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<BR>On 2004-01-19 21:24, dbdynsty25 wrote:
<BR>I don´t know which connection you have from Monster either. If it´s a high def pack for the Xbox, then the Hi Definition options should be in the video options from the Xbox dashboard. Is this true? If not, then you probably need the ´real´ Xbox Hi Def pack...it´ll then enable those options to be set from the dashboard.
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<BR>Regardless of what your TV says it will display, if you don´t have the right cables connected, and in turn, enabling the hi def video settings in the dashboard, you´re not going to be looking at a 480i, 720p, 1080i image. The Xbox just won´t be sending that signal out.
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<BR>Get it? I´m confused just typing it.
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<BR>LOL it has been confusing through this whole ordeal but looks like all is working.
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<BR>On the old non-HDTV Wega it would let me change the settings (480/720/1080) but of course when I loaded a disc like Links that supported 480p it would jumble the screen, forcing me to turn those settings off. This made sense due to the old Wega not supporting HDTV. I can only assume it let me change the options because I was going through the component cables.
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<BR>* If someone out there who does not have an HDTV and is hooked up via an S-Video or AV connection could check and see if they can change the video settings it would be appreciated.
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<BR>With the HDTV it is accepting the settings and presenting the game in 480P as best I can tell. You can definately see a sharper picture over 480i but I need to try one of the 720p or 1080i games to see it in all it´s glory.
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<BR>This was the reply from MonsterCables...
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<BR> this cable will support HDTV video format for the Xbox.
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<BR>Enjoy!
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<BR>Monsterously,
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<BR>Tim Pryde
<BR>Customer Service
<BR>Head of Technical Support
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<BR>On 2004-01-19 21:24, dbdynsty25 wrote:
<BR>I don´t know which connection you have from Monster either. If it´s a high def pack for the Xbox, then the Hi Definition options should be in the video options from the Xbox dashboard. Is this true? If not, then you probably need the ´real´ Xbox Hi Def pack...it´ll then enable those options to be set from the dashboard.
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<BR>Regardless of what your TV says it will display, if you don´t have the right cables connected, and in turn, enabling the hi def video settings in the dashboard, you´re not going to be looking at a 480i, 720p, 1080i image. The Xbox just won´t be sending that signal out.
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<BR>Get it? I´m confused just typing it.
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<BR>LOL it has been confusing through this whole ordeal but looks like all is working.
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<BR>On the old non-HDTV Wega it would let me change the settings (480/720/1080) but of course when I loaded a disc like Links that supported 480p it would jumble the screen, forcing me to turn those settings off. This made sense due to the old Wega not supporting HDTV. I can only assume it let me change the options because I was going through the component cables.
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<BR>* If someone out there who does not have an HDTV and is hooked up via an S-Video or AV connection could check and see if they can change the video settings it would be appreciated.
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<BR>With the HDTV it is accepting the settings and presenting the game in 480P as best I can tell. You can definately see a sharper picture over 480i but I need to try one of the 720p or 1080i games to see it in all it´s glory.
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<BR>This was the reply from MonsterCables...
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<BR><!-- BBCode Start --><I>Hello Brent,
<BR> this cable will support HDTV video format for the Xbox.
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<BR>Enjoy!
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<BR>Monsterously,
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<BR>Tim Pryde
<BR>Customer Service
<BR>Head of Technical Support
<BR>Internal Training Monster</I><!-- BBCode End -->
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My only question is can you change the video settings in the Xbox dashboard? If so, then you´re golden when you get the HDTV.
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<BR>On 2004-01-19 23:24, dbdynsty25 wrote:
<BR>My only question is can you change the video settings in the Xbox dashboard? If so, then you´re golden when you get the HDTV.
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<BR>Yep I could change the settings in the Xbox dashboard before I had the HDTV and now with the HDTV that was delivered tonight.
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<BR>I would still be intrested if a non HDTV user (S-Vid or A/V) can change the settings in the dashboard, or if it is only when a component connection is hooked up just out of pure curiosity.
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<BR>Now I can join the "why didn´t "X" developer" give us 720P or 1080i support in this years games bandwagon.
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<BR>Ahh the memories of people returning ESPN Football because it claimed 720p on the box but did not deliver 720p.
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<BR>On 2004-01-19 23:24, dbdynsty25 wrote:
<BR>My only question is can you change the video settings in the Xbox dashboard? If so, then you´re golden when you get the HDTV.
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<BR>Yep I could change the settings in the Xbox dashboard before I had the HDTV and now with the HDTV that was delivered tonight.
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<BR>I would still be intrested if a non HDTV user (S-Vid or A/V) can change the settings in the dashboard, or if it is only when a component connection is hooked up just out of pure curiosity.
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<BR>Now I can join the "why didn´t "X" developer" give us 720P or 1080i support in this years games bandwagon.
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<BR>Ahh the memories of people returning ESPN Football because it claimed 720p on the box but did not deliver 720p.
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You can ONLY change the dashboard when you have the hi def kit hooked up...or in your case, the Monster Hi Def kit. I have both types of cables, s-video with white and red audio, and RGB w/ Optical Audio and the only time I can change the Xbox Dashboard video settings to a hi def setting is when I´ve got the RGB hi def kit hooked up.
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just to add a little of my 2c here....I got a Sony 42" WEGA HD TV and I watch all my regular TV in "Wide-Zoom" mode, which fill the whole screen, but doesn´t really give it that bad "stretched out" look that some other TV´s have. My TV actually gives you 4 choices for "stretching" the picture and some look bad and some are very acceptable. I haven´t gotten the HD receiver yet, as they are still around $500. Waiting for the price to come down and for more HD programming to happen.
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<BR>On 2004-01-20 08:03, JackB1 wrote:
<BR>just to add a little of my 2c here....I got a Sony 42" WEGA HD TV and I watch all my regular TV in "Wide-Zoom" mode, which fill the whole screen, but doesn´t really give it that bad "stretched out" look that some other TV´s have. My TV actually gives you 4 choices for "stretching" the picture and some look bad and some are very acceptable. I haven´t gotten the HD receiver yet, as they are still around $500. Waiting for the price to come down and for more HD programming to happen.
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<BR>Is that the LCD Grand Wega? If so, then I envy you. I have been looking at that TV for months. Do you really like the TV overall? Does your gaming system look good on it?
<BR>On 2004-01-20 08:03, JackB1 wrote:
<BR>just to add a little of my 2c here....I got a Sony 42" WEGA HD TV and I watch all my regular TV in "Wide-Zoom" mode, which fill the whole screen, but doesn´t really give it that bad "stretched out" look that some other TV´s have. My TV actually gives you 4 choices for "stretching" the picture and some look bad and some are very acceptable. I haven´t gotten the HD receiver yet, as they are still around $500. Waiting for the price to come down and for more HD programming to happen.
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<BR>Is that the LCD Grand Wega? If so, then I envy you. I have been looking at that TV for months. Do you really like the TV overall? Does your gaming system look good on it?
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<BR>On 2004-01-20 01:10, dbdynsty25 wrote:
<BR>You can ONLY change the dashboard when you have the hi def kit hooked up...or in your case, the Monster Hi Def kit. I have both types of cables, s-video with white and red audio, and RGB w/ Optical Audio and the only time I can change the Xbox Dashboard video settings to a hi def setting is when I´ve got the RGB hi def kit hooked up.
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<BR>This is the one time being a digital cable customer is not so bad. You don´t have to pay for the new receiver (they simply change out your box and you pay a couple bucks more a month for the HDTV box). I even got them to waive the install charege. My bill went up $4 a month. They even offer to let you buy the HDTV box for just over $100...
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<BR>On 2004-01-20 01:10, dbdynsty25 wrote:
<BR>You can ONLY change the dashboard when you have the hi def kit hooked up...or in your case, the Monster Hi Def kit. I have both types of cables, s-video with white and red audio, and RGB w/ Optical Audio and the only time I can change the Xbox Dashboard video settings to a hi def setting is when I´ve got the RGB hi def kit hooked up.
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<BR>This is the one time being a digital cable customer is not so bad. You don´t have to pay for the new receiver (they simply change out your box and you pay a couple bucks more a month for the HDTV box). I even got them to waive the install charege. My bill went up $4 a month. They even offer to let you buy the HDTV box for just over $100...
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I have a 53´ Sony Hi-Scan hooked up to my XBox with the Monster RGB cables.. On my Xbox dashboard, I have all 3 hi def options clicked yes and I haven´t any problems such as a jumbled screen.. On my set I have no way of confirming that it is displaying 480, 720, or 1080 other than the picture looks good as hell on games or dvds..
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