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RockChalk · 06-19-2009, 09:01 AM

My friend was over the other day and he ahd his Xbox 360 hooked up to my samsung ln52a750 through component cables and when I hit info to see what the tv was recieving as far as a signal goes and it says it was recieving a 1080p signal, my question is I thought it wasnt possible for component cables to put out a 1080p signal, is it possible or is there something else wrong?

johaen · 06-19-2009, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by RockChalk

... thought it wasnt possible for component cables to put out a 1080p signal...

You thought wrong.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Component_cable

"Component video is capable of carrying signals such as 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p"

VinnAY · 06-19-2009, 12:08 PM

wow...I actually learned something new today

solarrdadd · 06-19-2009, 12:41 PM

Only some HDTV's support 1080p via component cables and the source must also be able to put 1080p out via component cables. When both are so, you will get 1080p from those cables! Not all HDTV's or HD Sources will do or accept this. Remember, it's not about the cable itself, it's about the devices at both ends of the cable!

RockChalk · 06-20-2009, 02:13 AM

So all the game son Xbox 360 are capable of putting out 1080p? I wasnt aware...huh maybe Ill consider picking one up

solarrdadd · 06-20-2009, 02:19 AM

you'll have to check the game to see what supports. some games are in
720p, some in 1080i and some in 1080p. so, you'll have to read the box and then if your HDTV supports 1080p via component then that is what you'll get. Best of luck!

SlmShdy1 · 06-20-2009, 06:10 AM

As far as I know, that TV model can't accept a 1080p signal over component cables. Only few TV models ever did and they were older, much older than the 750.

Just a fun fact, the HD-DVD player add-on for the 360 was the first HD-DVD player able to output full 1080p (via component cables of course because the Elite hadn't been released yet).

RockChalk · 06-20-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SlmShdy1

As far as I know, that TV model can't accept a 1080p signal over component cables. Only few TV models ever did and they were older, much older than the 750.

Just a fun fact, the HD-DVD player add-on for the 360 was the first HD-DVD player able to output full 1080p (via component cables of course because the Elite hadn't been released yet).

Well that's funny because when my buddy hooks the xbox up and I hit info to see what the incoming signal is it says it is coming in it at 1080p so is this just an error?

zedd_117 · 06-20-2009, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by RockChalk

Well that's funny because when my buddy hooks the xbox up and I hit info to see what the incoming signal is it says it is coming in it at 1080p so is this just an error?

You think that's funny, check this out: Sometimes when I have my PS3 on and hooked up to my 32" Westinghouse 1080i, I'll get a reading in the upper corner of the screen that says 1920x1080, instead of 1080i like it normally displays. Hmmm 1080p on a 1080i set. Boogles my mind.

RockChalk · 06-21-2009, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by zedd_117

You think that's funny, check this out: Sometimes when I have my PS3 on and hooked up to my 32" Westinghouse 1080i, I'll get a reading in the upper corner of the screen that says 1920x1080, instead of 1080i like it normally displays. Hmmm 1080p on a 1080i set. Boogles my mind.

Thats weird I wonder if mine is still the same sort of thing, can the non elite xbox's put out 1080p on component cables?

SlmShdy1 · 06-21-2009, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by RockChalk

Thats weird I wonder if mine is still the same sort of thing, can the non elite xbox's put out 1080p on component cables?

Like I said before, the HD-DVD add-on was the first HD-DVD player able to output Full HD 1080p. The HD-DVD add-on came out before the Elites were released. Hence, the only way to get full 1080p out of the older 360's would be to use component cables. There was no other option.

RockChalk · 06-21-2009, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by SlmShdy1

Like I said before, the HD-DVD add-on was the first HD-DVD player able to output Full HD 1080p. The HD-DVD add-on came out before the Elites were released. Hence, the only way to get full 1080p out of the older 360's would be to use component cables. There was no other option.

oh ok sorry I get it now I was just confused

06-19-2009, 09:01 AM	#1
RockChalk Banned Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Saraotga, NY Blu-ray collection:13	Component Cable question? My friend was over the other day and he ahd his Xbox 360 hooked up to my samsung ln52a750 through component cables and when I hit info to see what the tv was recieving as far as a signal goes and it says it was recieving a 1080p signal, my question is I thought it wasnt possible for component cables to put out a 1080p signal, is it possible or is there something else wrong?

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VinnAY Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1	wow...I actually learned something new today

06-19-2009, 12:41 PM	#4
solarrdadd Blu-ray Prince Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Virginia Home Theater Gallery:255 4K collection:209 Blu-ray collection:1344 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews: 42 Trading Score:316	Only some HDTV's support 1080p via component cables and the source must also be able to put 1080p out via component cables. When both are so, you will get 1080p from those cables! Not all HDTV's or HD Sources will do or accept this. Remember, it's not about the cable itself, it's about the devices at both ends of the cable!

06-20-2009, 02:13 AM	#5
RockChalk Banned Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Saraotga, NY Blu-ray collection:13	So all the game son Xbox 360 are capable of putting out 1080p? I wasnt aware...huh maybe Ill consider picking one up

06-20-2009, 02:19 AM	#6
solarrdadd Blu-ray Prince Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Virginia Home Theater Gallery:255 4K collection:209 Blu-ray collection:1344 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews: 42 Trading Score:316	you'll have to check the game to see what supports. some games are in 720p, some in 1080i and some in 1080p. so, you'll have to read the box and then if your HDTV supports 1080p via component then that is what you'll get. Best of luck!

06-20-2009, 06:10 AM	#7
SlmShdy1 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Honolulu, HI PlayStation® PSN: SlmShdy1 Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:292	As far as I know, that TV model can't accept a 1080p signal over component cables. Only few TV models ever did and they were older, much older than the 750. Just a fun fact, the HD-DVD player add-on for the 360 was the first HD-DVD player able to output full 1080p (via component cables of course because the Elite hadn't been released yet).

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