Why isn't it 1080p?

[squire87]

So, I have my Blu-Ray player hooked up by HDMI to my Samsung 50" 1080p plasma. But when I play a Blu-Ray movie, the TV's display function states that the signal resolution is 1080i. Why is that? Since the player, disc and TV are all 1080p, why doesn't it say 1080p?

[Luis_A51]

Originally Posted by squire87

So, I have my Blu-Ray player hooked up by HDMI to my Samsung 50" 1080p plasma. But when I play a Blu-Ray movie, the TV's display function states that the signal resolution is 1080i. Why is that? Since the player, disc and TV are all 1080p, why doesn't it say 1080p?

Which movie?

[crackinhedz]

whats the model number of your tv?

...some "1080p" TV's cannot accept a 1080p signal, they merely upscale 720p/1080i into 1080p.

Not saying that is the answer, but we need to know more about your setup...also what movie are you watching?

[sticks4legs]

What is the model # of all the equipment ??

[Beta Man]

what's the model number of your Television..... I don't want to jump to too many conclusions, but I'm guessing you don't actually have a 1080p t.v.

What player are you using???? if it's a PS3, you have to run through the "settings" etc......

little more info... we'll figure it out!

[garlad]

Originally Posted by squire87

So, I have my Blu-Ray player hooked up by HDMI to my Samsung 50" 1080p plasma. But when I play a Blu-Ray movie, the TV's display function states that the signal resolution is 1080i. Why is that? Since the player, disc and TV are all 1080p, why doesn't it say 1080p?

Perhaps on your player there is a setting where u select the max resolution you would like to use.. 1080p is prob not ticked..

Happened to me with the PS3.. didnt know what was wong - 1080p blu rays playing at 1080i on a 1080p tv!! so annoying! all i had to do was select 1080p under display settings...

Hope this might help!

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by Luis_A51

Which movie?

doh.... I didn't think of that one either.... but looks like everyone else had the same thought at the same time!

[BigLuvJason]

Originally Posted by garlad

Perhaps on your player there is a setting where u select the max resolution you would like to use.. 1080p is prob not ticked..

Happened to me with the PS3.. didnt know what was wong - 1080p blu rays playing at 1080i on a 1080p tv!! so annoying! all i had to do was select 1080p under display settings...

Hope this might help!

I think it did that to me also.....you selected 1080p on your ps3 settings or tv?

[garlad]

Originally Posted by BigLuvJason

I think it did that to me also.....you selected 1080p on your ps3 settings or tv?

On my PS3 - you'll find it under settings... all boxes were automatically ticked up to 1080i... had to tick 1080p then it worked perfectly!

[BigLuvJason]

Originally Posted by garlad

On my PS3 - you'll find it under settings... all boxes were automatically ticked up to 1080i... had to tick 1080p then it worked perfectly!

thanks....oh man if i have been watching everything in 1080i I am gonna be pissed!! lol

[garlad]

Originally Posted by BigLuvJason

thanks....oh man if i have been watching everything in 1080i I am gonna be pissed!! lol

haha! i was for a while to be honest.. just couldnt figure it out.. was it the tv? the ps3?? the blu ray?? the relief was great once i sorted it.. school boy error really!

[dobyblue]

Originally Posted by BigLuvJason

thanks....oh man if i have been watching everything in 1080i I am gonna be pissed!! lol

If your television deinterlaces properly, there won't be any difference!


1080p24 = 1080i60 = 1080p24

It's a lossless conversion when done properly.

[squire87]

Okay, here are some answers for you:

First of all, every Blu-ray movie I've tried does this. Secondly, here are my specs:

The TV is a Samsung, Model Code: FTP5084X/XAA
The Blu-Ray player is a Sony, Model Number: BDP-S300

I just checked out the various menu options on the TV and BD player. Unfortunately, I didn't find any options that allowed me to manually control the selected resolution.

Hope that info helps. Thanks in advance for your help everyone.

[squire87]

SOLVED!

Thanks for all your help everyone....but I FINALLY figured it out. Turns out there was a very tiny button on my Blu-ray remote that needed selecting. It was set to "Auto", which you would think would prompt the machine to set itself in 1080p since all important criteria for 1080p are in place. But, this was not the case. So, once I found that elusive little button, I just manually set the picture to 1080p and VOILA!...it's all good. Thanks everyone.

[Ben123]

Originally Posted by squire87

SOLVED!

Thanks for all your help everyone....but I FINALLY figured it out. Turns out there was a very tiny button on my Blu-ray remote that needed selecting. It was set to "Auto", which you would think would prompt the machine to set itself in 1080p since all important criteria for 1080p are in place. But, this was not the case. So, once I found that elusive little button, I just manually set the picture to 1080p and VOILA!...it's all good. Thanks everyone.

Does 1080p looks significantly better than 1080i? Just curious.

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by Ben123

Does 1080p looks significantly better than 1080i? Just curious.

depending on screen size and viewing distance....... yes, or no

[Lord_Stewie]

it is possible that it has something to do with the model of the TV that you have. It could be a 1080i. or maybe you to set your TV to 1080p before watching the movie.

[crackinhedz]

he already figured out the problem.

[syncguy]

Originally Posted by Ben123

Does 1080p looks significantly better than 1080i? Just curious.

1080p content is definitely better than 1080i content for fast movements (action, dancing, sports etc.). If the content is on 1080/24p (i.e. blu-ray movies), you may convert to 1080i if the TV does not accept 1080p and this will not degrade the signal if it is done correctly.