Do You Really Know How HDTV Really Work? - Blu-ray Forum

Blove23 · 11-27-2008, 06:09 AM

It has come to my understanding that a large portion of individuals have a HDTV and don't really know how they work or get the full potential out of their HDTV.

Let's find out who really knows what they are talking about or did you buy a HDTV to keep up with the Jones and be able to say to all your friends " I have a HDTV."

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mike7478 · 11-27-2008, 06:54 AM

I'm afraid I have limited experience with getting the most out of my HDTV. My current TV (Samsung HD Ready 24") is the first one I ever bought but got my greedy eyes on a superior upgrade to that which I hope to buy some time early next year. Then I'll *have* to make sure I'm getting the most out of it

ixlegitballinxl · 11-27-2008, 08:04 AM

very broad question " how it works"

I'm all about hd, went from 480i, to 480p, to 720p, to 1080i ( interlaced ) and 1080p ( progressive )

i'd prefer seeing 1080 lines all being shown vs every other line anyday

i have an hdtv so I enjoy higher resolution content

crackinhedz · 11-27-2008, 02:37 PM

listing your equipment doesn't mean you know what you're doing.

canuckle · 11-27-2008, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

listing your equipment doesn't mean you know what you're doing.

[x] post delivers!

Blove23 · 11-27-2008, 04:29 PM

I guess I should hook everything up HDMI via my receiver to make sure I get 1080p out of everything except my cable box because it only does 1080i. I'll make sure everything is in line with my harmony one remote. I think that was pretty easy to set up. What else would you like? If you have a PS3 I'll see you in Madden and if you have a XBOX I'll see you in "Call of Duty or Gears of War" You take your pick! Why buy things if you don't know how to use them. That's wasting my time and yours!

crackinhedz · 11-27-2008, 04:47 PM

I was under the impression you were going to explain how HDTV really works for those who don't know?

dobyblue · 11-27-2008, 04:54 PM

I have no idea how HDTV really works, or anything for that matter.

crackinhedz · 11-27-2008, 05:03 PM

I didn't know squat about home theater until I bought my first Onkyo TX-SR604.

For the life of me I couldn't figure out why I was not getting 7.1 PCM. (didn't even really understand PCM at the time).

So I did a bit of soul searching, and one thing led to another. New words and technology started appearing on every internet link or instruction manual I looked at! ...I could not stop. I read EVERYTHING only to keep learning I knew NOTHING!

No one will ever know everything. But with the help of each other, we can all share the missing info and knowledge we all desperately seek in the ever changing world and addiction of Home Theater.

crackinhedz · 11-27-2008, 05:06 PM

So does anyone really know how HDTV works? probably not.

Because it always evolves. And by HDTV, I do not mean the actual TV sitting on your cabinet. I mean electronics technology. I completely understand why people are lost.

So its not about seeing who knows what or who owns what...its about helping those who cannot see.

quexos · 11-27-2008, 07:04 PM

I know how to use my HDTV but if you mean how the circuits and signal works, then few people really know.
However I could tell you that HDTV pretty much works the same as Standard TV, the real difference is the amount of data sent being much more important for the HDTV than the Standard one.

Blu-Raider · 11-27-2008, 07:08 PM

I really think I really know how HDTV really works.

I'm really, really an electrical engineer.

Really.

Blove23 · 11-28-2008, 04:40 AM

I was trying to help those always complaining about their appearance of their television and returning it because they did not have HD. It may be confusing to some, but currently you have different signals. I know you know analog, digital, and HD. Most individuals that purchase a HDTV excluding the elderly, have a HDTV and complain about there signal. Understanding that, if you purchase a television approximately $2000 is it worth having OTA HD, digital, or HD for all the other channels where available. That's all I'm saying. If I'm going to spend the money then I'm going all out, but if you don't spend the money you get what you get. People need to stop complaining and watch the TV in digital or HD and shut up.

Blove23 · 11-28-2008, 04:42 AM

You the man and I know you know!

Blove23 · 11-28-2008, 04:43 AM

Yes Sir:
You're a winner! I could be said any easier!

Mr Dodger Blu · 11-28-2008, 06:24 AM

What the hell are you trippin' on?!

ixlegitballinxl · 11-28-2008, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

listing your equipment doesn't mean you know what you're doing.

huh?

11-27-2008, 06:09 AM	#1
Blove23 Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Pittsburgh Blu-ray collection:67 Blu-ray reviews:1	Do You Really Know How HDTV Really Work? It has come to my understanding that a large portion of individuals have a HDTV and don't really know how they work or get the full potential out of their HDTV. Let's find out who really knows what they are talking about or did you buy a HDTV to keep up with the Jones and be able to say to all your friends " I have a HDTV." Blove23 Hitachi 55 Director Series w/power swivel Denon 2309CI Klipsch RF 82 Floorstanding Klipsch RC 52 Center Klipsch RB 61 Rears Definitive Technology Supercube 1 Subwoofer Panasonic DMP BD-30 Sony PS3 Microsoft Xbox 360

11-27-2008, 05:03 PM	#9
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	I didn't know squat about home theater until I bought my first Onkyo TX-SR604. For the life of me I couldn't figure out why I was not getting 7.1 PCM. (didn't even really understand PCM at the time). So I did a bit of soul searching, and one thing led to another. New words and technology started appearing on every internet link or instruction manual I looked at! ...I could not stop. I read EVERYTHING only to keep learning I knew NOTHING! No one will ever know everything. But with the help of each other, we can all share the missing info and knowledge we all desperately seek in the ever changing world and addiction of Home Theater. Last edited by crackinhedz; 11-27-2008 at 05:12 PM.

11-27-2008, 05:06 PM	#10
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	So does anyone really know how HDTV works? probably not. Because it always evolves. And by HDTV, I do not mean the actual TV sitting on your cabinet. I mean electronics technology. I completely understand why people are lost. So its not about seeing who knows what or who owns what...its about helping those who cannot see. Last edited by crackinhedz; 11-27-2008 at 05:11 PM.

11-27-2008, 07:04 PM	#11
quexos Banned Member since:May 2007 Location:Brussels, Belgium	I know how to use my HDTV but if you mean how the circuits and signal works, then few people really know. However I could tell you that HDTV pretty much works the same as Standard TV, the real difference is the amount of data sent being much more important for the HDTV than the Standard one. Last edited by quexos; 11-27-2008 at 07:15 PM.

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11-27-2008, 06:54 AM	#2
mike7478 Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Worcester, UK Blu-ray collection:35 Blu-ray reviews:3	I'm afraid I have limited experience with getting the most out of my HDTV. My current TV (Samsung HD Ready 24") is the first one I ever bought but got my greedy eyes on a superior upgrade to that which I hope to buy some time early next year. Then I'll have to make sure I'm getting the most out of it

11-27-2008, 08:04 AM	#3
ixlegitballinxl Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Magic Kingdom, FL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:631 Trading Score:22	very broad question " how it works" I'm all about hd, went from 480i, to 480p, to 720p, to 1080i ( interlaced ) and 1080p ( progressive ) i'd prefer seeing 1080 lines all being shown vs every other line anyday i have an hdtv so I enjoy higher resolution content

11-27-2008, 02:37 PM	#4
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	listing your equipment doesn't mean you know what you're doing.

11-27-2008, 04:29 PM	#6
Blove23 Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Pittsburgh Blu-ray collection:67 Blu-ray reviews:1	I guess I should hook everything up HDMI via my receiver to make sure I get 1080p out of everything except my cable box because it only does 1080i. I'll make sure everything is in line with my harmony one remote. I think that was pretty easy to set up. What else would you like? If you have a PS3 I'll see you in Madden and if you have a XBOX I'll see you in "Call of Duty or Gears of War" You take your pick! Why buy things if you don't know how to use them. That's wasting my time and yours!

11-27-2008, 04:47 PM	#7
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	I was under the impression you were going to explain how HDTV really works for those who don't know?

11-27-2008, 04:54 PM	#8
dobyblue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:655 Blu-ray reviews: 15	I have no idea how HDTV really works, or anything for that matter.

11-27-2008, 07:08 PM	#12
Blu-Raider Expert Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Dark Side of the Moon Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:64 Blu-ray reviews:2	I really think I really know how HDTV really works. I'm really, really an electrical engineer. Really.

11-28-2008, 04:40 AM	#13
Blove23 Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Pittsburgh Blu-ray collection:67 Blu-ray reviews:1	I was trying to help those always complaining about their appearance of their television and returning it because they did not have HD. It may be confusing to some, but currently you have different signals. I know you know analog, digital, and HD. Most individuals that purchase a HDTV excluding the elderly, have a HDTV and complain about there signal. Understanding that, if you purchase a television approximately $2000 is it worth having OTA HD, digital, or HD for all the other channels where available. That's all I'm saying. If I'm going to spend the money then I'm going all out, but if you don't spend the money you get what you get. People need to stop complaining and watch the TV in digital or HD and shut up.

11-28-2008, 04:42 AM	#14
Blove23 Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Pittsburgh Blu-ray collection:67 Blu-ray reviews:1	You the man and I know you know!

11-28-2008, 04:43 AM	#15
Blove23 Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Pittsburgh Blu-ray collection:67 Blu-ray reviews:1	Yes Sir: You're a winner! I could be said any easier!

11-28-2008, 06:24 AM	#16
Mr Dodger Blu Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Gardena Ca. Blu-ray collection:91 Trading Score:1	What the hell are you trippin' on?!

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