Signal strengths

[FriggnDiggn]

I have an LG 52 50 1080p and I was just wondering, right now, I dont have HD, or a Blu-ray player, and I watch my DVDs from a PS2. It seems that my PS2 shows all my DVDs in nothing but 480i, and I havent a clue what my "default" signal is coming from Directv.
So .. 1)does anyone know what a default DIRECTV signal is coming through at? and also,

2)if I get HD, what is the signal strength of it? Im assuming it isnt 1080p, Im guessin the only way Ill see that, is through a Blu ray player. Thanks!

[twill812]

Originally Posted by FriggnDiggn

I have an LG 52 50 1080p and I was just wondering, right now, I dont have HD, or a Blu-ray player, and I watch my DVDs from a PS2. It seems that my PS2 shows all my DVDs in nothing but 480i, and I havent a clue what my "default" signal is coming from Directv.
So .. 1)does anyone know what a default DIRECTV signal is coming through at? and also,

2)if I get HD, what is the signal strength of it? Im assuming it isnt 1080p, Im guessin the only way Ill see that, is through a Blu ray player. Thanks!

Well, I would not call it signal strength, but maybe video feed. I believe the default standard feed is 480p. DirecTv HD feed is 1080i with the possiblity to watch downloadable movies as 1080p. I hope this helps.

[FriggnDiggn]

It sure does help! yea, I wasnt sure what to call the signal, I was hopin I was understood in my eBonics of...whatever this is LOL Thanks again!

[Sonny]

Originally Posted by FriggnDiggn

I have an LG 52 50 1080p and I was just wondering, right now, I dont have HD, or a Blu-ray player, and I watch my DVDs from a PS2. It seems that my PS2 shows all my DVDs in nothing but 480i, and I havent a clue what my "default" signal is coming from Directv.
So .. 1)does anyone know what a default DIRECTV signal is coming through at? and also,

2)if I get HD, what is the signal strength of it? Im assuming it isnt 1080p, Im guessin the only way Ill see that, is through a Blu ray player. Thanks!

So you're saying you have just digital DIRECTV right? If so you're looking at 480i/p. If you get it upgraded to HD DIRECTV then you will have 480i/p/720p/1080i. I hope this helps. Oh yeah Blu's are the best native 1080p source!!

[FriggnDiggn]

Why the 3 different feeds? Is it an option? Or are somethings not as HD as others?

[Panos]

Originally Posted by FriggnDiggn

Why the 3 different feeds? Is it an option? Or are somethings not as HD as others?

Well, 480i and 480p will be used for the SD channels ( non HD) and HD content will be either 720p or 1080i. Depending on what directv HD receiver you get you'll be able to watch movies that are available in 1080p (downloaded movies). I believe you'll need the Directv DVR reciever to get the 1080p movies...