comcast hdtv

[danzigrules]

I have no clue about hdtv, but I have a 1080p 42 inch lcd and a motorolla 6416III. Should not the hd channels take up the whole screen?

This whole high def seems pointless if a 42 inch screen ends up being 36 inches or less.

Is there something that I am missing? I have the stb to output 1080i and my tv is set to 16:9 default. The tv and stb are connected using a hdmi cable.


Thanks for any help.

 

[nismotigerwvu]

If the channel isn't broadcasting a program that is high def it will just be in 4:3. In other words, most non-headliner shows will not fill up your entire screen. I feel your pain here.

 

[wraith3k]

Shows that are broadcast in widescreen 1.78:1 (16:9) will fill the screen, since it matches the size of your screen perfectly. This will not be true for shows that are broadcast in standard definition 1.33:1 (4:3), or with movies that are filmed in different aspect ratios such as 1.85:1 or 2.35:1.

 

[Baked]

You need to order the HD package from Comcast to get the 700s HD channels. Everything else is SD. If you only have the digital cable box, you don't get HD channels. You need to order the HD and digital class options. If you already have the digital cable box, they can switch on your HD from the HQ.

 

[The Boston Dangler]

at least 50% of all HDTV's in america are not receiving an HD picture, OTA, cable, anything. that makes me a sad panda.

 

[Midnight Rambler]

If the channel isn't broadcasting a program that is high def it will just be in 4:3. In other words, most non-headliner shows will not fill up your entire screen. I feel your pain here.

What I hate most are the channels/stations that use a 4:3 and then add banners to the sides to fill the rest of the screen, e.g. ESPN.

 

[The Boston Dangler]

Originally posted by: Midnight Rambler

If the channel isn't broadcasting a program that is high def it will just be in 4:3. In other words, most non-headliner shows will not fill up your entire screen. I feel your pain here.

What I hate most are the channels/stations that use a 4:3 and then add banners to the sides to fill the rest of the screen, e.g. ESPN.

espn does it when they have sd footage of a game. it's either that, or stretch it / zoom too much.