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Resolution Settings

Question:

How to optimize my TV's picture quality using the cable/satellite box resolution settings?

 

Answer:

Locate the resolution settings on your HD cable or satellite box.

Set the box to output at either 720p or 1080i (depending on availability) for the best picture quality.

Contact your cable or satellite provider if you need assistance setting the resolution.

For additional questions, reach out to customer support through Live Chat or Phone Support options provided.

 

Terms:

HD - High Definition, refers to high-quality video and image resolutions.

Cable Box - A device provided by cable companies to decode digital signals for viewing on TVs.

Satellite Box - A device that receives and decodes satellite signals for TV viewing.

Resolution - The sharpness and detail of an image displayed on a screen, measured in pixels.

720p - A vertical resolution of 720 progressive scan lines, providing high-definition images.

1080i - A vertical resolution of 1080 interlaced lines, offering full high-definition pictures.

1080p - A full high-definition resolution with both horizontal and vertical dimensions of 1920x1080 pixels (not currently available from cable or satellite broadcasts).

 
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