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Re: How do I know if HD is working?

You're not going to see much difference on such a small screen size. HD in my opinion is only for the benefit of large screen displays. You'll clearly see when watching HD content on a screen 32" and above. The screen you using will have a sharp picture displayed on it but so does my old 14" CRT portable when hooked up to my analogue areal connection.

Re: How do I know if HD is working?

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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 34938067)

I have often asked myself the same question on this, I have a 32in HD tv, and l cannot tell the difference either, l have been to Comet and Curry's and have seen it there, and you can tell the difference, BUT you can't at home, maybe there is a tech problem with Vm, we don't do we.

There's a simple reason for that. When showing displays for comparison, some electrical stores deliberately set up the standard def display to look bad. Remember, they are trying to sell you an HD display. They aren't going to sell many if the difference between HD and SD is not that obvious.

Don't believe me? I have seen it done (when you are next in Currys, check the wiring on the back of the sets), and can offer this as evidence..

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Originally Posted by jcw00 (Post 34937564)

I had the V+ installed 3 weeks ago with SD TV, and I then purchased a HD TV last week, but I can't see any difference between SD and HD broadcasts.

The V+ and TV are connected via HDMI cable (scart cable removed)
Changed the output on the V+ to HDEF (tried both 720p & 1080i)
V+ front displays HDTV

How can I tell if my V+ box or TV is faulty?

If it helps, the BBC have published instructions on how to access and use their HD test card..

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/bbcintern...rom_the_h.html

Re: How do I know if HD is working?

Well you are not on your own with your opinion. Either HD is well overrated or VM HD is crap, but I see no difference in HD and standard scart at all.

Re: How do I know if HD is working?

I think the biggest solution would be for someone on this forum who has SkyHD and to judge it with VMHD.

I have seen the difference in shops etc, but when l have watched HD on ESPN via VM, and be quite honest, l cannot tell the difference, although the HD picture is supposed to be much clearer.