If you are just watching streamed DVR content, (not downloaded 1:1) is the picture HD? Or are all of the pictures, streamed or downloaded non HD?
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This thing is worthless. Sorry I bought it. Takes two hours to download a 1 hour show. Shows expire in 30 days. Picture quality is bad. I hooked it for a week or two and then put it back in the box. Collecting dust now.
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It depends. If you are streaming within your network, you can stream high quality. I wouldn't call it HD. If you are out of your network the picture is poor for streaming. I would recommend a Slingbox instead. You can stream your DVR recordings or live in HD within your network and outside your network it starts low quality but the picture improves after a few minutes depending on the connection. Overall I am disappointed with GenieGo and I hardly use it. I use slingbox instead as I rent an apartment in a different city and I stream my DirecTV DVR from my house.
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SD looks great (for SD...) on my TV. Perhaps it's the source? I use Comcast / Xfinity.
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854x480 AKA 480p. A bit frustrating that this isn't made clear, in fact my GF thought it was HD when she got it for me. I do everything 720p or better, so I wouldn't have purchased a 480p device for any reason. That being said it's a solid and useful device so I didn't return it.
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I do not get 1080P but 720P looks fine. I suspect that you could have gotten away with the LT. I bought it for MLB TV and then discovered PLEX. I use PLEX to stream video from my desktop to my Roku.
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The night vision is very good. As far as the playback, I haven't tried that yet. We had to send back the original DVR because one of the channels didn't work. We just got the new one back. Hope that helps!
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Hi, No this won't record in HD even though it may be broadcast in HD. You'd need a blueray recorder to keep it to HD quality. This is just standard definition quality. I really like the units though if that's not an issue.
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One of the posters talks about the picture quality while using non-HDTV. I think he said he has it in a trailer, so no HDTV. Also, this unit doesn't have an S-Video connection, which is what is needed to get the best quality standard def. picture (at least that's my understanding). Which tells me that this unit is really not intended mainly for standard def viewing. Vizio, Sharp, and Philips make some units still with S-video connections. Maybe some others do, too, but so far I've found only those three brands. And if I had to guess, I would guess that eventually they'll all stop putting in S-Video connections, as more and more people start subscribing to HDTV. One of the posters talks about the picture quality while using non-HDTV. I think he said he has it in a trailer, so no HDTV. Also, this unit doesn't have an S-Video connection, which is what is needed to get the best quality standard def. picture (at least that's my understanding). Which tells me that this unit is really not intended mainly for standard def viewing. Vizio, Sharp, and Philips make some units still with S-video connections. Maybe some others do, too, but so far I've found only those three brands. And if I had to guess, I would guess that eventually they'll all stop putting in... » Read More One of the posters talks about the picture quality while using non-HDTV. I think he said he has it in a trailer, so no HDTV. Also, this unit doesn't have an S-Video connection, which is what is needed to get the best quality standard def. picture (at least that's my understanding). Which tells me that this unit is really not intended mainly for standard def viewing. Vizio, Sharp, and Philips make some units still with S-video connections. Maybe some others do, too, but so far I've found only those three brands. And if I had to guess, I would guess that eventually they'll all stop putting in S-Video connections, as more and more people start subscribing to HDTV. « Show Less
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I've noticed it in SD (using Dish Network) but not in HD yet. I'm thinking it's because I'm just using the RCA that came with it, but even without the HDMI cables the picture is fantastic. Can't wait to see the HD and SD channels and Blu-Ray with the HDMIs
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I'm not sure I understand your question..does it have to be connected to a DVR all the time for what?? To be able to view? No but it needs to be connected to something in order to be viewed
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I have an older Direct TV DVR (model HR-20-100S). Will this HD work for me? Also, can I make it the default HD, to avoid using the lousy internal HD in the Direct TV DVR? (I have had about 10 crash and burn on me over a 10 year period, and lost hundreds of recorded programs.I would pay extra if they had a reliable solid state HD as an option).
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are you sure that the cable box is HD? kinda sounds like it is SD? the other thing to remember is that not all stations are being broadcast in HD and even then some local channels might not be broadcasting certain shows in HD. for example, my local stations might broadcast a golf game that is in HD, but the local news is broadcast in SD. As for the tv itself, i'm not sure. I'm waiting to get my 4053 delivered and i'm having a hard time waiting! you might want to check your connections again though.
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Yes! At first I checked in the Manual. After I connect my DVR to the TV, result: nothing on the screen:-( even playback mode. Ok I checked the cable. It was loose. Prepare yourself to adjust the two little bump on the HDMI cable camera side, those should lift up a little bit in order to get solid contact. After everything was seen on BOTH screen (DVR and TV). Good luck!
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Haven't had that problem. In general, I'm still very happy with the TV. The only disappointment is that it isn't on amazon's list of recognized "HD" TVs and therefore can't receive HD streaming via. Fortunately, Vudu provides an option for that purpose.
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You will not be able to stream HD at that speed. If you are streaming HD then you were incorrect about your speed.See my guide for further details about speed requirements for various streams.
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The two boxes are identical. The DTVPal DVR is also fully HD compatible as well.
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Greg, I am also watching the Olympics on Comcast HD and not experiencing a lot of the pixelation you mention, mostly during the fastest figure skating spins, and camera moves on other sports. In fact, I am blown away with the picture on this event. I have not changed my 120-Hz (whatever its called) setting from the factory preset, and it would be the only thing I suggest looking at. I also have the picture set on "Movie" mode, the others presets are just too saturated, bubble-gum colors... though I doubt that makes a difference. Hope you can resolve this.
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what kind the dvr should i use. do i need the hard drive to recorder or internet to do the recorder. thanks.