DirectTV updated DVR to 1080p output

[mattdr]

Fri, 11/14; I received a notice transmitted to my HR20 DVR that it was updated to 1080p output. When I selected the 1080p as one of the output selections I could use, it went through a evaluation & stated that my Panasonic TH-50P does not support 1080p, which it does. Has anyone had any experience of 1080p from this update?

[Shane]

Is your DirecTV receiver connected through a switch or A/V receiver? If so, one of those may not be capable of 1080p pass-through.

To help you further:

- Please include your full model number so that we can verify the capabilities of your set

- Please ensure that your DirecTV receiver is connected to your HDTV via HDMI

Knowing the above may yield a better answer.

Thanks,

- Shane

[mattdr]

The exact note with-in the HDTV/Resolutions menu set up when selecting the 1080p was "Sorry, this TV does not support DirctTV's 1080P broadcast". I have learned that DirectTV's 1080p broadcast is 24fps, I have not confirmed with DirectTV. I have a Panasonic TH-50PZ77U Plasma TV, a lrg. dia. high quality HDMI cable with before passing through a Onkyo TX-SR705 Receiver, from the DirectTV HR20. The limited research I've completed shows that 1080P/24fps processing is mostly in "high line" equipment. If DirectTV is broadcasting 1080P/24fps, it may be only "on demand" movies, it could block out a majority of there customers.

[akirby]

Are you sure you don't need to change the HR20 display setup to say that the display is 1080p capable?

[BigDaddie]

I had same problem initially. I USED a Sony STR-DG720 bought in September ( I GOTTTA be more patient and read specs before I buy!) as the control center for my DirecTV HR-20, PS3, XBOX 360, and Samsung PN50A510. My tv only has two HDMI inputs, so I need the receiver. I was excited to get the updated msg from DirecTV and quickly went to their settings to use 1080p as a display. NOGO!! Like a "good" technician, I opened all kinds of menus on both my tv and receiver to verify settings for over and hour after 11pm while my wife slept. I switched HDMI cables ( one must be bad or not allowing enough bandwidth!). Finally, I eliminated the "middle man" (receiver) and YEAH!!! I am still irritated my receiver does not accept 1080p( I PROMISE to truly READ specs on potential upgrades!), but now I know my tv is NOT the problem! I hope my long winded story has some helpfullness, Matt!

[davetx]

Hi Guys, I have the same problem. In the family room I have a HR20, a Sony KDS-R70XBR2 TV, and a Sony STR-DA5300ES receiver. It passes 1080p when using with my PS3 and blu-ray or upgrading DVD's. In my master bedroom I also have a HR21, Sharp LC-52D92U TV, and a Sony HT-SF2000 HTIB. It also passes 1080p when used with a Sony BDP-S300 and blu-ray disc's. All are connected with HDMI cables.

Could it be that Directv is not yet broadcasting in 1080p? Or is there some other problem I am not aware of?

Dave

[BigDaddie]

Maybe I should clarify what YEAH!!!! means....DirecTv DVR HR20 connected DIRECTLY to tv via HDMI works immaculately set to 1080p after software upgrade. No problems. I will research my audio video receiver further; I fear it is an older model. It does give me 1080p on both video game units (WOW! Technology is truly awesome, huh????) but not the tv. It would be REAL COOL if there is a setting I have overlooked or am unaware. However, eliminating it from the equation works without a hitch!

[akirby]

See if the receiver has a firmware upgrade available.

[mattdr]

The firm ware update was the 1080P output selection setting. When selected, it went into a set up mode & came back with a message that my HDTV could not process DirectTV's 1080P programming. I found that there 1080P programming is On-Demand (VOD) movies downloaded from the ethernet connection on the HR20 &21, also that their 1080P is 24fps not 60fps. I found that my HDTV can only process 1080P-60fps. Right now only "higher line" HDTV can process 1080P-24fps. I am trying to research how the veiwing is like, mostly I found people state that it is jittery.

[docrog]

Despite going through every imaginable menu on my HR20 which is connected via ethernet, I am unable to find out whether my unit has recieved the upgrade to output at 1080p/24. Could someone tell me how I can verify this resolution and select this setting? My system DOES support 1080p/24, as I display Blu-Ray at native resolution. Thanks!