No HD 1080i

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Your TV will display all High Definition signals as 1080i True HDTV™ and all standard definition signals will be displayed as 480p.

Component Inputs 1-2
YPbPr(480i/480p/1080i)
These inputs can be used for the connection of A/V equipment with component video outputs, such as a DVD player or external HDTV receiver. Please see Appendix B for signal compatibility.
Input DTV (480i/480p/1080i)
This input is used to connect an external DTV receiver, and can be configured for YPrPb and RGB plus H&V signal types.

As a special feature, you have the ability to adjust the red and blue light beams in reference to the fixed green light beam. This process is called convergence. There are two separate memories for convergence. One, for SD 480i/480p signals; the other for HD 1080i signals. SD convergence should be adjusted while watching an SD source and HD convergence should be adjusted while watching an HD source.

Wide Expand: Enlarges the picture, cropping some of the image on both sides. This Expand format is useful to remove or reduce black side bars on HD broadcasts of 4:3 images with black bars. Available for analog 1080i, digital SD 16:9 and digital HD signals.

InputDTV
This input is compatible with most standard DTV and satellite receivers with component video (YPbPr) outputs. Compatible DTV signals are SDTV 480i/480p, and HDTV 1080i. All other DTV signals, such as 720p, need to be converted by the DTV receiver to one of the compatible signal types. Please check the DTV receiver specifications before connecting.
This input is compatible with some DTV receivers using RGB with "separate H and V sync". Compatible DTV signals are SDTV 480i, 480p, and HDTV 1080i. All other DTV signals, such as 720p, need to be converted by the DTV receiver to one of the compatible signal types. Industry standards for DTV RGB signals (systems, synchronization, timing, and signal strengths) are not currently established. These inputs will not be compatible with all DTV receivers that offer RGB, HV outputs. RGB, HV signals with less than 5 cables are not compatible.
If your DTV receiver offers both DTV component video signals and DTV RGB, HV signals, we suggest you use the DTV component video signals. Check the DTV receiver specifications before connecting.
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Since this is an older first generation (1999) HD TV it may not be compatible with newer HDTV receivers because the standards back then were different - Make sure the HD cable box is plugged into the HD component inputs on the back of the TV (not the DVD inputs) and that the menu setting on the TV is set to DTV (not RGB) video. This TV will only accept 480i and 480p signals on the DVD input. Also the HDTV input will only accept 480i,480p and 1080i (it will not work with a 720p signal,make sure your cable box is not set to that mode)

No input on a WS-55511 is capable of 720p . Inputs COMP1 and COMP2 ONLY accept 480i/480p . Input DTV accepts 480i/p and 1080i . When using Input DTV with a component connection(YPbPr) and you get a green or no picture then you will need to navigate the menus and setup input DTV for YPbPr instead of RGB.

grab your TV remote and go to setup. check your input settigs and change them from RBG.

Hi Scan 1080™: Enables you to receive the 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i digital TV formats. By using the VIDEO 5/6 IN jacks, you can connect a DTV (digital television) receiver to view DTV programs. q DRC ™ Multi-Function: Unlike conventional line doublers, the DRC feature doubles vertical and horizontal lines, resulting in four times the density for quality sources such as DVD, Satellite and Digital camcorder. q CineMotion™: Using the 2-3 Pull-Down technology, the CineMotion feature allows you to obtain a smooth picture movement when playing back movies or other video sources on film. q Twin View™: Using Multi-Image Driver (MID-X), Twin View allows you to watch two programs side by side with the ability to zoom in one picture and listen to selected window. You can watch pictures from two different sources (1080i, 720p, 480p or 480i) simultaneously. q 16:9 Enhancement: Vertical Compression technology that maximizes picture resolution on “anamorphic” or “enhanced for wide screen” sources, including selected DVDs. q Steady Sound™: Equalizes volume levels so there is consistent output between programs and commercials. q Parental Control: V-Chip technology allows parents to block unsuitable programming for younger viewers. q Component Video Inputs: Offers the best video quality for DVD (480p, 480i) and Digital Set-top box (1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i) connections. q S-VIDEO Inputs: Provides a high-quality image for connected equipment. q Favorite Channel Preview: Preview up to eight favorite channels

it is just saying what input you have it on and what level of hd your getting (480i 480p 720i 780p 1080i 1080p)

there is a setting in the menu under setup i believe it is called "LABEL VIDEO INPUTS". check you owners manual. you need to make sure that the DTV input is set to YPbPr NOT RGB.

You should have everything you need. I really don't think you have to order anything. Make sure you have whatever set top box you are hooking up to TV on the correct mode or setting... 1080i 720P 480P 480i etc....If you have any other questions... email me back or hopefully this was enough to get you up and running. Good luck and Happy Holidays....Jay

If you are using the component inputs it will select 1080i automatically IF that is what it is being sent. Make sure your device (cable/satellite receiver) is set to 1080i. The TV recognizes 480i, 480p(progressive scan DVD player) and 1080i. It DOES NOT recognize 720p. Since it has no HDMI or DVI input it can't do HD DVD or "upconvert" DVD but it does very nicely with 480p/progressive scan.

The component 1 and component 2 inputs only go to 480i and 480p. The Apple TV must be plugged into the DTV input which will accept a 1080i signal.