Dish Network Hopper User Manual page 102

Setting Up to Display in HD
Once the receiver has been activated with qualifying DISH programming, you will be able
to receive high-definition programs to watch. Use the following steps to select the desired
HDTV format to display these programs on your TV.
1
Consult your HDTV user's guide for the best HD-format resolution that the TV supports
(typically, this is either 1080i/1080p or 720p).
Note: If you choose to view an On Demand event in 1080p, the receiver performs a brief
video test to determine your HDTV's compatibility with that higher resolution.
2
Press the MENU button, select the Settings tile, then select Format TV, and then HDTV.
3
Select the TV Type that matches the high-definition resolution that your TV supports.
4
Also from this screen, you can select the Aspect Ratio option that matches your TV:
• 16x9 is the typical setting for a wide-screen HDTV display.
• 4x3 #1 is the setting to use on a 4x3 TV which uses vertical compression. When
viewing a 16x9 program using this setting, a compatible TV automatically makes the
picture in letterbox format (with black bars across the top and bottom of the screen), to
preserve the correct horizontal and vertical proportions of the wide-screen HD image.
• 4x3 #2 is the setting to use on a standard 4x3 TV which does not use internal vertical
compression. When viewing a 16x9 program on such a TV, black bars at the top and
bottom will not be displayed, and a high-definition image will appear tall and skinny.
5
When you are finished, highlight and select the Save option.
6
If required, set up your HDTV to display in the best format. If you are connected using an
HDMI cable, some HDTVs will automatically adjust the resolution setting to the receiver.
Connections and Setup
Connecting the Hopper HD DVR
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