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Hi, I've got question about HD resolution on GT5P. I've got LCD TV with HD 1440x900 resolution but I'm planning to buy PS3 and GT5P. So will I use 720 or 1080 resolution or it will fit to screen so I will play on highest resolution - 1440x900? Cheers!
 
The PS3 will output 1080P, but your TV will down scale it to 720P. You can use 1080, and it will be a larger image, but your TV won't be able to view the image at 1080, as I said it will down scale it. There was a debate amongst us not too long ago about 720P vs 1080i, you can view it here:

https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showthread.php?t=114757

The images are large, but the discussion says a lot.
 
Likely with a smaller monitor such as yours, you will have to set the PS3 to output video at 720p to get a viewable signal. The 720p image will stretch to the screen size unless you specify 1:1 pixel mapping.

I was using my LG204WT 20.1" 1680x1050 LCD monitor before I purchased my Olevia 747i 47" 1080p LCD and the image looked great but I was restricted to 720p resolutions.

Post your monitor brand and model number if you are unsure about how to discover this information. I'd be happy to look it up for you.
 
Ok then, I'm using VIVAX LCD TV-2210 and in manuals and on box is written HD Ready 1440x900. I would be very happy if I could use at least 900i instead 720i because there is big difference (at least for me), so if d3br34k5 can look up for me, thanks! BTW, thanks!
 
Don't be confused by other resolutions: HDTV has a relatively limited number of very specific resolutions (I won't go into them here, you can look them up). Using a lower-resolution source-image and expanding (scaling) the that image to a greater number of pixels for your display will always, always, produce a noticeably lower picture quality than if your input resolution and display resolution match exactly. Some systems are better than others, and some people are pickier about this, so your mileage will vary. The alternative, inputing a higher resolution and allowing your display to reduce the resolution is preferable, but still isn't as good as if there is an exact match.

So, I would run at your PS3 at 1080p if you can. If not, you'll have to choose to either expand the 1280x720 (720p) signal to 1440x900 and reduce the quality of the image, or to set your display not to expand the image but instead produce a black-border around a display of 1280x720 actual pixels which will look better but be slightly smaller).

Hope that helps!
 
Hey there Mustangmiha,

Your 22" monitor has a maximum resolution of 1680x1050. Unfortunately, that's not enough pixels to display a 1080p (1920x1080) image and if you try to output your PS3's image in 1080p you will be greeted with an unviewable screen.

You've got a really nice monitor/TV though with tons of connectivity. The only cable you'll need will be an HDMI cable, since your TV has built in speakers and both audio and video travel over the HDMI connection. :)

In your PS3 system's display settings, make sure to uncheck 1080p and 1080i and make sure you have checked 720p (1280x720).

That is the maximum "high definition" resolution you'll be able to watch with your monitor since, unfortunately, the PS3 doesn't support your monitor's native resolution of 1680x1050. You'll still find that the image looks very clean and crisp as long as you're fairly close, eh. 22" isn't all that big so you'll want to be right up in front of your monitor.

Hope this helps explain what to expect.
 
panjandrum
Don't be confused by other resolutions: HDTV has a relatively limited number of very specific resolutions (I won't go into them here, you can look them up). Using a lower-resolution source-image and expanding (scaling) the that image to a greater number of pixels for your display will always, always, produce a noticeably lower picture quality than if your input resolution and display resolution match exactly. Some systems are better than others, and some people are pickier about this, so your mileage will vary. The alternative, inputing a higher resolution and allowing your display to reduce the resolution is preferable, but still isn't as good as if there is an exact match.

So, I would run at your PS3 at 1080p if you can. If not, you'll have to choose to either expand the 1280x720 (720p) signal to 1440x900 and reduce the quality of the image, or to set your display not to expand the image but instead produce a black-border around a display of 1280x720 actual pixels which will look better but be slightly smaller).

Hope that helps!
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First of all, Gran Turismo 5 Prolgue doesn't even render a proper 1080p image. The game's rendered at 1280x1080 and STRETCHED out to our 1920x1080 monitors. Still looks good to me. 👍

The fact of the matter is that he will not be able to output a 1080p signal to his 1680x1050 monitor because he doesn't have enough vertical scan lines and his monitor DOES NOT have a scalar. He needs 1080 for 1080p and he's got 1050. Not compatible.

Displaying the 720p (1280x720) on his monitor will garner him the best picture possible with the hardware he's got.

Mustangmiha, don't fret. :) Like I mentioned before, I used my 20.1" monitor to play Gran Turismo 5 before I bought my new HDTV and the game will be perfectly playable at 720p on your monitor (a little stretched), still looks absolutely fantastic, and you'll still have a chance to be just as fast (or slow heh heh) as everyone else. :D
 
d3br34k5
The fact of the matter is that he will not be able to output a 1080p signal to his 1680x1050 monitor because he doesn't have enough vertical scan lines and his monitor DOES NOT have a scalar. He needs 1080 for 1080p and he's got 1050. Not compatible.
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No scaler? Ouch! I've never even heard of a piece of HD equipment without a scaler. How does it display standard-definition material then? Just in a little picture in the middle? The manufacturer must assume you have your own stand-alone scaler (or an up-scaler in your DVD player). Also, he seems to think he has 1440x900 pixels.

Still, with no scaler, you should definitely go with 720p. Or, if you aren't sure, remember you can just test the settings out and see which one looks best for you. If you choose a resolution your display can't handle during setup the PS3 will automatically reset to the prior resolution after 30 or so seconds. So in the end your best solution is probably "just try it".
 
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CarochaMan
You guys think that the 720 is better? (it didin't feel for me..) but thanks for any opinion.
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Trust your eyes too many differences with tvs hardware and settings to make a fact, on my setup playing at 1080i definitively improves the image over 720p.
 
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