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Computers should be set to output the native resolution of the display, as long as the TV can accept it. If you have a Blu-ray player and a TV that can handle 1080p/24 sources, we also recommend engaging that option. These steps allow the TV to perform the video processing, and usually TVs do a better job of it than cable or satellite boxes.

If there's a "native" option available, we recommend most users check that one off as well. If the source lets you choose among other resolutions, check off every one that the TV can support.
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If you have a 720p (or 1366x768) TV, set the source to 720p resolution.
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If you have a 1080p TV-the most common resolution among new models-you should set the source to 1080i or, if available, 1080p resolution. HD sources can have a lot of settings, and to take full advantage you'll want to match the resolution of the source as closely as possible to the capabilities of your TV. Here's where a lot of even experienced HD owners (not to mention cable box installers) get confused. Set up the source resolution to match your TV For the vast majority of viewers, it's not worth spending extra for an HDMI cable. HDMI cables are often quite expensive in stores, however, so we recommend buying a cable from an online vendor like Amazon, or. It's worth buying an HDMI cable to get the most out of your TV. The cable guy might connect your box using analog component-video cables, but HDMI is really the way to go. More info: HDTV 101: A beginner's guide, Blu-ray guide Other HD sources include game consoles like Xbox 360 and PlayStation3 (but not the Nintendo Wii, which is standard-def), media players like Roku and Apple TV, and even newer digital cameras, camcorders and computers. Just don't expect the player to make regular DVDs look noticeably better on your TV-it can help, but usually not by much. The picture quality on standard DVDs looks very good on an HDTV, but Blu-ray discs look even better, especially on larger screens. You might also want to consider getting a Blu-ray player. If your box allows it, you might be able to select a list in your programming guide that shows only HD channels. Most TV services offer both standard-def and high-def channels, and if you have an HDTV you'll want to be watching (or recording) the HD versions. If you don't have cable or satellite, try using an antenna to tune over-the-air HD stations, which are available in most areas. Ask your cable or satellite provider for a high-def box or DVR, and they'll hook it up for you (although it's a good idea to double-check their work see below). For television programming, that means an HDTV-capable cable box or satellite box-or an antenna. The single most important thing you can do to get your new HDTV looking its best is to hook up an actual high-definition source. But after the initial joy of seeing that screen in action wears off, you might be wondering: How can I get the most out of it? Here are a few tips. You've just broken your new high-def TV out of the box, hooked it up to your cable box and fired it up.
