QUOTE(r2t2 @ Mar 13 2019, 11:20 AM)
Ok, thanks for the replies ... was googling Astro help & FAQ, nothing ... and was reading this article
https://www.cnet.com/how-to/1080i-and-1080p...ame-resolution/ but it was written in 2013, I thought standard broadcast might be more than 1080i already. E.g. SkySport UK already offering 4K (2160p) channels, 1080p should be nothing. Read somewhere in Lowyat (this thread?), neighbouring Thailand & Indonesia starting 4K broadcast already too.
Anyway, nevermind ... since confirmed all Astro HD channels still only 1080i, then I don't need to wonder what's wrong with mine.
Btw, at the decoder Settings -> STB Diagnostics -> Advanced, it listed out 1920x1080p@50Hz, 1920x1080p@60Hz, etc. as Supported TV resolutions (ya, my TV can support 1080p) .... so, maybe the decoders memang can support 1080p already, just that Astro satellite broadcast signal not yet.
It's not "not yet" or "still only 1080i", but 1080i is the international broadcast standards for Full HD TV broadcast, while 1080p is not the international standard for linear TV broadcast. 1080p is commonly used for non-TV broadcast ones, like online streaming, Blu-ray movies, etc.
Even if Astro STB allows HDMI output as 1080p, you won't see any visual and obvious difference compared to 1080i also.
HD channels are in 1080i, not 1080p. Actually, for normal TV viewing, there's no need to bother about that 1080i or 1080p also...
Meanwhile, the international broadcast and content standards for 4K UHD will use only Progressive instead of Interlaced due to technical reasons, that's why it is in 2160p, and there is no such thing as "2160i" for 4K UHD content. That's why you see some countries that started 4K UHD trials, they use 2160p. Same goes to 8K in the future, 4320p.