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greenbone's avatar
greenbone
Newbie
3 years ago

Do any ROKU streaming devices have capability to output 1080i for a Fujitsu plasma TV?

I have an older 50" plasma TV that still performs well.   It has 1080i as the best setting.

https://www.cnet.com/reviews/fujitsu-p50xha51as-review/

I'm hoping to "cut the cord" via a ROKU product.  I see there's a few people who have asked similar questions, but the results are mixed. (some worked, some didn't).  Is there a more definitive answer regarding a specific model of ROKU to use for accommodating 1080i over HDMI?

Maybe there's a legacy model that works?  If so, I'd hunt for a used model.

Thanks for any help!

3 Replies

  • Strega2's avatar
    Strega2
    Roku Guru
    3 years ago

    I don't think any Roku has supported 1080i, however, from the article you linked: "The 50-inch wide screen boasts a resolution of 1366x768 pixels"  So I would suggest setting the Roku to 720p which is 1280x720.  There used to be a lot of debate 20 years ago about whether 720p or 1080i was the better format.  Fortunately, 1080p came along and ended the debate.

    Here's a thread which leans towards 720p as being better overall than 1080i on that display.

    https://www.avsforum.com/threads/fujitsu-p50-best-e-component-signal-720p-or-1080i.259901/

    • makaiguy's avatar
      makaiguy
      Community Streaming Expert
      3 years ago

      greenbone-

      I concur with Strega2.  I suspect the Roku will automatically set you to 720p as a result of the HDMI "handshake" in which the tv and its connected device exchange information and try to find mutually acceptable settings

  • RetroRob's avatar
    RetroRob
    Newbie
    2 years ago

    I have an old Sony HD tube tv that weighs around 300 lbs.  1080i is also its best setting.  I set up a Roku 4K Express with it and it detected 1080i and is working properly.  It did not default to 720p.  No issues.