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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....
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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/

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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