I'm not sure this is old hat, but I have recommended it to so many customers, that it is worthwhile repeating for new viewers, or those who could not find it on the dstv forum..
Activating image upscaling on HD-PVR (works on all channels except 170-174)
MENU
5
9949
2
DOWN arrow to 2
-> (scroll through Original/Native/576p/720p/1080i) stop on 1080i
OK
OK
Exit
Exit
You will have to re-do this if MC issue a general reset after an upgrade. Default is ?Original?
On 1080i, receiver video circuit increases the pixel count sent to your TV by 140%, provided you are using an HDMI or component video cable.
Activating image upscaling on HD-PVR (works on all channels except 170-174)
MENU
5
9949
2
DOWN arrow to 2
-> (scroll through Original/Native/576p/720p/1080i) stop on 1080i
OK
OK
Exit
Exit
You will have to re-do this if MC issue a general reset after an upgrade. Default is ?Original?
On 1080i, receiver video circuit increases the pixel count sent to your TV by 140%, provided you are using an HDMI or component video cable.