I've been a Dish subscriber for almost one year (AT120, 625 receiver). With the new season of 24 starting in January and the Broncos about to be in the playoffs (likely), I couldn't wait any longer. They installed the 622 this morning, and I have to say that I'm quite pleased. HD channels are great, and SD channels are about the same as with the 625, no better or worse. We got the HD Gold, which is a good package for my wife and me.
The 622 is playing through a surround receiver Denon AVR-1705 (component video and digital optical audio from the 622 to the Denon), and a 50" rear projection Sony KDF-E50A10 (component video to the Sony). Couple of questions:
(1) My Sony accepts 1080i and 720p, but the native resolution is 720p. I plan on experimenting with both, but do you recommend setting the 622 to 1080i or 720p? Any advantage one way or the other?
(2) Any of you have the Denon AVR-1705 or a similar receiver? I'm a little confused about which settings to use on the Denon for optimal audio. According to the spec sheet, the Denon supports: (a) DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 and Matrix 6.1, (b) DTS NEO:6, (c) Dolby Digital EX, and (d) Dolby Pro Logic IIx. Also, it has several DSP surround modes. Any recommendations for settings?
The 622 is playing through a surround receiver Denon AVR-1705 (component video and digital optical audio from the 622 to the Denon), and a 50" rear projection Sony KDF-E50A10 (component video to the Sony). Couple of questions:
(1) My Sony accepts 1080i and 720p, but the native resolution is 720p. I plan on experimenting with both, but do you recommend setting the 622 to 1080i or 720p? Any advantage one way or the other?
(2) Any of you have the Denon AVR-1705 or a similar receiver? I'm a little confused about which settings to use on the Denon for optimal audio. According to the spec sheet, the Denon supports: (a) DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 and Matrix 6.1, (b) DTS NEO:6, (c) Dolby Digital EX, and (d) Dolby Pro Logic IIx. Also, it has several DSP surround modes. Any recommendations for settings?