Hertz in tv monitors

[jeromer]

I heard that tv only recieve 50 hertz and than increase it themselves to a higher framerate. Does that cause stuttering or fracturing in your image. Just wondering as I am thinking about buying a new tv.

 

[ssddx]

all televisions are 50hz or 60hz (depending on your country and electrical standards).

in usa you will see 60hz/120hz/240hz/480hz, in other countries you will see 50hz/100hz/200hz (not sure if they have 400models). they also mix in backlight strobing to further increase this effect.

basically all of those televisions take a 50/60hz signal and fake in the extra frames. this is supposed to make video look smoother (and it does) however it also makes people look plasticy and fake to many (soap opera effect). keep in mind that most video for motion pictures is shot at low framerates like 24fps to give a certain effect (60hz allows for up to 60fps). generally, the only thing most people find enjoyable is sports which look good on such technology although as for movies it is rather hit or miss as to whether you like it or not.

for gaming or connnecting up to a pc... you do NOT want to use this (you will need to revert to game-mode or a standard 50/60hz refresh since the post processing does introduce lag you will notice when you try to make a direct input. you will NOT notice the lag in movies but will notice it as lag between motion from input (controller, mouse, keyboard input from games) and the display on screen.

 

[jeromer]

thanks a lot.