Hi, i have a MacBook Pro MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019) and the format 1080i is not available when an extern monitor is plugged in.
I can only see 1080p available as format.
when HDMI was connected to an older MacBook Pro, then it was available??
What can be the problem?
thank you.
Keith De Meester
MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 11.1
In 1080i i stands for Interlaced. That means every other time the screen is painted, the even lines only (or the odd lines onl)y will be sent. It is a cheat for displays/interfaces that can not do the whole screen in one pass.
In 1080p the p stands for Progressive (not interlaced) scan. This means when the screen is drawn it will progressively draw each and every scan line every time the screen is painted.
If your Mac can do 1080p, that is superior, and there is no need for 1080i.
I have the same problem.
I have 2020 iMac 27" with AMD Radeon Pro 5700XT graphic card.
I need to connect the iMac to Blackmagic ATEM switcher with 1080i.
But 1080i option is not available on iMac display preference for Blackmagic.
Does anyone have a solution?
Thanks,
Brian
While I might agree with your response that 1080p is superior I would content that you've not answered the question. In my case there is a requirement for 1080i not 1080p. Does anyone have an vaid answer to the question as to how to get 1080i to show up on a 2019 16" Macbook pro?
what happens when you use 1080p?
What make&model display?
I'm using a Blackmagic converter and nothing happens, It doesn't send any video signal. I have an older Mac that when I plug up has the 1080i option available and works like it supposed to.
Brian, I still can't find anything. I've not tried Blackmagic support yet to see if/when they would support 1080p.
Kyle
1080i not available
