HT4437 Airplay and true (1080p) HD playback

I'm not able to obtain true HD playback using my new iPad and new AppleTV connected to my large screen TV. I'm able to view crisp pictures using my old PS3 however with my new apple devices the picture quality is not great. Any ideas?

Thank you so much for your prompt reply and good questions. I think the setting on the ATV was set to the highest resolution  (I set this a few weeks ago) but I'll double check tonight. I was comparing the video quality to what I normally see on my PS3 and it really is not as good. I did try a few different sources including a recent movie preview through ITunes and recent TV shows through a few apps (Global, NBC, BBC iPlayer)  apps which should certainly be high quality - but I suppose there could be restrictions. My ATV is connected directly to my Internet connection like my PS3 although I assume the video picture is streaming via my iPad unless it is clevor enough to draw the video from my ATV. I don't think there is a problem with my wireless streamling HD content as I've had this working on my PS3 in the past but I admit it's possible. I was testing my ATV prior to my new iPad arrival (direct connection to my Internet) and the HD content appeared good.  My Internet connection and devices are all in the same room.

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