Playback Quality on HD LCD TV is same as Canvas - Pixelated.

Hey Guys,
Can anyone help me here - I recently purchased a 19" HD ready TV for full screen playback through FCP 6.
I used a Mini DVI to DVI adaptor from the Mac then a DVI to HDMI to go into the TV.
Everything works fine & is in sync, except the quality of the TV image is exactly that of the Canvas, a poor pixelated proxy version.
Is there anyway I can fix this to get crisp & pristine playback on the TV?
Not color just image quality.
I've tried with both HD & DV and both are the same, I'm banging my head here!
Cheers
Franco

All you are displaying on your little HD tv is the same image as the Canvas.
If you want to really monitor HD/HDV you need something like the MXO, Kona LH or an Intensity card to convert the material to display on the TV.
good luck.
x

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