Panasonic DVX 100B quality problems

Hello,

I am using the Panasonic DVX 100B to shoot videos for work. I make small documentaries and will be soon shooting one hour plus docs. My trouble is that when I play the programs back on the TV ; it's a 40" plasma, the quality is bad. There is blurriness around the edges and you can see (I call them) pixels. It just isn't as clear as regular TV.

What can I be doing wrong? I render at 720 x 480 as DVD MPG2 and also window media 720 x 480. I use auto focus when shooting.
Does anyone have any ideas on how I can get a clearer picture?
I need to have clear images to be broadcast on TV.


Thank you,

Carla

Thank you very much for the information. I work at a school and they are looking to purchase a new camera. I believe they have about $6000 to spend. I will suggest an HD then. What are your picks on the best ones?

Cheers,

Carla

Thanks for your help.


Carla

Thanks for your advice. I was looking at the camera controls last week and noticed that progressive was off. So I just switched it on. Will this mode look nice on the small screen as well? Also, I just did a test shot using a pan movement and I notice that the movement is not as smooth as when the progressive is off even in play back. Will this be different once I capture in the editing program?

Regards,

Carla