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Upscaling vs. Upconverting?
by wildbillk92 - 1/24/07 4:57 PMWhat is the difference between 'upscaling' & 'upconverting?
I just bought my first HDTV (Samsung HL-S4266W),
and now I want to get the correct HD DVD player
(w/record maybe) to go with it. It's all new to me,
I need some help. What do you recommend?
(NT) To me it means the same.
by ahtoi - 1/24/07 5:09 PM In reply to: Upscaling vs. Upconverting? by wildbillk92Upscaling vs Upconverting
by wildbillk92 - 1/25/07 3:17 PM In reply to: (NT) To me it means the same. by ahtoiThanks
Upscale vs Upconvert
by Dan Filice - 1/24/07 5:22 PM In reply to: Upscaling vs. Upconverting? by wildbillk92Technically they mean the same, but it depends on what exactly you are asking. Since you mention that you want to buy an HD DVD player, are you asking about the "upscaling/upconverting" that your TV will do when it receives a 1080p signal from the DVD player? Using the HDMI connection, your TV will convert the signal to either 720p or 1080i as these are the supported HD resolutions of your TV. The signal will look great. Hopefully you are not asking about a DVD player that does "upconverting", because this player will be taking a 480i or 480p signal and bumping it to 720p or 1080i, but it won't look as good as using a full 1080p signal that won't need to be bumped up in resolution.
"Scuse me?
by Coryphaeus - 1/24/07 5:46 PM In reply to: Upscale vs Upconvert by Dan FiliceI have a Samsung upconverting DVD/VCR unit. It is connected to my Sony 55' SXRD. It makes SD DVDs look ten times better. And it's 1/10th the cost of an HD DVD player. My TV is 1080P and I will not spend a grand on what little difference there is between -I and -P. I've seen the -P on three HD -P sets and I was not impressed. And looking at sales reviews, neither are a lot of people.
To the original poster, if you mean upconverting SD DVDs, then the player is worth the cost.
Re: Scuse Me?
by Dan Filice - 1/24/07 8:37 PM In reply to: "Scuse me? by CoryphaeusThat's good to know. I guess the upconverting DVD players may make a difference on a larger screen. Of my two HD sets, only my 23" has HDMI where I can use my Oppo DVD player, and I couldn't really see a noticable difference. But maybe the larger screen size would show the benefits a lot better. Personally, I'll stick with a 480p player instead of going down the HD DVD path just yet.
ESCUE ME HI-DEF PLAYERS ARE AWSOME
by stewart norrie - 1/25/07 3:35 PM In reply to: Re: Scuse Me? by Dan FiliceMy new Sony blue Ray player is over the top in picture quality. Hooked up to a d.l.p. 72" monster. So on a newer plasma or Sony the picture would even be better Also I dont think your eyes could see the difference between 1080I or P unless you had a lush budget home theater set up. Any way who cares everyone is lusting for those crappy walmart specials anyway. I think wallmart shoppers are truly blind.Just looking at cnet posts folks will post at what a bargen t.v. they bought then the next day post how crappy it looks stewee
Easy guys!!!!!!
by jcrobso - 1/26/07 1:38 PM In reply to: Re: Scuse Me? by Dan FiliceThe upscale/downscale/rescale is changing 480i/p to 720p or 1080i/p, 1080i/p to 720p.
The term convert really should be use for converting NTSC to PAL,
ATSC to PAL-HD, PAL to NTSC, etc.
However they both get use interchangeably by many people. John
Upscale vs. upconvert
by wildbillk92 - 1/25/07 3:14 PM In reply to: Upscale vs Upconvert by Dan FiliceMy TV has a native resolution of 720p (1080i capable). I am asking so that I may buy an HD DVD player that can give me the best picture on the new TV, for example- from Blockbuster DVD's. A fellow at work said to get an upscaling player, so I'm trying to become educated in this to buy the correct player for my needs. Thanks; Bill
Upscaling and HD DVD
by Dan Filice - 1/25/07 8:23 PM In reply to: Upscale vs. upconvert by wildbillk92Bill,
Just to clear up the terms: An Upscaling DVD player is different than and HD DVD player. I was a little uncertain from your post if you understood that. An HD DVD player will spit out a 1080p signal, which is more than what is native on your TV. An upscaling player will take a 480p signal and upres it to the resolution of your TV. In both cases you will need to connect the DVD player to your TV using the HDMI connection. A true HD DVD player will set you back $500 to $1000, and upscaling DVD units are being sold for pennies on the dollar. I own an OPPO Digital upscaling unit and it has received rave reviews and it was only $149, but like everything else, you could probably find cheapo units at Walmart for much less. Which is better? Do your homework and read lots of reviews.
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