Help with upconverting DVD player??? - Page 2

SupDawg · 11-14-2005, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by fvbounty

Thanks I've been to that site this morning and my eyes are starting to hurt from all the reading....:sad: :sad: :eek:

Yeah, I feel that way everytime I visit. There is so much knowledge there it's mind boggling.

fvbounty · 11-14-2005, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SupDawg

Here are some pics, can you tell me which one is 480p, and which one is 1080i "upconvert?"

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I'm not seeing the pictures....:sad:

SupDawg · 11-14-2005, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by fvbounty

I'm not seeing the pictures....:sad:

wow??? Are you using Firefox or IE?

fvbounty · 11-14-2005, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SupDawg

wow??? Are you using Firefox or IE?

IE.........I know behind the times...

SupDawg · 11-14-2005, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by fvbounty

IE.........I know behind the times...

lol, I won't hold it against you.. But, I really don't understand why you can't see it.. Can anyone else that can see it or not chime in?

fvbounty · 11-14-2005, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SupDawg

lol, I won't hold it against you.. But, I really don't understand why you can't see it.. Can anyone else that can see it or not chime in?

All I see is a box with a red x in it....where the picture is supposed to be....

SupDawg · 11-14-2005, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by fvbounty

All I see is a box with a red x in it....where the picture is supposed to be....

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/attac...675&fullpage=1
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/attac...680&fullpage=1

3 of 7 · 11-14-2005, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SupDawg

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/attac...675&fullpage=1
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/attac...680&fullpage=1

Looks like you gotta log in to see them

MrMike · 11-14-2005, 06:00 PM

Might want to check out an oppo player http://www.oppodigital.com/

As far as upconversion goes it depends a lot on the source dvd as well as the tv you are sending it to. Also depends upon what kind of chip is in the dvd player. The differences between how they do the upconversion is all over the place.

I have a panasonic S97 connected via HDMi to a samsung HLR6168. Upconverting to 1080i. I think it looks amazing. Yes, its not hidef, but the panasonic player was very cheap and it does a great job. I do encounter some macroblocking like everyone else does with this dvd player but for the most part its just fine. For its price its the best option out there.

fvbounty · 11-14-2005, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MrMike

Might want to check out an oppo player http://www.oppodigital.com/

As far as upconversion goes it depends a lot on the source dvd as well as the tv you are sending it to. Also depends upon what kind of chip is in the dvd player. The differences between how they do the upconversion is all over the place.

I have a panasonic S97 connected via HDMi to a samsung HLR6168. Upconverting to 1080i. I think it looks amazing. Yes, its not hidef, but the panasonic player was very cheap and it does a great job. I do encounter some macroblocking like everyone else does with this dvd player but for the most part its just fine. For its price its the best option out there.

Thanks for the link, man there is a lot of stuff out there, I've been reading of hours.....

SupDawg · 11-14-2005, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 3 of 7

Looks like you gotta log in to see them

oh.. thanks sorry

MrMike · 11-15-2005, 11:33 AM

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Thanks for the link, man there is a lot of stuff out there, I've been reading of hours.....

A lot of times the massive amount of reading does more harm than good. Think about what your priorities are for the player. For me it was upconversion, speedy layer changes, responsive menus and the speed of the player itself were also important. I wanted a player that had a built in audio delay feature to help with lipsync problems. I also wanted a player that didn't have a problem with dvd-r's or DL burned dvd's. I also didn't want to spend more than $300. There is no perfect player out there (which boggles my mind since it would be rather easy to make one).

I've also come to the conclusion that all dvd players will have something that is wrong with them. About 99% of the posts you read about things that are wrong overshadow all the folks that think the player works just fine. You need to filter through the crap to the stuff thats really important. If you can take some dvd's to a store that has your tv on display and ask to see various players with movies you watch. Thats probably the best way to decide.

fvbounty · 11-15-2005, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by MrMike

A lot of times the massive amount of reading does more harm than good. Think about what your priorities are for the player. For me it was upconversion, speedy layer changes, responsive menus and the speed of the player itself were also important. I wanted a player that had a built in audio delay feature to help with lipsync problems. I also wanted a player that didn't have a problem with dvd-r's or DL burned dvd's. I also didn't want to spend more than $300. There is no perfect player out there (which boggles my mind since it would be rather easy to make one).

I've also come to the conclusion that all dvd players will have something that is wrong with them. About 99% of the posts you read about things that are wrong overshadow all the folks that think the player works just fine. You need to filter through the crap to the stuff thats really important. If you can take some dvd's to a store that has your tv on display and ask to see various players with movies you watch. Thats probably the best way to decide.

My main thing is compatibility with dvd-r and dvd+r, and ease of use, I think I found the one I want, now to find a good price, Thanks for all the Help....

Double Density · 11-15-2005, 12:00 PM

I'd second that Oppo suggestion. People seem to love them. The Secrets benchmark scores for it arre way higher than you would expect for an inexpensive machine too.
http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/cgi-b...h&articles=122

+ve psi · 11-15-2005, 12:05 PM

fvbounty,

Check out the Samsung DVD-HD850. I purchased this one when trying to find an upconverting DVD player. I also like the panasonics very much, but for me this samsung was the better value. In my opinion upconverting in general is not noticable. I use the HDMI out to my 55" Sony HD and to me there is no difference. The biggest difference as someone here has already mentioned is the quality of the material on the DVD itself. Even the highest end DVD's still don't come close to HD tv, I love HD tv.
If you get the Panasonic you will definitly be happy with it!

Hope that helps

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MrMike Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 93	Might want to check out an oppo player http://www.oppodigital.com/ As far as upconversion goes it depends a lot on the source dvd as well as the tv you are sending it to. Also depends upon what kind of chip is in the dvd player. The differences between how they do the upconversion is all over the place. I have a panasonic S97 connected via HDMi to a samsung HLR6168. Upconverting to 1080i. I think it looks amazing. Yes, its not hidef, but the panasonic player was very cheap and it does a great job. I do encounter some macroblocking like everyone else does with this dvd player but for the most part its just fine. For its price its the best option out there.
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Double Density Lather, Rinse, Obey! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 310	I'd second that Oppo suggestion. People seem to love them. The Secrets benchmark scores for it arre way higher than you would expect for an inexpensive machine too. http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/cgi-b...h&articles=122 __________________ I've got a website and I'm not afraid to use it!
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11-15-2005, 12:05 PM	#30
+ve psi Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 325	fvbounty, Check out the Samsung DVD-HD850. I purchased this one when trying to find an upconverting DVD player. I also like the panasonics very much, but for me this samsung was the better value. In my opinion upconverting in general is not noticable. I use the HDMI out to my 55" Sony HD and to me there is no difference. The biggest difference as someone here has already mentioned is the quality of the material on the DVD itself. Even the highest end DVD's still don't come close to HD tv, I love HD tv. If you get the Panasonic you will definitly be happy with it! Hope that helps __________________ EVGA 680i, Core2Duo E6600, 2x1G Mushkin HP2-6400, EVGA 8800GTS, OCZ Gamestream 700, Seagate 320 GB/200GB, WD 80GB, 22" Acer LCD, Winxp pro sp2
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