Video upconversion How is the picture quality when upconverting a analog source?
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In my experience, the picture quality varies depending on the source. Just for reference, my TV is a 32 inch Sony, and the picture might look different on something else. My Wii (component 480p) and my DVD player (component 480p) look really good upscaled to 1080p. My PS2 (component 480i, 480p, 1080i) strangely looks better upscaled to 1080i and is sometimes a little off balance. My N64 (composite 480i) looks decent upscaled to 1080p. My Gamecube (composite 480i) and PS1 (composite 480i) look kind of noisy and blurry and are not centered on the screen exactly. My NES. (composite 480i) doesn't really change much. I hope this helps! In my experience, the picture quality varies depending on the source. Just for reference, my TV is a 32 inch Sony, and the picture might look different on something else. My Wii (component 480p) and my DVD player (component 480p) look really good upscaled to 1080p. My PS2 (component 480i, 480p, 1080i) strangely looks better upscaled to 1080i and is sometimes a little off balance. My N64 (composite 480i) looks decent upscaled to 1080p. My Gamecube (composite 480i) and PS1 (composite 480i) look kind of noisy and blurry and are not centered on the screen exactly. My NES. (composite 480i)... » Read More In my experience, the picture quality varies depending on the source. Just for reference, my TV is a 32 inch Sony, and the picture might look different on something else. My Wii (component 480p) and my DVD player (component 480p) look really good upscaled to 1080p. My PS2 (component 480i, 480p, 1080i) strangely looks better upscaled to 1080i and is sometimes a little off balance. My N64 (composite 480i) looks decent upscaled to 1080p. My Gamecube (composite 480i) and PS1 (composite 480i) look kind of noisy and blurry and are not centered on the screen exactly. My NES. (composite 480i) doesn't really change much. I hope this helps! « Show Less
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From what I have read about my 1080p flatscreen. The picture is automatically upconverted to 1080p
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Thanks for your response. So... Is there any difference in picture quality?
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No, You won't be happy with the results, severely degrades the picture quality. Can't connect digital HDMI to analog VGA.
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The picture quality depends on your file. If you have a video file or a photo of low quality/resolution, do not expect too see it as HD.If you have high quality files, then it will play them great.
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Yes! I have noticed no degradation in quality using these modulators with a CRT.
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Does anyone know anything about the function of "upconvert" on this receiver? Will it upconvert any video inputs at all?
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The picture quality depends on your file. If you have a video file or a photo of low quality/resolution, do not expect too see it as HD. If you have high quality files, then it will play them great.
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You can adjust the aspect ratio so that it fills the entire screen, but that would distort the picture somewhat. I like to put it in 4:3 mode, so it looks like a normal picture. Burn-in warnings be damned! But you'll be watching the important stuff through the HD air antenna anyway.I think the SD picture is just okay. It's a bit pixelated (probably because of the size of the TV) and the colors don't seem as sharp as my 23-year old Sony Trinitron. Once you see the HD picture, SD will look that much worse.
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Most receivers under $1500 don't have high quality upscaling. Your projector will have some form of upscaling and it might be better than an A/V receiver - or the receiver might be better. Neither will be great. If your cable box outputs HDMI, then I'm not sure there is anything. I *think* the Sony 2400ES does digital upscaling. Everything else in this price range only upscales analog inputs such as component. The Denon 1909, Onkyo 606 (or higher), Yamaha v663, etc. There are lots of in this range that do analog upconversion, but again, it probably won't be great.
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Upscaling. It will take a picture that was made for TV in the 480P format ( Scanning a 480 lines per second ) and "Upscale" the picture to the 1080P format ( Scanning at 1080 lines per second ) so the picture looks clean, vibrant, and perfect on your NEW hd TV - Or in the 16:9 ( Wide Screen ) format...
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HD is digital. Digital either works or it doesn't. It is not like analog signals where you can have varying levels of performance. If the HD picture is not breaking up then this signal booster should not give you an improved picture.
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You can use the single yellow RCA video if you want, but if you have the RGB you will get a better picture. Do not forget your audio connection. This will take the picture and up convert to 1080.
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I tested this with the HDMI connection. The owners manual, available publicly on the Philips site, indicates that the choice of upscaling format is available only on an HDMI connection, so I did not bother trying with component video. It seems component video supports only 480i/480p, or 576p to a PAL TV. The manual also indicates support for HDMI connections to DVI devices that support HDCP; I don't have such a device so I have not verified this. I hope shortly to have a 1080p TV to verify its behavior there.Thanks for the question. Although I saw it mentioned in a review or another forum question that upscaling was available only on HDMI, I realised after I wrote earlier that I should have included this detail. I tested this with the HDMI connection. The owners manual, available publicly on the Philips site, indicates that the choice of upscaling format is available only on an HDMI connection, so I did not bother trying with component video. It seems component video supports only 480i/480p, or 576p to a PAL TV. The manual also indicates support for HDMI connections to DVI devices that support HDCP; I don't have such a device so I have not verified this. I hope shortly to have a 1080p TV to verify its behavior there.Thanks for the question. Although I saw it mentioned in a... » Read More I tested this with the HDMI connection. The owners manual, available publicly on the Philips site, indicates that the choice of upscaling format is available only on an HDMI connection, so I did not bother trying with component video. It seems component video supports only 480i/480p, or 576p to a PAL TV. The manual also indicates support for HDMI connections to DVI devices that support HDCP; I don't have such a device so I have not verified this. I hope shortly to have a 1080p TV to verify its behavior there.Thanks for the question. Although I saw it mentioned in a review or another forum question that upscaling was available only on HDMI, I realised after I wrote earlier that I should have included this detail. « Show Less
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I have had absolutely no program with picture quality. I can only think of rechecking all of your connections. Wish I knew more but I am the original electronic idiot!!
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A digital cable like this will either give you an excellent flawless picture with no artifacts whatsoever, or absolutely *nothing* whatsoever. However, an analog VGA cable can sometimes be subject to noise and artifacts. In my case, there is always a hint of ghosting with VGA. Wiggling the cable around would reduce it, or worsen it. Also a VGA needs to be calibrated, usually the monitor will take care of that for you, but not always.
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I had basically the same question.. I have a 36 inch RCA tv that is supposed to have better clarity than regular tv, in fact, when playing a VCR the picture quality deminishes from the built-in tuner. With the tuner you see blades of grass on a football field, and Troy Palamalo's individual hair strands. Not so with a VCR playing. I'm looking for a Digital Converter that transmits that sharp image, as in HD. I bought a Zenith converter and it is disapointing, like VCR picture.