Question for Sony 920 and PS3 owners: So my question is for people that own both of these, since the 920 receiver upconverts everything to 1080p will it then upconvert regular DVDs that I play on the PS3?
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If you only have DVI on your cable box forget using a DVI/HDMI cable to hook up your system. Use a Component Video cable directly from your cable box to your TV and an Optical Audio cable from your cable box to your 920. You will have less problems with video and get just as good if not better picture quality than with DVI. There are handshake problems with DVI. You also have to hook DVI to a specific HDMI port on most HDTV's. You shouldn't hook DVI to HDMI cables through an HDMI equipped AV-Receiver/AMP. You should hook your DVD, Blu-ray, HD-DVD, PS3 and other similar players by HDMI cable to your AV-Receiver/AMP. If you have a PS3 or other Blu-ray disk player hook this to the AV-Receiver/AMP HDMI port marked BD or Blu-ray disk player. Sony has optimized this AMP port for Blu-ray disk. You will have a single HDMI cable from the AV-Receiver/AMP to your HDTV. I have HD cable boxes, that only have DVI versus HDMI, hooked to a 61 inch DLP HDTV and a 40 inch LCD HDTV and I have Component Video cables from the Cable Box to the HDTV's on both. The picture on both HDTV's is excellent. I also tried using DVI to HDMI cables between the Cable Box and HDTV. Sometimes the picture would not look right on the screen when first turned on among other problems. I would prefer a cable box with HDMI. However, there isn't really a need for HDMI from the Cable Box because you only get 1080i from Cable. Some cable boxes do have HDMI ports but you still only get 1080i from the Cable Company. The AT&T U-Verse HDTV system supplies a box that has an HDMI port but it doesn't work! AT&T is connecting their U-Verse boxes to HDTV's with Component Video cables.
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All of the answers given are very accurate. My only issue (and it may be something I didn't do) is that I do not feel the 1080p up-conversion of standard dvd's is that great compared to an older sony BDP-S590. But all in all, a great player with far faster load times and audio quality and beautiful Bluray quality. And if anyone knows the secret to great up conversion with this machine, feel free to comment
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I am interested in buying the Sony STR-DG910. There is so much confusion on all these posts regarding the ability to display/upconvert/upscale analog video from say a VCR or DVD player through the HDMI port. Here is what I have:7 Klipsch speakers and 1 Klipsch sub, 1 Sony Bluray Player BDP-S300, 1 Sony 1080i Tube TV and one old JVC VCR player with RCA audio and video in/out. Both the Bluray and the TV are true HDMI. Is it really correct that the STR-DG910 is capable of playing video from the VCR (RCA connectors)through the HDMI cable to the TV?
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Has anyone played games on it?I just bit the bullet and bought the Samsung LN40A550 based on reviews. (Got ps3 for blue ray discs and I watch A LOT of movies.) I also like to play FPS and other games with a lot of movement and action. Has anyone noticed any sort of ghosting or blurring when they play games on it? Bad thing to wonder about AFTER I buy the tv, but I'm sure it'll still be worth it when I see my movies in a new-1080p-light.
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Sean,I was wondering about playing back AVCHD files captured on the SDHC card via the PS3 and your post answered my question. Just want to say thank you. As for the PS3 being a versatile multimedia media, I do agree with your statement. Thanks again.
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Let's hope so Monteee - as you know, there are receivers that cost a lot more with far less features as standard on the 920. As I stated in my reply to D Patterson "The Sony ES2400 is about the nearest unit you will find close to the 920 specs and capabilities." Today I see the ES2400 available on Amazon at $599.00 (slashed from $799.00) - kind of a coincidence as that was the retail price initially for the 920 when it was released. I'm feeling good as I bought my 920 just before Thanksgiving Day 2008 for $378.00 and free shipping.
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WTH!My HD DVD players will start at the point where you stop it.Of course since they don't make HD DVD any more because Sony cornered the market on High Definition DVD's we're stuck with their problematic Bluray disc players.And why can't they make a bluray that can also play a HD DVD?Anyway thanks for the feedback Knocker!
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Does anyone know whether it will convert PAL/NTSC DVD when using TV out and connecting to NTSC/PAL TV? The manual says, that the DVD has to match the TVs system, which would mean it won't convert.I need a player I can take oversees and hook up to a TV over there. It also would be nice to be able to do the same with PAL discs over here. So far from high end players I found only Pana LS91/97 which are close to that, but it requires service remote to unlock regions and is stil missing PAL->NTSC conversion.
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I went with the Sharp BD player, and it's working fine now. I already have a PS3, but I wanted a second player for a smaller tv I have in my household (which is a Sharp Aquous too).
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Im having an issue with this. I contacted Sony and they told me to hook up my: Bluray &gt; HDMI &gt; TV Bluray &gt; Optical Cable &gt; Home Theater Home Theater &gt; HDMI &gt; TV When i play my dvds on my home theater i get the full surround sound, BUT when i play my blurays i dont. I get the same sound from my front right speakers and my right rear speakers (same thing for the left side). Does anyone have a solution? or having these same issues? My Equipment: Sony Bravia KDL46V5100, Sony HDX589w Home Theater, Samsung P3600 BluRay Player
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Alright thank you. I think blurays will automatically upscale on even old players but I'll UPGRADE
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so it looks like it should be ok. i may call sony to confirm.the other thing that i've been thinking about is connecting my computer to the 920. i would connect the dvi output and connect it to the source 1 hdmi input using a dvi-hdmi adapter, then connect the optical audio to the source 1 optical input. i read in the manual that using a dvi to hdmi connection is not recommended/supported by the 920. do you or does anyone else using the 920 know about this?
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I've found that with upconverting machines, if you are playing back in the 720P/1080I/1080P modes the 4:3/letterboxed image will be "stretched". You need to reset the playback to 480i or 480p for these images. I have four such machines of different manufacturers and they all work this way. My HD-DVD and Blu-ray machines, though, do play 4:3/letterboxed images in the correct ratio format, even when I'm set to the hi-def modes. Hope this helps.
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PS3 will not offer digital output on the cheaper model. It will only have component cables, which are analog, and can add picture noise. For full quality 1080p digital signal you'll need a dedicated Blu-ray player. The PS2 is perhaps an instructive example. It could play DVDs, but the quality was poor, and it was a very buggy DVD player. many discs (Matrix) would not play correctly on the PS2.
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I've looked at all the SONY .PDF files for the 920 (See SONY/SUPPORT.com), and don't find any reference to HDMI 1.3 or 1.3a. Just HDMI.I ordered the 920 because it does every thing I want and much more, with lots of room to expand. I'm just using 5.1 now. It appears, from all I've read, that the 920 is the "latest and greatest" in HDMI output to date. (11/2008) so I wouldn't worry about it. But that's just me...
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I would say an upconverting player will show a significant difference, although NOT a DAY & NIGHT difference. Keep in mind that the limits of an upconverting player is still within the capacities of the dvd disc itself. The Oppo will upconvert dvds with copyright protection and will SPECIALLY look amazing with dvds (re)mastered in High Definition. I saw the PQ of SUPERMAN RETURNS upconverted with my OPPO compared to my friend's Blu-ray disc playing on his HDTV, the PQ of the Oppo was very close, so close in fact, except for the Blu-ray disc's more radiant REDS. Both HDTVs were capable of 1080p and same brand/model. So, I have to say 1080i broadcast may still be a tad better than the Oppo, depending on the DISC itself. Heck, some broadcasts are better than BLU-ray OR HDdvd discs.
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R. Viegas...Any upconverting DVD will do just fine just make sure it has an HDMI cable (does not need to be in the box because you can buy the for a couple of bucks on monoprice)But The PS3 in my opinion is a great upconverting DVD player that also allows for internet browsing DIVX playback and Will never go out of date if you have a Wireless connection and do firmware updates. Oh and if someone wants to play games it does that too. If you wanna PS3 they have bundles that include a Remote and free blu-ray rentals at blockbuster Sorry for the rant but IMHO the real cool HD is Blu-ray R. Viegas...Any upconverting DVD will do just fine just make sure it has an HDMI cable (does not need to be in the box because you can buy the for a couple of bucks on monoprice)But The PS3 in my opinion is a great upconverting DVD player that also allows for internet browsing DIVX playback and Will never go out of date if you have a Wireless connection and do firmware updates. Oh and if someone wants to play games it does that too. If you wanna PS3 they have bundles that include a Remote and free blu-ray rentals at blockbuster Sorry for the rant but IMHO the real... » Read More R. Viegas...Any upconverting DVD will do just fine just make sure it has an HDMI cable (does not need to be in the box because you can buy the for a couple of bucks on monoprice)But The PS3 in my opinion is a great upconverting DVD player that also allows for internet browsing DIVX playback and Will never go out of date if you have a Wireless connection and do firmware updates. Oh and if someone wants to play games it does that too. If you wanna PS3 they have bundles that include a Remote and free blu-ray rentals at blockbuster Sorry for the rant but IMHO the real cool HD is Blu-ray « Show Less