Oppo 981hd to 1080i? I'm looking to buy the Oppo 981 over the 970 but I have a 1080i 46inch LCD Sony Bravia. Is it worth going to the 981 even if I'm not going to take advantage of the full 1080p resolution output? Just wondering, it seems like the technology might be better even at 1080i. Oppo 981hd to 1080i? I'm looking to buy the Oppo 981 over the 970 but I have a 1080i 46inch LCD Sony Bravia. Is it worth going to the 981 even if I'm not going to take advantage of the... » Read More Oppo 981hd to 1080i? I'm looking to buy the Oppo 981 over the 970 but I have a 1080i 46inch LCD Sony Bravia. Is it worth going to the 981 even if I'm not going to take advantage of the full 1080p resolution output? Just wondering, it seems like the technology might be better even at 1080i. « Show Less
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The Oppo 970 is only recommended for HDTVs up to 32" screen size. Go for the 981hd for your HDTV. Just be sure to calibrate the settings properly and turn the TRUELIFE feature on and everything else to off. TrueLife activates the emmy winning DCDi FAROUDJA chip.
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Thanks for the tip.I saw the 981 had the Faroudja chip but wasn't sure if the technology was leveraged at the 1080i output or if it was just for the 1080p. From your reply, it looks like you know that it does.
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I went today to look at HDtv's. I saw both the 46XBR4 and the 3000W and another 3000? Sony. All I can say is that by far the XBR4 was crisper and brighter, it looked more like reality. They had ESPN-HD feed on from Direct-TV. Is the difference worth the price, that's something you have to decide. Go look at them, I saw them at CC. I actually spent a good hour in a recliner they had setup and just watched the 46XBR4 comparing it to the sets around it. This is the one I'm getting, it was simply the best picture constantly, even better than models bigger in size with 1080p. It really stood out in the finer details when next to the other sets. I went today to look at HDtv's. I saw both the 46XBR4 and the 3000W and another 3000? Sony. All I can say is that by far the XBR4 was crisper and brighter, it looked more like reality. They had ESPN-HD feed on from Direct-TV. Is the difference worth the price, that's something you have to decide. Go look at them, I saw them at CC. I actually spent a good hour in a recliner they had setup and just watched the 46XBR4 comparing it to the sets around it. This is the one I'm getting, it was simply the best picture constantly, even better than models bigger in size with 1080p. It really stood out... » Read More I went today to look at HDtv's. I saw both the 46XBR4 and the 3000W and another 3000? Sony. All I can say is that by far the XBR4 was crisper and brighter, it looked more like reality. They had ESPN-HD feed on from Direct-TV. Is the difference worth the price, that's something you have to decide. Go look at them, I saw them at CC. I actually spent a good hour in a recliner they had setup and just watched the 46XBR4 comparing it to the sets around it. This is the one I'm getting, it was simply the best picture constantly, even better than models bigger in size with 1080p. It really stood out in the finer details when next to the other sets. « Show Less
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Hi Treejoy, could you provide us more details about your inquiry on setting it to 1089i. First is that this TV supports 1080i and it is also available in video component 1 and HDMI. Once detected, it will be displayed on the screen. -Ely
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Yes. 1080i gets converted to 720p as the TV's native resolution is 720p (it doesn't have enough pixels to display 1080 lines of information). But it shouldn't really matter, as the difference between 720p and true 1080i (or even 1080p) is going to be almost imperceptible on a 26" set.
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I only purchased the Sony Bravia 4K TV. I never had the inspiration to buy the overpriced 4K player. However, when it goes down to a price I find acceptable I may buy it.
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Few questions1080 60p is not part of the AVCHD standard, it only goes as high as 1080 60iWas the AVCHD standard modified to now accept 1080 60p?Or is Sony using a proprietary format?I exclusively use the PS3 to playback my videos that I store on a USB external drive.Will the 1080 60p footage from this camera playback on a PS3?The previous model CX550 could not capture pictures while shooting video at the highest bit rate, is this still the case?Thanks for your input.
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Watch the "fine print" in the promo video - - 4K is only available if the display device (HDTV) can display 4K. If you have a 4K HDTV, the TV will upscale Blu ray (1080p), DVD (480i) and cable (720p & 1080i) to 4K. Also, upscaling cannot add detail to the source material that isn't there; upscaling is adding more pixels to source material to make it compatible to the fixed pixel of the display which requires its native resolution of either 720p (older HDTV), 1080p (HDTV from about 2008 & newer) and 4K (introduced now and future). So REGARDLESS of your source material, a 4K display device will upscale ANY compatible signal to 4K. A component like a Blu ray or AVR is used to upscale IF its upscale circuitry is better than the display device - Oppo Blu ray players are expensive because it has great DVD (480i) upscaling and options for audio enthusiasts.
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Although I don't have a specific answer to this issue, I know that my TV will automatically select 720p over 1080i when I am using a Blu-Ray player or Xbox gaming system. 720p is actually a higher resolution image, because the picture is progressively scanned. Because my TV is only capable of a 1080i (interlaced) image, I cannot enjoy the full benefits of 1080p. The next best choice is then 720p, which is exactly what my system chooses to display by default.
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According to information on the web, "The BRAVIA Engine™ EX Video Processor represents Sony's latest update to the original BRAVIA engine. It is a full digital video processing system supporting all the features found on the original BRAVIA, plus the added ability to upconvert 480i via Sony's DRC (Digital Reality Creation) MultiFunction technology. The latter aims at delivering improved detail and definition when displaying standard definition content over the set 1080p screen." See, e.g., http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/sony-projection-television.html
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What do you mean by lower the resolution slightly to match the TV? Do you mean lower the resolution right back to 1366 x 768 and you get no visual benefit from a resolution higher than 1366 x 768? There would be no visual benefit by accepting a 1080i or 1080p signal?
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When this purchase was made, 1080 was either so new that it was outrageously priced, or it was not yet available and 720 was the best thing going. This model is 720p, but I have owned it for 8 years. I find the display outstanding, though I realize others available now are touted as much better. It has been boxed and moved 3 times, and I have never had any trouble with it. I think it was a bargain through Amazon at $2500, but now it seems to sell for $500. Great investment either way.
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You need to find the model number of the tv. The 1080p is yhe resolution and lots of tvs can be 1080p. You have to look usually on the back of the tv for a black square that has model and serial number
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Unfortunately, as of now 3d displays are limited to 1080P only. The technology has yet to transition to even 1440 displays. I had been gaming in 3d for the last year, and I can say without question that 4k surpasses it in terms of immersion. I'm selling my 3d display and keeping this monitor. I can't go back to 1080p, even in 3d. The visuals with this are breathtaking, if you have the graphics card to run 4k.
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@ LeoI have the DV-980H and the DV-981HD. I also have two units of HD-A35 in use (with several more HD-A30s as backup). Toshiba's giving up on HD DVD was a big disappointment but the lowered prices on its HD-A35 and HD-A30 was a boon to many. The picture quality of a DVD played back on the HD-A35 and HD-A30 is about equal to the PQ of a DVD played back on Oppo's new top of the line DV-983H. This is not surprising since they all use the same ABT video processor.
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I replaced my 7 year old Sony Bravia with the Samsung 6350. I think Samsung has a much better picture quality than Sony. You can't go wrong with the Samsung 6350....I'm very happy with mine!!
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I returned this model for the 9300. The 9800 model has been discontinued. Same TV, better software operating system. My son who watches much more tv than I do tells me this is the best passive 3D he's seen.
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Is 1080i & 1080p good enough for you? If so, then the 606 is what it is. All DVD that played on low-end players will be converted to 1080i provided you use HDMI cable connection to your LCD HDTV. Any blu-ray or 1080p will be supported as is provided you use HDMI to your TV also...I love the 606, excellent sound and video for the money spent, can't beat.