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!
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This system will upconvert to 1080i, but only when using HDMI. It isn't a very good upscale, however, and seems quite blocky for picture quality. This came as a bit of a shock as the PS3 upconverts and upscales so well for DVD's that they almost appear to be in high def. Don't get this system for it's DVD playback capabilities!
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Component does support 720p (and even 1080i) but when part of an upconverting DVD player, all players are limited to 480p on component outs when playing standard DVD. The reason for this is the movie studios don't want you to be able to upconvert DVDs in the analog component domain as one can easily make high quality copies (bootlegs) with this method. When upconverted video is sent out the HDMI cable, it has content protection, called HDCP, to keep people from making high quality copies.Now you are getting the most out of your player, good for you.
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Matt, thanks for posting this. I had the same question and couldn't find an answer. Is it possible that the latency the reviewer perceived is due to upconverting the signal to 1080i, and you are simply converting the analogue to digital signal without changing the resolution? I'm not clear on whether converting implies *up*converting, couldn't really find an answer... but based on your feedback I think I'll give this a shot.
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It depends on the lighting. I have filmed indoors with decent lighting and when I upload it doesnt look hd either. Although when I am outside, the quality is very good
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Yes the picture quality is quite acceptable. It works the other way too - a Sony still picture camera with a high resolution image capture takes surprisingly great HD video!
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It up scales hd connections. If you connect a non hd connection (vcr,dvd, etc) it won't be a 4k quality image. It'll look a bit better but there is a limit to it
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Also the 4065F has 10 bit conversion compared to the 8 bit processing in the 4061F. I believe this means that up conversion from lower resolution sources is superior...less grainy with better color.
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Yes, this is through HDMI cable. I do not component cable. I noticed that certain movies, there is a restriction in upconversion. Otherwise, for most of the SD DVD, it upconverts much better than the Yamaha receiver (it also can do upconversion through TBC-time base correction).
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Upconverting is a process in which the player guesses on what the data gaps are. In many cases you will see a shaper more defined picture, depending on the quality of the DVD PQ itself. You will only really tell the diff between 480p and 1080p w/ an upscaling DVD player with a good tv bigger than 50". There is in fact a visible diff between a standard dvd player, a samsung upconvert 1080i and a oppo 1080p. Players like the Oppo seem to do a better job at guessing than a samsung because of the differing "guessing" process to fill the gaps. In the end you do end up with a better picture than a standard DVD player, but you do get what you pay for. A more accurate term might be 480p+, but why confuse the already confused masses.
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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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From what I have read in product reviews for this device it will upconvert any standard definition video signal run through it.
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It isn't a true 4k, it uses circuitry to simulate 4k resolution. It's called upscaling
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The TV includes a standard HDMI cable. I think up conversion must be done by onboard electronics in the TV itself, not the cable. Certainly the HDMI cable carries a 4k signal.
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If you want the upconversion to 1080p, it's best to go through the receiver.
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When I tried using the composite upconversion for the Wii, the picture looked terrible! It was very grainy and there were bars on all 4 sides. I have since bought a componet cable for the Wii and the picture quality is much better but there are still bars around the picture. When the Wii is connected directly to my 55" Sony LCD, it looks perfect. I called Sony support and they thought the receiver was defective so I exchanged it for a new DH820, and had the same results.
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No, not if you have it connected via an HDMI cable. If you want to upconvert your cable signal, you will have to connect it with component video cables.I did this initially, then changed my setup last night and connected my cable box via HDMI. I think I like it better with the component cables and having the standard channels upconverted. Mind you, the standard channels do not look nearly as nice as the HD channels, but I think they look a lot better than they do when they aren't being upconverted.Make sure you use something other than the standard RCA jacks for your sound if you use the component videa cables as well, like the digital optical jack if supported by your cable box. No, not if you have it connected via an HDMI cable. If you want to upconvert your cable signal, you will have to connect it with component video cables.I did this initially, then changed my setup last night and connected my cable box via HDMI. I think I like it better with the component cables and having the standard channels upconverted. Mind you, the standard channels do not look nearly as nice as the HD channels, but I think they look a lot better than they do when they aren't being upconverted.Make sure you use something other than the standard RCA jacks for your... » Read More No, not if you have it connected via an HDMI cable. If you want to upconvert your cable signal, you will have to connect it with component video cables.I did this initially, then changed my setup last night and connected my cable box via HDMI. I think I like it better with the component cables and having the standard channels upconverted. Mind you, the standard channels do not look nearly as nice as the HD channels, but I think they look a lot better than they do when they aren't being upconverted.Make sure you use something other than the standard RCA jacks for your sound if you use the component videa cables as well, like the digital optical jack if supported by your cable box. « Show Less