does the 4k resolution feature boost the image quality of SD DVD's and homemade DVD's or just Blu-ray discs.
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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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It is. You just can't tell because there is only so much that up-conversion can do. It isn't some magic wand that suddenly turns 480p into 1080p. All it does is enhance what is there, if there isn't enough there to be properly enhanced you wont see much difference.
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No their is no disc that plays 4k resolution blu is the best available and is only 1080p full hd some blu ray movies may say mastered in 4k or 8k but they only play in 1080p full hd
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My SD DVDs didn't look good on this player. My Blu-ray discs look spectacular! For upconverting SD DVDs look for a factory refurbished ( cheaper ) Toshiba XA2 player. The best for upconverting.
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Broadcast is probably 720p. Does the 1080 light illuminate when using a blu ray disc?
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Thank you for your question. No matter the format that is being up-converted, up-conversion only works to a degree. It can't make programming not shot in 4K look as clean as true 4K material. It will do something to slightly improve the quality but it can't perform magic to programming not produced in the format. Thanks again very much.
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Oh sorry duh lol my bad, I just wasn't sure, I'm new to the whole upscaling and blu-ray technology thanks I'm glad that someone took that time to respond to my question.
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You can if your DVD has composite video output or HDMI output. Most DVD's are not 1080p, though.
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I believe it does, like all my previous recent DVD players. The LG 4k is seamless in processing data and transferring it to the television in 4K or upgraded HD. I love it! Dick
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I'm not sure. In fact. I don't have 4K TV yet. My TV now is 720p resolution.
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Depends if your DVD or Blu-Ray supports it but I have been able to use that feature with movies and whatnot
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No. But you can purchase the Sony blu-ray that will upscale your blu-ray to 4K. Its freakin awesome!!
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the picture quality is purely based on what signal it is getting. SD channels look like garbage, HD channels look pretty good, Blu rays will blow you away. No fault of the TV, it is a slave to what signal it is getting
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Dear Peter,Thanks for your inquiry. Since there are no 4K or UHD discs available, the Blu-ray player itself does not upscale. There are however, many audio receivers that do upscaling and perhaps that is what you are asking. Hope that makes things clearer for you.Regards,Eric CohenWorld Wide Stereo
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Hi, this Sony Blu-ray player has a feature of upscale, means that the quality of DVDs played will make it more brilliant near to HD. It is pretty much the same as upconverting. There are no settings to be change on the Blu-ray player since once it detects DVD standard definition movies, it will automatically increase its resolution. Just a reminder that this Blu-ray must be connected via HDMI cable and to a HD television to make it work. -Ely
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Yes, and it will up-convert them to high definition (close to Blu-Ray quality) when you use a HDMI cable to connect it to your TV. It will also still make them look better if you connect it to your TV with any other source. To get the best out of your Blu-Ray Player, always use a HDMI cable if possible. It makes a huge difference in picture quality.
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I do not have anything with 4K content to compare it to. However, it makes std 1080P look awesome. My wife and I watched Tommy Boy and even that classic comedy movie looked like a Blue Ray masterpiece!