pioneer vsx-9040txh video scaler Ok I got this and it is a sensational receiver. My question is about the video upscaler. I have noticed several things, HD from my directtv DVR (HDMI) connected is slightly brighter and redder, not bad. But when I view a standard definition channel it is not "upscaled" at all. I checked the setting and they are ok. I am wondering does the scaler not modify stuff via HDMI? If that is true and HDMI is my connection for the DVR then hmmm???? I also have the same question about the DVD, I have blue-ray and there is special hdmi for that, but what about old DVDs? They too do not seem to be made better by the upscaler. pioneer vsx-9040txh video scaler Ok I got this and it is a sensational receiver. My question is about the video upscaler. I have noticed several things, HD from my directtv DVR (HDMI) connected... » Read More pioneer vsx-9040txh video scaler Ok I got this and it is a sensational receiver. My question is about the video upscaler. I have noticed several things, HD from my directtv DVR (HDMI) connected is slightly brighter and redder, not bad. But when I view a standard definition channel it is not "upscaled" at all. I checked the setting and they are ok. I am wondering does the scaler not modify stuff via HDMI? If that is true and HDMI is my connection for the DVR then hmmm???? I also have the same question about the DVD, I have blue-ray and there is special hdmi for that, but what about old DVDs? They too do not seem to be made better by the upscaler. « Show Less
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Please let me know what connections did you use to get this improvement? I am experiencing the same problem. Did you use component out from DirectTV HD DVR and/or SD DVD player to the receiver? Did you use a separate digital out to the receiver for the sound?
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I solved this. There is no upscaling of HDMI, thats they way it should be. I solved this for older SD DVDS that I play on my blue ray like this, I hooked up a second set of connections and when its old DVDs I switch the receiver to DVD instead of blueray and the upscaler makes them look very much better than just normal DVDs. When I say switch I mean just like you switch the receiver from one component to another its that simple. I am really liking my investment with this receiver.
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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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I haven't tested this specifically, but I'd be very surprised if it did. This isn't a scan converter/scaler/etc; it's just a HDMI-SDI converter. Dave G, who has answered this question is mistaken; the BMD TVS accepts both 60fps and 59.94fps inputs on the same setting (for instance 1080i60 will accept 1080i59.94 inputs) without any conversion, so the behavior he is experiencing is not evidence that conversion is going on. (I own 3 BMD ATEM 1 M/Es.) If you need that sort of 59.94-&gt;60fps conversion (which you don't need if you are using a Blackmagic switcher, fwiw), I would recommend a BMD UpDownCross mini converter, Grass Valley G1, or Decimator UpDownCross converter. Or any sort of scaler (TV One, Atlona, BMD Teranex, Kramer, etc etc etc). If you also need the HDMI-&gt;SDI conversion Decimator is the way to go; their little MD-Cross box is a miracle. Simultaneous SDI-&gt;HDMI and HDMI-&gt;SDI, with scaling on all inputs. The little guy does everything you'd ever want.
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I just bought my tv and hooked it up, so I'm not completely sure. My guess however, is that maybe it's with how you are connecting it to a device or set top box. For instance when I connect my tv to my old DVD player with component cables, it is only capable of 720p and 60Hz. I believe if I were to connect it with HDMI cables to an HD device that would change. Like I said though, I'm new to this too, but right now that's my understanding.
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Audio and video are separate. The signals (audio and video) come out perfect from this device and I love it! I purchased it, because I have an older Harmon Kardon Receiver with no HDMI capabilities. I wanted to have the 5.1 Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound...from my new Blu-ray player. My new Blu-ray player only had the HDMI connection, so I needed the converter to run the 1080p video to my TV and I used the optical out (on the converter) to get the 5.1 signal to my old receiver. The converter has HDMI out and Optical out. This device is meant to send audio to a device (such as my older receiver) that do not have HDMI input. The Optical out (via fiber optic cable) carries the sound. The HDMI out goes to the TV...for video and the optical goes to the receiver, or audio device. HDMI carries audio and video in one cable, so I am not sure about what you are trying to do. Bottom line...this converter will take your HDMI signal and split the audio and video. The video will go out through the HDMI and into your video display and the audio will come out of the optical connection. If your audio device does NOT have an optical connection, this device will not work for you. You mention 2 channels. Are you trying to send sound to 2 speakers (stereo mode) from your slingbox? If so, I would recommend buying a receiver with HDMI inputs. I am not 100% sure about what you are trying to do, but I am sure I can help you figure out how to fix your problem. I have been dealing with A/V equipment since the late 80's. If you tell me all the audio and video equipment you have, I can probably tell you exactly what you need. It looks like you may be looking at the wrong device, for what you are wanting to do.
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Your BD30 should upgrade video signal through component connections to 1080i, if HDMI it would upscale to 1080p. Others Blu-ray players would have same problems as BD30. The one you have is the best in Blu-ray right now.
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The following is the from hdtv primer website regarding up conversion.Does up-conversion improve the image?Many receivers can up-convert a 480 or 720 image to 1080. Does up-conversion result in a better image? In theory, no, the image will not be any sharper. The image resolution can never be improved. But minor improvements sometimes happen with up-conversion:1. People who sit too close will notice that the scanning lines are gone.2. Any remaining flicker is further reduced.3. Due to design inconsistencies, some formats work better on some hardware combinations. But on the minus side, format conversions sometimes make interlace errors worse. The following is the from hdtv primer website regarding up conversion.Does up-conversion improve the image?Many receivers can up-convert a 480 or 720 image to 1080. Does up-conversion result in a better image? In theory, no, the image will not be any sharper. The image resolution can never be improved. But minor improvements sometimes happen with up-conversion:1. People who sit too close will notice that the scanning lines are gone.2. Any remaining flicker is further reduced.3. Due to design inconsistencies, some formats work better on... » Read More The following is the from hdtv primer website regarding up conversion.Does up-conversion improve the image?Many receivers can up-convert a 480 or 720 image to 1080. Does up-conversion result in a better image? In theory, no, the image will not be any sharper. The image resolution can never be improved. But minor improvements sometimes happen with up-conversion:1. People who sit too close will notice that the scanning lines are gone.2. Any remaining flicker is further reduced.3. Due to design inconsistencies, some formats work better on some hardware combinations. But on the minus side, format conversions sometimes make interlace errors worse. « Show Less
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Yes it does "upscale" regular DVDs. Regarding 4K I haven't checked but I dont think it will do.
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I have Direct TV HD-DVR, 55 inches SONY rear LCD projection HDTV (purchased 6 years ago) and I'm interested in this HTIB. My A/V set up would be like this:1. Connect HD-DVR box to 576 by component(video) and optical audio(audio)2. Connect 576 to LCD TV by HDMI (my TV is old and has only one HDMI input).Questions:1. Will I enjoy the HD-TV and 5.1 digital audio by this set up?2. If yes, does it mean I have to turn on 576 whenever I watch TV?Thanks!
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Part of the problem is that the description is actually for the VSX-1015, the previous model. There are two things to know about this HDMI. First, it is HDMI pass through, which means that it is HDMI in and HDMI out, but does not upconvert other inputs (composite, s-video, or component) to HDMI as more expensive receivers do. The other thing is that the audio portion of HDMI doesn't really work as you'd expect. It will pass through the audio to your TV, etc., but the Pioneer receiver won't play it. If you want the receiver to play the audio from your HDMI component(s) you must have an optical or coaxial audio cable also connected from each source component. To my knowlege, all other HDMI A/V receivers any where near this price range have the same or greater limitations.
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A high definition source coming through any of the four HDMI inputs will be upscaled to 4K. As it happens, Amazon's description saying that there is only one HDMI 2.0 input is wrong: all of the inputs are marked as "HDMI(4K@60Hz)/DVI IN", meaning that they all use HDMI 2.0. (There is only one HDCP 2.2 input, but that's something else entirely.) HDMI 2.0 doesn't really matter at the moment, since there are no current sources that output 4K@60Hz, with the best current sources being at 4K@30Hz, which even HDMI 1.4 can handle. However, there will be 4K@60Hz sources, probably within the next year, and those will require an HDMI 2.0 input, so having HDMI 2.0 inputs is important for the future. On this TV, all of the inputs are HDMI 2.0, but each one is slightly different. HDMI 1 has HDCP 2.2, which is a copy protection scheme that will be required when 4K Blu-ray players come out; HDMI 2 contains the ARC (Audio Return Control) feature, allowing you to plug in a receiver and send the receiver's video signal into the TV while simultaneously sending the TV's audio back to the receiver without using a separate audio cable; HDMI 3 allows a Deep Color (10 bit) source to be plugged in; while HDMI 4 is designed for MHL (Mobile High-definition Link), allowing you to plug in a mobile phone. Frankly, I would like to see HDCP 2.2, ARC, and Deep Color all available on the same input, but with the 2014 LG TVs, you have to choose which feature you want. At least they have HDCP 2.2 available on one of their inputs, which is good since the TV industry is really pushing to make it mandatory. But again, all of this stuff has nothing to do with upscaling. All of the inputs will upscale to 4K.
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Wound up w/ the UN40C6300 and so far I think it's great. I don't see the problems that others have found. I'm watching fast paced action and it looks perfect, and I'm incredibly picky. I have it set up w/ a Pioneer amp VSX1020 and it looks and sounds great - no BS. I've only watched a few flicks, but see no issues.I set it up according to these calibration specs... http://www.tweaktv.com/tweak-my-tv/calibration-guide/samsung-un40c6500.htmlScroll down to User Menu SettingsEven though it's not the exact same model the settings work, and they are much different than the default settings it comes w/.Maybe this will help some of you - I hope. Wound up w/ the UN40C6300 and so far I think it's great. I don't see the problems that others have found. I'm watching fast paced action and it looks perfect, and I'm incredibly picky. I have it set up w/ a Pioneer amp VSX1020 and it looks and sounds great - no BS. I've only watched a few flicks, but see no issues.I set it up according to these calibration specs... http://www.tweaktv.com/tweak-my-tv/calibration-guide/samsung-un40c6500.htmlScroll down to User Menu SettingsEven though it's not the exact same model the settings work, and they are much... » Read More Wound up w/ the UN40C6300 and so far I think it's great. I don't see the problems that others have found. I'm watching fast paced action and it looks perfect, and I'm incredibly picky. I have it set up w/ a Pioneer amp VSX1020 and it looks and sounds great - no BS. I've only watched a few flicks, but see no issues.I set it up according to these calibration specs... http://www.tweaktv.com/tweak-my-tv/calibration-guide/samsung-un40c6500.htmlScroll down to User Menu SettingsEven though it's not the exact same model the settings work, and they are much different than the default settings it comes w/.Maybe this will help some of you - I hope. « Show Less
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Upscaling and upconverting are used interchangeably though I'm sure the definitions my technically be different. As far as DVD's are concerned, neither do anything to the sound quality and applies to video quality as far as I know. The "up convert" capabilities of the Samsung DVD-C500 results in an excellent 1080p resolution. It still isn't true HD! No DVD upscale (or up converting) player will ever result a true HD picture, but this unit produces video of fantastic quality via HDMI in my opinion.
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Mark, I just connected mine to my DVR via component cables and am experiencing no noticeable lag while watching TV. I suspect, however, this is because I am using my soundbar as an HDMI switcher. In other words, my DVR, DVD, etc. are all connected via HDMI to the soundbar, which then has one HDMI cable out to my TV. I think this creates enough of a delay in the signal that the picture is now in sync with the bluetooth transmitter, which is connected directly to the component hook ups on the DVR (i.e., NOT connected to the soundbar).
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Could you please be more specific? What if I just go straight from the blu-ray player to my Sony Bravia with a HDMI cable? How does the receiver enter into the mix? I am not seeing any upscaling either.
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I have no experience with Direct TV settop boxes or DVRs, but SD is usually only a stereo signal, while HD will be Doby Digital 5.1 audi signal. The Pioneer VSX21 which I own, will have less volume on the 5.1 signal because the available power from the power supply is divided 5 different ways, compared to just two ways with a stereo signal. The Stereo signal should be much louder. Just turn up the volume when listening in the 5.1 DD mode. You should be OK. I have not yet burnt out the amp in the receiver.
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I think that's the one biggest flaw with this Sony model. If it senses a 720 or 1080 signal, it won't allow you to select Normal setting. A 4:3 image gets blown up and distorted by either "full" or "zoom" settings. I solved it with DVDs by changing the setting at the level of the Sony player. But I haven't hooked up to a hdtv digital box yet, so I'm not sure how I'll deal with it then. You could use your DVD player as a tuner, possibly, but I hope there's a better solution than that or the TV gets sent back.