Question for Sony 920 and PS3 owners I'm considering purchasing both of these units in the near future and I've read that the PS3 wont upconvert regular DVDs to 1080i/p. 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? Question for Sony 920 and PS3 owners I'm considering purchasing both of these units in the near future and I've read that the PS3 wont upconvert regular DVDs to 1080i/p. So my question is... » Read More Question for Sony 920 and PS3 owners I'm considering purchasing both of these units in the near future and I've read that the PS3 wont upconvert regular DVDs to 1080i/p. 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? « Show Less
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I'm actually going to order this after the new year.I called Sony and they werent much help with my question. I also asked Crutchfield and while they didnt have a definitive answer for me, they recommended that I run the video from my computer directly to my TV and the audio to the receiver. Worst case scenario, thats what I'll do. I'm glad I have a Logitech 880 remote.I tried looking for answers and I'm surprised that no one had questions about using this unit with a computer.As for the other receivers you mentioned, I think this has more value than either of those with the 4 HDMIs and 1080p upscale. I'm really looking forward to getting this and making some free time to set it up. I'm actually going to order this after the new year.I called Sony and they werent much help with my question. I also asked Crutchfield and while they didnt have a definitive answer for me, they recommended that I run the video from my computer directly to my TV and the audio to the receiver. Worst case scenario, thats what I'll do. I'm glad I have a Logitech 880 remote.I tried looking for answers and I'm surprised that no one had questions about using this unit with a computer.As for the other receivers you mentioned, I think this has more value than... » Read More I'm actually going to order this after the new year.I called Sony and they werent much help with my question. I also asked Crutchfield and while they didnt have a definitive answer for me, they recommended that I run the video from my computer directly to my TV and the audio to the receiver. Worst case scenario, thats what I'll do. I'm glad I have a Logitech 880 remote.I tried looking for answers and I'm surprised that no one had questions about using this unit with a computer.As for the other receivers you mentioned, I think this has more value than either of those with the 4 HDMIs and 1080p upscale. I'm really looking forward to getting this and making some free time to set it up. « Show Less
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Some HD cable boxes produce unstable video when routed through an AV-Receiver/AMP.My neighbor and I both have several HDTV's along with HD cable boxes and Sony AV-Receivers (2 910's and 3 920's along with 1 Onyko 606) and have experienced best overall picture with least problems by hooking HD Cable Box directly to HGTV with Component Video.However, when using a non HD Cable Box (Digital) there was a better picture by routing Component Video cables from the Cable Box to the AV-Receiver/AMP and from the AV-Receiver/AMP to the HDTV.In all cases an Optical cable was run from the Cable Box to the AV-Receiver/AMP for surround sound. Some HD cable boxes produce unstable video when routed through an AV-Receiver/AMP.My neighbor and I both have several HDTV's along with HD cable boxes and Sony AV-Receivers (2 910's and 3 920's along with 1 Onyko 606) and have experienced best overall picture with least problems by hooking HD Cable Box directly to HGTV with Component Video.However, when using a non HD Cable Box (Digital) there was a better picture by routing Component Video cables from the Cable Box to the AV-Receiver/AMP and from the AV-Receiver/AMP to the HDTV.In all cases an Optical... » Read More Some HD cable boxes produce unstable video when routed through an AV-Receiver/AMP.My neighbor and I both have several HDTV's along with HD cable boxes and Sony AV-Receivers (2 910's and 3 920's along with 1 Onyko 606) and have experienced best overall picture with least problems by hooking HD Cable Box directly to HGTV with Component Video.However, when using a non HD Cable Box (Digital) there was a better picture by routing Component Video cables from the Cable Box to the AV-Receiver/AMP and from the AV-Receiver/AMP to the HDTV.In all cases an Optical cable was run from the Cable Box to the AV-Receiver/AMP for surround sound. « Show Less
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Good advice W. Smith, except for one thing...Why do you suggest using component video cables from teh acble box to the tv with the 920? Run them to the 920, along with the optical audio. The 920 will upscale for you, and make your regular channels look better.
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I think Sony will confirm - I noticed today the STR-920 is the second best seller behind Onkyo TX606 on Amazon's receiver sales. I will be doing similar with wireless and I have been researching this subject quite a bit lately - I want to be able to send family pictures and ITunes to the receiver by way of my Imac and a wireless - probably go with the Airstream Express - just in research mode now though.
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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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S. Dvorkin - Check out this link - I don't know much about PS3's but I read in this link that if you switch one of your settings in the PS3 to "Bitstream" you will send digital to the STR-DG920 - once the 920 receives the digital signal it will upscale it in the process. I have a Sony BDP550 connected to my 920 and it does amazing things with 480P DVD's - http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/archive/index.php/t-1013635.html
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From reading the manual (which I downloaded from the Support section of www.sonystyle.com), it said that HDMI-to-DVI cables and HDMI-DVI adapters are not recommended, but it didn't explicitly say they wouldn't work. Reading between the lines, it seems they aren't recommended only because they only send video information, and you'll need a second connection for the audio...which is really no big deal, if you ask me.If anyone can provide more information, I'd appreciate it. I'm planning on buying this receiver soon but my cable box only does DVI, not HDMI, so this would be a deal-breaker. From reading the manual (which I downloaded from the Support section of www.sonystyle.com), it said that HDMI-to-DVI cables and HDMI-DVI adapters are not recommended, but it didn't explicitly say they wouldn't work. Reading between the lines, it seems they aren't recommended only because they only send video information, and you'll need a second connection for the audio...which is really no big deal, if you ask me.If anyone can provide more information, I'd appreciate it. I'm planning on buying this receiver soon but my cable box only does DVI, not HDMI, so this would be a... » Read More From reading the manual (which I downloaded from the Support section of www.sonystyle.com), it said that HDMI-to-DVI cables and HDMI-DVI adapters are not recommended, but it didn't explicitly say they wouldn't work. Reading between the lines, it seems they aren't recommended only because they only send video information, and you'll need a second connection for the audio...which is really no big deal, if you ask me.If anyone can provide more information, I'd appreciate it. I'm planning on buying this receiver soon but my cable box only does DVI, not HDMI, so this would be a deal-breaker. « Show Less
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Am I crazy, or is it more than a bit offputting that, after buying a machine, you then have to start getting upgrades for it just to be able to play newer discs? My machine's about two years old, and the last disc I bought wouldn't load. Seems like a rip-off to me. And it's not like blu-ray sales have been strong enough to justify this sort of customer fleecing.
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BTW...yesterday I was in BB and Sony has just released a 32" XBR9 1080p with 120hz Motionflow technology... and it is up on the Sony Style website.. so much for what the salesman tell you that Sony is not going to produce..But compared to the Sony 32" 1080p 60 hz.. I thought the higher priced model with 120hz looked grainy to me. I really didn't see the $200 difference in the (retail price). Perhaps on Blu Ray disc viewing there is a difference.. GLTA
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Yes i tried both ways....i first burned it as a data disc and i also tried creating AVCHD DVD....in both cases i saw that PS3 audio is choppy in 1080p mode.....1080i doesnt seem to have any issues. The video camera itself plays the 1080p with no issues when connected directly to my HDTV....is this an issue with my PS3 ? has anyone tried this ?
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to try and offer some advice: i just upgraded from the BDP83 to the BDP93, i have only watched 1 Blu on the new one (BDP93) but was amazed at the pic quality i had the BDP83 for almost a year before upgrading and the only issue i had was watching LOTR extended versions on DVD and would see a 'hiccup" every so often - i believe this was where they added the extended footage in - otherwise i NEVER had a single issue with my player with an Oppo or PS3 OR whatever bluray player you have or decide to buy i always make sure the firmware is updated to resolve any 'issues" you may have best of luck to you
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Good info, totally makes sense. Im excited for the 3D and all that but I am also looking forward to the 240Hz in 24" and at the price as there is currently nothing like that now. Will probabaly have to use a different Blu-Ray player for movies to have that smooth look to them as I don't think the PS3 can play movies past 60Hz. Still curious how it looks. I personally like smaller HD screens and am curious how it will look.
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Thanks, again, Larry. So, for the HD A-35 user, the upconversion of the Oppo chipsets is no better in action than the A-35? The Oppo site mentions, as I recall, a different video processor in each Oppo, the 980, the 981 and the 983. I seem to recall that the 981 has a Farouja (spelling) processor? With, as you say "picture quality of a DVD played back on the HD-A35...about equal to the PQ of a DVD played back on Oppo's new top of the line DV-983H", there's no upconversion benefit in owning the Oppo.That leaves universality the big benefit: How is your DV 981HD at converting PAL TO NTSC and the reverse? The procedure of making the Oppo Region Free seems easy enough. Any glitches?Do I really want to import foreign SD DVD's? Thanks, again, Larry. So, for the HD A-35 user, the upconversion of the Oppo chipsets is no better in action than the A-35? The Oppo site mentions, as I recall, a different video processor in each Oppo, the 980, the 981 and the 983. I seem to recall that the 981 has a Farouja (spelling) processor? With, as you say "picture quality of a DVD played back on the HD-A35...about equal to the PQ of a DVD played back on Oppo's new top of the line DV-983H", there's no upconversion benefit in owning the Oppo.That leaves universality the big benefit: How is your... » Read More Thanks, again, Larry. So, for the HD A-35 user, the upconversion of the Oppo chipsets is no better in action than the A-35? The Oppo site mentions, as I recall, a different video processor in each Oppo, the 980, the 981 and the 983. I seem to recall that the 981 has a Farouja (spelling) processor? With, as you say "picture quality of a DVD played back on the HD-A35...about equal to the PQ of a DVD played back on Oppo's new top of the line DV-983H", there's no upconversion benefit in owning the Oppo.That leaves universality the big benefit: How is your DV 981HD at converting PAL TO NTSC and the reverse? The procedure of making the Oppo Region Free seems easy enough. Any glitches?Do I really want to import foreign SD DVD's? « Show Less
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Hi, I am assuming the PS3 plays BD right? I say connect to that HDMI port unless you have the additional BD player. HDMI is audio and video signal combined so it should work wherever you plug it in. Good luck! I love my 920 so far.
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I have the HDA2 with a Hitachi PJ-TX100 which is a 720p projector. IMO the upgrade in PQ of HDVD vs Upconverted SD-DVD is quite noticeable and well worth the upgrade over my Oppo 971. HDVD movies look great and HD DVD video such as the Planet Earth series will knock your socks off even at "only" 720p. I've had several goose bump moments watching Planet Earth on my setup and I'm only 2 episodes into it.I'm shooting on a 92" screen with a seating distance of about 9 feet, just for reference.
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It was my understanding that PS3 produced 720p or 1080i images. The Pana BD85 is 1080p. As far as accuracy of color, the BD85K is much better than my brother's PS3. We both have 720p sets, but to be fair, he's on a 40" Samsung 60hz LCD, whereas I have a Pana Viera 600hz plasma. No comparison there, so that could be the difference.
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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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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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The picture quailty will be the same unless a cable in between the tv to reciever or reciever to ps3 is bad..other wise it doesnt alter the video just passes it threw. The audio on the ps3 should be set to LPCM and not Bitstream. Blu-rays have TrueHD and DTS-HD-MA audio which the 720 cant decode. But the ps3 can, and send it to the reciever threw LPCM over HDMI. LPCM the player(ps3) does all the decodeing, Bitstream the reciever does the decodeing. Hope that helps
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Does this DVD allow older 4:3 content on disks to be displayed on my HDTV in original 4:3? I saw a post on a LG DVD that forces all 4:3 content to be stretched to 16:9, and I loathe that distortion. Any experience with other upconverting DVDs?
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Not me but I am using hdmi cable with a samsung 46" LCD LN46B640. It was definitely near HD quality. Watched a regular dvd of inglourious basterds and district 9 this week and the picture quality was nothing short of amazing. In district 9, the helicopter shot over the alien camp was so crystal clear that it looked like 3-d. I'm gonna have to rent the blu-ray version to compare them. I've been happy with the upconversion. I also have a regular sony dvd player (dvp-ns700h/b) that got great reviews and I still use in my bedroom. Is that the one you have? You could even see my 5/14/08 amazon review of the sony dvd player to see how much I love my sony dvd player (dvp-ns700h/b). The Sony dvd player does an amazing job of upconverting. Probably the best outside of an oppo. Maybe even slightly better than the panasonic blu-ray player. Not really sure though because I have been really impressed with dvds in the panasonic. Maybe I will set up both with my television and really compare them. I do suggest you to connect an hdmi to your television though. That may fix your problem. Maybe the sony converts better than the panasonic with the component cables but the panasonic may convert equally well with an hdmi.
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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'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...