Analog to HDMI upconvert? I asked the same question on the 820-K's page--The text seems to imply it, but does this model perform analog-to-HDMI upconvert from the "legacy" AV/component inputs?It's important to me because I have just a single HDMI line running to my projector. Analog to HDMI upconvert? I asked the same question on the 820-K's page--The text seems to imply it, but does this model perform analog-to-HDMI upconvert from the "legacy"... » Read More Analog to HDMI upconvert? I asked the same question on the 820-K's page--The text seems to imply it, but does this model perform analog-to-HDMI upconvert from the "legacy" AV/component inputs?It's important to me because I have just a single HDMI line running to my projector. « Show Less
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Yeah I just actually read that in a forum. Too bad. Amazon should fix their product descriptions.
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No, I'm afraid it doesn't look good. You can get the manual from Pioneer's site, and for the one higher than this one, it is pretty explicit that analog in must be viewed with analog out.
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I'm wondering this too. I don't think upconverting was a feature on the previous generation until you got up to the 919. Maybe we're seeing some feature trickle down. I sure hope so...
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This unit does NOT upconvert. You need either the 810 or 1000 model. Those are the two models that will upconvert analog to digital.
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The Pioneer VSX-919 does upconversion of analog to digital. The Sony DH800 does not. The benefit of upconversion is that you can connect analog equipment (non-HDMI, by definition) to the receiver, it will convert the signal to digital, and then you can use a single HDMI cable feed to your HD TV for all your equipment instead of the usual rat's nest of wiring. So you won't have as many cables to deal with and analog video content should look better on your TV (although lots of HD TVs do their own upconversion, so this aspect might not matter). The next model up the Sony line, the STR-DN1000, does upconversion, and gets very good reviews. Also note that the iPod connection on the front of the Pioneer is a standard USB port, so you can connect many non-Apple mp3 players, a thumb drive, or even a USB hard drive to this receiver (requires FAT32 formatting on drive) from which to play your music collection. That's a pretty cool feature.
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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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I'm hearing conflicting reports that it does NOT up convert the VHS signal through HDMI, while some say it does up to 1080i. Does anyone know what exactly the VHS output is through HDMI?
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I was considering these as well. Interested to see what others post. Here is my research has yielded for 7.1 systems with Dolby True HD and DTS HD audio. A lot of people worry about upscaling, I only have blu ray player, so not much need for upscaling. Few do upscaling very well according to my research. Sony STR-DN1000: Nice HDMI connectivity, cleaner look, 100 watts per channel at 1% THD. I've heard upconversion is poor. $330 Sony STR-DH800: Does not upconvert analog sources. 100 watts per channel at 1% THD $250 Onkyo RC-160: Upconverts only to 1080i. 80 watts per channel at .08% THD $330 Onkyo SR-607: Upconverts to 1080p with okay quality, 90 watts at .08% THD $400 Pioneer VSX-919AH-K: .05% THD at 120 watts per channel, just 3 HDMI inputs, no upscaling capability $400 I realize these are Audio/Video Receivers, but it seems to me the main goal of most of them is for superior audio. After all, many TVs do a decent job making SD sources look better, even if you have to run an additional cable or two. To me, everything is going to be HDMI based, so I am leaning toward the Pioneer due to better power and less THD. $400 is very much on the high side of my budget. So if I decide to go with a cheaper receiver, I'll probably go with the Sony STR-DH800.
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Dear P. Palmer,Thanks for your kind inquiry :) !This product is a portable digital-analog conversion line, defined through a standard HDMI input HD sources for converting HDMI video output to VGA. That is to say thiscable transfers HDMI signal of those devices with HDMI interface, like computer, laptop, HD-set-top-box, to VGA signal and display it to large screen devices, such as monitors, LCD TV, Projectors.That is to say it is HDMI to VGA, not VGA to HDMI; then it probably could not meet your need!Hope this could help!Should you have any questions please feel free to contact us, we will do our best to serve you!Have a Good Day!Sincerely,GraceGOODGO Services Team Dear P. Palmer,Thanks for your kind inquiry :) !This product is a portable digital-analog conversion line, defined through a standard HDMI input HD sources for converting HDMI video output to VGA. That is to say thiscable transfers HDMI signal of those devices with HDMI interface, like computer, laptop, HD-set-top-box, to VGA signal and display it to large screen devices, such as monitors, LCD TV, Projectors.That is to say it is HDMI to VGA, not VGA to HDMI; then it probably could not meet your need!Hope this could help!Should you have any... » Read More Dear P. Palmer,Thanks for your kind inquiry :) !This product is a portable digital-analog conversion line, defined through a standard HDMI input HD sources for converting HDMI video output to VGA. That is to say thiscable transfers HDMI signal of those devices with HDMI interface, like computer, laptop, HD-set-top-box, to VGA signal and display it to large screen devices, such as monitors, LCD TV, Projectors.That is to say it is HDMI to VGA, not VGA to HDMI; then it probably could not meet your need!Hope this could help!Should you have any questions please feel free to contact us, we will do our best to serve you!Have a Good Day!Sincerely,GraceGOODGO Services Team « Show Less
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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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Will it upconvert signals coming through component? On the Onkyo website, it still shows the upconverting logo on the product page. Thanks.
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Hey W. Chou is your X-box hooked up with hdmi? cause if it isn't then the problem is the Onkyo 5300 series does not up-convert so it has to come out of the receiver the same way it goes in. If your hooking up component video from the x-box then you have to run component video to the projector i almost made that mistake but i got the onkyo 7300 series that does up-convert it even sends standard composote video through HDMI .
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It depends upon what you want to display via the projector. What is your video/audio out? You that port and get an appropriate adapter. I returned mind because the color was terrible. But I think there were several input ports I was using HDMI. I think it had s video and RCA also, but I'm not sure. Check the specs online to see what input ports it has.
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Depending on your setup, this is incorrect.If you have an HDMI cable out to your TV, any input signal is getting upconverted. That means if you have a composite cable at 480i going in, it's getting sent at the highest possible conversion. Of course, there's only so much you can do with a 480i signal, so it doesn't look all that much better - but yes, there is upconversion happening.
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Okay, I just connected it via HDMI. Big improvement. I don't understand why. I have a 720P TV and I thought component gives 720. But the HDMI really made a difference.Thanks
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Tom, Like you, have a Samsung HD cable box from TW. Connected HDMI to my Pioneer Plasma. Problem I am having is when changing HD channels picture is scrambling for about 5-10 secs before coming in. Analog stations change without a problem, just in HD. I switched out the box twice, same problem. Had a techinician come over, he switched out the box again, same problem. Put the component connection and works fine. Tells me it's the monitor. Pioneer says that's ridiculous, it's the cable box. I have been reading numerous threads about this problem. It's the TW cable box, it does not have the proper software to support HDMI. You have to call TW up and complain and see if they will fix the problem. R
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Most receivers under $1500 don't have high quality upscaling. Your projector will have some form of upscaling and it might be better than an A/V receiver - or the receiver might be better. Neither will be great. If your cable box outputs HDMI, then I'm not sure there is anything. I *think* the Sony 2400ES does digital upscaling. Everything else in this price range only upscales analog inputs such as component. The Denon 1909, Onkyo 606 (or higher), Yamaha v663, etc. There are lots of in this range that do analog upconversion, but again, it probably won't be great.
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Does the HDMI up-conversion only convert signals that are not connected via HDMI cables?In other words, when I connect my cable box to the receiver via HDMI port, and from the receiver to the TV via HDMI port, will the receiver up-convert the non-HD cable channels?
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Is it possible to pass through component video such as a Wii to HDMI on this unit. I know the VSX-919AH-K can do it. I would put these 2 in the same class. I just need a pass through from Component to HDMI, do not need the up-conversion. I really like the Onkyos ability to regulate sound such as TV commercials to normal levels, I really really hate this when watching TV. I have 2 old Kenwood THX receivers that cant do anything about it and only support Component video.