Upscaling I just bought the DMP-BD30K. I hooked it up to my Sony KF60WE610 (no HDMI port, only DVI and component) via the component connections only to discover that it does not upscale DVDs over the component connections! Do other players upscale over the component connections? If I get the HDMI to DVI cable will it upscale regular DVDs to 1080i and play Blu-ray discs at 1080i? Or should I return this player and go with something else. Recommendations please! Upscaling I just bought the DMP-BD30K. I hooked it up to my Sony KF60WE610 (no HDMI port, only DVI and component) via the component connections only to discover that it does not upscale DVDs over... » Read More Upscaling I just bought the DMP-BD30K. I hooked it up to my Sony KF60WE610 (no HDMI port, only DVI and component) via the component connections only to discover that it does not upscale DVDs over the component connections! Do other players upscale over the component connections? If I get the HDMI to DVI cable will it upscale regular DVDs to 1080i and play Blu-ray discs at 1080i? Or should I return this player and go with something else. Recommendations please! « Show Less
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Nguyen,Thanks for the reply. According to the manual on page 7 of the Connections section the component connection supports outputs of 480p, 720p, and 1080i. But on page 22 under Component Video Resolution it says:Even if you select "720p" or "1080i", images are output in 480p when you play DVD-Video.To me this means that if I play a Blu-ray disk (BD-Video) I will get 1080i on my Sony KF60WE610 (as long as the disk does not prohibit it). But if I play a regular DVD (DVD-Video) I will only get 480p. The CNET review of the player seems to confirm this information.If you have any additional information that refutes this conclusion please let me know. Thanks again for your input. Nguyen,Thanks for the reply. According to the manual on page 7 of the Connections section the component connection supports outputs of 480p, 720p, and 1080i. But on page 22 under Component Video Resolution it says:Even if you select "720p" or "1080i", images are output in 480p when you play DVD-Video.To me this means that if I play a Blu-ray disk (BD-Video) I will get 1080i on my Sony KF60WE610 (as long as the disk does not prohibit it). But if I play a regular DVD (DVD-Video) I will only get 480p. The CNET review of the player seems... » Read More Nguyen,Thanks for the reply. According to the manual on page 7 of the Connections section the component connection supports outputs of 480p, 720p, and 1080i. But on page 22 under Component Video Resolution it says:Even if you select "720p" or "1080i", images are output in 480p when you play DVD-Video.To me this means that if I play a Blu-ray disk (BD-Video) I will get 1080i on my Sony KF60WE610 (as long as the disk does not prohibit it). But if I play a regular DVD (DVD-Video) I will only get 480p. The CNET review of the player seems to confirm this information.If you have any additional information that refutes this conclusion please let me know. Thanks again for your input. « Show Less
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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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Is this TV capable of "24p"? I'm not sure what that is, but it supposedly improves the picture quality, so, and Panasonic just introduced this kick-ass BD player, which I would sooo consider buying after I get a new TV, since my 3-year old LCD (Dynex) totally stopped working about a month ago...(I'm using my gramma's 14" DTV for now, would upgrade yesterday, but I'll be w/o the necessary cash probably for another 8+ months...). Thanks.
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1080p upscaling means that it will process a regular DVD to 1080p output. This is not a Blu-Ray player.
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Ken Dohrman, The 4K upscaling is a big feature upgrade, but also the DTS-HD Master Audio Decoding for systems that support DTS-HD Master Audio. As well, you can stream music throughout your house with the Shape system using this Blu-Ray player as well. Thanks for your interest in Samsung products. --Mr. S
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Is your video connected via component cables or HDMI ? According to the chart on p.61 on the manual, it will only upscale via the HDMI OUT jack and the Output Video Format setting on "HDMI". If you use component cables and try to play a DVD, it will only display it in 480p.
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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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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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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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Original resolution, as some had mentioned. The reason why is so when you send it to a CRT, you'll still get scanlines for most of the old systems you throw at it. (Though I suppose something like a Dreamcast would actually do 480i for most of its games???)If you need something to upscale to 480p, you'll actually want a proper scaler like the Framemeister (if you can throw down that much money anyway), or possibly an HDMI converter if you don't mind going up to 720p/1080p.
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I just picked one up from BB today, and the included manual isn't much more helpful. According to the manual, it is going to be up to the individual production of discs as far as what you'll be able to get from components. IF the protection is enabled, without HDMI you will only be able to view 480i or 480p. 720p or 1080i, either through HD DVD or upconverted SD DVD would/could be blocked. Hope this helps. Like I said, I have the unit and I'm watching it now with SD DVDs until tomorrow, and the upconversion is MUCH better than my previous Toshiba DVD upconversion player. Star Wars III was absolutely fantastic (picture wise. Unfortunately this unit cannot yet "upconvert" poor scripts, but I digress). If anyone wants to ask anymore questions, I'll be picking up a couple HD DVDs tomorrow (Tuesday 4/18) as well as getting some from Netflix, so I'll have plenty of review material.
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You are right, it is linked to the BD-Live option, but if you reset of inactivate BD-Live, it goes away. I have 2 player, the BDT215 and BD85K and I have no issues till date. The freezing, pixelating issue seems to be a disc issue. Some players can play slighly imperfect disc better. But this is possibly the best player on market currently.
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Thanks. I always wanted a Delorean--wouldn't have guessed it would come in this format, or via Amazon!My (older, though HD) tv does have component outputs, which I currently use. But if what you say is correct for this and other blu-ray players, it doesn't seem to make much sense to purchase a blu-ray player (I have a large collection of standard DVDs, including lots of Criterion Collection, which would benefit from upconversion; I'm not much for the blow it up movies that have so far dominated blu-ray production) unless and until we replace our tv with one equipped with HDMI inputs. That day will eventually come, but maybe not so soon. Thanks. I always wanted a Delorean--wouldn't have guessed it would come in this format, or via Amazon!My (older, though HD) tv does have component outputs, which I currently use. But if what you say is correct for this and other blu-ray players, it doesn't seem to make much sense to purchase a blu-ray player (I have a large collection of standard DVDs, including lots of Criterion Collection, which would benefit from upconversion; I'm not much for the blow it up movies that have so far dominated blu-ray production) unless and until we replace our tv with one equipped with HDMI inputs.... » Read More Thanks. I always wanted a Delorean--wouldn't have guessed it would come in this format, or via Amazon!My (older, though HD) tv does have component outputs, which I currently use. But if what you say is correct for this and other blu-ray players, it doesn't seem to make much sense to purchase a blu-ray player (I have a large collection of standard DVDs, including lots of Criterion Collection, which would benefit from upconversion; I'm not much for the blow it up movies that have so far dominated blu-ray production) unless and until we replace our tv with one equipped with HDMI inputs. That day will eventually come, but maybe not so soon. « Show Less
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blu ray player greetings to improve the image of the dvd? this must 4k upscaling much better image of dvd? greetings .......... hope your ready for answerssaludos un jugador blu ray mejoras la imagen de los dvd? , este 4k upscaling debe mejorar mucho mas la imagen de los dvd? saludos espero su repuestas..........
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Yes, this player will upconvert DVD's as well as play blu-ray discs up to a resolution of 1080i through the component jacks. In "video settings" select "component video out" and the proper resolution can be selected, up to and limited to 1080i, however. But the picture still should look great on your HDTV.
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William: Since you've had the 9040 for a week now, could you please be more specific and give us some details about what you have experienced? Does it do a great job of upscaling non-hd material to 1080p? I plan on buying one, but need to hear from someone how it performs when hooked up to an HDTV and/or Home theater system.? I would appreciate any additional information you can provide so I can learn a little more prior to pulling the trigger on this a/v receiver. Thank a lot William.
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I tested this with the HDMI connection. The owners manual, available publicly on the Philips site, indicates that the choice of upscaling format is available only on an HDMI connection, so I did not bother trying with component video. It seems component video supports only 480i/480p, or 576p to a PAL TV. The manual also indicates support for HDMI connections to DVI devices that support HDCP; I don't have such a device so I have not verified this. I hope shortly to have a 1080p TV to verify its behavior there.Thanks for the question. Although I saw it mentioned in a review or another forum question that upscaling was available only on HDMI, I realised after I wrote earlier that I should have included this detail. I tested this with the HDMI connection. The owners manual, available publicly on the Philips site, indicates that the choice of upscaling format is available only on an HDMI connection, so I did not bother trying with component video. It seems component video supports only 480i/480p, or 576p to a PAL TV. The manual also indicates support for HDMI connections to DVI devices that support HDCP; I don't have such a device so I have not verified this. I hope shortly to have a 1080p TV to verify its behavior there.Thanks for the question. Although I saw it mentioned in a... » Read More I tested this with the HDMI connection. The owners manual, available publicly on the Philips site, indicates that the choice of upscaling format is available only on an HDMI connection, so I did not bother trying with component video. It seems component video supports only 480i/480p, or 576p to a PAL TV. The manual also indicates support for HDMI connections to DVI devices that support HDCP; I don't have such a device so I have not verified this. I hope shortly to have a 1080p TV to verify its behavior there.Thanks for the question. Although I saw it mentioned in a review or another forum question that upscaling was available only on HDMI, I realised after I wrote earlier that I should have included this detail. « Show Less
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This player only has an HDMI output. Does your TV have component video inputs? These would be three RCA jacks that are blue, red and green. If so, you can get an HDMI to component video adapter. I've never used one and have no idea how well they work. If you just have a yellow RCA video input jack, then you'd be better off buying a non-blu ray player, as you can't get high definition video through the single yellow video input. Hope this helps!