Jeff@Tri-Point
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pr5owner said:
I got 3 Components and a HDMI and also a DVI.
HDMI vs. Component
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I got 3 Components and a HDMI and also a DVI.
i have 2 components, 2 HDMI, a VGA, and too many unused compositesactually its hdcp not htcp, always always try to use component if you can unless you can run dvi or hdmi. the thing is if the signal you are receiving is HD you need a digital cable being hdmi or dvi(dvi only carries video as hdmi carries both video and audio). component is the best type of cable for analog. remember component STILL IS ANALOG. even when HDdvd or blueray comes out a true 1080p signal will take awhile to become a common use signal. number one hdmi has more than the capacity to carry a 1080p signal but with the hdcp coding it can't right now. the only thing capable is firewire yum yum. but things will change soon. back the the format wars.
well to the guy i was talking to on aim that just vanished on me. here is what i was typing out before you left.
-all in all with the dvd player itself and a decent hdmi cable you are looking to spend like 200-300bucks. lets say the dvd player will run you 100bucks, then it will be at least another $100 for a decent hdmi cable. so at least 200bucks, if you really watch tons of movies, def go for it. do remember though once you hook up this dvd player, it will take up an hdmi input- and if you already are running a hd cable/sat box with an hdmi output. i'm pretty sure the set you have only has one hdmi input. so maybe you have a receiver you can run it to. or get a hdmi switcher, i've seen decent ones run online for about 100bucks. common sence if you have only one input you are already using it up for the upconvert dvd player and will need a switcher or spend like 1k on a receiver that has mulitiple hdmi inputs. note the prices i just mentioned were based on retail prices, i know for a fact you can get it cheaper online, but there are pros and cons to buying online. just like anyone would say becareful.
whoever you were just drop me another im if you have more questions.-sorry for the bad "cyber" grammer i hate editing my typing in "chat" formats.
-all in all with the dvd player itself and a decent hdmi cable you are looking to spend like 200-300bucks. lets say the dvd player will run you 100bucks, then it will be at least another $100 for a decent hdmi cable. so at least 200bucks, if you really watch tons of movies, def go for it. do remember though once you hook up this dvd player, it will take up an hdmi input- and if you already are running a hd cable/sat box with an hdmi output. i'm pretty sure the set you have only has one hdmi input. so maybe you have a receiver you can run it to. or get a hdmi switcher, i've seen decent ones run online for about 100bucks. common sence if you have only one input you are already using it up for the upconvert dvd player and will need a switcher or spend like 1k on a receiver that has mulitiple hdmi inputs. note the prices i just mentioned were based on retail prices, i know for a fact you can get it cheaper online, but there are pros and cons to buying online. just like anyone would say becareful.
whoever you were just drop me another im if you have more questions.-sorry for the bad "cyber" grammer i hate editing my typing in "chat" formats.
if your cable hd box has hdmi out that goes to your tv, use that if you can. the s-video i'd hook up if you watch a lot of analog, depends on your cable company how it will look. analog tends to come up pixeled through hdmi
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Protege5Gurly
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What are some good HDMI players as well as upconvert players.
I am really liking the Denon DVD1920
We just picked up a SXRD 60" and will be buying some new toys for it as well.
I have 2 HDMI ports so the cable box and DVD can each have one - we do have close to 600 DVDs so a HDMI player would be in our favor vs a upconvert.
Also connected to the TV will be a Tivo box and a swither that has all of the game systems connected to it.
We will also be getting a home theatre setup soon -- dont know if Ill go HTIB or seperates (the HDMI receivers are crazy $$)
Pe@ce
I am really liking the Denon DVD1920
We just picked up a SXRD 60" and will be buying some new toys for it as well.
I have 2 HDMI ports so the cable box and DVD can each have one - we do have close to 600 DVDs so a HDMI player would be in our favor vs a upconvert.
Also connected to the TV will be a Tivo box and a swither that has all of the game systems connected to it.
We will also be getting a home theatre setup soon -- dont know if Ill go HTIB or seperates (the HDMI receivers are crazy $$)
Pe@ce
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i have the denon 1910. AMAZING up-converting dvd player. We sell the 1920 at work and i would suggest nothing lesser. it really depends if you want to wait it out for BR or HDdvd. we have the toshiba HDdvd player at work now. i've had the chance to play with it for about a month now. i love the thing don't get me wrong, but im waiting it out for the ps3. hopefully blueray is amazaing. for not just being able to produce amazing lines for any 720p/1080i image-WOW for the 1920, even so the sony has the ability to show 1080p pretty sure you are aware of that. some lesser end upconverting dvd players basically duplicate lines, to where lines of picture doesnt exist. if you were to pop in LOTR-two towers or something of that level on video quality-it wouldnt look that great on an upconverting dvd player. which sounds weird. but pop it on on the denon. basically any denon and its great whether or not you have it at 420p/720p/1080i. hope that meant anything for yah. sorry for the run-ons. i hate correcting "online" typing.
Protege5Gurly
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Yea I think we decided on the DVD1920 .... it will do the tv justice. And yes, no HD DVD player just yet -- I know BR will be the format of choice, so ill hold out till PS3
