Onkyo TX-SR606 Upscaling Concerns - Blu-ray Forum

Skulltap · 07-27-2008, 04:06 AM

So...

I want an Onkyo TX-SR606, and in doing some research online, I ran across this review on cnet.com:

http://reviews.cnet.com/av-receivers...-32956252.html

It appears that there are some issues with the video processing on this model according to the reviewer.

Now I am concerned, and am looking to you all for some reassurance.

Have any of you, who possibly own this unit, noticed any processing/upscaling issues? Please help me! I just want some input... if I do connect a source that would be upscaled, is it going to look like crap???

I am guessing (not sure) that watching anything through HDMI will end up fine, like if I watch a standard DVD on my PS3. I am also assuming (dangerous, I know) that if I set the receiver to NOT upscale and just pass the signal through, that I should not have any issues. Honestly, The Nintendo Wii would be the only thing that would be connected that would have even a chance to get upscaled. My sources will be connected via HDMI (PS3, 360, cable box).

Any advice would be very much appreciated.

THANKS FOLKS!!!

crackinhedz · 07-27-2008, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Honestly, The Nintendo Wii would be the only thing that would be connected that would have even a chance to get upscaled.

I have a Nintendo Wii, and honestly, upscaling will not give any benefit. Pass all your devices through untouched. No need for upscale, unless you intend to convert analog to digital. Otherwise no need.

Headphone Czar · 07-27-2008, 04:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

I have a Nintendo Wii, and honestly, upscaling will not give any benefit. Pass all your devices through untouched. No need for upscale, unless you intend to convert analog to digital. Otherwise no need.

So upscaling is a useless feature?

ItsGettingHotInEER · 07-28-2008, 08:27 PM

Even though I have mine set not to upscale, it still does something to the picture. I had to go through the special settings and change everything all around. And some inputs, I still can't change. And I was using HDMI, the component was even worse, you are better off with just connecting your component cables to your tv, and then running opitcal to your receiver.

But, for sound, I love it, I'm glad I decided to keep it.

crackinhedz · 07-28-2008, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Headphone Czar

So upscaling is a useless feature?

I personally have no care for upscaling, as it is merely making up information thats not originally there. But for those who believe in it, I would not rely on the receiver for this process.

tiger roach · 07-28-2008, 09:17 PM

My picture looks great going through the 606 (with no upscaling).

Reviews have to find at least one gripe with each item or else it looks like they aren't doing their job.

Skulltap · 07-28-2008, 11:59 PM

I think I may have overreacted just slightly. The more I thought about it, the more I realized that I wouldn't need to upscale anything at all anyway, and can just let it pass through. According to that very same review on cnet.com, the reviewer said that pass through looked normal. The comment above from the person who said that they still have issues with it somewhat bothers me (just in that I have a 606 on the way at this point), but I haven't read about any known consistent problems with the units, so I am going to roll the dice.

If anyone else has any input, please feel free to post, and as always, thank you all for your help!

aramis109 · 07-29-2008, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skulltap

I think I may have overreacted just slightly. The more I thought about it, the more I realized that I wouldn't need to upscale anything at all anyway, and can just let it pass through. According to that very same review on cnet.com, the reviewer said that pass through looked normal. The comment above from the person who said that they still have issues with it somewhat bothers me (just in that I have a 606 on the way at this point), but I haven't read about any known consistent problems with the units, so I am going to roll the dice.

If anyone else has any input, please feel free to post, and as always, thank you all for your help!

If you're really worried about it, just go directly to the tv for video. It's not like you're getting a big benefit from the 606- it's not really what it was designed for. It'll certainly pass all that via HDMI if that's what you want.

canonbomb1987 · 07-29-2008, 02:20 PM

i have an onkyo 606 and it is great. i have a ps3 hooked up and a dish network hd box. they both look fabulous. the tv is a sony grand wega rp and maxes out at 1080i. just set the video to pass through and you should be fine.

ps dont forget to leave lots of room above the 606 to breath (6" or more preferably)

07-27-2008, 04:06 AM	#1
Skulltap Member Member since:Feb 2008	Onkyo TX-SR606 Upscaling Concerns So... I want an Onkyo TX-SR606, and in doing some research online, I ran across this review on cnet.com: http://reviews.cnet.com/av-receivers...-32956252.html It appears that there are some issues with the video processing on this model according to the reviewer. Now I am concerned, and am looking to you all for some reassurance. Have any of you, who possibly own this unit, noticed any processing/upscaling issues? Please help me! I just want some input... if I do connect a source that would be upscaled, is it going to look like crap??? I am guessing (not sure) that watching anything through HDMI will end up fine, like if I watch a standard DVD on my PS3. I am also assuming (dangerous, I know) that if I set the receiver to NOT upscale and just pass the signal through, that I should not have any issues. Honestly, The Nintendo Wii would be the only thing that would be connected that would have even a chance to get upscaled. My sources will be connected via HDMI (PS3, 360, cable box). Any advice would be very much appreciated. THANKS FOLKS!!! Last edited by Skulltap; 07-27-2008 at 04:10 AM.

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07-28-2008, 08:27 PM	#4
ItsGettingHotInEER Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Baltimore, MD Home Theater Gallery:45 Blu-ray collection:95 Blu-ray reviews:23	Even though I have mine set not to upscale, it still does something to the picture. I had to go through the special settings and change everything all around. And some inputs, I still can't change. And I was using HDMI, the component was even worse, you are better off with just connecting your component cables to your tv, and then running opitcal to your receiver. But, for sound, I love it, I'm glad I decided to keep it.

07-28-2008, 09:17 PM	#6
tiger roach Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:141 Blu-ray reviews:1	My picture looks great going through the 606 (with no upscaling). Reviews have to find at least one gripe with each item or else it looks like they aren't doing their job.

07-28-2008, 11:59 PM	#7
Skulltap Member Member since:Feb 2008	I think I may have overreacted just slightly. The more I thought about it, the more I realized that I wouldn't need to upscale anything at all anyway, and can just let it pass through. According to that very same review on cnet.com, the reviewer said that pass through looked normal. The comment above from the person who said that they still have issues with it somewhat bothers me (just in that I have a 606 on the way at this point), but I haven't read about any known consistent problems with the units, so I am going to roll the dice. If anyone else has any input, please feel free to post, and as always, thank you all for your help!

07-29-2008, 02:20 PM	#9
canonbomb1987 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray collection:57 Trading Score:5	i have an onkyo 606 and it is great. i have a ps3 hooked up and a dish network hd box. they both look fabulous. the tv is a sony grand wega rp and maxes out at 1080i. just set the video to pass through and you should be fine. ps dont forget to leave lots of room above the 606 to breath (6" or more preferably)

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