Difference between HDMI and Component - Blu-ray Forum

Mulder · 09-20-2007, 03:58 PM

If I have an upscaling DVD player, which connection would be best to use for better PQ? HDMI or Component? There are mixed opinions about this on the net and I was wondering what you guys thought? Do both upscale up to 1080?

crackinhedz · 09-20-2007, 04:05 PM

no upscaling with component. sorry. HDMI only.

ground chuck · 09-20-2007, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

no upscaling with component. sorry. HDMI only.

exactly you need the digital stream.

Mulder · 09-20-2007, 08:36 PM

So what does this site mean when it says it upscales to 1080p over component?

http://hometheater.about.com/od/dvdp...vd2805full.htm

Mulder · 09-20-2007, 08:43 PM

This is a quote from the site: "The NeuNeo HVD2085 is a DVD player with upconversion video output to either 720p/1080i via HDMI output and 720p/1080i/1080p via component output."

jermwhl · 09-20-2007, 08:44 PM

It will upscale anything that doesn't have DRM. Anything with DRM requires HDMI to decode it.
HDMI is always going to be your best connection with current hardware, hands down. If anyone is trying to tell you different, tell them to go jump in a lake!

SS316SRV · 09-20-2007, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mulder

If I have an upscaling DVD player, which connection would be best to use for better PQ? HDMI or Component? There are mixed opinions about this on the net and I was wondering what you guys thought? Do both upscale up to 1080?

Well.. you need to useeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Ah what? oh sorry I just passed out thinking if people are trying to get the same picture quality through component as HDMI. I am pretty sure it has been discussed though.

jermwhl · 09-20-2007, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mulder

This is a quote from the site: "The NeuNeo HVD2085 is a DVD player with upconversion video output to either 720p/1080i via HDMI output and 720p/1080i/1080p via component output."

They got it backwards. The author must be an idiot, or didn't proof read.....or both!

bootman · 09-22-2007, 12:52 PM

Most TVs won't accept 1080p via component anyway so HDMI will be your only choice it that is what you want.

Does your TV have HDMI inputs?
If not, its not doing 1080p anyway.

ryoohki · 09-22-2007, 01:40 PM

HDMI advantage = upto 1080p, fully digital, upto 7 ch of PCM 192khz/24bits sound, Digital Bitstream of Next Gen Codec, all in 1 cable solution

HDMI Down = Can have compatibility issue with other machine. Althought they are pretty rare in HDMI 1.3 world, it still happen, mostly with DVI to HDMI machines, and SetupBoxes..

w_tanoto · 09-22-2007, 03:12 PM

component = analog
HDMI = digital

Danno · 09-24-2007, 08:15 PM

provided your Display is properly tuned, the picture quality difference between HDMI or Component output should be relatively the same, in many cases (oppo players and Samsungs that have been hacked) upscaling over component is possible, even if it violates DVD forum rules.

I've seen and read claims that component inputs can and occasionally do look slightly better, color-wise, than HDMI for some 1080i applications. Kind of like the Difference between Vinyl and CD.

HDMI might be more accurate to the digital source, but not as pleasing to the human eye as component analog signal.

CptGreedle · 09-24-2007, 08:34 PM

It must be wrong cause it says the HDMI doesn't support 1080p. All HDMI supports 1080p whether or not the TV or source does. If it can get to 1080p, HDMI will do it. They must have accidentally switched the names...
Either way, HDMI is better not only cause the image IS better, but it also includes a full HD surround sound in the same cable. No need to hook up 5 cables to get a stereo sound.. now one cable gives you video and full surround sound.

09-20-2007, 03:58 PM	#1
Mulder Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:South Africa	Difference between HDMI and Component If I have an upscaling DVD player, which connection would be best to use for better PQ? HDMI or Component? There are mixed opinions about this on the net and I was wondering what you guys thought? Do both upscale up to 1080?

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09-20-2007, 04:05 PM	#2
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	no upscaling with component. sorry. HDMI only.

09-20-2007, 08:36 PM	#4
Mulder Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:South Africa	So what does this site mean when it says it upscales to 1080p over component? http://hometheater.about.com/od/dvdp...vd2805full.htm

09-20-2007, 08:43 PM	#5
Mulder Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:South Africa	This is a quote from the site: "The NeuNeo HVD2085 is a DVD player with upconversion video output to either 720p/1080i via HDMI output and 720p/1080i/1080p via component output."

09-20-2007, 08:44 PM	#6
jermwhl Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Virginia	It will upscale anything that doesn't have DRM. Anything with DRM requires HDMI to decode it. HDMI is always going to be your best connection with current hardware, hands down. If anyone is trying to tell you different, tell them to go jump in a lake!

09-22-2007, 12:52 PM	#9
bootman Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:The Burghs	Most TVs won't accept 1080p via component anyway so HDMI will be your only choice it that is what you want. Does your TV have HDMI inputs? If not, its not doing 1080p anyway.

09-22-2007, 01:40 PM	#10
ryoohki Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2007 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:5	HDMI advantage = upto 1080p, fully digital, upto 7 ch of PCM 192khz/24bits sound, Digital Bitstream of Next Gen Codec, all in 1 cable solution HDMI Down = Can have compatibility issue with other machine. Althought they are pretty rare in HDMI 1.3 world, it still happen, mostly with DVI to HDMI machines, and SetupBoxes..

09-22-2007, 03:12 PM	#11
w_tanoto Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Hatfield, UK / Jakarta, Indonesia Blu-ray collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:47	component = analog HDMI = digital

09-24-2007, 08:15 PM	#12
Danno Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Boston	provided your Display is properly tuned, the picture quality difference between HDMI or Component output should be relatively the same, in many cases (oppo players and Samsungs that have been hacked) upscaling over component is possible, even if it violates DVD forum rules. I've seen and read claims that component inputs can and occasionally do look slightly better, color-wise, than HDMI for some 1080i applications. Kind of like the Difference between Vinyl and CD. HDMI might be more accurate to the digital source, but not as pleasing to the human eye as component analog signal.

09-24-2007, 08:34 PM	#13
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	It must be wrong cause it says the HDMI doesn't support 1080p. All HDMI supports 1080p whether or not the TV or source does. If it can get to 1080p, HDMI will do it. They must have accidentally switched the names... Either way, HDMI is better not only cause the image IS better, but it also includes a full HD surround sound in the same cable. No need to hook up 5 cables to get a stereo sound.. now one cable gives you video and full surround sound.

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