'RGB' or 'Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr' BD/DVD Video Output Format (HDMI) option? - Blu-ray Forum

nothing.sound · 12-16-2007, 07:40 PM

While watching Blu-Rays on the PS3 the picture changes noticeably when in the video settings you change it to RGB instead of the other option y/something. Which setting should this be on? I have a sharp Aquos 1080p. Also there is a option for limited or full??

damandan05 · 12-16-2007, 07:41 PM

RGB gives you full spectrum of color, more vibrant, etc. I turned it on and makes the picture that much greater.

turboedguy · 12-16-2007, 07:50 PM

RGB = Good

Porfie · 12-16-2007, 08:02 PM

I agree the RGB just makes the colors pop out. Sometimes things can look a bit dark but you can always adjust your brightness on your Tv a bit.

Kratos3 · 12-16-2007, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nothing.sound

While watching Blu-Rays on the PS3 the picture changes noticeably when in the video settings you change it to RGB instead of the other option y/something. Which setting should this be on? I have a sharp Aquos 1080p. Also there is a option for limited or full??

Full, definitely.

School · 12-16-2007, 08:29 PM

Good Tip to know thanks

Icemage · 12-17-2007, 01:55 AM

HOLD THE MUSIC, folks.

The correct answer is: it depends.

Some TVs handle RGB input better. Others (and I would hazard a guess and say a significant fraction of newer HDTVs) handle Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr more gracefully.

Take a look at the effect on this user's display in a discussion over at AVS: He had terrible banding due to RGB input, which pretty much vanished when he changed to Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=936406&page=5

Doing a generic recommendation for RGB is a VERY bad idea, as you can see if you peruse that thread (with pictorial proof from myself and others).

richieb1971 · 12-17-2007, 03:18 PM

He's right. If one was always better than the other the option wouldn't be there in the first place.

Its experimental. Most use RGB/Full like I do. However i'm using a brand new TV. I would imagine its the older ones without HDMI that would require the usage of other options.

Go Blue · 12-17-2007, 03:36 PM

Does anyone have a newer Samsung LED DLP that can recommend one of the settings? I believe I have it on "Full" and "Automatic" right now (which I think defaults to Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr).

Shin-Ra · 12-17-2007, 03:45 PM

You can actually change the option while a BD plays in the background using one of the TRIANGLE menu icons.

theknub · 12-17-2007, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Shin-Ra

You can actually change the option while a BD plays in the background using one of the TRIANGLE menu icons.

just for further note... it's triangle then av settings.

Thegide · 12-17-2007, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Icemage

Some TVs handle RGB input better. Others (and I would hazard a guess and say a significant fraction of newer HDTVs) handle Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr more gracefully.

Anyone tested this out on the Sony XBR4 series? Which option is better?

Anthony_b · 12-17-2007, 03:56 PM

The RGB settings (full) will appear to have more vibrant colors(over saturated) but you loose detail in dark scenes.

blu-dave · 12-17-2007, 05:55 PM

I can't have it on full as it becomes far to dark!
i have a samsund 26 r88

Its quite a disapointing t.v ( looks lush though, great for eye candy)

johnhood · 12-17-2007, 08:49 PM

I'm using Full RGB with my Panasonic TX-32LXD700. Looks excellent by eye, but can any confirm whether or not the Panasonic is compatible? Thanks.

Clark Kent · 12-17-2007, 09:22 PM

For correct BD and dvd playback on the majority of displays, Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr is the best option. The colors may look richer using RGB but it's oversaturating colors and losing black level in real terms.

Go Blue · 12-17-2007, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clark Kent

For correct BD and dvd playback on the majority of displays, Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr is the best option. The colors may look richer using RGB but it's oversaturating colors and losing black level in real terms.

I have heard that before. Does anyone know what setting it goes to when you have it on "Automatic"?

12-16-2007, 07:40 PM	#1
nothing.sound Expert Member Member since:Oct 2007 Home Theater Gallery:16 4K collection:64 Blu-ray collection:432	'RGB' or 'Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr' BD/DVD Video Output Format (HDMI) option? While watching Blu-Rays on the PS3 the picture changes noticeably when in the video settings you change it to RGB instead of the other option y/something. Which setting should this be on? I have a sharp Aquos 1080p. Also there is a option for limited or full??

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12-16-2007, 07:41 PM	#2
damandan05 Active Member Member since:Apr 2007	RGB gives you full spectrum of color, more vibrant, etc. I turned it on and makes the picture that much greater.

12-16-2007, 07:50 PM	#3
turboedguy Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Santa Clarita Ca.	RGB = Good

12-16-2007, 08:02 PM	#4
Porfie Expert Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Colorado Springs, CO	I agree the RGB just makes the colors pop out. Sometimes things can look a bit dark but you can always adjust your brightness on your Tv a bit.

12-16-2007, 08:29 PM	#6
School Power Member Member since:Dec 2007 Home Theater Gallery:11 Blu-ray collection:299 Trading Score:7	Good Tip to know thanks

12-17-2007, 01:55 AM	#7
Icemage Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007	HOLD THE MUSIC, folks. The correct answer is: it depends. Some TVs handle RGB input better. Others (and I would hazard a guess and say a significant fraction of newer HDTVs) handle Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr more gracefully. Take a look at the effect on this user's display in a discussion over at AVS: He had terrible banding due to RGB input, which pretty much vanished when he changed to Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr. http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=936406&page=5 Doing a generic recommendation for RGB is a VERY bad idea, as you can see if you peruse that thread (with pictorial proof from myself and others).

12-17-2007, 03:18 PM	#8
richieb1971 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:89 Blu-ray collection:706 Trading Score:16	He's right. If one was always better than the other the option wouldn't be there in the first place. Its experimental. Most use RGB/Full like I do. However i'm using a brand new TV. I would imagine its the older ones without HDMI that would require the usage of other options.

12-17-2007, 03:36 PM	#9
Go Blue Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Home Theater Gallery:23 Blu-ray collection:160 Trading Score:7	Does anyone have a newer Samsung LED DLP that can recommend one of the settings? I believe I have it on "Full" and "Automatic" right now (which I think defaults to Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr).

12-17-2007, 03:45 PM	#10
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	You can actually change the option while a BD plays in the background using one of the TRIANGLE menu icons.

12-17-2007, 03:56 PM	#13
Anthony_b Member Member since:Dec 2007	The RGB settings (full) will appear to have more vibrant colors(over saturated) but you loose detail in dark scenes.

12-17-2007, 05:55 PM	#14
blu-dave Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:England	I can't have it on full as it becomes far to dark! i have a samsund 26 r88 Its quite a disapointing t.v ( looks lush though, great for eye candy)

12-17-2007, 08:49 PM	#15
johnhood Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:UK	I'm using Full RGB with my Panasonic TX-32LXD700. Looks excellent by eye, but can any confirm whether or not the Panasonic is compatible? Thanks.

12-17-2007, 09:22 PM	#16
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	For correct BD and dvd playback on the majority of displays, Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr is the best option. The colors may look richer using RGB but it's oversaturating colors and losing black level in real terms.

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