Is it showing HD? Does HDCP matters here? - Blu-ray Forum

Reost · 05-21-2010, 06:25 PM

Hello,

I am new to Blu Ray. Finally I was able to set everything up. However, I am not sure if High Definition video is correctly displayed.

The problem is that when Power DVD is launched it covers up only part of screen rather than full screen, such as if it would run on DVD resolution rather than BD. Is there any way to tell on what exactly resolution it is running? As I never saw HD outside of shop, it is hard to tell for me if it is really HD.

I hrad HDCP may cause such problems, but afak it is rarely used. My system and disc stats:

*I use dual monitors. 1st monitor - Hitachi CM 722 (CRT, res. - 1600x1200). 2nd monitor - Samsung SyncMaster F2380 (LCD, res. 1920x1080). When the CRT is turned off and only one monitor is used the situation remains the same however.
*Blu Ray disc I use is "Shutter"
*Video card is NVidia GeForce 8800 GTX
*BD-ROM is shown as HL-DT-ST BD-RE BH10LS30
*Blu Ray program is Power DVD 8

laie_techie · 05-21-2010, 11:19 PM

OK, looks like your graphics card is HDCP-compliant, as is your LCD monitor. In order for you to be HDCP-compliant, you must use a DVI or HDMI cable from the graphics card to the monitor. Unfortunately, the Samsung SyncMaster F2380 doesn't have HDMI inputs, so your stuck with DVI.

Also, Power DVD (and most DVD players) will scale the image to fit the current window size. Your monitor is 1920x1080 (full 1080p), so you must go into "full screen" mode (F11 IIRC) in order to see the image at full size.

onyxbfly · 05-22-2010, 01:37 AM

What is the configuration of your desktop? Mirror or clone or extended? Mirror or clone must use the same resolution and extended may use differernt resolutions. In mirror mode it doesnt matter if the second display is off or not. Your primary display will be forced to use the least of the 2 resolutions. i would take a look at your settings and see if that makes a difference. I would also update power dvd.

Reost · 05-22-2010, 09:46 AM

The option "Extend these displays" is selected.

I wonder if there is any way in Power DVD 8 to tell for sure if the video is shown in full HD or is it downgraded? I.e. perhaps somewhere it would be written "Resolution lowered because your computer is not HDCP compliant" or something along these lines?

05-21-2010, 06:25 PM	#1
Reost Junior Member Member since:Nov 2009	Is it showing HD? Does HDCP matters here? Hello, I am new to Blu Ray. Finally I was able to set everything up. However, I am not sure if High Definition video is correctly displayed. The problem is that when Power DVD is launched it covers up only part of screen rather than full screen, such as if it would run on DVD resolution rather than BD. Is there any way to tell on what exactly resolution it is running? As I never saw HD outside of shop, it is hard to tell for me if it is really HD. I hrad HDCP may cause such problems, but afak it is rarely used. My system and disc stats: I use dual monitors. 1st monitor - Hitachi CM 722 (CRT, res. - 1600x1200). 2nd monitor - Samsung SyncMaster F2380 (LCD, res. 1920x1080). When the CRT is turned off and only one monitor is used the situation remains the same however. Blu Ray disc I use is "Shutter" Video card is NVidia GeForce 8800 GTX BD-ROM is shown as HL-DT-ST BD-RE BH10LS30 *Blu Ray program is Power DVD 8

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05-21-2010, 11:19 PM	#2
laie_techie Active Member Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:Happy Valley, Utah Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:270 DVD collection:159 Blu-ray reviews: 1	OK, looks like your graphics card is HDCP-compliant, as is your LCD monitor. In order for you to be HDCP-compliant, you must use a DVI or HDMI cable from the graphics card to the monitor. Unfortunately, the Samsung SyncMaster F2380 doesn't have HDMI inputs, so your stuck with DVI. Also, Power DVD (and most DVD players) will scale the image to fit the current window size. Your monitor is 1920x1080 (full 1080p), so you must go into "full screen" mode (F11 IIRC) in order to see the image at full size.

05-22-2010, 01:37 AM	#3
onyxbfly Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2009 Blu-ray collection:780 DVD collection:29 Trading Score:47	What is the configuration of your desktop? Mirror or clone or extended? Mirror or clone must use the same resolution and extended may use differernt resolutions. In mirror mode it doesnt matter if the second display is off or not. Your primary display will be forced to use the least of the 2 resolutions. i would take a look at your settings and see if that makes a difference. I would also update power dvd.

05-22-2010, 09:46 AM	#4
Reost Junior Member Member since:Nov 2009	The option "Extend these displays" is selected. I wonder if there is any way in Power DVD 8 to tell for sure if the video is shown in full HD or is it downgraded? I.e. perhaps somewhere it would be written "Resolution lowered because your computer is not HDCP compliant" or something along these lines?

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