Sony Vaio Blu-Ray Resolution not 1080p? - Blu-ray Forum

Roymus · 10-25-2007, 05:51 PM

I finally figured out how to display my Blu-Ray movie ("300") on my Mits 1080p tv using my Sony Vaio VGNFZ285U (it must be in single-display mode with HDTV as primary monitor, otherwise HDCP thinks you're trying to make a copy and shuts down the player). Now I have a new problem: the movie is clearly not displaying at 1080p resolution...looks like standard 480p to me. I have checked to make sure that the laptop is set to display at native resolution (1900x1080) and the HDTV monitor is indicating a 1080p source. The image is good, but is grainy and details are obscured...clearly not even as good as a 1080i source. I've read that HDCP may "force" screen resolution to 480p if there's a compliance issue, could this be the problem? Or is the movie "300" shot to look this way for some reason? Thanks as always for the help...

Roymus · 10-25-2007, 08:16 PM

I've been scanning other forums and see various posts that are similar...apparently "graininess" is common depending on the way the movie was shot, screen calibration, etc. Not sure what to make of it...I was expecting a more "high-def" experience from Blu-Ray, something on the order of what you see on HBO HD or better. I'd be interested in other people's experiences...

w_tanoto · 10-25-2007, 08:23 PM

Vaio FZ? No
Vaio AR? Yes

Manco · 10-25-2007, 08:26 PM

Second post about "300" grain today.

Yes "300" has a lot of "intentional" grain.

Throw in a reference grade disk like Casino Royale or The Prestige and then take a look. I have no idea about your HDCP issue. But you should at least be able to eyeball a 1080p vs. 480p image.

Deciazulado · 10-27-2007, 01:11 PM

If you have a Sony BD, press 7669 when you're on the main menu of it.
After the color bars there's a resolution pattern. Wíth that you can determine if you're displaying less than 500 lines of resolution, or more from a true high def output.

10-25-2007, 05:51 PM	#1
Roymus Junior Member Member since:Oct 2007	Sony Vaio Blu-Ray Resolution not 1080p? I finally figured out how to display my Blu-Ray movie ("300") on my Mits 1080p tv using my Sony Vaio VGNFZ285U (it must be in single-display mode with HDTV as primary monitor, otherwise HDCP thinks you're trying to make a copy and shuts down the player). Now I have a new problem: the movie is clearly not displaying at 1080p resolution...looks like standard 480p to me. I have checked to make sure that the laptop is set to display at native resolution (1900x1080) and the HDTV monitor is indicating a 1080p source. The image is good, but is grainy and details are obscured...clearly not even as good as a 1080i source. I've read that HDCP may "force" screen resolution to 480p if there's a compliance issue, could this be the problem? Or is the movie "300" shot to look this way for some reason? Thanks as always for the help...

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10-25-2007, 08:16 PM	#2
Roymus Junior Member Member since:Oct 2007	I've been scanning other forums and see various posts that are similar...apparently "graininess" is common depending on the way the movie was shot, screen calibration, etc. Not sure what to make of it...I was expecting a more "high-def" experience from Blu-Ray, something on the order of what you see on HBO HD or better. I'd be interested in other people's experiences...

10-25-2007, 08:23 PM	#3
w_tanoto Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Hatfield, UK / Jakarta, Indonesia Blu-ray collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:47	Vaio FZ? No Vaio AR? Yes

10-25-2007, 08:26 PM	#4
Manco Special Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Tucumcari	Second post about "300" grain today. Yes "300" has a lot of "intentional" grain. Throw in a reference grade disk like Casino Royale or The Prestige and then take a look. I have no idea about your HDCP issue. But you should at least be able to eyeball a 1080p vs. 480p image.

10-27-2007, 01:11 PM	#5
Deciazulado Site Manager Top contributor Member since:Aug 2006 Location:USiberia Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:1160 Blu-ray collection:7047 DVD collection:4044	If you have a Sony BD, press 7669 when you're on the main menu of it. After the color bars there's a resolution pattern. Wíth that you can determine if you're displaying less than 500 lines of resolution, or more from a true high def output.

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