Different Settings for SD content vs hi-def? - Blu-ray Forum

Musashi · 04-03-2009, 02:59 AM

I'm still learning how my new TV operates and I came across an interesting sight today.

My first HDMI input is for the receiver, which houses a PS3 and a DVD recorder. I adjusted the settings, and I'll say that everything coming from there looks excellent. Blu-ray movies have exceptional sharpness and clarity, and the color is very intense and without bleeding and blurring. PS1&2 games played on it looked great too.

The Component input where I keep the PS2 is a lil tricky. Sometimes the images on PS1 games seem to vibrate, and while it is standard def and all, it lacks the intensity and sharpness of the other channel. When I connect the PS2 to my parents TV when I visit them, an SD Mitsubishi tube TV, with an S-Video cable, it looks great with both types of games: text is very solid and easy on the eyes especially. I should think my plasma TV, a Panasonic 850U should be capable of just as good or better with component cables. The other weird thing is that the Brightness and Sharpness settings seemed to have little effect on the picture.

If this belongs in the Panasonic Settings thread, go ahead and move it there. That being said, I was curious if optimal settings for a PS3 through HDMI may not be so perfect for a PS2 through component.

crackinhedz · 04-03-2009, 03:09 AM

settings for HDMI will not be ideal for component...regardless if its sd vs hd.

Definitely adjust for each input accordingly.

lucv13 · 04-03-2009, 03:46 AM

If you have your tv's display settings set the way you like for HDMI and don't like the display when using the PS2 you could try adjusting the display settings from within the PS2

I'm assuming your version of PS3 is not backwards compatible then

Musashi · 04-03-2009, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lucv13

If you have your tv's display settings set the way you like for HDMI and don't like the display when using the PS2 you could try adjusting the display settings from within the PS2

I'm assuming your version of PS3 is not backwards compatible then

Actually my PS3 is

. I still use the PS2 as some games need special controllers (DDR, Beatmania) and using the PS2 saves electricity and wear on the PS3.

I should've clarified something too, last night's post was written in haste: PS1 games played on the PS2 have that weird vibration effect, PS2 games are fine.

Musashi · 04-05-2009, 06:21 PM

Latest observation: while this didn't happen on my old screen, playing PS1 games on my PS2 actually works better with an S-Video cable than a component. So going forward, I'll connect it with S-Video for PS1 games, and Component for PS2 games.

04-03-2009, 02:59 AM	#1
Musashi Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Manchester, CT Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:25 Blu-ray collection:337 Blu-ray reviews: 1	Different Settings for SD content vs hi-def? I'm still learning how my new TV operates and I came across an interesting sight today. My first HDMI input is for the receiver, which houses a PS3 and a DVD recorder. I adjusted the settings, and I'll say that everything coming from there looks excellent. Blu-ray movies have exceptional sharpness and clarity, and the color is very intense and without bleeding and blurring. PS1&2 games played on it looked great too. The Component input where I keep the PS2 is a lil tricky. Sometimes the images on PS1 games seem to vibrate, and while it is standard def and all, it lacks the intensity and sharpness of the other channel. When I connect the PS2 to my parents TV when I visit them, an SD Mitsubishi tube TV, with an S-Video cable, it looks great with both types of games: text is very solid and easy on the eyes especially. I should think my plasma TV, a Panasonic 850U should be capable of just as good or better with component cables. The other weird thing is that the Brightness and Sharpness settings seemed to have little effect on the picture. If this belongs in the Panasonic Settings thread, go ahead and move it there. That being said, I was curious if optimal settings for a PS3 through HDMI may not be so perfect for a PS2 through component. Last edited by Musashi; 04-03-2009 at 12:24 PM.

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04-03-2009, 03:09 AM	#2
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	settings for HDMI will not be ideal for component...regardless if its sd vs hd. Definitely adjust for each input accordingly.

04-03-2009, 03:46 AM	#3
lucv13 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Gatineau QC Canada DVD collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:12	If you have your tv's display settings set the way you like for HDMI and don't like the display when using the PS2 you could try adjusting the display settings from within the PS2 I'm assuming your version of PS3 is not backwards compatible then

04-05-2009, 06:21 PM	#5
Musashi Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Manchester, CT Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:25 Blu-ray collection:337 Blu-ray reviews: 1	Latest observation: while this didn't happen on my old screen, playing PS1 games on my PS2 actually works better with an S-Video cable than a component. So going forward, I'll connect it with S-Video for PS1 games, and Component for PS2 games.

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