I'm new here, and have 2 simple questions... - Blu-ray Forum

marwan · 03-14-2006, 06:44 PM

Hello guys, i would like to ask 2 questions...

-will all Blu-Ray movies have the option to be run in 720p and 1080i? will there be some movies that offer 1080p?

-I have a 36" Sony XBR HDTV(one of the best TVs) that i bought a year and a half ago, sadly enough i hear BD will only run using HDMI or DVI. my TV only has component. is there a way to run BD on my TV using an HDMI/DVI converter to component? ....if not, changing to a new TV would be a major problem for me!

thanks again for your help!

Marwan from UAE(united arab emirates)

Rob · 03-14-2006, 07:00 PM

The way I understand it, it's the hardware itself that enables you to choose the video output best suited to your display. I would hope that most, if not all movies, are to be encoded 1080p24. Sony has a new Blu-Ray player soon to be released that will be able to output 1080p. However, currently there are no tvs that can accept 1080p, (loads on the horizon though), and therefore the player will downscale to 1080i, 720p etc.

As for players outputting hi-def pictures via component, I believe this may well vary on a disc by disc basis with companies deciding whether they will/will not allow their movie to be seen in HD via component, or whether downscaled to standard def. I bought my HD lcd tv 18 months ago which also doesn't have HDMI or DVI input. If Blu-Ray won't allow hi-def via component, then I simply won't buy into the format until time comes when I can afford/justify buying a new set. Until then I'll have to make do with dvds. With 3 million HDTV's in the USA also missing a digital video connection, they could risk alienating those who are most likely to buy into the new technology as early adopters.

marwan · 03-14-2006, 07:45 PM

very true indeed. The PS3 will be my first BD player. ofcourse it will be primeraly for gaming, then for movie watching if some movies allow HiDef playback through component that would be great, However, i will in the future upgrade to a Bravia LCD TV for gaming and movie watching, and also make sure it support TRUE 1080p, but for now i will see how BD takes off and how people adopt it before making such a hefty decision(mind you im an HD fenatic)

goodluck to all of us!

Seastrand · 03-16-2006, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob

However, currently there are no tvs that can accept 1080p, (loads on the horizon though), and therefore the player will downscale to 1080i, 720p etc.

This is the second time I've seen this statement. There are several 1080P capable TVs on the market now -- I have one in my living room! New ones are being released almost daily.

monodc · 03-16-2006, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seastrand

This is the second time I've seen this statement. There are several 1080P capable TVs on the market now -- I have one in my living room! New ones are being released almost daily.

What model do you have?

Seastrand · 03-16-2006, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monodc

What model do you have?

HP MD5880n -- it's a 58" DLP 1080p TV.

monodc · 03-16-2006, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seastrand

HP MD5880n -- it's a 58" DLP 1080p TV.

Ah, nice one. Gonna check that one out a bit more.
Thanks.

scpetit · 03-17-2006, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seastrand

This is the second time I've seen this statement. There are several 1080P capable TVs on the market now -- I have one in my living room! New ones are being released almost daily.

yes there are 1080p sets on the market. These sets upconvert anything that is being played on it to 1080p. But this in no way means it can accept a 1080p input. There is a huge difference.

BTW you did well in your purchase. HP right now is the only one who does actually accept a 1080p source

Good Job!!! well unless your forking out thousand at a Runco

marwan · 03-17-2006, 08:38 AM

what about the Sharp Auos LCDs, those are true 1080p screens right?

also how do i know if a TV/LCD is true 1080p or not, i dont want to be tricked into buying a TV that up converts to 1080p.

and last, is there a big difference in image quality between TVs that upconvert to 1080p and TVs that are TRUE 1080p?

thanks!

Seastrand · 03-17-2006, 12:59 PM

Look for a statement such as this:

Quote:

"Future-proof" your purchase: this 1080p resolution TV can accept native and compressed 1080p through HDMI at 24/30/60 frames per second.

This comes from the HP Shopping site. If you don't see a statement such as this, then it will most likely be upconverting.

03-14-2006, 06:44 PM	#1
marwan Member Member since:Mar 2006	I'm new here, and have 2 simple questions... Hello guys, i would like to ask 2 questions... -will all Blu-Ray movies have the option to be run in 720p and 1080i? will there be some movies that offer 1080p? -I have a 36" Sony XBR HDTV(one of the best TVs) that i bought a year and a half ago, sadly enough i hear BD will only run using HDMI or DVI. my TV only has component. is there a way to run BD on my TV using an HDMI/DVI converter to component? ....if not, changing to a new TV would be a major problem for me! thanks again for your help! Marwan from UAE(united arab emirates)

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03-14-2006, 07:00 PM	#2
Rob Active Member Member since:Jun 2004	The way I understand it, it's the hardware itself that enables you to choose the video output best suited to your display. I would hope that most, if not all movies, are to be encoded 1080p24. Sony has a new Blu-Ray player soon to be released that will be able to output 1080p. However, currently there are no tvs that can accept 1080p, (loads on the horizon though), and therefore the player will downscale to 1080i, 720p etc. As for players outputting hi-def pictures via component, I believe this may well vary on a disc by disc basis with companies deciding whether they will/will not allow their movie to be seen in HD via component, or whether downscaled to standard def. I bought my HD lcd tv 18 months ago which also doesn't have HDMI or DVI input. If Blu-Ray won't allow hi-def via component, then I simply won't buy into the format until time comes when I can afford/justify buying a new set. Until then I'll have to make do with dvds. With 3 million HDTV's in the USA also missing a digital video connection, they could risk alienating those who are most likely to buy into the new technology as early adopters.

03-14-2006, 07:45 PM	#3
marwan Member Member since:Mar 2006	very true indeed. The PS3 will be my first BD player. ofcourse it will be primeraly for gaming, then for movie watching if some movies allow HiDef playback through component that would be great, However, i will in the future upgrade to a Bravia LCD TV for gaming and movie watching, and also make sure it support TRUE 1080p, but for now i will see how BD takes off and how people adopt it before making such a hefty decision(mind you im an HD fenatic) goodluck to all of us!

03-17-2006, 08:38 AM	#9
marwan Member Member since:Mar 2006	what about the Sharp Auos LCDs, those are true 1080p screens right? also how do i know if a TV/LCD is true 1080p or not, i dont want to be tricked into buying a TV that up converts to 1080p. and last, is there a big difference in image quality between TVs that upconvert to 1080p and TVs that are TRUE 1080p? thanks!

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