Setting up my new tv tonight - Blu-ray Forum

Rubbertoes · 02-13-2008, 01:55 AM

I set up my new tv/bd player tonight (read signature). I need new hdmi cables (6ft.) b/c my 3ft. cables don't reach. dang.

I put in one of my free bd's - 50 First Dates. I really couldn't tell the picture was any better. I know the hdmi will improve - but am I doing something else wrong?

Also, what should I have my BD30 set to for upconverting? it's set to 1080i - but again...I can't tell a difference from when it's set to 480i.

Thanks

cartier · 02-13-2008, 01:59 AM

Have you tried watching a DVD yet? You said it is a new TV. When putting in a Blu movie people often say "it is not that much better than DVD" but when you put in a DVD, even better if it is the same movie you have on Blu then they fall in to two camps:

1) "Wow, that is much better"
2) I am too proud to admit that I could not tell the difference "I guess it is better"

NJMetsFan · 02-13-2008, 02:16 AM

If your not using a HDMI cable, what kind of cable are you using? Remember if your using the composite cables, your BD movie will only output in 480i. Just because you have a HDTV and a HD players, that doesn't actually mean you are watching HD unless you are using the right cables.

rebfandan · 02-13-2008, 02:38 AM

When you get those HDMIs, you WILL see the difference. Good things come to those who wait...But get them ASAP!

Rubbertoes · 02-13-2008, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rebfandan

When you get those HDMIs, you WILL see the difference. Good things come to those who wait...But get them ASAP!

Thanks guys, yeah - it's gotta just be b/c I'm using the component cables. I will be getting my 6ft cables in a couple days. I was so bummed my 3 fts would not reach! doh.

my 360 looks amazing though. (again, even better once I hook it up with the hdmi!)

Also getting Directv HD this weekend. I'll keep everyone posted. So far so good.

Pelican170 · 02-13-2008, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rubbertoes

Thanks guys, yeah - it's gotta just be b/c I'm using the component cables. I will be getting my 6ft cables in a couple days. I was so bummed my 3 fts would not reach! doh.

my 360 looks amazing though. (again, even better once I hook it up with the hdmi!)

Also getting Directv HD this weekend. I'll keep everyone posted. So far so good.

360??? wait, is this the Bluray Forums??? WTF...

02-13-2008, 01:55 AM	#1
Rubbertoes Member Member since:Feb 2008	Setting up my new tv tonight I set up my new tv/bd player tonight (read signature). I need new hdmi cables (6ft.) b/c my 3ft. cables don't reach. dang. I put in one of my free bd's - 50 First Dates. I really couldn't tell the picture was any better. I know the hdmi will improve - but am I doing something else wrong? Also, what should I have my BD30 set to for upconverting? it's set to 1080i - but again...I can't tell a difference from when it's set to 480i. Thanks

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02-13-2008, 01:59 AM	#2
cartier Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Pacific NW	Have you tried watching a DVD yet? You said it is a new TV. When putting in a Blu movie people often say "it is not that much better than DVD" but when you put in a DVD, even better if it is the same movie you have on Blu then they fall in to two camps: 1) "Wow, that is much better" 2) I am too proud to admit that I could not tell the difference "I guess it is better"

02-13-2008, 02:16 AM	#3
NJMetsFan Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Plumas Lake, CA	If your not using a HDMI cable, what kind of cable are you using? Remember if your using the composite cables, your BD movie will only output in 480i. Just because you have a HDTV and a HD players, that doesn't actually mean you are watching HD unless you are using the right cables.

02-13-2008, 02:38 AM	#4
rebfandan Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Memphis, TN Blu-ray collection:135	When you get those HDMIs, you WILL see the difference. Good things come to those who wait...But get them ASAP!

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