Upscaling?

[LostinHD]

I am sure this is a basic question, but ....

If your TV already has upscaling capabilities, do you need a receiver that upscales? I have the Sony XBR4 and I just dont think that I need a receiver that upscales because the TV already does it? Am I wrong? What would be the benefit of connecting a satellite box to a receiver that upscales and then to a TV that upscales?

Thanks for your help.

[crackinhedz]

receivers do not necessarily "upscale" so to speak.

They (some not all) take the Analog inputs (Component, s-video, composite) and output them over the digital HDMI connection at a certain resolution...

if you feed it HDMI, no conversion will take place. What goes in will come out.

[LostinHD]

Wow, I actually understand that explanation (I feel good about that).

Crackinheds - Okay, so for my next question...I know you are a Pioneer Elite fan so you are the perect person to ask....I JUST hooked up my Pioneer Elite 92TXH...and after hooking it up, I am wondering if I bought too much of a receiver for my knowledge base, basically I think it might have too many features that I either dont know how to use or that I will never use. I guess I am trying to justify in my mind buying this receiver when I dont even know how to use half the things on it. And when I read the manual, I am like "huh?"

For instance, I have been able to hook up the 6 surround speakers (havnt bought the subwoofer yet so it isnt hooked up).... but now I have another speaker in the dining room and one in the kitchen...I have read the manual and based on the reading, I am only going to be able to hook up one of those speakers into the rear auxillary, but there is no where to hook-up the other speaker, so I am confused by this. Do I have to buy an additional "something" to hook into the receiver to connect the eighth speaker?

[crackinhedz]

Originally Posted by LostinHD

after hooking it up, I am wondering if I bought too much of a receiver for my knowledge base, basically I think it might have too many features that I either dont know how to use or that I will never use.

dont feel bad. Most people don't know, or will never use most of the features. Myself included.

For instance, I have been able to hook up the 6 surround speakers (havnt bought the subwoofer yet so it isnt hooked up).... but now I have another speaker in the dining room and one in the kitchen...I have read the manual and based on the reading, I am only going to be able to hook up one of those speakers into the rear auxillary, but there is no where to hook-up the other speaker, so I am confused by this. Do I have to buy an additional "something" to hook into the receiver to connect the eighth speaker?

you are speaking about the zone 2 capability? well, I have never used that feature so im not very helpful in this area, but maybe after I get done mowing the lawn I could help you look into it.

[crackinhedz]

the 92 is my choice for upgrade...at the moment I cannot afford one.

Lucky you.

[LostinHD]

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

the 92 is my choice for upgrade...at the moment I cannot afford one.

Lucky you.

Who said I can afford one? Why do you think I am having pangs of guilt over buying a receiver that I dont even know how to use? The reason I could afford it...tax refunds!!

[crackinhedz]

ok, im back.

...have been reading through the manul...definitely not easy to read!

...so are you trying to connect 3 zones? #1 main, #2 dining room, #3 kitchen?