Deep Color and X.V. Color - Questions

[Pelican170]

Ok, i have a question about "deep color and x.v. color". Now, if a tv accepts such things, does that mean the source has to output it? Does the PS3 output such Color options? Will a receiver accept this automatically or do only certain receivers accept this? Obviously i dont quite understand it so any info will help?

[crackinhedz]

Originally Posted by Pelican170

Ok, i have a question about "deep color and x.v. color". Now, if a tv accepts such things, does that mean the source has to output it? Does the PS3 output such Color options? Will a receiver accept this automatically or do only certain receivers accept this? Obviously i dont quite understand it so any info will help?

this is a spec of HDMI 1.3, but just because something is labeled 1.3 does not mean it is automatic. The device has to specifically support it.

...and yes, if the source is not in deep color, then its not deep color. etc

The only real deep color/x.v color source is is used in video cameras... and perhaps a few other non mainstream products. But as for the average joe shmoe...nada.

and yes, the PS3 can output.

[DavePS3]

From what I read a year ago, these were tech features available on newer HD camcorders, for playback, weren't they?

[Pelican170]

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

this is a spec of HDMI 1.3, but just because something is labeled 1.3 does not mean it is automatic. The device has to specifically support it.

...and yes, if the source is not in deep color, then its not deep color. etc

The only real deep color/x.v color source is is used in video cameras... and perhaps a few other non mainstream products. But as for the average joe shmoe...nada.

and yes, the PS3 can output.

ok i see. so is this used for blurays? im asking because my receiver is HDMI v1.1. If i got a new tv that accepted this, and the ps3 does output this? then i obviously would need a new receiver, correct? or since i mainly use my setup for gaming and blurays, would it be useless anyways?

[crackinhedz]

yeah, you would need a new receiver with HDMI v1.3 deep color/x.v. color

....but I don't believe any real source material is making its way to common use anytime soon. I also don't think bluray can/will be using it either, someone correct me.

[Pelican170]

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

yeah, you would need a new receiver with HDMI v1.3 deep color/x.v. color

....but I don't believe any real source material is making its way to common use anytime soon. I also don't think bluray can/will be using it either, someone correct me.

ok thanks for your help. If its not being used currently, then there is no reason for me to upgrade my receiver since it does everything else i need it to (LPCM Lossless Audio and 1080P) Thanks again...

[crackinhedz]

yeah, I wouldn't worry about it until the time comes.