To show off my Blu should I set it to zoom or leave it as full? - Blu-ray Forum

SonyXBRtv · 12-29-2008, 01:37 AM

Just wondering what do you think would leave the spectators in more awe? If the picture is kept as default with the black bars or zoom which I dont think is even that noticeable?

Verbal · 12-29-2008, 01:38 AM

Never......EVER......zoom.

Blu As Hell · 12-29-2008, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SonyXBRtv

Just wondering what do you think would leave the spectators in more awe? If the picture is kept as default with the black bars or zoom which I dont think is even that noticeable?

NEVER ZOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!

SonyXBRtv · 12-29-2008, 01:44 AM

I guess there is my answer

lol.

tommyboy81 · 12-29-2008, 01:45 AM

leave it full dude. Never zoom. You'll kill the quality doing that. You want "AWE" not "Hmm?"

crazyBLUE · 12-29-2008, 01:45 AM

Don't zoom !! you will loose up to 40% of the actual picture ! 20% each side !!

SonyXBRtv · 12-29-2008, 01:46 AM

Thanks folks, appreciate it. Definitely won't zoom.

Verbal · 12-29-2008, 01:47 AM

What you should do is rip that button off your remote altogether. Just pretend it never existed.

tommyboy81 · 12-29-2008, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by SonyXBRtv

Thanks folks, appreciate it. Definitely won't zoom.

Don't zoom even to watch Blu As Hells home movies. Don't need to.

Siri · 12-29-2008, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu As Hell

NEVER ZOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!

+1 Never ever, if you want it to be 'full screen' then i suggest finding a blu with a specific ratio, i think it is 1.85:1? Not sure but it looks like it is full with no black bars, I don't even notice them

Blu Jacket · 12-29-2008, 02:04 AM

Zoom is the devil!

WriteSimply · 12-29-2008, 02:35 AM

Two ways to leave your "spectators" in awe:

1) Build yourself a constant-height projection system so that you get that true home theater feel.

2) Explain to your "spectators" why there is black bars on your HDTV so that they marvel at your technical know-how.

If you don't do either, you'll leave them at "Awww."

fuad

mr.hidef · 12-29-2008, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by SonyXBRtv

Just wondering what do you think would leave the spectators in more awe? If the picture is kept as default with the black bars or zoom which I dont think is even that noticeable?

Zoom and SHARPNESS control are the 2 worst options ever put in HDTV.'s.....

andyman1970 · 12-29-2008, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by mr.hidef

Zoom and SHARPNESS control are the 2 worst options ever put in HDTV.'s.....

I agree with the zoom feature as it lowers the quality of the picture, but sharpness control comes in handy when calibrating a set. Once it's set to the correct sharpness it's best left alone.

GGX · 12-29-2008, 04:02 AM

Does the OP realize its a sin to zoom? Original aspect ratio or death!!!

SonyXBRtv · 12-29-2008, 04:16 AM

What's wrong with Bose? Stop hating. Surely way better than the home theater in a box systems.

JasonR · 12-29-2008, 04:18 AM

Slightly better, a whole lot more expensive.

http://www.intellexual.net/bose.html

Referenced here:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=42602

If you like it though, who are we to say....

GGX · 12-29-2008, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SonyXBRtv

What's wrong with Bose? Stop hating. Surely way better than the home theater in a box systems.

They have a terrible reputation in the AV industry for one thing.

12-29-2008, 01:37 AM	#1
SonyXBRtv Member Member since:Dec 2008	To show off my Blu should I set it to zoom or leave it as full? Just wondering what do you think would leave the spectators in more awe? If the picture is kept as default with the black bars or zoom which I dont think is even that noticeable?

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12-29-2008, 01:38 AM	#2
Verbal Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Toronto, ON 4K collection:172 Blu-ray collection:867 DVD collection:117 Blu-ray reviews: 5	Never......EVER......zoom.

12-29-2008, 01:44 AM	#4
SonyXBRtv Member Member since:Dec 2008	I guess there is my answer lol.

12-29-2008, 01:45 AM	#5
tommyboy81 Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Savannah, GA Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:93 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:2	leave it full dude. Never zoom. You'll kill the quality doing that. You want "AWE" not "Hmm?"

12-29-2008, 01:45 AM	#6
crazyBLUE Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Pacific Northwest Home Theater Gallery:89 Blu-ray collection:479 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 38 Trading Score:30	Don't zoom !! you will loose up to 40% of the actual picture ! 20% each side !!

12-29-2008, 01:46 AM	#7
SonyXBRtv Member Member since:Dec 2008	Thanks folks, appreciate it. Definitely won't zoom.

12-29-2008, 01:47 AM	#8
Verbal Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Toronto, ON 4K collection:172 Blu-ray collection:867 DVD collection:117 Blu-ray reviews: 5	What you should do is rip that button off your remote altogether. Just pretend it never existed.

12-29-2008, 02:04 AM	#11
Blu Jacket Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Ohio Blu-ray collection:44	Zoom is the devil!

12-29-2008, 02:35 AM	#12
WriteSimply Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	Two ways to leave your "spectators" in awe: 1) Build yourself a constant-height projection system so that you get that true home theater feel. 2) Explain to your "spectators" why there is black bars on your HDTV so that they marvel at your technical know-how. If you don't do either, you'll leave them at "Awww." fuad

12-29-2008, 04:02 AM	#15
GGX Banned Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Kentwood, Michigan Blu-ray collection:262 Trading Score:2	Does the OP realize its a sin to zoom? Original aspect ratio or death!!!

12-29-2008, 04:16 AM	#16
SonyXBRtv Member Member since:Dec 2008	What's wrong with Bose? Stop hating. Surely way better than the home theater in a box systems.

12-29-2008, 04:18 AM	#17
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	Slightly better, a whole lot more expensive. http://www.intellexual.net/bose.html Referenced here: https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=42602 If you like it though, who are we to say....

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