3D HDTV qustion

[Grif32]

Originally Posted by THE_FORCE

In all seriousness, regarding needing a new 1.4 AVR, I think the cheaper and more viable option for peeps will be to simply get an HMDI 1.4 Splitter and send the video to the display, and the audio to their current AVR.

Or just buy a new 3D Bd player that has two HDMI outs like the new Panny 3D BD player coming out and you will be all set as well.

[THE_FORCE]

Originally Posted by Grif32

Or just buy a new 3D Bd player that has two HDMI outs like the new Panny 3D BD player coming out and you will be all set as well.

Yea at the moment that looks like the only 3D player to offer 2 outs. I would've thought the other manufacturers would've sussed this out.

[THE_FORCE]

Originally Posted by dogger114

I still do not know how Sony plans on making the PS3 3D capable with a 1.3a HDMI. I understand how they can do a firmware update to make it play the disc but to have them output to the TV without a 1.4 HDMI is beyond me.

Well in theory the 1.4 spec should also be backward compatible - so a 1.4 display should still be able to accept a 1.3 feed, and there should be enough bandwidth in the 1.3 spec to transmit the data required for 1080p images to each eye.

In theory of course.....

[The Spanierd]

3D is the stupidest thing I have seen in years. Not because I do not enjoy 3D but because of the way it is being done. New TV, Receiver, Bluray player and dont forget the glasses.

Cant wait..... Hey guys Superbowl Party at my crib in 3D !!

Oh Shit really... Im so down !

Well Dont forget to stop by Best Buy and pick up a pair of you're very own shutter glasses cause I only have 3 !

Wait what ??
:rolleyes

This will be a HUGE failure, No doubt in my mind.

[THE_FORCE]

Originally Posted by The Spanierd

Well Dont forget to stop by Best Buy and pick up a pair of you're very own shutter glasses cause I only have 3 !

Yea I can't imagine it to be the most sociable option when inviting your mates round. Instead of bring a bottle, it'll be 'Bring some specs' !

[phansson]

Originally Posted by THE_FORCE

Well in theory the 1.4 spec should also be backward compatible - so a 1.4 display should still be able to accept a 1.3 feed, and there should be enough bandwidth in the 1.3 spec to transmit the data required for 1080p images to each eye.

In theory of course.....

We all hope! Of course your awesome setup doesn't have a long HDMI cable run so you could change yours in a minute.

[THE_FORCE]

Lol Bless ya mate ! Though I don't think I'll be buying into 3D anytime soon.

*Don't hold me to that though !*

[Blu-Dog]

Originally Posted by THE_FORCE

In all seriousness, regarding needing a new 1.4 AVR, I think the cheaper and more viable option for peeps will be to simply get an HMDI 1.4 Splitter and send the video to the display, and the audio to their current AVR.

I think that will still require a new player with dual outputs...and the television must be able to handle the bandwidth (still an open question for legacy sets, including every one currently on the market).

[MattW]

i?m not going to touch any 3d stuff at least till 2013. i?ll just sit back and see how it all plays out.

[genkifd]

me too 2013 sound about right for me too.... i want see what happens with 4k2k displays as well...

[THE_FORCE]

Originally Posted by Blu-Dog

I think that will still require a new player with dual outputs...and the television must be able to handle the bandwidth (still an open question for legacy sets, including every one currently on the market).

Why would you need dual outputs if you're using a splitter ? The use of a splitter is only to eradicate the need for a new HDMI 1.4 AV Receiver.

Obviously you'll still need a 3D capable display and source device capable of outputting 3D content.

[dobyblue]

Originally Posted by THE_FORCE

Well in theory the 1.4 spec should also be backward compatible - so a 1.4 display should still be able to accept a 1.3 feed, and there should be enough bandwidth in the 1.3 spec to transmit the data required for 1080p images to each eye.

In theory of course.....

I agree - if the signal is 1080p48 and the PS3 can already output 1080p60 then there shouldn't be an issue.

Originally Posted by kingofgrills

Has anything been finalized for broadcast signals?

I haven't read anything, but it must be something capable of deconstructing to a 1080p48 signal you'd think?

[Blu-Dog]

Originally Posted by dobyblue

I haven't read anything, but it must be something capable of deconstructing to a 1080p48 signal you'd think?

The HDMI spec will have security issues...but then, broadcast may allow fiddling with it via component or something.

I haven't seen anything on broadcast yet, that isn't anaglyph.

[Blu-Dog]

Originally Posted by THE_FORCE

In all seriousness, regarding needing a new 1.4 AVR, I think the cheaper and more viable option for peeps will be to simply get an HMDI 1.4 Splitter and send the video to the display, and the audio to their current AVR.

That's probably how it will play out.