Physical & Digital EST: The Future of Home Video Discussion Thread - Page 1384 - Blu-ray Forum

bhampton · 11-13-2020, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gotmule

It was an Amazon deal but looks like it was short lived. Glad Wally World had it though.

Walmart may be a used sold as new... third party sellers vary. I already have the steaming 4K copy.

This movie is pretty hard to find and was one I wanted. I’m glad to have it now.

kfbkfb · 11-13-2020, 07:23 PM

https://www.menards.com/main/electri...0532434080.htm

I get (streaming) HBOmax free w/AT&T Fiber Internet
(viewed using the W10 Edge browser).

I bought an RCA HDMI->NTSC adapter some time ago
in order to use a Sony Blu-ray player with my old
Pioneer VSX-D209 receiver (for Dolby Surround).

Recently, for my personal use only, I connected the
RCA HDMI->NTSC adapter to a VHS VCR (sound via
PC audio out) and recorded a movie from HBOmax.

The picture is OK for one off viewing (I may install
some switches so I can easily record movies on VHS).

My question is: Where is the (HBOmax) video format
to NTSC color video conversion happening (does the
HDMI adapter report that an NTSC signal is needed
and the PC does the conversion or what)?
(quick Google searches have so far not yielded this
information)

Kirk Bayne

Wendell R. Breland · 11-13-2020, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kfbkfb

My question is: Where is the (HBOmax) video format to NTSC color video conversion happening (does the HDMI adapter report that an NTSC signal is needed and the PC does the conversion or what)?

No, the adapter does the conversion. The audio and composite video from the converter is one way and does not care what it is connected to. A little more info here.

Steedeel · 11-13-2020, 11:29 PM

Hi guys, my sister is finally clear of COVID after something like 37 days.

Just needs to build her strength up now.

sapiendut · 11-13-2020, 11:31 PM

Congrats! Nice to hear!

gotmule · 11-14-2020, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steedeel

Hi guys, my sister is finally clear of COVID after something like 37 days.

Just needs to build her strength up now.

Great news!

Vilya · 11-14-2020, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steedeel

Hi guys, my sister is finally clear of COVID after something like 37 days.

Just needs to build her strength up now.

What wonderful news! Congratulate your sister for her well fought fight; I am beyond happy for her, for you, and for all of your family.

JohnAV · 11-14-2020, 05:50 AM

I hope all stay safe and avoid family members who live elsewhere this thanksgiving.

Good news Steedeel.

Lots of entertainment coming out on streaming and physical media lately, we are all a bit less bored with this bad situation. Next week is "The New Mutants" then soon LOTR/Hobbit 4K.

Ender14 · 11-14-2020, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steedeel

Hi guys, my sister is finally clear of COVID after something like 37 days.

Just needs to build her strength up now.

Awesome news! I'm very happy for you and your family.

bhampton · 11-14-2020, 01:07 PM

All signs in my area point to more time at home.

I’m thrilled at the prospect of making a new “working man’s” Kaliedescape system for my home theater.

I’m hoping a new Mac mini will be able to play my Backups with full quality. My current display doesn’t support Dolby Vision so I guess that helps.

Wendell R. Breland · 11-14-2020, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhampton

I’m thrilled at the prospect of making a new “working man’s” Kaliedescape system for my home theater.

Been looking into this myself, just waiting on a new Zappiti based on the RTD1296 SoC. Will be real interested in your Mac mini results.

Wendell R. Breland · 11-14-2020, 03:08 PM

Some may be interested in this thread: New UHD BD player from Tascam (here). I love how this player looks!!!

sapiendut · 11-14-2020, 03:09 PM

You have to pay annual fee for Zappiti right?

Anthony P · 11-14-2020, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steedeel

Hi guys, my sister is finally clear of COVID after something like 37 days.

Just needs to build her strength up now.

glad to hear how is your BIL?

Anthony P · 11-14-2020, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnAV

I hope all stay safe and avoid family members who live elsewhere this thanksgiving.

thanks Giving here in Canada falls in October. Bought a smaller Turkey had some for the three of us and put together a package for my sister that lives closest to us and my GF ex (he has the kids since schools started at the end of Aug).

Steedeel · 11-14-2020, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anthony P

glad to hear how is your BIL?

Recovering faster, thanks Anthony.

Wendell R. Breland · 11-14-2020, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sapiendut

You have to pay annual fee for Zappiti right?

IIRC not required, they may have some kind of premium but don't recall what it covers. Some folks use their own Synology NAS and install the Zappiti Media Server software on it. This software is supplied free by Zappiti with instructions on how to do it. Interesting they do this because they sell their own NAS Media Server.

Another option is the Zidoo Z9X media player based on the RTD1619DR (here) and your own media server of choice. Some believe it to be one of the best players available. Had/has bugs but Zidoo is releasing fixes pretty often.

Anthony P · 11-15-2020, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steedeel

Recovering faster, thanks Anthony.

cool, thanks for the update

Steedeel · 11-16-2020, 03:43 PM

Was having a browse through ITunes on my IPad today and noticed that the 4K Crash is down as £2.99 for Pre-order. Is that a mistake?

Edit: Never mind, been changed to £7.99

Vilya · 11-16-2020, 05:15 PM

My quest for a new AVR, or separates solution, is getting frustrating as I find at least one damning review for every single piece of gear that I look at. There are not that many choices among separates, at least within my budget, and most of these include few to no legacy connections; hell, many do not even include a phono input despite costing as much as a kidney.

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Wendell R. Breland Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2006 Location:North Carolina 4K collection:87 Blu-ray collection:681	New UHD BD player from Tascam Some may be interested in this thread: New UHD BD player from Tascam (here). I love how this player looks!!!

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11-13-2020, 07:23 PM	#27662
kfbkfb Active Member Member since:Jan 2016 Location:Midwest USA	https://www.menards.com/main/electri...0532434080.htm I get (streaming) HBOmax free w/AT&T Fiber Internet (viewed using the W10 Edge browser). I bought an RCA HDMI->NTSC adapter some time ago in order to use a Sony Blu-ray player with my old Pioneer VSX-D209 receiver (for Dolby Surround). Recently, for my personal use only, I connected the RCA HDMI->NTSC adapter to a VHS VCR (sound via PC audio out) and recorded a movie from HBOmax. The picture is OK for one off viewing (I may install some switches so I can easily record movies on VHS). My question is: Where is the (HBOmax) video format to NTSC color video conversion happening (does the HDMI adapter report that an NTSC signal is needed and the PC does the conversion or what)? (quick Google searches have so far not yielded this information) Kirk Bayne

11-13-2020, 11:29 PM	#27664
Steedeel Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Apr 2011 Location:England 4K collection:141 Blu-ray collection:904	Hi guys, my sister is finally clear of COVID after something like 37 days. Just needs to build her strength up now.

11-13-2020, 11:31 PM	#27665
sapiendut Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Canada 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:3	Congrats! Nice to hear!

11-14-2020, 01:07 PM	#27670
bhampton Blu-ray Baron Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:633 Blu-ray collection:2152 DVD collection:39 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:18	All signs in my area point to more time at home. I’m thrilled at the prospect of making a new “working man’s” Kaliedescape system for my home theater. I’m hoping a new Mac mini will be able to play my Backups with full quality. My current display doesn’t support Dolby Vision so I guess that helps.

11-14-2020, 03:09 PM	#27673
sapiendut Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Canada 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:3	You have to pay annual fee for Zappiti right?

11-16-2020, 03:43 PM	#27679
Steedeel Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Apr 2011 Location:England 4K collection:141 Blu-ray collection:904	Was having a browse through ITunes on my IPad today and noticed that the 4K Crash is down as £2.99 for Pre-order. Is that a mistake? Edit: Never mind, been changed to £7.99

11-16-2020, 05:15 PM	#27680
Vilya Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Sep 2011 Location:The Shady Rest Hotel 4K collection:522 Blu-ray collection:4704 DVD collection:3706 Digital collection:1287 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:12	My quest for a new AVR, or separates solution, is getting frustrating as I find at least one damning review for every single piece of gear that I look at. There are not that many choices among separates, at least within my budget, and most of these include few to no legacy connections; hell, many do not even include a phono input despite costing as much as a kidney.

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