Could the blu-ray players make regular DVD's look better? - Blu-ray Forum

tron3 · 12-10-2004, 02:18 PM

Any semi-technical TV nut knows that broadcast TV is 480i lines of verticle resolution. But I also know that TV supports about 525-540 lines.

This begs the question. Are DVD movies saved as 480 or 525 lines of resolution? And will those extra lines (Roughtly 9-10% more) finally be seen on a HD TV? Or is 480P the best for which I can hope?

And yes, I know a few of those lines are used internally to properly align the picture. But I still hope 525P for DVD.

Anyone know if this is possible? Technical explanations?

Anyone? Anyone? Beuller? Beuller?

thunderhawk · 12-10-2004, 09:46 PM

Probably yes

they'll probably use advanced techniques, like Sony's WEGA Engine, and Philips' Pixel Plus, ... in their BD players/recorders...

12-10-2004, 02:18 PM	#1
tron3 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2004 Location:New Jersey Blu-ray reviews:3	Could the blu-ray players make regular DVD's look better? Any semi-technical TV nut knows that broadcast TV is 480i lines of verticle resolution. But I also know that TV supports about 525-540 lines. This begs the question. Are DVD movies saved as 480 or 525 lines of resolution? And will those extra lines (Roughtly 9-10% more) finally be seen on a HD TV? Or is 480P the best for which I can hope? And yes, I know a few of those lines are used internally to properly align the picture. But I still hope 525P for DVD. Anyone know if this is possible? Technical explanations? Anyone? Anyone? Beuller? Beuller?

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12-10-2004, 09:46 PM	#2
thunderhawk Moderator Member since:Jul 2004 Location:Belgium	Probably yes they'll probably use advanced techniques, like Sony's WEGA Engine, and Philips' Pixel Plus, ... in their BD players/recorders...

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