Video Asylum

Posted by Prisoners (A) on May 14, 2006 at 09:08:04

In Reply to: Re: I have followup questions I would like to add. posted by BKSinAZ@yahoo.com on May 14, 2006 at 07:14:59:

The 1080p issue:
It does not accept a 1080p signal as people have pointed out. I don't have anything that puts out that signal anyway, so no big deal. The TV converts the signal to a 1080p image using the internal scaler. The bottom line is it looks fantastic on all sources, particularly HD from Directv. Fast-moving scenes(sports, action films on HDnet) look great.
Connections:
I use HDMI from my Directv H20 receiver to the TV for the video signal, but use the optical out to my Denon receiver for audio. HDMI is a two channel audio signal, so if you want 5.1 or 7.1 you must use the optical or digital coax output.
For DVD I use component video cables directly to the TV and digital coax to the Denon. The video scaler in the TV (the part that does the upgrading to 1080p) is better than most of the ones in mass produced DVD players. Therefore simple component cables will probably give you a better picture than using HDMI from an upconverting DVD player.
I bought my TV from Circuit City back in January, but had it calibrated from a local specialty shop. It was $350 for that, but I just accepted that extra cost as part of the TV purchase. It DID improve the picture from the factory settings and it gave me peace of mind that I'm getting the most out of my investment. 10% of the TV's price was worth it for me. BTW, Circuit City and Sony have a no interest 24 month plan..... Good luck-Rich