New DVDO EDGE !! - Page 7

Your application would not be facilited by the EDGE given the way its memory is set up. You would have to change the output res in the menu every time you switch display devices. As others have suggested you would have to create a macro with your univ remote to make it quasi-seamless. It seems a line a has been drawn in the sand as to what someone who buys an $800 VP would be competent to configure.

FYI I will start contacting beta members early next week to get orders in place.

Expect to hear from me.

Josh, there's a few folks in this thread interested in a cheap solution to the zoom/shrink method or "Digital Scope" (CIH without a lens). Maybe you can drop by if you get a chance.
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...1022306&page=4

You have a web page with pictures of your theater and a list of your gear. I think we all know which side you fall on.

But with that said the VP is capable of accepting a 1080p signal and downconverting it to 1080i?

Hi Josh,

What is the video resolution of the second 'audio only' output?(for those that don't know audio is carried in the VBI over HDMI)

What audio input/output formats, sampling rates and number of channels of LPCM are supported?

How is audio EDID handled? Does it use the audio EDID received from the second output if connected otherwise use the audio EDID from the main output?

Thanks,

Shawn

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I'm confused. I have a Panny pro plasma with 1366x768 native resolution: assuming that the Panny is reporting a 'preferred' format of 768p (correct?), what would happen if I were to use the 'Auto' Output format selection option on the EDGE?

This VP is not a good option for Panny Pro plasma's with a native res of 1366x768. You will be subject secondary processing by your panel. You can PM me for more info since this has been discussed here already.

Well, I am curious to know the following:

1. Can the Edge convert a 1080p to 720p?
2. How does it compare against scalers in receivers such as the Denon 4308, Denon 5308 and Pioneer Elite SC-09?

I guess time will tell. Hopefully, I will get a chance to test and compare in the next week or so.

Josh, I understand here that the EDGE have two zoom control :

- horizontal zoom control and
- vertical zoom control to do vertical stretch.

Am I right ?

In such case, it means that the EDGE can be used with vertical zoom to 133% and horizontal zoom to 100% to stretch vertically the image in order to use with an anamorphic lens ?

But what if we use no anamorphic lens ? Can we zoom (or use underscan) 66% horizontally and vertically to reduce a 16/9 image in order to be totally visible in a 2.35:1 screen ?

On the VP50Pro, the underscan is limited to 75% which is not enough and zoom start at 100% with is not enough too...

What about the Edge ?

Richard.

Out of those receivers, the 5308 is suppose to have the best VP out of the bunch. I got the 5308 and the VPpro is leaps better in PQ.

It's nice to see Dale still follows the ABT threads since his knowledge and history of the inner workings of VPs are much appreciated.

The underscan adjustment was the biggest selling point for me when I bought the VP30 since it is a problem that has plagued many of us who use our screens as a PC monitor. My XBR 60 has close to a 4% overscan which is most of the bottom tab bar for Windows. I wouldn't consider a VP without this feature.

The 2 HDMI outs is really cool even if one is for audio since I my current receiver (Pio-92) doesn't allow me to choose separate video and audio sources (unlike my older Elite-53) and switching the configuration in the setup menu is a pain. With the video signal bypassing the receiver this is no longer an issue since the source selection will not affect video.

I would definitely jump on this one if you don't have a external processor, although it isn't quite enough for me to retire my trusty VP especially after just replacing my power supply last month (like many others) and recently buying an Algolith Flea.

I'm really looking forward to the VPXX model which I assume will have 2 HDMI 1.3 outs (possibly both with video). Hopefully I will have a bitstream source by then since I'm still using a PS3 and a HDA1.

What is the disadvantage? How is there less scaling without the Edge in the chain? You would still have the hard part, de-interlacing, done by the superior Edge.

Thanks for the information. I was planning to pick up the 4308 or 5308 soon, but I am going to wait.

The Edge seems quite interesting, however I wish it had 2 full HDMI Video and Audio out to support my Projector and TV.

Maybe an upgrade in the future?

Are you talking about how the EDGE works here or the VPxx range? On these, once approved, you wind up with the new resolution/frame rate which is one that may not give you a picture at all. I have a VP50 so I know how it works. What's needed is a button for a back to a common default res setup like 576/480i. The Oppos for example have a dedicated Res button that allows you to cycle through all its possible out resolutions - here we would just need one to get it back to a standard res that is acceptable to almost any display.

Excellent - thanks Josh.

any idea when the Betas will be available?

More confused than ever. Can I leave my Panamorph lens in place all the time for 2.35:1?

The 5308 has two so you wouldn't need it.

Can't decipher if this EDGE has picture adjustments or not, i.e. contrast, brightness, sharpness etc. as in the VP series? If so is it seperate per HDMI input?

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I have two questions. I'm learning about VP right now. I've been following for a while. I currently use D* and get my local channels via OTA. I have a Denon 3808 with the DCDi chip which I understand is not good at all.

When I try to watch D* through the processor in the 3808, the picture looks much worse than when my Sony rear projection 60 inch series A3000 set gets a signal straight from the box. I understand that D* picture quality for SD stations is poor, but the HD channels (especially the MPEG4 channels) look beautiful.

How does the VP50 perform with D*, both SD and HD?

Second, since I have the 3808, what would be the best way to install this box? I know that I should turn off all my processing in the TV and in the AVR, but should I put a VP before the AVR or after?

Could you guys make a cheaper box by only including one HDMI in/out for us that have AVR's or would that be too small a market?