Upconverting DVD Player Options/Impressions - Page 12

Has anyone added the Toshiba SD-5970 DVD upconvert player to this list yet?

http://www.tacp.toshiba.com/dvd/prod...?model=sd-5970

OK, my DVD player just died last night and it's time for a new one.

I'd like an upconverting component, as my HDTV only has proprietary DVI (mitsubishi)

So component is the only way to go unless I'm mistaken (TV is the WS55513)

This is so much to search and sift through I was wondering if anyone could take a second and make a few reccomendations

You might consider running your el cheapo Philips in interlaced mode, if that's an option. I would place more confidence in the deinterlacer inside your Infocus rather than the one in that particular DVD player.

If you've got the stomach for a $650 DVD player, the Denon 2910 has a really, really good D/A although you'll only get 480p on the component out. The other option is go HDMI or DVI from your DVD player, and stay in the digital domain all the way; set it to generate 720p and your Infocus should just pass it directly to the light engine. I don't know the internal specs of the 7200; it might first convert all DVI/HDMI inputs to analog internally before final conversion to 720p. That's what my Mits DLP RPTV does (damn). Plus you'll get DVD-A and SACD capability to boot. Of course there are some alternative DVD players in the 300-350 range. Check the first post in this thread.

Is macroblocking a symptom of all upconverting component players, or moreso a problem with just the 318/LG?

Ok,

I have spent the last few hours reading this thread and I am still lost! My dad just got a 50" Samsung DLPTV with DVI input. I was going to get the Bravo D2 but I read some negative opinions about that. Then I was going to get the Samsung 841 and read some negative opinions about that, too. What DVD player do you recommend? I want to use DVI. Thanks guys!

Edwin

Will using a HDMI-DVI adapter lessen the PQ compared to a straight DVI connection?

Edwin

What do you use as an audio cable? And what's the cheapest price for it that you've seen? I looked around and it seems ************** has it for $275 + free shipping.

Edwin

How about adding the Onkyo dv-sp1000?

I second that motion!

I just bought the Toshiba SD-V596 DVD/VCR player that upconverts. (It's also model number SD-V592, the 596 is newer and just has cosmetic changes)

I'm very happy with this player so far, I use it with a Toshiba 52HMX94 and the upconvert looks great through HDMI.

The only issue I have with it, and it's a minor one, is that it's very bright through HDMI so I had to tone it down a little. Just a minor issue that's fixed when you adjust the TV settings.

Star Wars the Clone Wars looks great on the set and it also does a good job with movies that aren't as clean of a transfer. Examples being a few Godzilla movies I have that look good through the player.

To which player, the Toshiba or the Onkyo?

There is a thread on the Onkyo sp-1000. Not sure about the Toshiba.

Sure:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...0&pagenumber=1

And here is a link to the Integra DPS-10.5, which is extremely similar to the Onkyo:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...hlight=integra

I bought the Toshiba SD-5970 before returning it and getting the Sony 975. Here's my take on the Toshiba:

Pros:
- Upconversion PQ is fantastic: 720p and 1080i looks great, maybe a bit better than the Sony, but unfortunately I didn't have both players simultaneously to make side-by-side comparisons

- Switch Resolution button on remote: This on-the-fly switch button is a must-have for PQ fanatics who want to see what the differences between 420p, 720p and 1080i look like. Sony has it buried in their menu, and you must STOP the movie to switch (boo!)

- Zoom button on the remote: Once again another plus for videophiles; and again Sony has this buried in their menus

Cons:
- Very cheap looking/feeling unit - facade is plastic, unit is very light weight... well, looks like a sub $200 DVD player! Sony on the other hand has a aluminum facade, better constructed case, and just looks classy

- Very unresponsive remote - I often have to push a button 2-3 times, even when directly pointing at the unit, to get a response. I also tried using a different universal remote, and same result; hence it's probably not the problem with the remote as it is with the RF receiver or just simply unresponsiveness of the OS (further confirmation of this is that I have to push the eject button at least twice on the unit itself to eject the disk!) This gets VERY annoying fast, and is the primary reason why I returned it.

- Cheap UI - menu looks very cheap, and problem further compounded by the bad navigation using the unresponsive remote

So in a nutshell, I recommend the Sony over the Toshiba!

Guys,

I do not think this can work but I am going to throw the question out to all of you to verify my answer.

This is the projector I have:

Toshiba TLP-670
http://www.projectorcentral.com/Toshiba_DPD-TLP-670.htm

Its an older model but it does support 1024x768 native resolution. Can I get a DVD player with a DVI output and connect a DVI to RGB converter. From the converter I run and RGB cable to the connection on the projector. It is converting from Digital to Analog but I can still get the benefit of the better quality signal over S-Video which is what I would have to use if this configuration does not work.

I have read on this forum about HDCP digital signal and if the projector will support that or not. I know this older model does not support that signal, does that make it the end all say all on the subject or can I still make this work.

Edit: I do not think I need to care about HDCP because that is a HD digital signal not DVD.

Jeremy

Your DVI port is not proprietary. It will work with any DVI/HDCP source.

Should'nt the I-O Data AVEL Linkplayer2 be on the list?

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...hreadid=459759

Has anyone heard of this player? It has some interesting specs and uses the latest Faroudja chipset although it only upconverts over DVI, not component. That's OK in my situation as I only want the digital output. I want to preorder this player but haven't heard a thing about it. Extremephono is taking preorders for a release date of 12/15.

John

I just bought a Toshiba sd-v592 DVD-VCR combo w/ HDMI output. But when I hooked it up w/ my EDTV using the HDMI cable, the DVD playbacks seems to have some minor problems even though PQ is excellent . Every time a scene fades into another( lighter to darker), there are some mosaic blotches appear on the screen. Also, the blacks are greyish and there seem to be some reddish/green blotches in the shadows.

Does anyone know if it's a setting problem or the HDMI cable problem? Thanks.

Ray

Any planned JVC HDMI players planned?

I haven't had this problem with my player, my only problem is that the whites are so bright. White Crush maybe?
But it isn't that big of a deal, I have adjusted the TV.