[scottmd1us]

Hey all,


As my question implies, I am in the learning stage on video processors but this forum has helped a ton.


I have been going back and forth on purchasing a few A/V receivers and adding on a video processor. After listening to many makes/models I have chosen the Denon line as it sounds best with my system…at least to my ears.


I have been going back and forth between the Denon 3803 and the 5803…..there are certainly differences between the two, including price.


My first question to the vid processor forum is this…..no matter which AVR I choose, I will have enough inputs for my video sources…both receivers up convert to component out….if I could only afford to purchase the 3803 and a video processor or the 5803 alone…which would give a better picture quality (generally speaking)


My second question would be, for a newbie who has yet to try a video scaler out….do video sclaers generally outperform (from a quality standpoint) AVR’s in the $2-4K range


Maybe someone could confirm an assumption of mine…I assume that one of the main benefits of a separate Vid. Scaler is the ability to send the signal to the display that is best for that display.


In case it matters, I am using a Mits DLP 52-725

 

[EC]

The AVR's at most will upconvert your video to component (480i or 480P). A scaler will do this AND "scale" the image to other resolutions such as 720P, 1080i, WXGA etc. A scaler will provide aspect ratio control and one to one pixel mapping and a whole bunch of other stuff. It should provide much better PQ especially for very revealing sources attached to HD capable PJs. There really is no comparison between a scaler and an AVR because an AVR doesn't really "scale". I could be wrong as I don't keep up with the current crop of AVRs. I am not familiar with your TV/PJ. If your Mits is a PJ then I would seriously consider a scaler. For me my pre/pro doesn't even have video inputs! Even if it did I would still switch everything through the scaler.

 

[scottmd1us]

Again, showing my newness to this topic….I am not really familiar with 1x1 pixel matching…did a search of this forum and couldn’t really find an explanation…could someone explain that in really basic newbie terms?


As an aside, I am purchasing a DLP Monitor….not a projector….it is 1280x720…….

 

[EC]

Scott,


You probably want to check out the FAQ at the top of this forum for this and other questions. You will find the 1:1 pixel mapping term used a lot here and in the digital projector forums. Your monitor is 1280 * 720. If you feed it a 480i or 480p signal your monitor will have to upconvert the signal to 1280 * 720p. A scaler will do a better job of this and can do it in a fashion that is exactly 1280 * 720P for perfect pixel mapping feeding this directly to your monitor.

 

[rudolpht]

Substitute native rate for 1:1 pixel mapping and you'll get more hits (including specfic native rate threads).


Tim