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will any of the Toshibas upconvert non encrypted sd-dvd's over component? I know encrypted sd-dvd's will only upconvert over HDMI
upconverting over component ?
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Or if you wanna save money do what I do. Use DVDFab Platinum or Clone DVD etc.. split the movie across to single layer discs. Saves cash that way unless you know of a place to buy Verbatim D/L discs (the only D/L discs worth squat) for about $0.50 apiece.
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This is what I'd been thinking for the past few months or so but recently I've seen posts telling me otherwise. Guess I'll need to buy some more D/L discs![]()
Or if you wanna save money do what I do. Use DVDFab Platinum or Clone DVD etc.. split the movie across to single layer discs. Saves cash that way unless you know of a place to buy Verbatim D/L discs (the only D/L discs worth squat) for about $0.50 apiece.
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I've also seen conflicting posts and make to make sure before I take the plunge
I understand this. I also understand that even in the absence of CSS, some (most?) DVD players STILL won't output upconverted signals through component. Makes their job easier, I suppose. A "backup" DVD or a DVD of Aunt Millie's 80th birthday still wouldn't be upconverted on these players.
I've read that the A1 and A2 will, in fact, upconvert unencrypted SD-DVDs using component. I wonder if the same is true of the XA2?
I understand this. I also understand that even in the absence of CSS, some (most?) DVD players STILL won't output upconverted signals through component. Makes their job easier, I suppose. A "backup" DVD or a DVD of Aunt Millie's 80th birthday still wouldn't be upconverted on these players.
I've read that the A1 and A2 will, in fact, upconvert unencrypted SD-DVDs using component. I wonder if the same is true of the XA2?
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and wondering if its true about the A20
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My XA-2 does upconvert (very nicely) over component.
It does so with many of my Asian DVD's (both legit and boots), back-ups via Smartripper w/ protection removed, and home videos.
It does so with many of my Asian DVD's (both legit and boots), back-ups via Smartripper w/ protection removed, and home videos.
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Thanks for the reply. Just what I need to know. I have a panny commercial plasma without the hdmi board. Board costs about $155. So instead of getting an A20 and board might go with the just the XA2.
lol, well I can get S/L dvd's for about 20 cents per disk ($20 per $100 pack). the cheapest I can get for D/L's is about $1.15 per disk. Rather large difference when it stacks up. I probably could get the D/L's but I try to save money whenever I can. If I get the same quality as a d/l disc over 2 discs and it still costs less, there's the path I choose.
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If you could afford 6-700 DVDs, then you could afford to buy DL DVD blanks!![]()
lol, well I can get S/L dvd's for about 20 cents per disk ($20 per $100 pack). the cheapest I can get for D/L's is about $1.15 per disk. Rather large difference when it stacks up. I probably could get the D/L's but I try to save money whenever I can. If I get the same quality as a d/l disc over 2 discs and it still costs less, there's the path I choose.
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