1080i from a DVD through component

[eqm]

I have been looking around for a new DVD player to upgrade my non progressive Toshiba SD-2109. I have been waiting for a big increase in image quality because this purchase needs to be approved by the female member of the household. Apprently the jump to progressive scan was not good enough.

I needs it to be through component cables as I do not have the promise module from mistubishi (does anyone?).

IS there a list of DVD Players that do 1080i. Preferabley around $250.

I have a Mits 65-807.

Thanks gang.

1080i from a dvd player doesn't really exist. 480p is the BEST any dvd player can do in the US today. get a strong progressive (with the faroudja dcdi or silicon image video dacs) dvd player if you want to upgrade at all. anything else will probably look worse on your diamond.

[johnnyk8]

I have read about a few that do upconverting to 1080i (samsung 841 and 941 and a zenith 318?). Is this just a marketing trick or do they actually work?

thanks

[saul]

I have read about a few that do upconverting to 1080i (samsung 841 and 941 and a zenith 318?). Is this just a marketing trick or do they actually work?

thanks

I have also heard that it upconverts the 480p signal to 720 or 960 by using a DVI cable, but I have not seen or heard if there is any difference in picture quality. I have a Mitsubishi WS65-819 and my tv does not have the DVI inputs. I called Mitsu to see if the promise module had it, but they told me it didn't. Any input that you may get, please let me know because I like the BEST possible pic also. High Def. programming has got me spoiled.

[johnnyk8]

I am totally spoiled too. I just got Dish Network and the HD Package from them. I also plugged in a cheapo antenna and got 5 more HDTV channels (90% signal!!).

As far as I know the promise module is "under $1000" it's $999.99

I was thinking about going for the Zenith since it's so cheap. If it is not much of a difference at least it will be better than my interlaced image that my old DVD player is putting out.

From what I have read the Zenith provides an awesome pic. Not quite HD but still pretty darn sweet.

I will let you know if I score one

[johnnyk8]

I have also heard that it upconverts the 480p signal to 720 or 960 by using a DVI cable, but I have not seen or heard if there is any difference in picture quality. I have a Mitsubishi WS65-819 and my tv does not have the DVI inputs. I called Mitsu to see if the promise module had it, but they told me it didn't. Any input that you may get, please let me know because I like the BEST possible pic also. High Def. programming has got me spoiled.

Saul, I just learned something. If you have an old enough TV like mine you might notice that you have only 1 1080i component input the other ones are 480i/p. Since you mentioned that you are spoiled by HD I am assuming that the 1080i input is occupied. Now I would need a splitter in addition to the DVD player.

Screw it I am going to get a good progressive scanner. I have been told that good progressive scanner will get me a great image anyway. Just like the first poster in this thead mentioned.

[BRANDONH]

Screw it I am going to get a good progressive scanner. I have been told that good progressive scanner will get me a great image anyway. Just like the first poster in this thead mentioned.

The AVT-3800 is a good video scaler/line doubler and wont break the bank
http://www.avtoolbox.com/upconpage.shtml
http://www.avtoolbox.com/avt3700.shtml

[saul]

Saul, I just learned something. If you have an old enough TV like mine you might notice that you have only 1 1080i component input the other ones are 480i/p. Since you mentioned that you are spoiled by HD I am assuming that the 1080i input is occupied. Now I would need a splitter in addition to the DVD player.

Screw it I am going to get a good progressive scanner. I have been told that good progressive scanner will get me a great image anyway. Just like the first poster in this thead mentioned.

Hey man! How old is your Misu? Mine is about 2.5 or 3 years old and has both component inputs for both satellite and dvd. I am running a Sony progressive scan player through it now and puts out a really good picture. My question to you is how are you getting the extra channels on HD? Did you have to run an external antenna or does your tv have a high def receiver built in? Mine is HDTV Ready and I have a Toshiba high def sat receiver and currently am using Direct TV. I can't get any other high def channels in besides the ones they offer. I can'e get my local channels in high def either. Take Care!

[johnnyk8]

Hey man! How old is your Misu? Mine is about 2.5 or 3 years old and has both component inputs for both satellite and dvd. I am running a Sony progressive scan player through it now and puts out a really good picture. My question to you is how are you getting the extra channels on HD? Did you have to run an external antenna or does your tv have a high def receiver built in? Mine is HDTV Ready and I have a Toshiba high def sat receiver and currently am using Direct TV. I can't get any other high def channels in besides the ones they offer. I can'e get my local channels in high def either. Take Care!

My tv is about 3 years old. It has 3 sets of component inputs but only one does 1080i. THe other two only do 480p of 480i

As for the local HD channels I run a cheap little RCA antenna from Target. It is the ANT1250. ALl you need is a uhf antenna and to be in the right position to get your HDTV over the air. I plug this antenna into my sat. box with has a antenna in.

look at http://www.antennaweb.org to see if there are channels aval., how far away they are and what direction they are. I am about 15 miles from all the stations' towers so I get a great signal.

Start with a cheat indoor antenna dn work your way up from there. I just have mine in the living roon on the coffie table. Don't let some slick salesguy tell you that you need some $400 antenna setup. Mine cost $25 and works as good as my nieghbor's $425 setup.

[saul]

Thanks for the quick reply! i checked the site you sent me and I'm within 15 miles from the towers. I've tried using an amplified off air antenna and hooked up to the ant in on my sat box, but couldn't receive anything. Are you setting up a different ch input on your tv and also do you have to change a setting on the sat box to receive these hdtv channels? I had my sat box on, antenna in, and didn't change anything else. Any input would greatly be appreciated! C'ya!