2007-06-30 12:13:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ Home Theater
Yes, they do! They are able to upconvert your standard to 720p or, with ones such as the Pioneer upconvert can do a 1080p!
Keep in mind, you do need to purchase an HDMI cable. The HDMI cable carries both digital audio and video, and with it's high bandwidth, is able to carry a faster, much larger amount of data, helping in the upconvert process.
2007-06-30 18:05:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It all depends. All HDTVs upconvert the incoming image if it doesn't match the amount of pixels on the TV. For example, a 720p plasma is made up of 720 pixels vertically by 1280 pixels horizontally, and a 1080p LCD panel is made up of 1080 pixels vertically by 1920 pixels horizontally. A DVD is only 480 pixels vertically by 720 pixels horizontally. So if your HDTV didn't upconvert the DVD image, then you would only see the DVD image in a small window box in the middle of the screen.
If you purchase a cheap $100 - $200 dollar upconverting DVD player, why would you expect it to have better scaling (The proper term for up-converting) capabilites than a $1500 - $2000 television? I use a disc by a company named Silicon Optics. Their HQV test disc tests the scaling and processing capabilities of the DVD player and/ or the TV. I have found that virtually all of the new model HDTVs do a much better job of scaling than the cheap up-converting DVD players. Granted, if you purchase a higher quality DVD-player (Typically more expensive) then its a toss up and you will have to see it for yourself to decide.
2007-06-30 18:40:34 · answer #2 · answered by joquito 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I will agree with joquito.
The technology in TV video processors has advanced much faster than in DVD players and most HDTVs do a better job in scaling and deinterlacing than upconverting DVD players.
I would either wait and buy an HD (or Blu Ray) player or the cheapest possible DVD player with component output.
2007-06-30 20:38:54 · answer #3 · answered by TV guy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely! I saw a regular DVD both ways up and unconverted. Upconverted it was close in quality to a blue ray version of the same movie! ~
2007-06-30 12:39:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It helps, but it doesn't make a huge difference. Why not give it a try? Buy an upcoverting DVD player and if you don't see a difference return it.
2007-06-30 20:58:19 · answer #5 · answered by sam 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋