I bought a Toshiba HD-A2 because I wanted to watch DVDs without the computer and be able to play at least one of the newer formats. I've thought about buying an HD movie disc just to see what the results would be on my current system, but I'm using the s-video and analog stereo outputs, and I'm reluctant to buy a disc with inaccessible audio and video.
Will there be analog "downconversions" I can enjoy from an HD disc, or should I just wait until I have digital equipment before I start buying HD discs?
2007-11-17 12:49:18 · 3 answers · asked by night_train_to_memphis 6 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Home Theater
It should still play just not at full quality. It will do ok until you get a 1080p tv set, but you probably won't notice any difference between HD Disc and standard DVD.
2007-11-19 13:30:21 · answer #1 · answered by GH 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can watch HD DVDs and get analog stereo. But there's really no point to it if you're using S-video. The sound and video will be the same as a regular DVD in your existing system. You will need to upgrade to get the benefits of your new A2.
2007-11-17 16:28:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well not to rain on your parade but the benefits of an HD/Blu-ray player really only come into any noticible higher quality on HD tv's if you don't have a HD tv.....the benefits are nonminal. On the other point there are "down play" options on the machine and DVD's they play it in the set-up menu. the hook ups on your TV will hamper the quality so once again, if you don't have a HD tv.....save the money to get the TV first, then the HD/Blu-ray player......in January the prices on both will drop so in the short term focus on the TV
2007-11-17 16:19:02 · answer #3 · answered by John S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋