New HD DVD player, same problem?

Question

So I've just received a Samsung HD850 player. I hooked it up to my HD TV via a HDMI connection, and made sure it was set to 1080i on the setup. Ran a standard DVD, and I found the same problem; despite being HDMI it produced an image probably worse than my XBOX 360 connected with a HD component. Huge macro blocks around moving people, quite severe blurred images, I'm talking semi image break-up in some parts!! It does it for some DVD's but not for others.
Any idea as to what is going wrong? I refuse to believe that any DVD should not give a clear picture on a supposedly HD upscaling DVD player.

Answer 1

You did not say so - but is your TV an LCD?

These have a known problem with up-converting DVD players. One of the better players known as the "Oppo" recommends NOT using their DVD players on LCD screens.

Here is the problem: The player breaks the image into blocks to up-convert. The LCD TVs also does some processing and when both devices break things at the same point - it creates the macroblocking you are seeing.

Answer 2

There are (were) 3 (4) styles of disc gamers. established DVD; Least severe def Upconverting DVD, medium. makes use of HDMI cable to attach to hidef television. BluRay, optimal def. Ditto HD DVD turned right into a competing format V/ BluRay, which failed, and isn't any longer supported. each body of those can play something further down the def record, so a BluRay participant can play any DVD, and an upconverting DVD participant, ditto.

Answer 3

Try changing the resolution to 720p instead of 1080i. Progressive looks much better than interlaced with fast moving visuals like sports and gaming.

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