09-02-2007, 23:37
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V+ HD - Upscaling?
As with some DVD recorders/players with HDMI outputs, does the V+ HD STB upscale non HD programs? I, hopefully, get my new V+ HD tomorrow morning.
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10-02-2007, 00:10
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Re: V+ HD - Upscaling?
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Originally Posted by erikbloodaxe
As with some DVD recorders/players with HDMI outputs, does the V+ HD STB upscale non HD programs?
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Yes.
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10-02-2007, 12:39
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Re: V+ HD - Upscaling?
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Originally Posted by Chris Howell
Yes.
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U sure about that?
I dont think it looks any better on my HD ready set then it does on my housemates SD set downstairs
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10-02-2007, 12:43
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Re: V+ HD - Upscaling?
I can back that up. My Pioneer tells me what resolution the screen is at and when I'm watching a normal SD transmission, it tells me it's displaying at 1080i.
(I prefer the 1080i setting over the 720p in the V+ settings).
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10-02-2007, 13:01
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Re: V+ HD - Upscaling?
maybe i will have to have a lookski
thanks
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10-02-2007, 14:20
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Re: V+ HD - Upscaling?
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Originally Posted by Chris Howell
Yes.
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Good news, thanks for that. Virgin coming to install between now & 6pm. Fingers crossed.
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10-02-2007, 14:23
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Re: V+ HD - Upscaling?
Do you mean virgin media or a virgin if not i hope it a girl turns up for your sake
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Originally Posted by erikbloodaxe
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Good news, thanks for that. Virgin coming to install between now & 6pm. Fingers crossed.
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10-02-2007, 14:56
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Re: V+ HD - Upscaling?
isnt it only bbc hd test channel that works in hd currently on the v+hd boxes?
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10-02-2007, 19:02
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Re: V+ HD - Upscaling?
Nope, there is plenty of HD stuff available in On Demand
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10-02-2007, 19:30
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Re: V+ HD - Upscaling?
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Originally Posted by clayts
Nope, there is plenty of HD stuff available in On Demand
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It is only the BBC channel that is broadcasting and most of the On Demand HD is from the BBC as well.
With a bit of luck this well get better
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12-02-2007, 02:49
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Re: V+ HD - Upscaling?
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Originally Posted by jcuk
isnt it only bbc hd test channel that works in hd currently on the v+hd boxes?
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Upscaling only affects Single Def content and for sure the V+ upscales S/Def content and for sure it looks 100% better for it
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12-02-2007, 16:01
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Re: V+ HD - Upscaling?
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Originally Posted by JethroUK
Upscaling only affects Single Def content and for sure the V+ upscales S/Def content and for sure it looks 100% better for it
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Yep!, all my SD content looks great although my Panasonic TX37PX60 gives a great picture no matter what the source is i.e Analogue, Freeview, Cable or DVD. HD excellent and DD5.1 impressive through my A/V amp from the BBC HD channel and On Demand content.
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12-02-2007, 20:20
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Re: V+ HD - Upscaling?
Hi All
My first post.
Can anyone confirm if i use a component connection onto an older generation DLP HD TV (LG) it will also upscale? or does it have to be a HDMI connection...
Cheers
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12-02-2007, 21:05
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Re: V+ HD - Upscaling?
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Originally Posted by Spunky
Hi All
My first post.
Can anyone confirm if i use a component connection onto an older generation DLP HD TV (LG) it will also upscale? or does it have to be a HDMI connection...
Cheers
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component video as well, you can uspscall up to 1080i.
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12-02-2007, 21:10
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Re: V+ HD - Upscaling?
Now that is great...
So as the xbox 360 runs in 1080i on my TV (44inch) then i should get a decent picture with the component connection (with little difference to hdmi quality) and use the optical out for audio to my sherwood surround sound...
I wont bother upgrading the TV until the 1080p tvs become cheaper
Thanks wiciu
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