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Old 10-02-2007, 00:37   #1
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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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Old 10-02-2007, 01:10   #2
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Re: V+ HD - Upscaling?

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As with some DVD recorders/players with HDMI outputs, does the V+ HD STB upscale non HD programs?

Yes.
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Old 10-02-2007, 13:39   #3
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Re: V+ HD - Upscaling?

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Yes.
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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Old 10-02-2007, 13:43   #4
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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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Old 10-02-2007, 14:01   #5
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Re: V+ HD - Upscaling?

maybe i will have to have a lookski

thanks
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Old 10-02-2007, 15:20   #6
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Re: V+ HD - Upscaling?

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Yes.
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Good news, thanks for that. Virgin coming to install between now & 6pm. Fingers crossed.
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Old 10-02-2007, 15:23   #7
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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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Good news, thanks for that. Virgin coming to install between now & 6pm. Fingers crossed.
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Old 10-02-2007, 15:56   #8
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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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Re: V+ HD - Upscaling?

Nope, there is plenty of HD stuff available in On Demand
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Nope, there is plenty of HD stuff available in On Demand
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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Re: V+ HD - Upscaling?

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isnt it only bbc hd test channel that works in hd currently on the v+hd boxes?
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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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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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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Old 12-02-2007, 22:05   #14
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Re: V+ HD - Upscaling?

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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
component video as well, you can uspscall up to 1080i.
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Old 12-02-2007, 22:10   #15
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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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