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any downsides to 1080p?
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dblbogey7
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7. August 2006 @ 19:26 |
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That's one beautiful display Ced. Is it HDMI 1.3 already?
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diabolos
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8. August 2006 @ 08:22 |
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I'm sure it doesn't since the PS3 is the first product slated to have an HDMI 1.3 compatible port. Like I said before, unless the tv supports deep-color and/or the xvYCC color space HDMI 1.3 doesn't do much for current tv sets. HDMI 1.1 is all they require, for now.
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VJbob
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8. August 2006 @ 12:45 |
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wow I knew someone was using LED somewhere. I also heard of FED (field emission display) and that was also supposed to be the next evolution of TV.
Is Samsung even making new DLP models for 42"? I've been seeing the same 42" for like 2 years now at local chain stores. It seems like the only DLPs worth looking at are 50" and above.
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diabolos
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8. August 2006 @ 21:37 |
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FED is even further away then SED although they are about the samething just backed by differnt campanies.
As far as DLP, Mitsubishi and others are developing a backlighting system based on laser technology!
I don't know why Samsung has put out the same 42" every year for the past few years? The 42" size is kinda dead because noone is making 1080p sets that small, I guess.
SED info...
http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/243527
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VJbob
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5. September 2006 @ 18:00 |
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I have questions about HDMI 1.3. It seems like its only necessary if you want next-gen HD audio but most receivers I've seen only have one HDMI input or most have none. Can't the HD audio be transmitted over optical (toslink) cable? If so then it would make sense to me to just wait for next gen receivers that can decode HD audio and just have optical links from you HD-DVD player, PS3, HD-cable box straight to your receiver and bypass the TV which may not have HDMI 1.3 compliant yet.
Sure it might be cheaper and easier to run all HDMI 1.3s to your HDTV and have an HDMI 1.3 directly output to your reciever but it doesn't look like people who buy current HDTVs will be able to do that. Especially if I purchase the Sony 50A2000 which probably isn't HDMI 1.3 compliant yet. <I hope this makes sense>
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dblbogey7
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5. September 2006 @ 18:27 |
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If you're referring to audio from the HD-DVD player you can get DD+ or Dolby TruHD (with the 2.0 FW) by using the 5.1 analog outs. These are decoded by the player. You don't need an HDMI receiver - just one with 5.1 analog inputs.
Here's my setup:
Video: Toshiba HD-A1 HDDVD set to 1080i -> HDMI out -> Sony SXRD
Audio: Toshiba HD-A1 HDDVD -> 5.1 Analog out -> Rotel Preamp analog in (DD+ in most titles or Dolby TruHD in some)
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diabolos
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6. September 2006 @ 13:58 |
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Quote:
Can't the HD audio be transmitted over optical (toslink) cable?
No. S/PDIF doesn't have the bandwith.
Listen to dblbogey7, His set up will provide the best quality Video and Audio if your reciever doesn't have HDMI inputs or can't decode the new audio formats.
If your receiver did have an HDMI input HDMI would still be a great option because all versions of HDMI can carry up to 8 channels of uncompressed audio (L-PCM) which is the equvalent of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HDMA and surpasses the quality of Dolby Digital Plus.
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dblbogey7
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6. September 2006 @ 16:29 |
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Thanks Ced.
Using the 5.1 analogs just needs a little tweaking of the levels and LFE/Bass settings depending on your equipment and room acoustics. I also used the audio setup section of DVE with a sound meter from Radio Shack. It may take some effort but it's well worth it.
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VJbob
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7. September 2006 @ 13:35 |
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My current receiver only has 1 optical, 1 coaxial and the green,orange,black for the computer. I guess I'm out of luck until I upgrade my receiver (which will probably be in several years since its not necessary for great sound for a bedroom Home Theater.
Probably by then the receivers will have more HDMI inputs and genuine support for the new HD audio formats.
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dblbogey7
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7. September 2006 @ 14:56 |
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You can still enjoy DTS sound from the coax or optical connection. The DD+ soundtrack is processed by the unit to DTS and sent out thru the digital connections.
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