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A3 hd dvd to 1080I tv?

post #1 of 8
11/18/07 at 10:16pm
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Thinking about buying the A3. But,Since the A3 does 1080p and My Jvc Hd56gc87 only does 1080I will I have issues? I didn't know if it would except the signal and display it right.
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post #2 of 8
11/19/07 at 12:34am

Re: A3 hd dvd to 1080I tv?

1080P is a maximum value, not a minimum. You should be able to run 1080i or 720p with no problems.

If you are using a component video connection, the A3 (like every other HD DVD or Bd player) will not upconvert Standard Definition DVDs. If you are using an HDMI connection from the A3 to your JVC display then you may also take advantage of the A3's upconversion.

- Walter.
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post #3 of 8
11/19/07 at 5:54am

Re: A3 hd dvd to 1080I tv?

One more thing: The A3 outputs 720p and 1080i, not 1080p (for 1080p output, you will need to go to Toshiba's high-priced offerings, the A30 and A35):
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post #4 of 8
11/19/07 at 8:51am
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Re: A3 hd dvd to 1080I tv?

Ok thanks a lot guys. Looks like I am going to go HD soon.
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post #5 of 8
11/19/07 at 9:11am

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I have a Sony XBR2 which is 1080i, and I get spectacular video out of my A2...
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post #6 of 8
11/28/07 at 11:59pm
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Re: A3 hd dvd to 1080I tv?

Hey guys bought the Tos A3. Very happy with the picture going into my JVC HD-56GC87 which is a 56" lcd rear projection via hdmi. But, while veiwing I am getting the black bars up top and bottom. The picture fills the sides fine. My tv has all these zoom options to fill the screen but I notice I miss out on some of the picture in these modes. Is there anything I can check to fix this problem? It's not real bad but I think it should fill the whole screen up.
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post #7 of 8
11/29/07 at 12:38am

Re: A3 hd dvd to 1080I tv?

Keith,

Films come in many different frame ratios. From 1:1.37 to 1:2.80 (and even wider) and several values in between. Because TV screens aren't made of rubber, they can only fill their screen totally if on some films either a part of the image is chopped off ("zoom" mode), or if the image is stretched (changing all shapes on it).
Many movie lovers don't like those two options: they don't want to miss part of the image they payed for or have to watch a funny looking film.

To get all of the image like the creators intended, sometimes a part of the TV screen has to display neutral info (black, some TVs allow you to choose this, e.g. grey for the side-bars) to display all of the movie without distortions.

Widescreen TVs have a nice common screen ratio of 16x9 (or 1:1.78). That's a good compromise. HD discs will always output a signal suited for that specific ratio and try to show all of the film in the proper shape.
You could use controls on your TV to chop off parts of the film (you payed for), or else to distort it, but you probably wouldn't like the resulting image, like you're already starting to like the uncompromised ones now.


Cees
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post #8 of 8
11/29/07 at 8:55am
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Re: A3 hd dvd to 1080I tv?

Oh Ok yea that makes sense. I was just making sure it should be like that. Yea I am really liking the new HD. Now just need to purchase a new reciever then I'll be really happy. But, think I'll wait until they come down some on the hdmi units.Thanks for the help.
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