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  1. Don_Berg

    Zenith DVB 318 & LG 7832 DVD Player merged thread

    The Secrets tests showed the increase in Y/C delay (the cause of reported color bleeding) in 480p mode which is needed for watching 4:3 DVD titles to get proper aspect ratio since the Zenith stretches 4:3 titles in 1080i mode. The large amount of pixel cropping on the Zenith isn't hidden by a...
  2. Don_Berg

    New 'secrets' benchmark up!

    15 pixels cropped off is quite a lot and I believe it adds to any cropping due to a TV's overscan, so its not hidden. The Secrets tests are valuable to compare the Zenith with other models for making an intelligent decision, since most don't have the equipment to do all the necessary detailed...
  3. Don_Berg

    New 'secrets' benchmark up!

    I applaud Secrets for testing with 480p mode, since thats required for 4:3 titles - its unrealistic to expect using 1080i mode only. Regardless the pixel cropping problem is in 1080i mode too. I used to have a JVC too, but my XP30's picture quality blew it away so I agreed with their respective...
  4. Don_Berg

    New 'secrets' benchmark up!

    The Secrets tests quantifies well the problems with the Zenith model including major pixel cropping and Y/C delay issues - the latter is the cause for the reports of color-bleeding. The excellent Panasonic XP30 and RP82 are still top-rated, well above the Zenith without any of those core issues...
  5. Don_Berg

    Cables, opinions & suggestions

    Try Calrad component video cables - I measured them to handle frequencies well beyond whats required for HD signals. Not expensive like Monster.
  6. Don_Berg

    Recommendation for basic DVD player for my Father?

    Does your father have a TV capable of progressive (480p) format? Only digital/HD sets can handle 480p, regular analog TVs are interlaced (480i) only. Under $100, I'd recommend the JVC or Panasonic models for interlaced video. For true progressive video you have to get to $200-300 range for a...
  7. Don_Berg

    Does S--Video completely bypass the comb filter?

    Yes in many cases using composite can be better than s-video if your display has a good-quality comb filter which is only used with the composite input. Especially if the external source is composite in nature like from an analog source. Just try both of them and compare different scenes if you...
  8. Don_Berg

    Zenith DVB 318 & LG 7832 DVD Player merged thread

    You won't get true HD quality with the Zenith, all DVDs have a source resolution of 720x480. Upconverting to an HD format won't create true HD resolution since the source doesn't have the pixels, you have to wait for blue-laser HD-DVD format for that.
  9. Don_Berg

    What HDTV Antenna are you using?

    Avoid Radio Shack - go for a good quality Channel Master or Winegard UHF antenna. With that tight grouping, you could use any high gain type. You might need a tall mast to get over the trees.
  10. Don_Berg

    What HDTV Antenna are you using?

    Avoid Radio Shack - go for a good quality Channel Master or Winegard UHF antenna. With that tight grouping, you could use any high gain type. You might need a tall mast to get over the trees.
  11. Don_Berg

    Zenith DVB 318 & LG 7832 DVD Player merged thread

    > Most special features titles are 4:3 while the main movie is widescreen on the same DVD, so I need to switch between 4:3 and 16:9 titles on the same DVD a lot of times. Most (including me) don't have a universal remote with downloadable code capability, mine has to learn a key from an...
  12. Don_Berg

    Zenith DVB 318 & LG 7832 DVD Player merged thread

    > Most special features titles are 4:3 while the main movie is widescreen on the same DVD, so I need to switch between 4:3 and 16:9 titles on the same DVD a lot of times. Most (including me) don't have a universal remote with downloadable code capability, mine has to learn a key from an...
  13. Don_Berg

    What HDTV Antenna are you using?

    Are all the stations in the same general direction, what is the compass direction for them? The 10 mile away stations should be easy to receive with almost anything (except maybe a Terk ) but the 30mile away station may require a decent outdoor antenna like the CM4221. Whats your elevation and...
  14. Don_Berg

    What HDTV Antenna are you using?

    Are all the stations in the same general direction, what is the compass direction for them? The 10 mile away stations should be easy to receive with almost anything (except maybe a Terk ) but the 30mile away station may require a decent outdoor antenna like the CM4221. Whats your elevation and...
  15. Don_Berg

    What HDTV Antenna are you using?

    I tried a bunch of models and the best (and bargain price) I found was the Channel Master model 4221 UHF 4x bowtie antenna. By the way there is no "HDTV" antenna, they are broadcast on the same UHF (and a few VHF) bands so the same antennas for analog are used for digital channels. Most...
  16. Don_Berg

    What HDTV Antenna are you using?

    I tried a bunch of models and the best (and bargain price) I found was the Channel Master model 4221 UHF 4x bowtie antenna. By the way there is no "HDTV" antenna, they are broadcast on the same UHF (and a few VHF) bands so the same antennas for analog are used for digital channels. Most...
  17. Don_Berg

    A couple questions regarding progressive scan DVD players

    Check the resolution pattern and compare between 480i and 480p.
  18. Don_Berg

    A couple questions regarding progressive scan DVD players

    Check the resolution pattern and compare between 480i and 480p.
  19. Don_Berg

    Zenith DVB 318 & LG 7832 DVD Player merged thread

    Momitsu doesn't have the Faroudja de-interlacer, so its not comparable for me. I didn't say the XP30 was cheaper, though I got one on EBAY for around $200 months ago - I was comparing keeping my XP30 over someone suggesting buying a front projection system plus a Zenith - the former is cheaper...
  20. Don_Berg

    Zenith DVB 318 & LG 7832 DVD Player merged thread

    Momitsu doesn't have the Faroudja de-interlacer, so its not comparable for me. I didn't say the XP30 was cheaper, though I got one on EBAY for around $200 months ago - I was comparing keeping my XP30 over someone suggesting buying a front projection system plus a Zenith - the former is cheaper...
  21. Don_Berg

    Zenith DVB 318 & LG 7832 DVD Player merged thread

    I was merely responding with my choice (saves a lot of money) from someone who posted this as the suggested solution: > I felt it important to let folks know there are other cheaper solutions to the problem. I just wish the Zenith-advocates came clean on the model's limitations that would...
  22. Don_Berg

    Zenith DVB 318 & LG 7832 DVD Player merged thread

    I was merely responding with my choice (saves a lot of money) from someone who posted this as the suggested solution: > I felt it important to let folks know there are other cheaper solutions to the problem. I just wish the Zenith-advocates came clean on the model's limitations that would...
  23. Don_Berg

    Zenith DVB 318 & LG 7832 DVD Player merged thread

    I prefer to skip the Zenith's problems by using my top-rated XP30 instead.
  24. Don_Berg

    Zenith DVB 318 & LG 7832 DVD Player merged thread

    I prefer to skip the Zenith's problems by using my top-rated XP30 instead.
  25. Don_Berg

    Wal-Mart HDTV claims

    Watching digital TV on an analog set does offer some improved issues compared to analog TV reception, no snow or ghosts - but not higher resolution.
  26. Don_Berg

    Wal-Mart HDTV claims

    Watching digital TV on an analog set does offer some improved issues compared to analog TV reception, no snow or ghosts - but not higher resolution.
  27. Don_Berg

    Zenith DVB 318 & LG 7832 DVD Player merged thread

    > Unfortunately the zenith's 480p color-bleeding defect makes use of 480p inferior quality, plus it can only switched manually with a button at the front panel not with the remote - a very poor design.
  28. Don_Berg

    Zenith DVB 318 & LG 7832 DVD Player merged thread

    > Unfortunately the zenith's 480p color-bleeding defect makes use of 480p inferior quality, plus it can only switched manually with a button at the front panel not with the remote - a very poor design.
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