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My old DVD player has no component outputs (one of the first Sony models I think; the DVPS3000) and I want to make sure I replace it with the right thing without spending more than I need to. I know this has probably been asked, but do I need progressive scan or just anything with component outs. I have no idea what 480i (other than that the i stands for interlaced which I have no idea about!) 480p, 780 or 1480 or whatever. I want to get the player and all cabling before the projector gets here and their (Infocus) online manual doesn't really seem 100% clear on this matter to me.
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I should have told you: the X1 does no come with the component-S video cable..you can buy this adapter cable from Infocus for about $25.00 or buy one at Ebay. It also does not come with a component-VGA cable if you go with progressive scan output..you can buy these at Ebay also. Just type Infocus X1 in the Ebay search engine and these cables will show up in the results. I wound up buying both types for about $75.00.
The folks over at avsforum have many but all seem outdated or quite expensive. I don't really want to spend more than $300US or so if I can get away with it. I see the Mits DD-8040 is recomended but it seems to list for way more than that. I definately don't want to go used (such as the Pana RP82/91 or XP30/50 series recomendations).
Do you use the component to V adaptor and input then? The guy I bought the X1 from told me to use the s-video so that the internal scaler is used. Everybody says something different! I also find avsforum much harder to get through.
X1 is coming soon and I have no idea what to do.
Hi grantvThe component to S-video feed looks very good and will make 99% of the people that would buy this bang for buck projector happy IMO. Your DVD player only need fill your needs, If your not going to need a player with built-in decoders..why pay for them? If you don't care about SACD or DVD-audio, why pay for that? Many times the bare bones players offer the same video performance..it's just that the next model up in the line offers these extras which some people want or need.
I bought both types of cables because I am building a dedicated room and want to cover all bases before the sheet-rock goes up. You can see some pictures if you click on the URL in my system. My room is used for music 80% and movies 20%..this could balance out more in the future if HD-television ever gets it going. This is the reason I wanted to cover all bases on the cable issues. So you can see that each of us may have different needs and goals and there may be no one size fits all answers.
That said: there are some (very few) DVD players that can output 780P and 1080i from their component video outputs, these players need to use the VGA input only (there may be more players like these in the future) but I don't know that. As far as picture quality difference between 480P (VGA input) and (Component/S-video) inputs, I don't see enough to be an issue in your price range of DVD players. I would buy a DVD player from a company that has a good track record for quality and one with the features that are important to you and your system.
Hope this helps a little
I have an X1, great bang for buck and I am very happy with mine. Picture quality is very good on all inputs. You can get by with component video only Dvd player and be very happy with this projector but I use a progressive dvd player with mine at this time. Lots of info. about this unit at AVS forum is what sold me..makes my HD-RPTV look like crap IMO. At this time I only use mine for DVD movies and watch TV on the RPTV in the other room.
The X1 has an exception scaler, and in fact does not take a progressive input at all (it only accepts interlaced and has built in scaling to convert to progressive).
I think almost any DVD player will suit your needs, you can feed it component (using the component to S Video adapter cable that hopefully was provided with the X1).Tons of info on the X1, www.avsforum.com see the under $3500 projector forum, best resource to learn about the X1 and network with other owners for tips.
As they almost all come with progressive outputs, just make sure the one I get is defeatable (or are they all?). Thanks so far Dan...
I stand corrected, as users have been able to feed 480p to the X1 by using a component to VGA adapter cable.
The X1 has either svideo inputs for interlaced or the VGA input can be used for a progressive signal it seems.Defintely chek out AVS forums, tons of discussions you can search, or start your own thread with questions.
See this link:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?s=3272e2cdb5db75266731f0ce15bcf29b&threadid=296958&perpage=20&pagenumber=11This guy jcebedo1 has tricked out his X1 to death is a big authority on using this projector. He even offers mods to improve performance
http://www.geocities.com/jcebedo1/x1_modification_revised.htmlNote I am not affiliated with this individual in any way nor do I know the quality of his work. However, he seems like a real enthusiast, and I bet you could e-mail him and get some spot on suggestions an info for your X1.
He reports that feeding the 480p was better than using interlaced, so this may solve your problem, assuming you can buy the adapter cable.
Best of Luck! I hope to try an X1 or something similar myself soon. The built in DCDi proessing should be a real boon to lesser sources like VCR or TV.
As CES is going on right now, there may be some stunning new models or price drops on the near horizon. If the infocus doesn't 100% satisfy you, you may have many other options, depending on what is shown at CES. Keep your eyes peeled for updates.
Tha link in the title is a VERY comprehensive FAQ all about the X1 that I think you will find insightful
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