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Re: 720p vs 1080i

Posted by kmmd on May 15, 2004 at 07:45:45

In Reply to: Re: 720p vs 1080i posted by AbeCollins on May 14, 2004 at 23:21:30:

Hi Abe,

I agree, Joe is always very informative and up-to-date...thank you.

I also have a Sony XBR, and I have been using my 5900 on 1080i via DVI. My HD sat. receiver is also using DVI, and I have that default to 1080i (Auto DVI setting). I haven't compared much with 720p.

As for the 5900, the beauty of it is its amazing adjustability. Pages 48 - 52 of the manual are very helpful for picture adjustments. Kris Deering of Secrets also owns a 5900 and posted some tips which I have been using. Try the following: Use Auto 2 in the Progressive Mode setup (page 32). Also, using Pic Adj on the remote, set IRE to 0 and then go back to the player to set DVI BK LEVEL to Normal. Finally, you may want to use a calibration disk such as Avia and/or Video Essentials to fine tune the player.

As for the PQ (picture quality), I like to use Finding Nemo or Monsters, Inc. to compare. There was a definite improvement in going from component cables to 1080i via DVI. (Please understand that my 5900 was one of the first produced and that DVI wasn't enabled when I received it.) The upscaled picture using DVI definitely has more depth, palpability (believe it or not) and three-dimensionality. The details are amazing as are the colors and separation of the details. However, you are correct in that the upscaled picture is not true high def such as programs on HDNet and Discovery HD...it is very good though and always amazes me what this player can do.

Finally, I would also suggest that you purchase a DVI switcher if you are also using DVI for your sat receiver. I have a Gefen, but there are ones made by Lindy and Pacific Cables to name a few.

Enjoy your 5900, and have fun playing with it!

Ken

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