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Progressive scan - DVD or TV?

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I'm confused about this subject.
I noticed there are TV's which are capable of progressive scan (line
doubling, 3:2 pulldown, etc) and of course, there are DVD players
which do this too. The low-end Pioneer doesn't do 3:2, but the better
Toshiba does it all. Some TV's just do line doubling, some do 3:2 as well.
So where do I need it the most for watching DVD's? If I were to buy the better Toshiba DVD player that did progressive scan and 3:2 pulldown, do I need a TV that does the same? Or can I get by with a non-progressive TV (or 'lesser' progressive TV).
I looked at the Sony press release here:
http://64.35.93.160/pressrelease/166
It says their new anticipated XBR450 will do 3:2 pulldown (while the current XBR400 does not).
If I get a DVD player that does that, do I need this feature in the TV? If not, when what does 3:2 pulldown in a TV do for you as compared to a DVD player with the same capability?
So many questions,...... any answers?
Thanks.
Robert

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Re: Progressive scan - DVD or TV? kotches 16:23:34 04/23/01 (2)
The reader's digest condensed version -- get it in the DVD player, and make sure the TV accepts a 480p input. If memory serves me correctly, 3:2 pulldown detection will only happen with a 480i input.
Here's our article on progressive scan technology to help you out.
Regards,
- Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity Progressive Scan Primer
- Re: Progressive scan - DVD or TV? TFC 21:27:53 05/04/01 (1)
  I am doing a new home theater and would like both DVD Audio capability and progressive scan dvd. My installer has recommeded a Denon AVR-4800, Denon DVD-3300, projection will be a Sony Xp10x LCD. The Denon DVD player gets me the DVD Audio but not the progressive scan, Denon seems to make a new progressive scan DVD player (2800) but it doesn't do DVD Audio, even though it is considerably cheaper than the 3300. Why couldn't Denon put both capabilities in one player? Any suggestions?
  - Re: Progressive scan - DVD or TV? mikevis 09:35:29 05/30/01 (0)
    I'm not sure of the release date but NAD will have the component your looking for sometime this summer, I'm awaiting it anxiously!!!

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