Ever question if you are really getting 1080p? - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

Chordz · 2007-10-05, 10:40 PM

I have a REGZA 42 LCD 120hz cinema series, nice TV but not entirely sure if I'm getting the full 1080p. I don't seem to notice a difference between DVD and HDDVD's. Sometimes the picture looks a little fuzzy but better in bright scenes. I have my HD-DVD player set to 1080p, maybe it's just me behind picky...

57 · 2007-10-06, 12:50 AM

Perhaps a proper setup of the TV will help discern the difference, although upconverted DVD signals can look pretty good, especially on a smaller TV (like 42"). The production values that go into the DVD can make a big difference. On a larger TV the difference may be more pronounced.

See: http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=17713

And: http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=57741

jumpy27 · 2007-10-06, 04:19 AM

It also depends how close you sit from your TV. At very close distances you should be able to see a difference between 1080P and DVD--on a well produced movie. With a movie like Blood Diamond you wouldn't see as much of a difference because of its "gritty look". But a movie like King Kong or Casino Royale will look alot better at 1080P.

rsambuca · 2007-10-06, 02:51 PM

On a small TV like that, you probably have to sit just 3 or 4 feet away to see any differences.

2007-10-05, 10:40 PM	#1
Chordz Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 19	Ever question if you are really getting 1080p? I have a REGZA 42 LCD 120hz cinema series, nice TV but not entirely sure if I'm getting the full 1080p. I don't seem to notice a difference between DVD and HDDVD's. Sometimes the picture looks a little fuzzy but better in bright scenes. I have my HD-DVD player set to 1080p, maybe it's just me behind picky...

2007-10-06, 12:50 AM	#2
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2007-10-06, 04:19 AM	#3
jumpy27 Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,228	It also depends how close you sit from your TV. At very close distances you should be able to see a difference between 1080P and DVD--on a well produced movie. With a movie like Blood Diamond you wouldn't see as much of a difference because of its "gritty look". But a movie like King Kong or Casino Royale will look alot better at 1080P.

2007-10-06, 02:51 PM	#4
rsambuca Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,635	On a small TV like that, you probably have to sit just 3 or 4 feet away to see any differences.