Upscaling

[rnatalli]

Hi all,

Forgive me if this is a stupid question as video isn't my thing. I've done some searching/reading and I'm still confused as to whether it'd be worth or even possible to do this. I have an Epson Powerlite S3 LCD project with a native resolution of 800x600. The documentation says it supports up to 1080. The back of the unit has Composite, S-Video, and Component via VGA. I was looking to buy one of those Oppo DVD players and my question is, what would happen if I hook it up via Component cables? Or will it look just marginally better than using the S-Video? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Johnd]

Hi all,

Forgive me if this is a stupid question as video isn't my thing. I've done some searching/reading and I'm still confused as to whether it'd be worth or even possible to do this. I have an Epson Powerlite S3 LCD project with a native resolution of 800x600. The documentation says it supports up to 1080. The back of the unit has Composite, S-Video, and Component via VGA. I was looking to buy one of those Oppo DVD players and my question is, what would happen if I hook it up via Component cables? Or will it look just marginally better than using the S-Video? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

Not a stupid question at all. If you're running a projector (as opposed to just a cheap monitor), I would'nt mess with anything less than component cables. You understand that the cables separate the signal into three distinct signals ("color difference signal"), and that component supports progressive scan and high def...I would'nt go with any less. Good luck.

Try this link if you would like more information:
http://www.audioholics.com/education/cables/component-video-cables-the-definitive-guide, or here:
http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/34579/123129.html

 

[rnatalli]

I understand that much, but I just wasn't sure what would happen if I feed the projector a 1080 signal via component as its native resolution is 800x600 well short of 1080. Thanks!

 

[Johnd]

Well, that actually has more to do with scaling. A projector will never display more than its' native resolution...if you feed it more than that, it will have to scale it back down (to native).

 

[j_garcia]

The Oppos do not upscale via component for any protected content; which means it won't work for nearly all store bought DVDs.

 

[rnatalli]

It sounds like there's no advantage to me and I'm stuck with SD until I buy a new projector which I plan to do in the next year, just not yet. I currently use an S-Video line and it's fine as I'm too lazy to rewire it using component and to be honest, I didn't see a huge difference between S-Video and Component on this projector. In any case, thanks for the replies!

Robert

 

[j_garcia]

There isn't a night and day difference between svideo and component for 480i, but if you step to 480p, there may be a more noticeable difference.

 

[Johnd]

There isn't a night and day difference between svideo and component for 480i, but if you step to 480p, there may be a more noticeable difference.

Thanks for the assistance j.

For the small cost of the cables (they can be had for as little as $20.00-$30.00, depending on the run), I think a small investment well worth it.