What kind of cable do I need to run progressive scan?

[abefroeman]

Alright, I am new to all this stuff but it sure is addicting.

After closer inspection of my current DVD player, it has the capability for progressive scan. I want to try out this progressive scan thing, so should I use the coaxial or the s-video output on the dvd player?

What kind of cable do I need to run progressive scan?

I recently purchased a Olevia 342 LCD TV. It has the following specs:

I/O Port
Component Input----------------------2 Component + 2 R/L RCA Audio (VGA connector accepts as 2nd Component source)
Composite Video Input-----------------1 composite + 1 R/L RCA Audio (Shared with S-Video)
Digital Input---------------------------1 HDMI w/HDCP, PC + Video, Plug & Play, CEA EDID Extensions
Firmware Upgrade by USB--------------Yes
Optical Audio Output-------------------No
Service Port---------------------------RS-232
TV System Support--------------------up to 1080i
TV Tuner Input------------------------No Tuner
VGA Input-----------------------------RGB 15 Pin D-sub with Analog EDID, PC + Video, Plug & Play, Second Component Input + R/L RCA Audio

 

[jcPanny]

Component video

You will need a component video cable to take advantage of the progressive scan (480P) output of your dvd player. Composite and svideo are both 480i, but svideo will be slightly better.

For a real upgrade consider an upscaling dvd player like the Oppo DV-970HD and use a component or HDMI connection to the TV.

 

[flyv65]

I can't think of a player off the top of my head that sends a HD signal over coaxial/composite/s video line; you'll need to use the component outputs or a difital output if your player has them. I've recently seen 480p referred to as "ED" or "enhanced definition", and the 720p, 1080i, and 1080p referred to as HD signals-I won't quibble the point, but I think you'll be pretty impressed with the difference between SD (480i), and a DVD hooked up through 480p when you see it.

One more thing: check the programming on your DVD player *before* you disconnect the lines in back and go component...in some models the on screen programming is set for composite/s video and when you hook it up w/ the component lines you won't see squat when you need to re-program it.

Bryan...let us know how you do...

 

[abefroeman]

I think you'll be pretty impressed with the difference between SD (480i), and a DVD hooked up through 480p when you see it

I am not sure that I understand this.

I use the Composite video now (the yellow of the red, white, and yellow). is this referred to as SD (480i)?

Component video, (which I will get a cable for) is 480p?

One more thing: check the programming on your DVD player *before* you disconnect the lines in back and go component...in some models the on screen programming is set for composite/s video and when you hook it up w/ the component lines you won't see squat when you need to re-program it.

on mine there is a progressive scan button on the front. I was going to just connect using component video and press the button, does that count as programming the player?

 

[markw]

Oh, I wouldn't be too sure about that.

I am not sure that I understand this. I use the Composite video now (the yellow of the red, white, and yellow). Is this referred to as SD (480i)? Component video, (which I will get a cable for) is 480p?

Sounds like you do understand it. Good going.

Actually, you'll need three cables for a component hookup, but I think you get the idea.

on mine there is a progressive scan button on the front. I was going to just connect using component video and press the button, does that count as programming the player?

Perhaps. Some units make you have the player in the "stop" mode before changing these things. Check your manual for the specifics on your unit.

 

[no. 5]

technically, 480i and 480p are both "SD", "enhanced definition" was a sort of markiting phrase, used to describe a TV that could receive and display a digital signal, but did not have the native resolution to display a HD source (1080i or 720p) at full resolution.

 

[mtrycrafts]

technically, 480i and 480p are both "SD", "enhanced definition" was a sort of markiting phrase, used to describe a TV that could receive and display a digital signal, but did not have the native resolution to display a HD source (1080i or 720p) at full resolution.

Enhanced deff in essence displayed 480p as they line doubled, no?

 

[no. 5]

I would hope not, although that may have have been the case for some TV's.