Kardon Dvd
Blu-Ray Questions?
So...im in the market for a blu-Ray Player...probably a PS3 after the reviews i've read on it...and its versatility as an all in one unit. What can i expect resolution wise on my 720p Panasonic Viera Plasma when vierwing blu-ray? They are always demo-ing blu-ray on 1080p in the stores...so i cannot get a grasp on what i'm going to see on 720p. Am i looking at a big jump up from DVD? I know the frame rates are higher on Blu-ray...but i know true dvd is in 720p. I have my current setup broadcasting 720p over HDMI on a Harman Kardon Dvd Player and it looks pretty sharp. My TV's model number is TH-42PX80U. Thanks!
Ordered responses to your query:
-The PS3 is, in fact, one of the most affordable and yet still most versatile units. Highly recommended even if it will ONLY be used for blu-ray playback.
-Resolution depends on your personal preference. Your model supports both 720p and 1080i input resolution - though the native resolution more closely matches 720 pixel for pixel. There should not be a difference.
-I've seen demos of blu-ray on 720 native res LCD televisions for which the quality blows the full 1080 sets out of the water. The picture quality is dependent on more than just the number of pixels. Also, at more than a few feet away Your Eyes cannot see something that small, anyway - so the difference in sharpness will not be that noticeable.
-On this television (it is a 2008 model), the dynamic contrast is listed as 1,000,000:1 - though you will never ever see that in a Motion Picture. The native contrast is 30,000:1 - which is significant.
-As far as the jump from DVD - you should see a significant increase in quality even over up-converted DVDs. Dynamic range and color reproduction are much more significant in blu-ray (based on the quality of the transfer). If You Are watching something like Commando or Predator - the comparison is not SO different that those not looking for it would see significant difference. However, try a movie like Casino Royale or 3:10 to Yuma and you'll see it even if you're half-blind.
-The frame rates on blu-ray are not higher. In fact, many times they are lower - but usually converted to 60Hz by the television. blu-ray is capable of 24p (fps) playback - which is the same frame-rate as film. The TV will generally convert that to it's native 60Hz by using a 2:3 pulldown method. Displaying one frame twice, then the next 3 times and alternating.
-Also, "true DVD" is not 720p - it's 480p. The native res of a Dvd Video is always 720x480 MPEG2. If you're getting 720p from your Harmon Kardon then it must be connected via HDMI or component.
Hope at least some of this info is helpful.
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