<![CDATA[High Def Forum - Your High Definition Community & High Definition Resource]]> http://www.highdefforum.com en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:58:47 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.highdefforum.com/images/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[High Def Forum - Your High Definition Community & High Definition Resource]]> http://www.highdefforum.com DTS HD Hi Res http://www.highdefforum.com/high-definition-lounge/103888-dts-hd-hi-res.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:56:21 GMT I watched a BBC production of Dr Who "Plant of the Dead" last night. It was the first Dr Who I have seen in BluRay. My Pan 35 sends bitstream to my Onk 805 to decode. This was the first time that I can recall seeing the "DTS HD Hi Res" show on the Onk's display.

Anyone familiar with this codex?

If you enjoy the series, I highly recommend this episode BTW. David Tennant as the Doc. One hour long. Great PQ/ good SQ. We use Netflix.

dave ]]> The High Definition Lounge DaveJ http://www.highdefforum.com/high-definition-lounge/103888-dts-hd-hi-res.html Big difference between high and low end plasmas http://www.highdefforum.com/flat-panel-tvs/103887-big-difference-between-high-low-end-plasmas.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:15:47 GMT Hey guys im currently i the market for a new tv to do mostly gaming on with my ps3 and 360, right now im using a sony 24 in ch monitor that I plug in through vga and I think it looks pretty good but its about time for me to upgrade. Im looking at lower end panasonic plasmas (vieras under or... Hey guys im currently i the market for a new tv to do mostly gaming on with my ps3 and 360, right now im using a sony 24 in ch monitor that I plug in through vga and I think it looks pretty good but its about time for me to upgrade.

Im looking at lower end panasonic plasmas (vieras under or around 900 dollars) and im just wondering what im missing from the more higher end plasmas (pioneer kuros etc)

My friend owns a kuro and it looks good but when im looking at that and my other friends samsung 40 inch LCD I dont notice a real big difference. Can anybody tell what im really gaining if I were to save up for a higher end plasma ]]> Flat-Panel TVs DwayneDays http://www.highdefforum.com/flat-panel-tvs/103887-big-difference-between-high-low-end-plasmas.html Why are HD movies not as tall as specified? http://www.highdefforum.com/high-definition-media/103886-why-hd-movies-not-tall-specified.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:36:02 GMT Hello,
I wanted to ask a question that bothers me according to HD media.
lately, when i download a film that is specified as HD resolution, when i come to view it, it turns out to be much shorter then the specified resolution.

For example, a movie labeled '720p' comes across as only 534 pixels high, when '1080p' movies are only 800 pixels tall!

How should i view these movies?
Seems as if somebody tries to take advantage of the black stripes we used to see at 4:3 screens when we played back 16:9 media,
but here this is not the issue!

Can someone explain?

Thanks alot!
YAT. ]]> High Definition Media YAT http://www.highdefforum.com/high-definition-media/103886-why-hd-movies-not-tall-specified.html Coupling Toslinks http://www.highdefforum.com/cables-connections/103885-coupling-toslinks.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:34:59 GMT My receiver only has one optical input and I'd like to get a digital signal from my xbox and cable box. I looked at the manual switches but they didn't seem too reliable. I'd rather not buy an electrical one either. I ended up buying a female-female coupler and was wondering how much it may affect the audio signal. I'm going to leave one wire in my receiver and switch between my devices as necessary. I guess I'll find out when I receive it but I'd like to know what other's opinions are on it. I'm not a big audiophile, I'd just like to get 5.1 digital out of each device. ]]> Stir Fry A Lot http://www.highdefforum.com/cables-connections/103885-coupling-toslinks.html Buying HD-TV for the first time http://www.highdefforum.com/high-definition-lounge/103884-buying-hd-tv-first-time.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:11:17 GMT Hello everyone, I am fimally venturing out into the world of HD tv and have looked at several different brands. For the money that I want to spend and the size I want, I am looking at either an LG, Insignia, or Toshiba. It will be watched in a fairly lit room. I am seeking hints and suggestions... Hello everyone, I am fimally venturing out into the world of HD tv and have looked at several different brands. For the money that I want to spend and the size I want, I am looking at either an LG, Insignia, or Toshiba. It will be watched in a fairly lit room. I am seeking hints and suggestions as well as info on setting the unit up without too many hassles or problems. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks ]]> The High Definition Lounge azsharkman88 http://www.highdefforum.com/high-definition-lounge/103884-buying-hd-tv-first-time.html Direct installer questions http://www.highdefforum.com/directv-forum/103883-direct-installer-questions.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:27:34 GMT Im looking at doing installs for a local company. They are saying i need a $500 meter to get started. Is that really what i need, or are there other meters you could get, or somewhere to find used ones? What does direct pay for an install? They are claiming $80, almost doesnt seem worth it,... Im looking at doing installs for a local company.

They are saying i need a $500 meter to get started. Is that really what i need, or are there other meters you could get, or somewhere to find used ones?

What does direct pay for an install? They are claiming $80, almost doesnt seem worth it, if i pay fuel, cable, ends, pay for me falling off a roof...etc. ]]> DirecTV Forum Jodean http://www.highdefforum.com/directv-forum/103883-direct-installer-questions.html Pixar movie resolution http://www.highdefforum.com/high-definition-media/103882-pixar-movie-resolution.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:44:50 GMT Does anyone know what resolution Pixar movies are originally rendered at? Inquiring minds want to know. Does anyone know what resolution Pixar movies are originally rendered at? Inquiring minds want to know. ]]> High Definition Media GLOW http://www.highdefforum.com/high-definition-media/103882-pixar-movie-resolution.html BD-370 Audio Out Confusion http://www.highdefforum.com/blu-ray-players/103880-bd-370-audio-out-confusion.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:21:36 GMT Hi all

I'm confused as to the best selection for me in the Setup menu under audio. My choices are 1)PCM Stereo, 2)PCM Multi-CH, 3)DTS Re_Encode and 4) Primary Pass-Thru

The BD-370 is connected to a Yamaha RX-V465 via and HDI cable and I've selected #3 from the choices above.

I have similar choices for SPDIF, whatever that is, and again I've selected DTS-Re_encode.

I'm thinking Primary-Pass thru would be a beter choice. What say you?

TIA,
Eric ]]> Blu-Ray Players eric1514 http://www.highdefforum.com/blu-ray-players/103880-bd-370-audio-out-confusion.html Turtle Beach X31? http://www.highdefforum.com/gaming-systems/103879-turtle-beach-x31.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:17:50 GMT http://www.turtlebeach.com/products/...videodemo.aspx


So that's the one I'm thinking of getting but I wondered something from those who have it. Does the xbox send audio through HDMI AND RCA at the same time or will I need to constantly be switching back and fourth. I only want to use these headsets at night to play things like Modern Warfare while my wife is sleeping.

I've hardly been able to do MP on my 360 because she wakes up at 5am and I feel bad making a ton of noise and as you all know FPS's and such are hard to play at low volumes because sound is so vital.


At worst, my guess is I can leave the HDMI hooked up and the headsets hooked up and just tell the xbox to output to RCA when I want to use the headsets, and output to HDMI when I want my reciever on. Does that makes sense or is it more of a hassle than that, or easier? ]]> marcallo http://www.highdefforum.com/gaming-systems/103879-turtle-beach-x31.html latest (and probably final) update on my concierge saga http://www.highdefforum.com/flat-panel-tvs/103878-latest-probably-final-update-my-concierge-saga.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:53:54 GMT welp, as per usual the shredman gets no satisfaction

'the warranty is for repair not replacement sir, you have to accept the TV since it's been fixed'...

what a load of crap..CRAP

told her how completely disappointed I am with the company now...also told her that if there's a single scratch on the TV I'm not accepting it...oyyy ]]> Flat-Panel TVs shreder75 http://www.highdefforum.com/flat-panel-tvs/103878-latest-probably-final-update-my-concierge-saga.html Allen Iverson to Knicks? http://www.highdefforum.com/sports-forum/103877-allen-iverson-knicks.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:53:13 GMT Happy Friday everyone!

I've always been a big AI fan (love watching him play mostly in Phili) and even collect some of his sports cards. See what I got so far if ya like!

http://s52.photobucket.com/albums/g3...28/PC/Iverson/

Anyways I want some honest opinions on him. On other forums I frequent AI is completely trashed and dragged through the mud all over the place, crossing into deep hate on a level I don't understand, it's just a sport I say!

Please let me know how you feel about AI, and quite possible siging with the Knicks soon. ]]> Sports Forum bcus28 http://www.highdefforum.com/sports-forum/103877-allen-iverson-knicks.html HDR-HC7 - Need Lapel Mic Needed http://www.highdefforum.com/high-definition-cameras-high-definition-camcorders/103876-hdr-hc7-need-lapel-mic-needed.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:52:54 GMT I am going to start recording some video blogs and I need to get a lapel microphone to help out the audio quality. I have read various things like "Make sure you camera has a powered input". I have a Sony HDR-HC7 and would like suggestions for a wired lapel microphone.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

Benjamin ]]> Bman2007 http://www.highdefforum.com/high-definition-cameras-high-definition-camcorders/103876-hdr-hc7-need-lapel-mic-needed.html Crappy SD.. different cabling help? http://www.highdefforum.com/flat-panel-tvs/103875-crappy-sd-different-cabling-help.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:08:38 GMT Hello.. I was wondering if anyone had played around with viewing SD channels on your HDTV without the cable box doing any of the conversion... meaning getting a splitter and feeding the coax directly into the tv and viewing them that way... or.. running composite cables out of the cable box... Hello.. I was wondering if anyone had played around with viewing SD channels on your HDTV without the cable box doing any of the conversion... meaning getting a splitter and feeding the coax directly into the tv and viewing them that way...

or..

running composite cables out of the cable box and not using the HDMI.. didn't know if that type of cable worked well with SD.. I'm assuming it does.. but just wondering..

Just trying to improve those pesky SD channels..

Greg ]]> Flat-Panel TVs greg1701 http://www.highdefforum.com/flat-panel-tvs/103875-crappy-sd-different-cabling-help.html Black Friday starts early at Best Buy http://www.highdefforum.com/flat-panel-tvs/103873-black-friday-starts-early-best-buy.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:14:05 GMT http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Why-Wa....html?x=0&.v=1 ]]> Flat-Panel TVs jmcohen23 http://www.highdefforum.com/flat-panel-tvs/103873-black-friday-starts-early-best-buy.html California Bans Power-Hog TVs: Death Knell for Plasma? http://www.highdefforum.com/high-definition-news-informative-articles/103871-california-bans-power-hog-tvs-death-knell-plasma.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:02:18 GMT
Quote:
Sales of plasma HDTVs have been on the decline for some time now. Alplasma hdtvthough plasmas are generally cheaper than comparably-sized LCD models, their picture isn't as bright; as a result, their images often appear dark and washed out under the bright, fluorescent glare of the local big box store. However, plasmas are often favored by home theater buffs, who savor the display technology's fast refresh rates and often superior reproduction of black and dark tones.
Story ]]> eHDMI http://www.highdefforum.com/high-definition-news-informative-articles/103871-california-bans-power-hog-tvs-death-knell-plasma.html