New Sony, new Oppo, new questions

Dave Z · 04-20-2007, 11:37 AM

Finally pulled the trigger on a Sony KDL-52XBR3 (b!tchin). I picked up an Oppo DV-981HD dvd player and connected the HDMI cable that it came with. This DVD player up-converts the 480i DVDs to display at 1080p on the Sony. Sweet!

OK then, the problem I'm having is noise in the solid colored areas on the screen. I've bumped the DVD signal back to 1080i so I could adjust the DRC Mode from Mode 1 to Mode 2 (according to the Sony manual). However this doesn't seem to fix the problem. I'm not sure if this is a limitation of the medium (DVD) and if I should just have the Oppo display DVDs at 480i. Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Dave Z

Rick-F · 04-20-2007, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Z

Finally pulled the trigger on a Sony KDL-52XBR3 (b!tchin). I picked up an Oppo DV-981HD dvd player and connected the HDMI cable that it came with. This DVD player up-converts the 480i DVDs to display at 1080p on the Sony. Sweet!

OK then, the problem I'm having is noise in the solid colored areas on the screen. I've bumped the DVD signal back to 1080i so I could adjust the DRC Mode from Mode 1 to Mode 2 (according to the Sony manual). However this doesn't seem to fix the problem. I'm not sure if this is a limitation of the medium (DVD) and if I should just have the Oppo display DVDs at 480i. Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Dave Z

There may be some adjustments on the Oppo to maximize picture quality-- however it is unrealistic to expect true/actual HD-DVD quality from an upconverting DVD player. I have an Oppo and I am very pleased with it. Some DVDs truly look very, very close to an actual HD broadcast-- others do not look but just a wee bit better than a standard progressive DVD player.

I assume you are connected with HDMI . . . Do you have the same noise with 720 P output?

inazsully · 04-20-2007, 04:40 PM

Make sure tv contrast etc is adjusted (toned down from showroom settings). Go through the Oppo menu for proper adjustments. Make sure player and tv are set to HDMI. Compare several DVD's to see if problem is always present. If your not satisfied insist someone check it out or you will return the set.

18 is # 1 · 04-22-2007, 02:04 PM

Also make sure all the noise reduction and other "enhancements" are off.

18 is # 1 · 04-22-2007, 02:10 PM

Try AVS Forum 981 Brain Dump

04-20-2007, 11:37 AM	#1
Dave Z Dave Z Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 9	New Sony, new Oppo, new questions Finally pulled the trigger on a Sony KDL-52XBR3 (b!tchin). I picked up an Oppo DV-981HD dvd player and connected the HDMI cable that it came with. This DVD player up-converts the 480i DVDs to display at 1080p on the Sony. Sweet! OK then, the problem I'm having is noise in the solid colored areas on the screen. I've bumped the DVD signal back to 1080i so I could adjust the DRC Mode from Mode 1 to Mode 2 (according to the Sony manual). However this doesn't seem to fix the problem. I'm not sure if this is a limitation of the medium (DVD) and if I should just have the Oppo display DVDs at 480i. Any suggestions? Thanks, Dave Z

04-22-2007, 02:04 PM	#4
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04-20-2007, 04:40 PM	#3
inazsully High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 616	Make sure tv contrast etc is adjusted (toned down from showroom settings). Go through the Oppo menu for proper adjustments. Make sure player and tv are set to HDMI. Compare several DVD's to see if problem is always present. If your not satisfied insist someone check it out or you will return the set.