PS2 as DVD Player with IN72 and other newbie inquiries!

cdrpntcrzy · 11-30-2006, 09:35 AM

Hi all,

I'm new to the forum here and am looking for some advice regarding PS2 use with the Infocus IN72. I've recently ordered the IN72 and am trying to setup my theater accordingly before its arrival. I have a PS2 that I've been using for my DVD player on a regular 21" televison. My question is this: How will the following combinations differ from each other in terms of how big is the difference in picture quality to a newbie projector user:

-PS2 as DVD player hooked up to component input of IN72 using standard PS2 cable that came with the unit.
-PS2 as DVD player hooked up to composite inputs of IN72 using Sony's optional composite PS2 cable.
-Purchase Bravo D1 as DVD player and DVI/HDMI cable to hook to IN72.

I'm really curious about the difference between the composite PS2 and the Bravo D1. Also, does the IN72 need to be switched to 4:3 to play PS2, Wii, and Gamecube games? If I play a DVD on the PS2, can the IN72 be in 16:9? Thanks to all that can help me with these questions--although they probably seem pretty simple!

In addition, I only have a basic cable feed for TV...what is the best way to view this feed on the IN72? Will just the feed from the VCR (any particular VCR that's good?) be sufficient? Will the picture be grainy? In my room size, I will be able to project anywhere from a 57" to a 80" image onto the white screen Infocus is currently including with the IN72. Since the screen is 92", is projecting a smaller image onto it acceptable, or will it look weird? (should i just shoot it onto a white wall instead?)

Thanks so much, I appreciate any feedback and look forward to entering into the realm of projectors!

borromini · 11-30-2006, 01:09 PM

Since the IN72 has a native 480p resolution, using the PS2 and Bravo D1 should yield very good picture quality. Never use compositve video connections unless you have no choice. Stick with component cables for the PS2 and an HDMI/DVI cable for the D1.

11-30-2006, 09:35 AM	#1
cdrpntcrzy What is HD? Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1	PS2 as DVD Player with IN72 and other newbie inquiries! Hi all, I'm new to the forum here and am looking for some advice regarding PS2 use with the Infocus IN72. I've recently ordered the IN72 and am trying to setup my theater accordingly before its arrival. I have a PS2 that I've been using for my DVD player on a regular 21" televison. My question is this: How will the following combinations differ from each other in terms of how big is the difference in picture quality to a newbie projector user: -PS2 as DVD player hooked up to component input of IN72 using standard PS2 cable that came with the unit. -PS2 as DVD player hooked up to composite inputs of IN72 using Sony's optional composite PS2 cable. -Purchase Bravo D1 as DVD player and DVI/HDMI cable to hook to IN72. I'm really curious about the difference between the composite PS2 and the Bravo D1. Also, does the IN72 need to be switched to 4:3 to play PS2, Wii, and Gamecube games? If I play a DVD on the PS2, can the IN72 be in 16:9? Thanks to all that can help me with these questions--although they probably seem pretty simple! In addition, I only have a basic cable feed for TV...what is the best way to view this feed on the IN72? Will just the feed from the VCR (any particular VCR that's good?) be sufficient? Will the picture be grainy? In my room size, I will be able to project anywhere from a 57" to a 80" image onto the white screen Infocus is currently including with the IN72. Since the screen is 92", is projecting a smaller image onto it acceptable, or will it look weird? (should i just shoot it onto a white wall instead?) Thanks so much, I appreciate any feedback and look forward to entering into the realm of projectors!

11-30-2006, 01:09 PM	#2
borromini HT Frontiersman Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Northern California Posts: 9,825	Since the IN72 has a native 480p resolution, using the PS2 and Bravo D1 should yield very good picture quality. Never use compositve video connections unless you have no choice. Stick with component cables for the PS2 and an HDMI/DVI cable for the D1. __________________ "I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy"