Progressive scan DVD

[rwagner08075]

I currently have a Pioneer dv 414 DVD player. I think it is fine, but...<br />my wife heard that progressive scan was better. We went to our favorite "HI END" audio store and they said the DV414 they sold me was now only usable in the bedroom and I should plunk down $800 for a new Pioneer Elite.<p>S&V rated the Sony DVP NS700 and the JVC S60BK pretty well and they are in the $350 range.<p>When I mentioned the Sony and JVC they said that they did not display "true" progressive scan but that they only simulated progessive scan. The Elite however was true progressive scan.<p>Off we went to store #2 and got the same story on the Sony-JVC vs Elite.<p>Can this be true? Progressive scan is not the same for all brands?<p>I would expect to get better with more money and $800 should be better than $300 but is there a point where "Junk" becomes " Desireable"?<p>I can''''t afford to keep upgrading on a whim.<p>I have the Elite AV receiver VSX26TX and a Mitsubishi HD55905 TV.<p>Thanks and don''''t be too hard on me. I am not an audiophile or even close. I just like a good picture and rockin sound.<p>bob

[h2lentino]

The Sony DVP NS700P, as against DVP NS700, is a true progressive scan player. It''s color is silver though.<p>If you are looking for true progressive scan, look for new DVDs that display on the box (or front of unit) declaring "true 3:2 pulldown".<p><br />3:2 pulldown is a method for converting 24-fps (frames per second) FILM to 30-fps VIDEO.

[apcarandang]

As long as the DVD player does 3:2 pulldown it is a true progressive scan DVD player. As always it is in the implemetation of the chip set the makes some players better than others.<p>Progressive scan DVD players now start at about $200 which is a great deal considering the cheapest one last year was the JVC 723GD which retailed for $800. Of course there was the Pioneer 434 for $300 which is not a true progressive scan DVD player.<p>I think you''ll be happy with the entry level Sony or JVC progressive scan DVD player. If you like the Pioneer Elite line. You might want to look at Denon''s 2800 and Sony''s 9000ES which are excellent players too.<br /> wink.gif border=0

Is Progressive Scan really worth anything? Is it better than the regualr DVD player or just hype? How much better if you feel there is a quality difference?<p>Thanks.

[apcarandang]

Dennis,<p>If you have a HDTV or DTV and you pair it with a progressive scan DVD player there will be a big difference in the picture quality. That is unless you have a DTV whose deinterlacing circuits id better than the progressive scan DVD player itself.<p>With progressive scan DVD players now at $200 for lower end models it''s really a bargain when you think about. Last year the cheapest you can get was about $800.<p>But again to reap the benefits of a progressive scan DVD player you need a TV that accepts 480p signals.<p>Hope this helps. wink.gif border=0

[rwagner08075]

The Mitsubishi HD55905 I have gives me two options for video; 960i and 480p. This seems to be applicable to all inputs.<p>The pic is great! No raster lines. Depending whether it is Analog (off the terrestrial antenna) or DSS the picture rates from good to excellent.<p>Obviously, the HD from either the terrestrial or DSS is outrageously good.<p>I do not seem to see any difference between the 960i and the 480p however. The set defaults to the 480i. Originally I used the 960i but lately I have been using the 480p.<p>I will keep looking, now that I think I am better equipt to go against the salesman.<p>thanks<p>Bob