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AndrewUSA
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Hi Joe,
Thanks for the follow up response, and I take your point on the quality of a lower cost converter.
Just to clarify, when I asked whether the increased picture quality merited the extra cost of conversion of the RGB signal, I was referring to the increase in picture quality over the current s-video connection he is using. To access the better quality RGB signal he has to go through the conversion process because of the limited connection options on the projector. (I understand that converting Interlaced RGB to Interlaced YUV can't increase image quality, at best it will be equal.) I was worried that the conversion process might actually degrade the component signal, such that he wouldn't see any appreciable benefit over the current s-video signal he is using. He's on a budget. Do you think it is worth the cost of the converter plus an extra long scart or component cable that he doesn't currently own to go from S-Video to component?
By the way, that SnaZio is interesting. I see it upconverts and outputs 720p or 1080i over analog component outputs - which sort of negates the entire theme of my prior post! - haven't seen that on any DVD players in the US. Do you know if it would work in the US? I can't use the Oppo because my (4 year old) Hi Def Toshiba 57" rear-projection TV only has analog component video inputs, no DVI or HDMI.
Thanks for all the help,
Andrew
Thanks for the follow up response, and I take your point on the quality of a lower cost converter.
Just to clarify, when I asked whether the increased picture quality merited the extra cost of conversion of the RGB signal, I was referring to the increase in picture quality over the current s-video connection he is using. To access the better quality RGB signal he has to go through the conversion process because of the limited connection options on the projector. (I understand that converting Interlaced RGB to Interlaced YUV can't increase image quality, at best it will be equal.) I was worried that the conversion process might actually degrade the component signal, such that he wouldn't see any appreciable benefit over the current s-video signal he is using. He's on a budget. Do you think it is worth the cost of the converter plus an extra long scart or component cable that he doesn't currently own to go from S-Video to component?
By the way, that SnaZio is interesting. I see it upconverts and outputs 720p or 1080i over analog component outputs - which sort of negates the entire theme of my prior post! - haven't seen that on any DVD players in the US. Do you know if it would work in the US? I can't use the Oppo because my (4 year old) Hi Def Toshiba 57" rear-projection TV only has analog component video inputs, no DVI or HDMI.
Thanks for all the help,
Andrew