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Progressive Scan? Need Advice

I am in the process of upgrading my HT system.I currently have a pretty basic Pioneer DVD player(DV333)I am considering the Pioneer Elite DV37.I have a 36 inch Toshiba(tube)monitor.Would the DV37 be overkill in terms of features I couldn't even use.My HT reciver is a very high end Marantz with DTS and Dolby digital.I a little confused at what progressive scan is.Any help would be appreciated.Thank You-Happy Holidays, John
krelldog
mg123
192 posts
 
Of course it will work, but you won't see any difference unless your monitor is HD capable (and MUST have Component Outputs [3 rca fittings, r,b,g]).

The DV-37 is a great unit, but there are many caveots about how well progressive scan is implemnted. Read about the progressive scan upgrade from Proceed to realize how complex the problem is: http://www.proceedaudio.com/PVP.html
flavioleoni
36 posts
 
Keep in mind that the best deinterlacing chip is the Sage/Faroudja, which is used in some Panasonic and Kenwood models. The Pioneer and Sony models have the chroma bug very bad and have poor deinterlacing engines. If you want the best picture possible with video sources go with the Panasonics or the new Kenwoods.
inscrutable
313 posts
 
Read the thread here titled: "what dvd player with progressive scan" and follow the link to the Secrets shootout.
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