360 upconverter??

[maseline_98]

I've read that the 360 can upconvert dvds, but when I pop one in my drive(both standard drive and hd-dvd drive), it still is only outputting at 480p. Am I missing something? I did the M$ upgrade(at least I thought I did)...

My system is being connected to my kds-60a2000 via component...

[PewterTA]

The 360 does not upconvert DVDs. It should play HD discs in any of the HD formats though (though I don't think it does 1080p, just 1080i for some reason -- even though the console does 1080p).

[Hdale85]

It doesn't do 1080p because you cant do 1080p over component video. But in december the HDMI cable will be released and then you can do 1080p. As for the dvd no it doesnt upconvert just plays at 480p.

[PewterTA]

Uhm, yes you can...

My display even shows 1080p vs. 1080i.

[Evil Twin]

It all depends on the output connection- CSS rules limit what's allowed on component, but VGA is in the clear, even on HD-DVD for now, with ICT not being implemented.

[PewterTA]

Which probably explains why the HD-DVD discs are only displaying 1080i and not 1080p.

[JonMarsh]

The most recent dashboard update supports 1080P on VGA. Most sets with component inputs won't work with 1080P inputs. VGA is the way to go with the XBox 360, IMO.

[maseline_98]

Dang...I have a KDS-60a2000 and the VGA input is rather subpar. Is there any VGA to HDMI converter or anything like that...

[JonMarsh]

For megabucks, yes- it requires complete digitizing of the signal.

Your Sony is a set I would really like to like, as in principle the DILA/SXRD technology is the best possible digital technology (without the temporal dithering, rainbows, etc associated with most DLP sets). However, early sets had bugs in the deinterlacing of 1080i signals, the color primaries are "off", and the VGA input only accepts 1366X768 max input resolution (what the heck were they thinking? this sounds like some DA idea from a Marketing guy, or a system design hangover from the circuitry of their older HD sets which only had 1366X768 panels). The Sony DRC processor also has some issues with de-interlacing film source material, something kind of surprising in this day and age. Basic picture quality as regards contrast, shadow detail, and ability to set a solid D6500 color temp are quite good, as is the display brightness and uniformity over the whole screen, especially for a three chip design.