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tpeter
09-27-2002, 11:30 PM
I have sony progressive scan DVD and it is an ok player but i notice when i have RED on the screen i can see lines an blurs around the image. Example would be like the tail lights of a car at night.
Does anyone know whay it does this and what is a good player that wouldnt do that.
I use monster component cables.
phuz
09-27-2002, 11:50 PM
What kind of TV do you have?

I have simmilar problems, but it's my TV (older 27") - does it only do it with DVD's or when you watch regular TV as well?
tpeter
09-28-2002, 12:06 AM
I have a 51 inch HDTV sony, yes it only does it on DVDs and mainly reds.

http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_7_4/dvd-benchmark-part-5-progressive-10-2000.html

If you go to that site and scroll down to where the TOY STORY picture is, That is the same picture i get. I havent read that whole article since its huge but i just want to no if anyone has a DVD player that doesnt do whats in that picture.
jrausch
09-28-2002, 02:53 AM
I believe this is an earlier DVD software Bug. Zoran provided the software to alot of players that have this problem.

Here is my FAV. site for tweeking the Bigscreen.

http://www.keohi.com/keohihdtv/
Frank Z
09-28-2002, 07:53 AM
Sounds like a problem with the TV. Have you calibrated your set with the Sound & Vision Magazine HT tune-up disk, or the Avia disk? Using either of these will get rid of the red push.
tpeter
09-28-2002, 10:19 AM
If it was the TV why does it only do it on DVDs. The reds are fine on normal broadcast.
mantis
09-28-2002, 08:14 PM
Agreed with calibrating the TV.Use a test disk.

In general Sony DVD players have a slightly soft picture.Some believe it's pleasing to watch, some get annoyed by it.My partner has the Sony dvpns900v.It's a killer player but on the soft side in picture when compared to the Pioneer Elite Progressive players.

Preference plays a big role here.The Pioneer Elites are razor sharp and detailed.They are in my opnion the best on the market for the money.
But in your case I wouldn't runout and get a new player just yeat, get that tv serviced and set it up with a test disk or get a certified Tech to do it for you.I think your problem alies there.