Blu Ray & 1080p
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I recently upgraded my TV and bought a new combined Blu-Ray/Surround System to go with it.
I only had a standard DVD player previously. I bought my first BluRay disks (Alien Anthology) and on the box it had a logo saying true 1080p resolution. However when I play it the input dialog on the TV says 480p input. The system is a Sony BDVE280. Everything is connected with HDMI cables. Have I done something wrong or omited something? I have tried searching the menu but can't find any relevant settings.
When I watch Sky HD it says 1080i or 1080p in that box so I can get it on that. The picture is still very good so I am not that bothered but wasn't sure I was getting the full effect.
I only had a standard DVD player previously. I bought my first BluRay disks (Alien Anthology) and on the box it had a logo saying true 1080p resolution. However when I play it the input dialog on the TV says 480p input. The system is a Sony BDVE280. Everything is connected with HDMI cables. Have I done something wrong or omited something? I have tried searching the menu but can't find any relevant settings.
When I watch Sky HD it says 1080i or 1080p in that box so I can get it on that. The picture is still very good so I am not that bothered but wasn't sure I was getting the full effect.
How strange. Normally sony stuff detects and switches straight away. It doesn't say that on the movie menu does it? If you go to the settings there is an option in there. Same on the PS3.
You haven't stated, but if you're doing all this buy one of these...
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You haven't stated, but if you're doing all this buy one of these...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Digital-Optical-Audio-Le...
Thanks all. I went through all the settings on both the Blu ray and the TV last night and I can't find anything. I also checked on the film menu screen and there was nothing for output. I will read through the manual and see if there is anything in there. Its odd because the picture is fantastic but the info doesn't look right.
DamianBPhoto - The surrond system is combined with the blu-ray so no need for an optical cable. I have one between Sky HD and the systen though.
DamianBPhoto - The surrond system is combined with the blu-ray so no need for an optical cable. I have one between Sky HD and the systen though.
When the disc starts it displays a message saying this disk has been produced to the lastest blu ray standards etc. and that your machine might need updating.
I have checked the Sony website and there is a firmware upgrade from March this year so I guess the next thing is to try installing that.
I have checked the Sony website and there is a firmware upgrade from March this year so I guess the next thing is to try installing that.
Ha, found this on the Tips section on the Sony Website:
The HDMI jack outputs 480p/576p video signals only.
Did you execute "Easy Set UP"? Please execute it if you had not done yet. When you enjoy the HD image, please set to “Output Video Format" “Component Video"/“HDMI" and select the resolution of 720p or more.
The HDMI jack outputs 480p/576p video signals only.
Did you execute "Easy Set UP"? Please execute it if you had not done yet. When you enjoy the HD image, please set to “Output Video Format" “Component Video"/“HDMI" and select the resolution of 720p or more.
probedb said:
I just looked in the manual on the website and it does indeed appear to be completely retarted 
Every player I've owned lets you change the output resolution in the Display Settings but not this one.
Excellent. At least it is the machine that is retarted and not me. Every player I've owned lets you change the output resolution in the Display Settings but not this one.Well at least not in this instance.
Thanks for all the tips chaps - it is fixed! I have now realised what I did. I bought the unit before I bought a HD telly so it was set-up for SD. I re-ran the setup program and set the output to 1080p.
Tested it with the first Alien BD and am pleased to report Sigourney Weaver's peanut smuggling scene is clearer than ever before!
Tested it with the first Alien BD and am pleased to report Sigourney Weaver's peanut smuggling scene is clearer than ever before!
944fan said:
Thanks for all the tips chaps - it is fixed! I have now realised what I did. I bought the unit before I bought a HD telly so it was set-up for SD. I re-ran the setup program and set the output to 1080p.
Tested it with the first Alien BD and am pleased to report Sigourney Weaver's peanut smuggling scene is clearer than ever before!
Scrawny Beaver and peanuts?? Yuk...Tested it with the first Alien BD and am pleased to report Sigourney Weaver's peanut smuggling scene is clearer than ever before!
944fan said:
When I watch Sky HD it says 1080i or 1080p in that box so I can get it on that. The picture is still very good so I am not that bothered but wasn't sure I was getting the full effect.
you get sky in 1080p? i thought it only goes up to 1080i? my sony 1080p tv always shows sy in 1080i944fan said:
toastybase said:
you get sky in 1080p? i thought it only goes up to 1080i? my sony 1080p tv always shows sy in 1080i
No I made a mistake there. I only get 1080i. I read somewhere that no-one broadcasts 1080p because it takes up some much bandwidth or something.Gassing Station | Home Cinema & Hi-Fi | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff