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-Ever- · 08-09-2004, 07:37 AM

To be honest, I'm not sure what pictre-mode processing is, this is just what I heard from a man I'm keeping in touch with at AVS. I'll copy/paste his quote (he too owns the Zenith):

"One of the BIGGEST problems I have with the Zenith is that You cannot EXPAND a HD image(1080i image whether from a Set-top box or otherwise). It will either be forced to a 16:9 image(black bars on top and bottom) or PILLARBOXED(Black Bars all around. Makes a 27" picture like a 23"-24" picture). This is the one thing that truly SUCKS about the Zenith. With either a digital image outputed at 480i or 480p, the image can be ZOMMED or STRETCHED to fill the Screen.

On other models(Samsung for certain that I know of. Probably Sony too. Check on all of them FIRST THOUGH. Make sure the image you are watching is HD[1080i])you can STRETCH or ZOOM the HD IMAGE TO FILL THE SCREEN. 480i/p can be streched or zoomed without a problem on all sets for the most part. BUT MAKE SURE!"

Not quite sure what he was getting at, maybe just for HT-TV viewing, not DVD?

The reason I brought it up is because it was one of the only concerns I heard for the Zenith so far.

Thanks again bud. I think today is the day. Any last words? Is there anything I should look for specifically when comparing the Sony and Zenith today? I wish they had them both set up to their full potential, side by side (HDMI/DVI, good cables, etc.)!

Take care
-T

08-09-2004, 07:37 AM	#33 (permalink)
-Ever- Junkie Location: San Francisco	To be honest, I'm not sure what pictre-mode processing is, this is just what I heard from a man I'm keeping in touch with at AVS. I'll copy/paste his quote (he too owns the Zenith): "One of the BIGGEST problems I have with the Zenith is that You cannot EXPAND a HD image(1080i image whether from a Set-top box or otherwise). It will either be forced to a 16:9 image(black bars on top and bottom) or PILLARBOXED(Black Bars all around. Makes a 27" picture like a 23"-24" picture). This is the one thing that truly SUCKS about the Zenith. With either a digital image outputed at 480i or 480p, the image can be ZOMMED or STRETCHED to fill the Screen. On other models(Samsung for certain that I know of. Probably Sony too. Check on all of them FIRST THOUGH. Make sure the image you are watching is HD[1080i])you can STRETCH or ZOOM the HD IMAGE TO FILL THE SCREEN. 480i/p can be streched or zoomed without a problem on all sets for the most part. BUT MAKE SURE!" Not quite sure what he was getting at, maybe just for HT-TV viewing, not DVD? The reason I brought it up is because it was one of the only concerns I heard for the Zenith so far. Thanks again bud. I think today is the day. Any last words? Is there anything I should look for specifically when comparing the Sony and Zenith today? I wish they had them both set up to their full potential, side by side (HDMI/DVI, good cables, etc.)! Take care -T __________________ Embracing the goddess energy within yourselves will bring all of you to a new understanding and valuing of life. A vision that inspires you to live and love on planet Earth. Like a priceless jewel buried in dark layers of soil and stone, Earth radiates her brilliant beauty into the caverns of space and time. Perhaps you are aware of those who watch over your home And experience of this place to visit and play with reality. You are becoming aware of yourself as a gamemaster... --Acknowledge your weaknesses--