View Full Version : Sony KDS-R50XBR1 1080p input?
gendefect
11-29-2005, 03:14 PM
I'm looking into buying a Sony KDS-R50XBR1 but I read somewhere that it doesn't accept 1080p input? What does that mean? I thought one of it's big features was that it was a 1080p set? Would I, for instance, be able to use it to view the 1080p function from the playstation 3, or from BluRay, when it comes out? Thanks for the help.
Skaar
11-29-2005, 03:23 PM
From what I've found I have seen the following:
It won't currently accept 1080p inputs and the reason Sony has given is it's a "copy protection issue" - some garbage about copy protection not being worked out for the new standard.
I've seen a post (possibly on this forum) re: the KDS-R60XBR1 - a user had heard from Sony support that it was supposed to be upgradable after the fact to support it. I've emailed Sony this question and they replied with an 800 # for me to phone.
The email said:
Thank you for contacting Sony Style Customer Care.
In regard to your pre-purchase inquiry, please contact a sales representative at 1-877-865-SONY. A sales representative has the product knowledge and experience to assist you and answer any specific questions you may have regarding this product.
To locate a Sony dealer in your area go to www.sonystyle.com and click on Store Locations on the bottom of the Home Page.
Thank you for choosing Sony Style!
Sony Style Customer Care
www.sonystyle.com
I'll be phoning them this afternoon, you're welcome to do so ahead of time and let us know what they say!
Cheers!
mjones73
11-29-2005, 03:44 PM
Most 1080p sets can only support 1080p through component, the HDMI chipsets can't support 1080p yet. I believe the new HP models coming out do support 1080p via HDMI.
Almost none of the current 1080P HDTVs accept a 1080P input. If there is a 1080P input, it's usually a VGA input for use with a computer.
There are no 1080P programmes at this time (other than via computer), so it really doesn't make a huge difference...
"1080P Display" on an HDTV simply means that it's the native display format and all incoming signals are converted to that "resolution". Like taking a 480i signal and showing it on a 1080i HDTV - DVD's look pretty good that way with the upconversion.
In the same way, 1080i or 720P upconverted to 1080P should look better. However "format" isn't everything and specs aren't everything.
