360 settings for viewing dvds

CSA · 15 Aug 2007 at 19:32

Ive just bought a new LCD tv (samsung Le37r87) and im using my 360 to watch SD dvds , i was wondering what settings in the display tab i need to use , like set it to 720p , 1080i ? or something else ?

Abooie · 15 Aug 2007 at 20:50

CSA said:
Ive just bought a new LCD tv (samsung Le37r87) and im using my 360 to watch SD dvds , i was wondering what settings in the display tab i need to use , like set it to 720p , 1080i ? or something else ?

If you're using component it doesn't matter as the picture will be 576p regardless and then upscaled by your TV.

If you're connected by VGA you can enjoy pictures upscaled by your 360 which will be arguably slightly better.

CSA · 15 Aug 2007 at 20:58

So im better off getting a VGA cable for better PQ in films ?

Abooie · 15 Aug 2007 at 21:13

CSA said:
So im better off getting a VGA cable for better PQ in films ?

It depends a lot on the TV and it's the million dollar question tbh.
The 360 only upscales over VGA so on paper for watching DVDs a VGA cable will be better. But remember the source material is still the same 576i so the difference will only be slight.

I'd have a look on http://www.avforums.com/forums/index.php at both the LCD threads and Xbox 360 threads and see if someone has tried both cables (for your TV) before you throw down £20.

For my 32WLT66 (Toshiba) I did find the difference from Component to VGA worth the investment as we use it as our main DVD player.

punky_munky · 15 Aug 2007 at 21:28

So if the difference is negligible, what is the point in upscaling DVD playeres? :confused:

RuMp3l4$k1n · 15 Aug 2007 at 21:29

Stops your SD movies from stretching and looking like **** on your nice HD TV. Quite a nice feature to have imo.

Cannaton · 15 Aug 2007 at 22:11

On my LG dvds look FAR superior through VGA as the image is resampled rather than just stretched.

james.miller · 16 Aug 2007 at 12:13

Cannaton said:
On my LG dvds look FAR superior through VGA as the image is resampled rather than just stretched.

which is also what any half decent tv will do.

upscaling player seem to have the most positive effects on the cheaper,smaller displays which would typically have the cheaper scalers.

wwwebber · 16 Aug 2007 at 12:32

Just make sure you turn the sound right up - to mask your 360

. Are they still loud by the way ?

CSA · 16 Aug 2007 at 17:39

thx for the info guys, so would games look better via VGA too ? and what setting should i have it on for games 720p , 1080i ? or something else ? RE: original question

Kreeeee · 16 Aug 2007 at 18:51

smcshaw said:
For my 32WLT66 (Toshiba) I did find the difference from Component to VGA worth the investment as we use it as our main DVD player.

I thought that TV was widely known as being crap for the 360 via VGA?

CSA said:
thx for the info guys, so would games look better via VGA too ? and what setting should i have it on for games 720p , 1080i ? or something else ? RE: original question

You can't interlace VGA from the 360. It's best to set it to 1:1 mapping with your screen.

Abooie · 16 Aug 2007 at 18:53

Kreeeee said:
I thought that TV was widely known as being crap for the 360 via VGA?

It was before the 360 VGA enhancements. Now I find it gives a much sharper picture with the same colour depth as Component.