DVD player

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Scaling involves creating new pixels by selectively copying pieces of the surrounding pixels using various mathematical techniques to interpolate what the video signal would look like at a different resolution. A good upconverting DVD player scales the DVD video using fast processing electronics and intelligent algorithms. It can detect and compensate for motion, scene transitions, foreground and background objects, and noise from video in real time and handle each situation intelligently. The scaled-up video is rich in detail, with little or no visible artifacts introduced by the upconversion process.

After deinterlacing, the Standard Definition DVD video must then be scaled (or "upconverted") to the higher resolution of the HD display. The standard DVD resolution is 720x480 pixels, or 345,600 pixels in each frame. The 720p HD resolution is 1280x720, and the 1080i HD resolution is 1920x1080. In order to produce an HD video signal suitable to be displayed on an HDTV with the higher resolution and best picture quality, an upconverting DVD player must scale up the video frames.

The Benefits of Upconversion

Prepare to be impressed by the OPPO DV-980H universal DVD player. Continuing the OPPO tradition of exceptional audio/video performance and great value, the DV-980H delivers a stunning picture and immersing sound for today's home theaters. Advanced video upconversion technology brings standard definition DVDs to life with 1080p "Full HD" clarity. Precision rendering from Super Audio CD, DVD-Audio, HDCD and regular CD creates enveloping acoustics with high fidelity. Complemented with 7.1-channel surround audio, high resolution picture slide show and a convenient USB 2.0 port, the DV-980H helps you rediscover the treasures in your home theater.

OPPO DV980H (with USB)