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* No you cannot, you need an HD-DVD player to play HD-DVD's *
* HD-DVD is a brand of high definition DVD, just like "Sony" is a brand of electronics. Since an HD-DVD is its own brand and competes with Blu-Ray, the other brand of high definition DVD, it is proprietary and can only be played on HD-DVD brand DVD players.
An upconverting DVD player is a DVD player that takes standard definition DVD's (in 480p) and uses digital technology to upconvert them to a 1080i or 1080p definition.
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What does an upconverting DVD player do?
It attempts to convert standard definition DVD's to 1080i or 1080p video.
Is there an upconverting DVD player that will do 1080i without needing an HDMI cable?
Yes, check out www.helios-labs.com.
Can a normal DVD play on a Blu-Ray player?
A Blu-Ray player is capable of playing normal DVD's - even upconverting to make a better picture. However, a standard DVD player cannot play Blu-Ray DVD's.
I downloaded a 1080i version of a movie i own a copy of it on DVD is it possible to play that 1080i on a standard DVD set top player?
Put it in and try it. The worse it'll do is not work.
If I buy a HD TV can I hook up and play my old DVDs?
Yes, but you'll need an "upconverting" DVD player that can enlarge the size of the image of your DVDs to look OK on the HDTV. Look for a player that says "1080p" for its upconverting resolution.
Where can I find information on an upconversion dvd player?
Upconverting DVD players use standard dvds and process that information at a higher quality rate than standard DVD players. This website will give you more information. http://askville.amazon.com/upconverting-DVD-player/AnswerViewer.do?requestId=5434097.
Where can one find upconverting DVD players for sale?
DVD players that upconvert can be purchased online or from local electronic stores. It should be noted that if you have an LCD, DLP or plasma television, an upconverting DVD player may not increase the quality of the DVD being played further. These kinds of television already scale up the picture being received from the DVD player. Take a note of your television brand and model and speak to an expert before purchasing an upconverting DVD player.
Can you get an upconverting VCR?
Yes, the Samsung DVDVR375 DVD/VHS Combo Recorder offers VHS upconverting.
Can you play Blu-ray on a 1080i DVD player?
i do not believe so i think the 1080 i players just help the quality but u can only play blu-rays on blu-ray players
Are there any VCRs that up convert?
There are upconverting dvd/vcr combos,but they don't upconvert the analog signal of the VCR.
Would a HD DVD play on a DVD with HDMi?
To play a HD DVD you need a HD DVD player. A standard DVD player will not play a HD DVD, nor will a Blu-ray player. HDMI is just a connection: it won't give your standard DVD player superpowers.
How do you maintain a DVD player?
dvd play but not play vcd
