What is the difference between upscaling and upconversion in a DVD player?

Answer 1

Upconversion simply means that all of the components you have plugged into the back of the receiver will be upconverted to an HDMI output so you only have to run one HDMI cable between the receiver and the display. This makes for a much cleaner installation and the receiver will handle the switching of different inputs for different functions. Upscaling on the other hand is quite different because it not only combines all of your inputs into one output cable, but it also increases or “upscales” the resolution. For example, upscaling will take all of your analog signals coming into the receiver and increase the resolution to 1080i/720p or even 1080P for optimal viewing on a HD display. *run976*

Answer 2

Up-converting refers to the scaling of a standard definition signal such as a DVD output to an HD video format. It does NOT make a DVD into a high definition player and the image quality is not improved with the conversion.

A Bluray player will play Bluray discs in HD quality as Bluray discs store HD video content.

Answer 3

Blu Ray players will play DVDs and Blu Ray discs. Blu Ray discs often have interactive features and 1080p HD picture, while DVDs do not. Blu Rays can hold a much larger amount of information, which allows for these features. Blu Ray players also cost much more than DVD players.

Answer 4

There are a few differences between a DVD player and a Blueray player. For instance, Blueray players and Blueray discs have higher picture definition and quality. The Blueray disc is also capable of holding more information. DVD information is written on the disc with a red laser, which a blue laser is used for Blueray discs. Blueray discs are also studio quality while DVDs are not.