Ntsc dvdbluray discs can be encoded with hard telecine as if recorded directly off a tv broadcast but most movies and tv series discs are encoded progressive. While several other discs cover many of the same tests, we prefer hqvs test patterns because we find it easier to judge. Moving onto the high definition blu ray version of the hqv benchmark, the player showed that it is quite capable of deinterlacing i content to p, passing the video and film resolution tests with ease as well as the high def jaggies test. Looking at the end result in dvdfab, there is only one title listed that is one second long out of 1218 titles checked. Mar 06, 2020 we also tried out the hqv benchmark bluray and couldnt catch the player out with any of the tests, apart from the film resolution pattern which showed just a hint of strobing in some of the boxes. Also, heres an interesting article comparing an itunes hd download to bluray. Lets measure with a couple of hd ready cards and have a look at the outcome in some charts. There has been a lot of anticipation for oppo digitals brand new bdp83 bluray player. The bdp2500 offers full hd 1080p playback, and features an awardwinning hqv processing chip for the highest quality viewing of bluray discs, upconversion of standard dvds, and viewing of. One of the tasks that the cards in this price segment will be expected to perform is home theater pc htpc duty. Any shortcomings here wont be an issue for bluray movie playback, since those discs are encoded at 1080p resolution. On the bluray side we look at a vc1 stream of the movie blood diamond, exceptional good low cpu load. To get the full impact of true high definition viewing from a disc format, you need to have a bluray player connected to an hdtv via an hdmi connection and view bluray disc content.
Despite being available in limited variety, buying a blu ray player isnt a simple choice. The hd hqv benchmark, which comes in either hddvd or bluray format. Compatible with screenstv 32 inches hd ready or smaller screenstv. This is in part because oppo has had an excellent track record for producing top notch affordable dvd players, such as the dv983h one of the only players in secretss history to score a perfect 100 on secrets rigorous dvd benchmark and in part because the bdp83 is the first. Our engineers use spectroradiometers with a number of dvd and blu ray sources in testing the displays of products such as referencequality films. The toshiba hda2 is a decent player, meaning that is not a standout performer, nor does it fall so short as to be problematic in most typical scenarios. Keep in mind that only takes picture quality into consideration.
Movie trailers hd dolby dts thx trailers sd you are at. I have to think the sound quality in an hd download suffers as well. Samsung bdf5900 inuse and bench testing audioholics. With this hqv benchmark, using clonedvd2 or dvdfab the burned disc locks up the pc using three different software players. This isnt a huge issue, since most bluray films are natively 1080p, not 1080i. Download ultra hd bluray movies, 4k movies, hd movies, daily. Jun 04, 20 we use the hqv benchmark on blu ray s film resolution loss test to determine whether the display can recognize filmbased content recorded at 24fps and convert it to the displays native. Audio options sound is just as important as the picture when trying to recreate the theatre experience at. Niveus media rainier edition 500hd media center pc system. Samsung has a history of solid video processing, and the js8500 breezed through the classic 1080i hqv benchmark bluray test disc. Oct 29, 2007 the hda2 sent downconverted 720p from 1080p24 via hdmi to a yamaha lpx510. That said, the tests themselves are relevant, but, instead of the hqv 2. We also tried out the hqv benchmark bluray and couldnt catch the player out with any of the tests, apart from the film resolution pattern which showed just a hint of strobing in some of the boxes.
The best bluray movies to show off your home theater. A 5minute introduction is followed by an 8minute segment explaining the tests, and then a 9minute hqv technology overview that is largely repetitive of material in the previous two pieces. Hd basics bluray hqv benchmark dvd hqv benchmark bluray fpd benchmark software for professional bluray displaymate multimedia edition pc calibration. It is designed to put your hdtv, monitor, video scaler or bluray disc player through a grueling video obstacle course that will reveal a great deal about the quality of your video processor. I was particularly surprised as to the performance on the dvd cadence tests. This is in part because oppo has had an excellent track record for producing top notch affordable dvd players, such as the dv983h one of the only players in secretss history to score a perfect 100 on secrets rigorous dvd benchmark and in part because the bdp83 is the first bluray. Toshiba hdep35 hdep35ke low frequencies output problem. On the spec sheet, most devices look relatively similar. We want to acknowledge the direction and contributions of stacey spears and stephen hornbrook, developing and executing the new secrets bluray hdmi benchmark approach.
The bluray disc format supports native 720p, 1080i, and 1080p resolution. Samsungs bdf7500 bluray player has a lot going for it. I, along with big picture big sound editor chris boylan, and contributing writers such as greg robinson, routinely use the hqv benchmark whenever we evaluate the performance of new displays or bluray players. Aug 24, 2015 samsung has a history of solid video processing, and the js8500 breezed through the classic 1080i hqv benchmark bluray test disc. Aug 28, 2008 the bdp2500 offers full hd 1080p playback, and features an awardwinning hqv processing chip for the highest quality viewing of bluray discs, upconversion of standard dvds, and viewing of. Ntsc dvd blu ray discs can be encoded with hard telecine as if recorded directly off a tv broadcast but most movies and tv series discs are encoded progressive. Jun 01, 2011 using the hqv benchmark dvd, the rotating bar test looked ok. The smoothing was particularly noticeable in the opening scenes of star trek. We use the hqv benchmark on blurays film resolution loss test to. The dvd blu ray player has settings to match various displays.
With lady gaga picking up an academy award for best original song, theres even more reason to. Moving onto the high definition bluray version of the hqv benchmark, the player showed that it is quite capable of deinterlacing i content to p, passing the video and film resolution tests with ease as well as the high def jaggies test. Bluraydvd players novo audio and technology magazine. Lets measure with a couple of hd ready cards and have a. Our engineers use spectroradiometers with a number of dvd and bluray sources in testing the displays of products such as referencequality films. Test patterns on the hd hqv benchmark bluray disc silicon optix showed that the player does not correctly deinterlace 1080i video content or pick up the 3. Insurrection, as the camera pans across the haystacks and the village. Shop for dvd blu ray products with keyword hqv on note. The dvdbluray player has settings to match various displays. Mar 02, 2009 test patterns on the hd hqv benchmark blu ray disc silicon optix showed that the player does not correctly deinterlace 1080i video content or pick up the 3. While several other discs cover many of the same tests, we prefer hqv s test patterns because we find it easier to judge.
Compatible with screenstv 42 inches full hd and larger screenstv. It failed the full suite of tests on the silicon optix hqv benchmark bluray test disc, and some tests on the dvd version of the same surprising for an isfcertified piece of gear. Download ultra hd bluray movies, 4k movies, hd movies. It is designed to put your hdtv, monitor, video scaler or blu ray disc player through a grueling video obstacle course that will reveal a great deal about the quality of your video processor. Hqv stands for hollywood quality video, a brand of video. The hqv hd benchmark available on separate bluray and hd dvd releases features all new video content shot entirely in widescreen high definition. The ps3 has a reputation for producing flawless video, so i wasnt surprised when it sailed through even the toughest challenges on the bluray version of. As an added bonus, the hda20 will upconvert standard definition dvds to 1080p24, with all the motion benefits that come from eliminating the 32 pulldown present in filmbased material at 1080p60 and 1080i30. In particular, the filmresolution clip of a pan across empty stadium seatswhich have lots of fine detaillooked very good at 2. Dvd video upscaling is only an approximation of the high definition viewing experience. The player passed all of the 1080i tests on the hd hqv benchmark bluray disc, and i encountered no issues with 3d playback. The jaggies were small, but they started in the yellow area, around 20. Some information about the movie quality bluray 720p, webdl and hdtv. Audio options sound is just as important as the picture when trying to recreate the theatre experience at home.
There is something called avshd 709 which you can download and burn it to a dvd or bluray. The flag test on the same disc had small jaggies on the flag, and some noise in the bricks behind. May 21, 20 samsungs bdf7500 bluray player has a lot going for it. Improvements have been implemented to improve dvd quality, but the blu ray disc format has confused many consumers regarding the difference between the upscaling quality of standard dvd and the true high definition capability of blu ray. Its full of features, it looks good, and it has just the right connections for a highend home theater with one small omissionmore on. For example discoverys china revealed available on bluray is a combination of 1080i video and 1080i 3. Evaluating hdtv displays with the cs2000 spectroradiometer.
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