So is the only way to upconvert standard DVD's to HD is through HDMI?

Question

I have a projector with s video , vga and something else not sure but, is the only way to upconvert with HDMI?

Answer 1

Even better yet, try a upscaling Video Processor, like a DVDO VP30, that will take a 480i component signal, and upscale it to 1080p thru HDMI.  

These external solutions give you a much righer picture, and also give you full aspect ratio control, so you can take out the Black Bars!

Answer 2

You forget that your projector itself will scale ALL inputs to its native resolution. In other words, if your projector is 1280x720 and you feed it 480i from a DVD player, it will do its best to upconvert it as well.  So, use the best possible input:

DVI (if that is the connector you are not that sure...)

Component

S-Video

Composite

Answer 3

I agree with the guy that never lets me hold the remote. :)

Based on the input choices you've listed, use component video out of your DVD player and get a component video to VGA converter. This will allow your projector to take maximum advantage of your DVD player by giving you 480p.

The most your projector can give you through svideo is 480i.

Key Digital makes a component to VGA box that works well.

It's a common misconception that upscaling to HDMI gives you high definition DVD. Nothing could be further from the truth. It only allows your 480 x 720 material to be viewed on a 1080 x 1920 grid. Technically speaking, that's not completely accurate, but it's true enough for purposes of showing the minimal advantage to upscaling.

Answer 4

Yes. All the up-converting DVD players only output the up-converted signals through the HDMI cable.