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Hey Guys,

I've got a new Pioneer BDP-51FD player which is supposed to upconvert up to 1080p (PureCinema chip ? ) standard DVDs.

So, stupid question, how do I know it's "doing it" ? by watching DVD on my 1080i 32" Sony tv, honestly, I can't tell the difference between the Pioneer player and my old Cambridge Audio Azur DVD player.

I've looked at every option / config menu in the Pio but can't find anything that says " enable upconversion " etc..

Also, does the player's circuitry "compete" with the TV's own "upconversion", not that I sure my 7 year old Sony does that..but it does have 3:2 pulldown etc..etc..

I was just expecting a " wow " my DVDs look "so much better now" ..and I'm not seeing it.. so either the player is not that good at doing it.. or it's an over hyped "feature" that does not equate to much at the end of the day.

Thanks