LG DVB418 - Black Problem When Upconverting

[Aaron407]

Hi everybody,

I have an LG DVB418 (Faroudja chipset) upconverting DVD player with new firmware update and remote hacks done for upconverting over component cables. When upconverting to either 720p or 1080i, I am getting horrible black artifacting showing up, especially noticeable during the credits of movies with a near-black background. For example, when white wording appears on the background, there is a darker-than-the-background box left around the where the wording was once it disappears, along with other blacker streaks around the screen. I realize that HDMI would likely be better for this DVD player as it is has better black response. Does this seem like a problem with the DAC that could be remedied by switching to HDMI, or is it just a common Faroudja issue when upconverting? I just don't want to drop some cash on an HDMI cable if it likely won't help the solution.

I'd appreciate any help.
Thanks.

-407

[Krispy Kritter]

Unfortunately, it could go either way. There are cases where switching to HDMI corrects the issue. However, this seems to be a "common" complaint with the chipset. The issue seems to vary by TV/display type and output type (component/HDMI).

I have the Oppo 971H connected to a rear projection CRT using HDMI, and I don't have any issues.