Do video processors really work on rear proj. tv's

If you want to improve the quality of non-HD, try a better DVD player with true progressive output. $3300.00 for a $5000.00 set is probably overkill. However, Runco is making scalers that cost less, and I have seen marginal improvement with some of them. Try a scaler from Audio Advisor. If you don't like the results, you can always return it.

I have a Pioneer Pro 520 HD. The owners manual states that any SDTV or HDTV signal will be up-converted to 1080i. From what I understand, 1080i is not the best HDTV format. I contacted Faroudja and asked them if the NRS sent 540P, would my Pioneer try to up-convert it to 1080i. They said that the set would pick it up as 1080i and not convert it. This is a good thing. I would imagine that 540P with Direct TV would be really nice. The Faroudja is quite expensive though.

Have you tried the DVDO unit? They are really good for the money. You will definitly see a better picture. Hope this helps.