First, what a great discussion on the difference between coax and optical cables. The information has been outstanding. It certainly saved me money. I hope it helped others as well.

Next question, what is the down conversion thing that causes problems on Toshiba's 2109, 3109?

I have 3109 and noticed on Eraser the plants or anything with crisp lines in the back ground were not detailed. The fore ground was crisp.

I had a Panasonic a120 which had pixelization problems (it really puked sometimes). Then the Sony 550D which demonstrated lip synch problems (Sony admitted to problem and is trying to fix it). The JVC 501 which had problems with chapter and level changes (would pause for a moment while refocusing). I now have the 3109.

The 3109 has been great until I noticed the back ground when watching Eraser last night. Audio Review's web site talkes about "down conversion" being the problem. Well what is it, how does it effect the picture?

Jim Middleton
middleton@starlink.com