The Bottom Line
NOTE: Since this review was published, additional firmware updates provided by DVDO have added video test patterns and 3D signal pass-through.
Pros
- Excellent video processing for the price.
- Lots of connection flexbility.
- Inclusion of both HDMI audio/video and HDMI-audio only outputs.
- Easy to set up and use - excellent onscreen user interface
- Easy to use remote control
Cons
- Functions can only be operated via remote control - no front panel controls provided,
- Would have liked additional composite and /or S-video input.
- No front panel convenience video inputs in addition to HDMI.
- Would have liked second digital coaxial audio input option.
- No built-in color bars or test patterns. NOTE: Since review, firmware update adds test patterns.
Description
- Deinterlacing of SD and HD signals and Video Scaling up to 1080p for matching native HDTV pixel resolutions.
- Mosquito Noise Reduction to remove video compression artifacts.
- Detail and Edge Enhancement allow accurate adjustment of the sharpness of the picture to personal taste.
- Exclusive PReP - Progressive ReProcessing cleans up poor source video processing.
- Elimination of Lip Synch Problems by removing the any delay between audio and video signals.
- Wireless remote and intuitive onscreen interface Set-Up Wizards. On Screen Hints Guide provided for easier menu navigation.
- Pushing one device button automatically makes all setting changes using Auto Priority feature.
- 6 HDMI 1.3 Audio/Video Inputs, including 1 mounted on the front panel for game console, camcorder, or other device access.
- 4 Analog Video Inputs, including 2 Component Inputs, 1 S-Video and 1 Composite Video.
- 2 HDMI outs: 1 for audio/video direct HDTV connect, 1 audio only for A/V Receiver connect. Digital Optical out also provided.
Guide Review - DVDO Edge Video Scaler and Processor - Short Review
However, not all upscaling DVD players, or other upscaled or high definition sources, are created equal. With so many sources connected our HDTVs, including VCRs, how do you know if you are getting the best results possible on your TV screen?
This is where a product like the DVDO Edge can come in. The Edge can serve as central hub for all of your video and audio sources, whether analog or HDMI-enabled. The EDGE provides a consistent image quality result from different sources, as well as providing the added benefit of providing audio and video synchronization.
After running a variety of sources through the Edge, including a Laserdisc player and VCR, I found that it did a good job improving the image quality from Laserdisc, but VHS sources remain somewhat soft, as there is not enough contrast and edge information to work with. Upscaled VHS definitely does not look as good as Upscaled DVD.
However, the upscaling performance of the Edge was superior to the DVD upscaling performed by my upscaling DVD and Blu-ray Disc players. The only Upscaling DVD player that came close, was the OPPO DV-983H, which uses similar core video processing technology as the Edge. Check out some of the video performance tests I ran on the Edge.
If you have a lots of video sources going to your HDTV, the Edge is a great way to get the best results possible from each component, even from devices that already have built-in scalers.
For a physical look at the Edge, check out my Photo Gallery.
Check out Firmware Update Features that include the addition of Test Patterns.
