Should I buy Component Video Cables?
08-12-00, 12:47 AM
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and if so, where is a good place to get them cheap. I am using S Video now from my satellite (500) and dvd player thru my onkyo 777. I am thinking about going component on the dvd player straight to tv if it improves video quality.
TV is a hitachi 55inch
TV is a hitachi 55inch
08-12-00, 02:34 AM
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Simple gold shielded 75 ohm RCA coax will work fine....you'll need three of them the appropriate length....they wouldn't be color coded like a specifically manufactured component set but they cost quite a bit less and do the same thing.
Most people agree there is a small improvement when you step up from S-video, mainly an improvement in the colors. If your TV accepts component I'd definitely give it a try. I didn't see a giant difference myself with a 60" Hitachi Ultravision (tried it both ways when I first got the TV), but then it really wasn't a proper A/B test....the colors on it look great now with the component cables though.
Most people agree there is a small improvement when you step up from S-video, mainly an improvement in the colors. If your TV accepts component I'd definitely give it a try. I didn't see a giant difference myself with a 60" Hitachi Ultravision (tried it both ways when I first got the TV), but then it really wasn't a proper A/B test....the colors on it look great now with the component cables though.
08-12-00, 02:58 PM
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You should definitely go component. Once you have calibrated your tv with Video Essentials or Avia and have used it for a while, you'll automatically notice weaker colors and slightly lower resolution with S-video. It is an inexpensive upgrade, considering how cheap electronics can be south of the border.
08-12-00, 03:35 PM
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I also agree that there is not a great difference between S-Video and component video....I am very interested to see the progressive scan players hooked up to an HDTV
set-up!!! Has anyone had the opportunity to view these yet??? How much better...etc....???
set-up!!! Has anyone had the opportunity to view these yet??? How much better...etc....???
08-12-00, 04:02 PM
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Run your cable from your DVD to your TV...direct is always best in my book!!! Someone else may have a different opinion on the matter. 
It would really depend on how well your receiver performs as a switcher....
[This message has been edited by djones6746 (edited August 12, 2000).]
It would really depend on how well your receiver performs as a switcher....
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08-13-00, 12:16 AM
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The difference between S-Video and Component is equipment (and user) dependent. Many people report only a small improvement. On my TV (SharpVision HDTV) the difference was very noticable. Though the improvement could be because 3:2 pulldown is only supported from the component input.
Component input allows a TV to differentiate more gradations of color than S-Video. Like Lush said, its a cheap upgrade. Why not give it a try.
Component input allows a TV to differentiate more gradations of color than S-Video. Like Lush said, its a cheap upgrade. Why not give it a try.
08-13-00, 04:21 AM
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About the only real benefit that you get by using component video over S-video is that it removes another layer of signal processing. The component signal is closer to the source next come S-video and then composite. I have component cable from Radio Shack connecting my DVD player to my RPTV.
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