Component Video Inputs

[Kpatel516]

Hi Guys,
I have a Sony HD Ready Rear Projection TV that has two sets of component video inputs. One set im guessing is just standard and the other one is labeled as HDTV (wide-bandwith). The problem im having is im looking to get a OTA Set Top Box which would probably connect to the HDTV set of inputs on the TV and im looking to get a new DVD player w/ Progressive Scan. Could i plug the component cables coming out of the DVD player into the reg set of component on the TV or would i need a switchbox so both of them can go into the HDTV inputs on the TV..

IF this is confusing and i explained it kind of wierd...ill say it again if needed..

THX ALOT FOR YOUR HELP

[57U]

If I read you right.

1. You have two sets of component video inputs.

2. One set is HDTV (high bandwidth), one is probably 480i/P.

3. Plug the STB into the ones for HDTV since it requires the "high bandwidth"

4. Plug the DVD player into the other set, you should be just fine since DVD players are not HD. Some new DVD players can output at 720P or 1080i, do not bother to get one of these, unless you get a switchbox, or unless you have a DVI input to take advantage of those DVD players. A PS DVD player will be just fine.

Check the operating manual that comes with the TV, they usually have good diagrams

One small caveat, some component video inputs only accept 480i, if that's the case with your TV, you'll need to leave your DVD player in "interlaced".

[Lowpro]

A home theatre recevier with component video switching is always an option for you as you find that one high-bandwidth component video input on your set is not enough. This will allow you to run multiple component video feeds into the receiver (480p-1080i), while only having to send the component monitor output from your receiver to your Sony. You'll also be able to use the receiver for composite and s-video switching, with most receivers only requiring that you run the s-video monitor output to your set for both composite and s-video sources going to your receiver. Most home theatre receivers upconvert composite video feeds sending them through your s-video monitor output. For some it's automatic. Others require you enable it in the options menu.

[57U]

Another tip if your receiver doesn't convert composite to S-video, you can buy pretty inexpensive adaptors that allow you to feed a composite cable to an S-Video input. The resolution doesn't get any better (and neither does it when the receiver does it), but it'll allow you to only run one long S-video) cable from the receiver to the TV... you can avoid the composite run...