DVD outputs, best picture

Has anybody out there done comparisons between HDMI and Component.

I've read threads that the PQ is pretty close - this was done using HD monitors.

"Doug":

What would I do in that situation is plug my DVD Player into my TV using the Component Video inputs (best picture...... BY A WIDE MARGIN...... until HDMI emerged) and use the coaxial outputs to output the audio from the DVD Player itself to the sound system.

Between S-Video and Component Video, Component Video wins out everytime.......

Good Luck.......

--Charles--

Thanks for the input.

I think there may be another issue though. I have to check this evening. The references I have seen indicate that component video is three cables. I seem to recall from looking at the back of the TV and the back of the DVD player that I have five cables.

Could this be correct or do I have something else going on?

five cables
component blue red yellow or blue red green
and audio left and right