S-video vs. component

Doug,

If you want component video switching and/or upconversion, many recent HT receivers will do the trick. I'm currently using a Sony STR-DA5000ES and have a single component video cable connected from it to my Plasma TV. Coming into the receiver I have cable TV STB (component video), VCR (composite cable), DVD player (component video) and I have an additional s-video cable from the cable TV STB. The video switching and component video upconversion works perfectly.

If you have any interest, I'm currently planning to sell off nearly all of my stuff in an effort to downsize before moving. If you are interested in my Sony ES receiver, let me know. It is a killer IMHO. I've owned about 10 HT receivers in the last 5-6 years and this one lasted the longest in my system and was the first one that did perfect video switching without issues. It autoselects the appropriate video and audio connection every time.

Sorry for the unsolicited offer. Feel free to ignore.

Regards,

TIC

Thanks, Reubent.

I picked up a used Denon AVR3803 that I found on craigslist here locally. I figure it's a good starter receiver for me and the price was right!

So, I get the receiver home, wire up everything and pop in a DVD. The TV picture is PINK! I then have this dread that the receiver has a problem with the component outputs. Further troubleshooting shows that the DVD player is trashed! Fwew. At least is was a cheapo DVD player and not my new (to me) receiver!

DrG,

I'll bet your heart really sank when the picture came up pink! Glad the receiver is working out. The Denons are well respected in their price category and being able to pick one up locally is icing on the cake.

Enjoy,

TIC

Ckorody, very nice explanation. If you need a HDMI 2-1 swithcher Accell has a nice one, here's a review:

http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_13_4/accell-ultraav-ultrarun-cables-10-2006.html

Thnx KKM - some nice looking cables and the switcher is certainly priced right!