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component, s-video and composite newbie

Finaaly broke down and got a Pioneer DV 656A and a Pioneer elite vsx-41 receiver. My tTV is an old tosiba which take only the composite video input.

1. Should I hook my DVD to my receiver to each other with the Component or the s-cable? Will this have any effect, or setup problem for the TV which is composite only?
2. Do I need to hook up all the 5.1 RCA audio cables between the DVD and the receiver, or is this taken care of by the video cable?
3. How do I hook up the TV so I can get signals into the surround sound system and out of the receiver?

Thanks in advance the manual suck...
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ivanj OP
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I found the solution for $6.99 plus shipping. Its Calrad part number 75-504 DC Ground blocker and Isolation Transformer. Go to
http://www.calrad.com/calrad/cat-59page3.htm

I guess Mondial sells a more sophisticated unit for $99; it must be MAGIC.
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Solution found, finally. I called my buddy who sold me the Elite who made some recommendations. I broke down and went to the digital cable box so I can see old Charlie Chan movies and SpeedVision. I changed all the relevant connections to Toslink. Much better but still not good enough.
Comcast sent a techie who said that the signal coming into the house was too low. The grounds and all the rest were ok. He removed the cheap filter. He went to the pole and fiddled with that, still wasn't satisfied and added an amplifier in my basement where the signal came in the house, that brought the signal up to levels he was happy with. Now the analog channels are as clear as the so-called digital. He tried to charge me for the amp and I told him that I shouldn't be expected to pay for Comcast's inability to deliver an adequate signal to my area....not too pleased with CC.
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