thanks everyone. that all helps very much. my tv is a pioneer pdp 5050hd, with 2 hdmi inputs and three component, s video, i link, and optical. fixed pixel or not i dunno? how can i tell? the hd box has dvi-hdtv/dish dvi(dvi-d) and hd component inputs. what would be my best connection? my dvd player will have hdmi and component, which should i use? now have an afterthought question...was it that only component cable supports progressive scan dvd? if so, which then is superior, component or hdmni/dvi? also, does dvi transmit audio like hdmi or do i use interconnects in that instance. i myhave also heard of some quite unfortunate experiences with hdmi on secretsofhometheaterhifi.com forum. any comments? thanks so much for the help....