OSD is not available on component output. This is actually pretty common -- aside from a small number of pre/pros that will upconvert composite and s-video to component, most pre/pros do not provide an OSD on the component output. Adding OSD to the component signal is very processor intensive and can very easily yield a degradation in video signal (which is why it's so rare). The 950's OSD is useful, but it is not essential because the front display is capable of providing all of the information necessary for operating the 950 (including setup).

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