I have the Oppo DV-980H connected to the 990 via Component video DVD inputs .... and Composite video output from the Oppo to input on the 990.
When the 990 is switched to 7.1 in component input it shows only a black screen, no album or track info.
As you describe, Component Video works fine for both DVD and 7.1 minus the OSD over source being viewed.
Would using the 980H's s-video output to 990's s-video give me what i am seeking .
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