Posted by: worldwide
Component Video Switching - 11/17/04 03:29 PM
Can anyone provide opinions/experience regarding component video switching using a 950 or direct to monitor for the best possible picture?
Posted by: gonk
Re: Component Video Switching - 11/17/04 03:38 PM
In theory, direct to TV is of course the best approach, but I've been using the 950's component switching for progressive scan DVD (480p) from both a DVD player and a DVD recorder since I got my current TV back in May and have found the results to be excellent. My HD signal goes DVI, so I can't vouch for how well it handles switching 720p or 1080i signals, but the 950's switching was designed with HD signals in mind.
Posted by: worldwide
Re: Component Video Switching - 11/17/04 03:40 PM
What are you using for your HD signal?
Posted by: gonk
Re: Component Video Switching - 11/17/04 03:41 PM
A digital cable box (Pace DC-550) through Time Warner. My TV (a Zenith C32V37) also has an OTA HD tuner that I use a little with an indoor antenna (Zenith Silver Sensor).
Posted by: MeanGene
Re: Component Video Switching - 11/27/04 03:43 PM
I don't think the 950 can do this, but I am going to take a stab. Can you have the VHS S-video transfer to the component output?
Posted by: gonk
Re: Component Video Switching - 11/27/04 07:11 PM
Nope, the 950 does not have component upconversion.
Posted by: worldwide
Re: Component Video Switching - 11/28/04 12:16 PM
I think I'll go ahead and use the 950's component switching for my Arcam DV78 and my Dish DVR. That way I can continue to control my system through the 950's dc trigger and my Panamax 5100. As long as the 950's component video connections can pass 480P with no signal loss I should be fine.
Posted by: gonk
Re: Component Video Switching - 11/28/04 12:41 PM
Sounds like a good plan. I feel sure that this will work fine for you.