Gonk, I really appreciate you taking the time to answer my questions so thoroughly and take the time to understand my problem.

I was hoping my problem was something that others have experienced so I would be able to tell what the problem is. At this point it might be worth it to do the same thing as AndrewS and use a small T.V. My biggest fear right now is that there is a problem with my 990.

I will try and do what Gonk reccomended. If I connect to video 4 or 5, will that be set for Component, S-Video, etc? If I connect an S-vieo or composite video cable from the DVD player to video 4 or 5, will that work?

Thanks again boyz!!!