The only time I've used the analog output on my 8300HD is when dubbing video using the "record to VCR" command with the DVR - in which case the s-video and stereo analog cables that are connected directly to my DVD-recorder are getting a signal that is completely independent from the component and coaxial digital outputs that I watch. The Pace DC550 that I had prior to it would disable the component (and possibly other analog outputs) almost any time the DVI output negotiated an HDCP handshake - I wouldn't be surprised to find similar (potentially inconsistent) behavior from the 8300HD.