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My DLP set has one HDMI input.
It is also cable card capable.


My DVD player is an upscaling model

1) should I use the cable card instead of a cable box?
I know I would lose VOD and the On Screen guide, but would by using a cable
card directly would it improve the quality of my HD channels?



2) If I don't use a cable card, the correct way to hook up my TV would be
like this, right?

- Upscaling DVD player HDMI cable to TV. Digital audio to DTS
receiver/amplifier

- Cable Box component cables to TV, RCA audio cables to DTS
receiver/amplifier.

The reason I ask is this, DVD players upscaling feature only works with HDMI
output , correct ?

Hook up options?
 

In article ,
says...


My DLP set has one HDMI input.
It is also cable card capable.


My DVD player is an upscaling model

1) should I use the cable card instead of a cable box?
I know I would lose VOD and the On Screen guide, but would by using a cable
card directly would it improve the quality of my HD channels?

I don't see how it would make a difference as far as picture quality that would
be significant enough to notice.


2) If I don't use a cable card, the correct way to hook up my TV would be
like this, right?

- Upscaling DVD player HDMI cable to TV. Digital audio to DTS
receiver/amplifier

- Cable Box component cables to TV, RCA audio cables to DTS
receiver/amplifier.

Doesn't the cable box have a digital audio output? If it does, why not use it
provided your receiver has more than one digital in.

The reason I ask is this, DVD players upscaling feature only works with HDMI
output , correct ?

They should provide progressive scan to the component, so the picture quality
may be very slightly better with the HDMI. The bigger the set, the more
noticeable the improvement, I suppose. Try it both ways and see if you notice.

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The restriction on up converting to component is a lawyer rather than a
engineering one. Copy protected DVDs will not be up converted on the
component outputs, HDMI outputs will be up converted PROVIDED the TV
supports the rights management scheme. The DVD player will ask the TV if it
supports the copy protect features, if the correct reply is received then it
will up convert otherwise it will not. Many older 'HD' TVs do not support
the protocol. In your TV manual the acronym to look for is HDCP
(High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection).

Michael

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...
In article ,
says...


My DLP set has one HDMI input.
It is also cable card capable.


My DVD player is an upscaling model

1) should I use the cable card instead of a cable box?
I know I would lose VOD and the On Screen guide, but would by using a
cable
card directly would it improve the quality of my HD channels?

I don't see how it would make a difference as far as picture quality that
would
be significant enough to notice.


2) If I don't use a cable card, the correct way to hook up my TV would be
like this, right?

- Upscaling DVD player HDMI cable to TV. Digital audio to DTS
receiver/amplifier

- Cable Box component cables to TV, RCA audio cables to DTS
receiver/amplifier.

Doesn't the cable box have a digital audio output? If it does, why not
use it
provided your receiver has more than one digital in.

The reason I ask is this, DVD players upscaling feature only works with
HDMI
output , correct ?

They should provide progressive scan to the component, so the picture
quality
may be very slightly better with the HDMI. The bigger the set, the more
noticeable the improvement, I suppose. Try it both ways and see if you
notice.

whosbest54
--
The flamewars are over...if you want it.

Unofficial rec.audio.opinion Usenet Group Brief User Guide:
http://www.geocities.com/whosbest54/

Unofficial rec.music.beatles Usenet Group Brief User Guide:
http://www.geocities.com/whosbest54/rmb.html

Hook up options?
 

Postal68 wrote:
My DLP set has one HDMI input.
It is also cable card capable.


My DVD player is an upscaling model

1) should I use the cable card instead of a cable box?
I know I would lose VOD and the On Screen guide, but would by using a cable
card directly would it improve the quality of my HD channels?


Maybe my understanding is wrong but a cable card only authorizes your TV
for viewing encrypted channels from your cable provider. It doesn't
change the quality of the content and it still requires a tuner to be in
your configuration.



2) If I don't use a cable card, the correct way to hook up my TV would be
like this, right?

- Upscaling DVD player HDMI cable to TV. Digital audio to DTS
receiver/amplifier

- Cable Box component cables to TV, RCA audio cables to DTS
receiver/amplifier.

The reason I ask is this, DVD players upscaling feature only works with HDMI
output , correct ?