On Screen Display

VR3
VR3 Posts: 28,732
edited March 2004 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
My Dad has this notion that he would have to run every single video signal from his components through his new preamp to receive the right *on-screen-display.* I don't quite see this logic, shouldnt there be an output on the back for *On-Screen-Display* that would only require one cable directly to the TV to see the controls on screen?

Thanks for all the help.

BTW - His preamp is Outlaw 950.
- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,413
    edited March 2004
    There should be a paper thing in the box that has diagrams and writing all over it, give it a read.

    Smart **** mode off- "shouldnt there be an output on the back for *On-Screen-Display* that would only require one cable directly to the TV to see the controls on screen?" YES
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,732
    edited March 2004
    I read the manual and it recomends running all the video cables through the Outlaw. Yet mentions little about its On-Screen-Display. So that is why I asked...

    My Dad plans to buy 2 sets of component cables, ha - you know how much them things are...eh? lol

    Thanks for the help!
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,413
    edited March 2004
    Page 8 of the manual, Item 7
    And read the note at the top right of page 19
    Dodd - Battery Preamp
    Monarchy Audio SE100 Delux - mono power amps
    Sony DVP-NS999ES - SACD player
    ADS 1230 - Polk SDA 2B
    DIY Stereo Subwoofer towers w/(4) 12 drivers each
    Crown K1 - Subwoofer amp
    Outlaw ICBM - crossover
    Beringher BFD - sub eq

    Where is the remote? Where is the $%#$% remote!

    "I've always been mad, I know I've been mad, like the most of us have...very hard to explain why you're mad, even if you're not mad..."
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  • pjdami
    pjdami Posts: 1,894
    edited March 2004
    Trey,

    Tell your dad to get the component video cables that are rated for HDTV and progressive scan.

    Doc had a nice writeup on Club Polk about the Signal Cables that he bought but I think it got lost during the Polk hardware upgrade.

    Here's another link over at HTF. Something that I was totally in the dark on until I read about it. Good stuff.

    http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htforum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=180466

    Personally, I like to bypass the AVR altogether and go straight to the tv. I think I'm paranoid that the video input will be altered someway or affect the audio section negatively. Of course this means I have an extra step and have to change the input on my tv say from watching tv to watching DVD but not a biggie for me.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,732
    edited March 2004
    Yeah, I agree with you Paul. I run my DVD player straight to the TV. I don't believe in running it through other things.

    My Dad purchased 13 feet of Monster component cable. lol

    Hoosier, thanks!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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