another TV ?

hexumjunkie
hexumjunkie Posts: 191
edited October 2005 in Electronics
I have one hdmi input on my tv....i have the toshiba sd-5970 which is supposed to upconvert hooked to it via hdmi......would i be better to just use the compnent video and then use the hdmi port for my HD cable box...would my hd channels be better in dvi to hdmi?
Post edited by hexumjunkie on
· Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Comments

  • Tritonman
    Tritonman Posts: 159
    edited October 2005
    I would go HDMI from DVD player and component from cable box. If your dvd player only upconverts via and HDMI connection then you definately should stay that route.

    As far as HDMI vs Component vs DVI thats a whole nother discussion. Long story short..sometimes its better sometimes its not..its all depends on the equipment attached to it and the signal coming in etc..quite a few variables involved. You will be safe with the route i suggested above and still get great picture quality.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Fallen Kell
    Fallen Kell Posts: 94
    edited October 2005
    You also could think about picking up a HDMI switch. I would try it both ways first, see if there really is an image quality difference using HDMI over component for your cable box. If HDMI really does look better, then think about investing in a good HDMI switch. In good, I mean one that allows a remote control to do the switching, and accepts multiple HDMI+HDCP connections at full resolution/bandwidth...
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited October 2005
    For video HDMI = DVI, they are just different plugs. I would use HDMI/DVI for the HD box so there are less conversions on the signal and use component for the DVD.
    Never Forget
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • unc2701
    unc2701 Posts: 3,587
    edited October 2005
    Also see what cable boxes you can get... one of the TWC ones we've got here has a DVI/hdmi input that passes through when you turn off the cable box.
    Gallo Ref 3.1 : Bryston 4b SST : Musical fidelity CD Pre : VPI HW-19
    Gallo Ref AV, Frankengallo Ref 3, LC60i : Bryston 9b SST : Meridian 565
    Jordan JX92s : MF X-T100 : Xray v8
    Backburner:Krell KAV-300i
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • hexumjunkie
    hexumjunkie Posts: 191
    edited October 2005
    i work at the cable company we only have one
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter