Richard Ferns
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- Nov 5, 2003
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Hello,
Just wondering if someone can give me a quick run down on whats the best way to connect various things together.
Here are my components :
1) Panasonic LCD 720p (does not have HDMI, only Svideo, component, composite)
2) Sony DVD (with composite out)
3) Sony VCR (with component/coax)
4) Denon 2805 (HDMI, composite, component etc...)
5) Motorola digital HD box (with DVI, composite and HDMI out)
6) In another weeks time I will have my new Samsung 650 series LCD tv.
I had the Hd box connected with composite cables directly to the TV when I first got the hdbox. However, I have since switched the input to the 2805 and then connected the monitor out from the Denon, using composite cables into the tv. I found that when I had it directly connected to the tv and I flicked through chanels on the hdbox, they changed much faster than now that I have it going through the Denon. What I mean is that when I switch a channel now, it first shows me some coloured lines on the tv, then it takes about 3 to 4 seconds for the picture of the next channel to show up. Why does this happen and why is it so much slower ?
Secondly, I would like to be able to set a timer and record shows on my vcr at times, what is the best way to do this ? Should I connect motorola directly to vcr or can I somehow do this using through the Denon ?
I guess my bottom line question is what is the best way for me to connect these pieces together for optimal picture and sound quality ? Thanks for your time.
Regards,
Richard
Just wondering if someone can give me a quick run down on whats the best way to connect various things together.
Here are my components :
1) Panasonic LCD 720p (does not have HDMI, only Svideo, component, composite)
2) Sony DVD (with composite out)
3) Sony VCR (with component/coax)
4) Denon 2805 (HDMI, composite, component etc...)
5) Motorola digital HD box (with DVI, composite and HDMI out)
6) In another weeks time I will have my new Samsung 650 series LCD tv.
I had the Hd box connected with composite cables directly to the TV when I first got the hdbox. However, I have since switched the input to the 2805 and then connected the monitor out from the Denon, using composite cables into the tv. I found that when I had it directly connected to the tv and I flicked through chanels on the hdbox, they changed much faster than now that I have it going through the Denon. What I mean is that when I switch a channel now, it first shows me some coloured lines on the tv, then it takes about 3 to 4 seconds for the picture of the next channel to show up. Why does this happen and why is it so much slower ?
Secondly, I would like to be able to set a timer and record shows on my vcr at times, what is the best way to do this ? Should I connect motorola directly to vcr or can I somehow do this using through the Denon ?
I guess my bottom line question is what is the best way for me to connect these pieces together for optimal picture and sound quality ? Thanks for your time.
Regards,
Richard