Paul_Dunlop

Denon and HDMI upconversion

Hello

I recently bought a Denon 2307ci AVR - it provides composite, S Vid, Component and HDMI

I have a 32" Viewsonic LCD as my TV
DVD = Pioneer DVD recorder
SAT = ExpressVu 9200 High Def PVR
Game system - original XBOX

So i hooked up the AVR to the TV using HDMI
DVD to the AVR using Component
DVD to the SAT using Composite (no S VID on the SAT box)
SAT to the AVR using HDMI
XBOX to the AVR using S Video

IT ALL WORKS!!!

no more TV input switching! all done through the AVR!

2 big benefits to this

1. more simplistic for other users of the system
2. Only 1 video cable to run through the wall (HDMI) - from the wall mounted LCD to the AVR

I have read about this HDMI handshake problem where switching sources causes you to reboot 1 of the devices - this is not happening to me - i switched from TV to DVD and back again - no issues

I am extremely happy with this setup

Mort Corey

Re: Denon and HDMI upconversion

I'm guessing that you must not have read the Denon manual.....elsewise you'd probably still be futzing with things

Sounds nice...congradulations

Dean L

Re: Denon and HDMI upconversion

Cool, you may wanna upgrade the XBOX to a component cable and games should look even better.

Paul_Dunlop

Re: Denon and HDMI upconversion

Good idea

I need to get the Hi Def connection box for the XBOX - currently the box i have only supports S Video

Hopefully i can find a used one somewhere

homthtr

Re: Denon and HDMI upconversion

or maybe the Playstation 3... which will also plays Blu-ray HD DVD's!

Jean D

Re: Denon and HDMI upconversion

It's the old Xbox right? cause I have the monster component outs for the regular xbox. Perhaps we could work out a deal. I upgraded to the 360 a few months back and dont really need them anymore...or the Xbox for that matter.

I actually need some sort of component switching device (under $80), however, I dont want any such device to do any kind of converting or scaling of the original image (which is why I cant use the Denon unless theres a way to turn off its scaling). I also need a remote so I can program macros into my remote control to do the switching automatically. anyone have any ideas?

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Livingroom: 55" Mits HD Rear projection, Denon AVR-2106, Fluance SX-HTB's, SVS PC 16-46, Xbox 360, Wii, Bass Shakers, Comcast Moto DVR, Toshiba A3 HD-DVD

Bedroom: 42" Panasonic TH-42PWD8UK, Denon AVR-2106, Comcast Moto DVR, SVS SBS-01 speakers, Samsung HD-950 DVD player.

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