Samsung DLP and 8300HD -- use HDMI or component for HD and SD? - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

Bruce Fan · 2004-12-21, 02:55 PM

What are owners of Samung DLPs with Rogers 8300HD STB using for connections??

I've heard that HDMI is best given that is a pure digital connection to a digital TV. However I've heard that the component is great too. I would prefer not to switch inputs for HD and SD. Personally, on my HLP4663 I think the HDMI is great for the HD and still very good for the SD. Not much of a difference with SD via the component. What do people recommend to stick with? Any tricks?

Many thanks!

PeterOS · 2005-01-26, 09:21 AM

Yes I would like to know as well.

Any input on this would be greatly appreciated.

57 · 2005-01-26, 12:26 PM

Either connection should be able to provide both SD and HD viewing, when properly set up, no need to switch. Check out the Digital Home FAQ on "DVI/HDMI INformation" for additional details.

Also, I believe you should only have one type (HDMI or CV) connected otherwise things may not work properly.

normancw · 2005-01-26, 07:58 PM

I could not tell the difference between HDMI and component connected to my Toshiba 52HM84 DLP.

Since I only have 1 HDMI input, I use it for my upconverting Panasonic S92 DVD player (set to 720p) - however, even with the S97, I cannot tell the difference between HDMI (at 720p) and component (480p). I probably don't have the vision to be a real videophile!

2004-12-21, 02:55 PM	#1
Bruce Fan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Richmond Hill, ON -- Samsung UN55C6300, Samsung HLP4663W, BellTV 9241 x2, JVC RX8000V, LG BD555C Posts: 304	Samsung DLP and 8300HD -- use HDMI or component for HD and SD? What are owners of Samung DLPs with Rogers 8300HD STB using for connections?? I've heard that HDMI is best given that is a pure digital connection to a digital TV. However I've heard that the component is great too. I would prefer not to switch inputs for HD and SD. Personally, on my HLP4663 I think the HDMI is great for the HD and still very good for the SD. Not much of a difference with SD via the component. What do people recommend to stick with? Any tricks? Many thanks!

2005-01-26, 12:26 PM	#3
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2005-01-26, 07:58 PM	#4
normancw Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 316	I could not tell the difference between HDMI and component connected to my Toshiba 52HM84 DLP. Since I only have 1 HDMI input, I use it for my upconverting Panasonic S92 DVD player (set to 720p) - however, even with the S97, I cannot tell the difference between HDMI (at 720p) and component (480p). I probably don't have the vision to be a real videophile! __________________ Sony 60EX645 \| Sonos S5 \| PS3 \| Wii \| Apple TV2 \| Xbox 360 \| 52W3000 \| Yamaha RX-V620 \| Mirage Omnisat 6

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2005-01-26, 09:21 AM	#2
PeterOS Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 30	Yes I would like to know as well. Any input on this would be greatly appreciated.