Question about Video Cables...

[rn240sx]

Whats better for video resolution...??

Composite Video Outputs (red,green,blue separates)

OR

S Video cable output

I need to buy a new DVD player and i needed to know which one i should buy.

Thanks Robert

[szh]

Whats better for video resolution...??

Composite Video Outputs (red,green,blue separates)

OR

S Video cable output

I need to buy a new DVD player and i needed to know which one i should buy.

Definitely composite video cables if your DVD player and television are equipped for it.

HDTV and HDTV-ready sets have composite video inputs - most others do not.

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[xekushnr]

composite by far, but s-video isnt that bad if you dont have the composite connections.

[rn240sx]

Ive got a HDTV with 4 composite video inputs as WELL as 4 s video inputs..

[mmatl16]

composite

[elbles]

Well, actually what you're thinking of as composite is really component, but yeah, that's the best. (Seperate red, green, and blue connectors). Component is the only connection capable of transmitting a progressive scan picture (IIRC), as opposed to an interlaced picture, which is something you'll want to take advantage of with a HDTV.

Composite connector(s): Single, usually yellow RCA-type connector (good quality)S-Video connector: Single mini-DIN like connector (better quality)Component connectors: 3 red, green, and blue RCA-type connectors (best quality)

Those of you who don't have HDTVs will probably not notice much, if any, difference between composite, S-Video, and component; it takes a fairly discerning eye to detect the differences, in most cases, though an HDTV can present an exception. Hope that helps.