what is best connection for dvd recorder to tv s vdeo or component video?

Answer 1

Component video is the best connection from your dvd to tv. It goes in this progression

1=Best=Component Video
2=Very Good=S-Video
3=Good=RCA Cables
4=Not so good=Coaxial Cable


Component Video transfers the video in the format that it best suited from digital sources. The S-Video seperates the video from light and dark sources (which isn't bad) but component seperates the signals by colors (which will give you a more vibrant video image).

Be cautioned, if you do a component cable connection, you don't want to buy a cheap type of cables. This is for very high quality pictures and can look really good on larger tv's. If your television is only 27", you may not see a difference between component and s-video. But if you have a large tv, the details will show.

Good Luck!

Answer 2

With s-video, the best you will get is 480i lines of resolution. If your TV and DVD recorder both have component video jacks, you will be able to get 480p or higher, depending on if your TV or DVD can up convert the signal to a higher resolution. Typically, an HDTV will upscale a component signal to it's native resolution. So, the answer is component. Here are the connections in order of high to low resolution:

HDMI -up to 1080P with digital audio
DVI -up to 1080P
Component - up to 1080i (analog)
S-Video up to 480i (analog)
composite up to 350??
rf - up to 350?

Answer 3

Use your S-video connection for best picture quality. You can use the RCA video input/output, but picture will not be as clear. I have tried it both ways. Good Luck!