I was just wondering because I now have an HDTV and my DVD player supports both cables. I was wondering which one delivers a higher quality picture (audio isn't a factor because I use a separate device). Also, does an s-video cable support progressive scan? If anyone who knows about this topic could let me know, possibly even how much better one is than the other, that would be great. Thanks!
2007-03-04 17:19:32 · 10 answers · asked by SpacemanSpiff 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Home Theater
Component is the best choice. Component supports progressive scan and Enhanced Definition (EDTV- 480p) and High Definition (HDTV- 720p, 1080i) S-video will give you a decent picture but it will not be HD, the best it can display is Standard Definition (SDTV- 480i)
2007-03-04 17:33:06 · answer #1 · answered by crl68 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe a S Video does support progressive Scan. component is the higher quality. However if you have HDMI that is currently the best out there and the easiest to hook up (one cable for audio and Video).
2007-03-04 21:07:26 · answer #2 · answered by wageslave 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not just the cable that's different; the TV set's component circuits are designed to handle the wide bandwidth of HDTV signals, while the s-video circuits are designed for the limited bandwidth of the old analog-derived video. This means that there will be less deterioration of the picture when component signals are used even for "low-def" TV.
2007-03-04 18:41:04 · answer #3 · answered by gp4rts 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Component cables will be MUCH better that S-Video cables. Actually HDMI cables will be the best picture of all. If you do not have HDMI as an option, go with Component cables.
2007-03-05 00:54:34 · answer #4 · answered by sbcircle1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
s-video is just a better composite cable
and only supports standard definition
you should use component to connect your dvd player to your tv
that way you can take advantage of the hd 720p resolution that most dvds have today
2007-03-06 03:53:53 · answer #5 · answered by brocklanders12 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HDMI/DVI > VGA> Component Video > S-Video > Composite Video > Coaxial
HDMI, VGA, and component video support progressive scan, S-video, composite video, and coaxial do not.
2007-03-04 18:42:44 · answer #6 · answered by Some guy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your component video(red green blue) is the high def cable to use to get the best picture..the s-video is just another version of the yellow video line
2007-03-05 16:00:07 · answer #7 · answered by KARL L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i believe a component is better than s video, not sure about the progressive scan through s video, i dont think it does tho
2007-03-04 17:23:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
component
2007-03-04 17:23:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
one word for you........hdmi cable.........thats what you need..
2007-03-04 20:16:18 · answer #10 · answered by david 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋