Does component video switching hurt picture?


Soon to be purchasing HT gear, including receiver and progressive scan dvd player. Does utilizing the component video switching feature in A/V receivers degrade the picture quality? Also, if sending progressive dvd signal, does the switching pass the signal properly?
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Showing 1 response by reubent

Quality component video cables are expensive. If you use switching, you must buy 2 cables. Most people with mid-high level HT systems already have a universal remote with macros. Just hook the DVD player directly to the TV with a good component video cable and let the remote do all of the work for you (select TV input, receiver input, etc.)

I'm still pissed that I got in a hurry and bought ONE monster cable component video cable at Circuit City. $70 bucks, OUCH!! I'd be really pissed if I bought two!!

BTW, www.accessories4less.com has an IXOS C.V. cable for under $25.

Enjoy,

TIC