wmelton
10-08-2004, 08:40 AM
I am contemplating buying a HDTV (Sony KV-34HS420) and an A/V Receiver (unknown model). I will be using a Comcast HD Cable box as the SD and HDTV source. I also wish to continue using my Tivo Series 2 box to record the non-HDTV content.
I need advice on the best method and most cost effective set of equipment to accomplish this.
Can the Comcast HDTV Cable Box (specific model not known as of yet) simultaneously output Component and Composite signals? If so, I could connect the Tivo to the composite output of the box and record as usual, correct?
Does the Component signal from the Cable box to the A/V receiver automatically get routed to the VCR Composite or S-Video outputs on the receiver as well? If so, no dilemma correct?
Anyone able to suggest an A/V receiver with Zone 2 capabilities that include composite or S-Video for under $600? The Denon 985S is an option but a bit pricy for me. I believe this would also resolve my issue.
The last option (that I know of) is to rent a separate SD cable box and give Tivo the run of the house on that.
Any comments, corrections, advice and/or enlightenment would be greatly appreciated.
I need advice on the best method and most cost effective set of equipment to accomplish this.
Can the Comcast HDTV Cable Box (specific model not known as of yet) simultaneously output Component and Composite signals? If so, I could connect the Tivo to the composite output of the box and record as usual, correct?
Does the Component signal from the Cable box to the A/V receiver automatically get routed to the VCR Composite or S-Video outputs on the receiver as well? If so, no dilemma correct?
Anyone able to suggest an A/V receiver with Zone 2 capabilities that include composite or S-Video for under $600? The Denon 985S is an option but a bit pricy for me. I believe this would also resolve my issue.
The last option (that I know of) is to rent a separate SD cable box and give Tivo the run of the house on that.
Any comments, corrections, advice and/or enlightenment would be greatly appreciated.