Quote Originally Posted by JimN
In your opinion, is there a noticable difference between S-Video and composite video?


Yes - I think the biggest jump in picture quality is from composite to S-video; less improvement from S-video to Component video.

AHA - I just looked at the specs for your receiver at NADs website (http://www.nadelectronics.com/suppor...ls_framset.htm) and your receiver DOES in fact up convert composite signals to S-video. Here's the quote: "The T572 'transcodes' S-video to composite video signals connected to the DVD, SAT, VCR and Video 4-6 inputs will be present at both the S-video and composite MONITOR OUT jacks when any of these inputs is selected. This provides the convenience of requiring only a single video connection (usually S-video) between the T572 and the TV/Monitor." So, it appears that your receiver isn't doing a very good job in the "transcoding". For what you paid for the NAD, you may want to have it serviced if it is under warranty.

Otherwise, you may have a couple of choices for the vcr. Does your cable box have a plain old coax output? If so, hook that directly up to your VCR and record that way. Or, you could just use composite video all around. Hook the Sat. box up both ways - composite and s-video straight to the TV and see if you notice a difference. On many sets, you won't be able to tell much difference. On others, it may be very noticeable.

Quote Originally Posted by JimN
My TV has composite audio/video inputs. The receiver, however, provides only a video connection in the "monitor out" section. Where can I grab a stereo audio out signal? Thank you very much for the help!
Again, looking at your owner's manual, you have audio out options for DVD, SAT, VCR, and Video 4-5. Connection your L/R audio cables from the Sat. out to the TV input should work.

Hope this helps.

JD