This may have been discussed before. I'm new to this forum.

OK here goes. I have on order a Sharp Aquos 32" 1080p LCD TV. Should be arriving in about a week. Presently I have a conventional JVC 27" tube tv that I am going to replace with the new one. I also have a VCR, DVD player and a Cable TV converter box for HBO. The cable from the street goes first to the cable box, then out to the VCR, then out from the VCR to the input on the TV. The DVD player video out is connected directly to the TV video in using standard RCA jacks. For the audio, I have a single digital cable to my Marantz A-V receiver. I was told by a technician at Sharp that since I am going through my VCR, the new Aquos LCD TV will not operate to its fullest capability (1080p) since the signal will be degraded somewhat through the VCR. I still use my VCR quite a bit so I'm not doing away with it. He also mentioned something about High Definition signals will be impacted through the VCR.

Is this true about the signal going through the VCR and that the new LCD TV will be comprimised? If so, how would you recommend I connect this arrangement to allow the new TV to work to its fullest range including HD signals? Many thanks for your expertise.