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Old 12-01-08, 01:25 PM
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DVD Connections, getting a better picture

I have a cheap DVD player that has outputs - Component Video (3 RCA Cables + audio), S-Video, and Video out (single Yellow RCA + audio).

I just bought a 37" 780? Hi Def LCD VISIO TV. It has these inputs
HDMI
Component Video
S-Video
Video In
plus the 15 pin video in from a computer

I grabbed some old RCA cords and connected the Component Video from the DVD to the TV but the TV says "No Signal". So I am using the Video Out connector.

The picture is small (only uses part of the TV screen unless I stretch it). I was wondering if it would be worth it to pursue the Component Video connections -- would I get a bigger HD picture? Or would it just be a little bit better? Also is S-Video worth it? Is the picture enough Better than Video Out to warrant going out and buying a cable?

If I bought a DVD player with HDMI outs would the picture be as big as the screen or would it too be smaller?
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