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I`ve just bought a new TV (Samsung Rear Projection - SP42Q2HL) and I believe it has component in (progressive scan - I think). As far as I know my current DVD player has component outputs. Is it worth buying a component cable? Or should I stick to a good RGB only scart?

Do you think the component cable below (see link) is any good?

www.tek2.com/beyondhifi/acatalog/Profigold___PGV332___1_5m_3_Phono_Component_Video_.html

Thanks for your help,

DSM

This item was edited on Wednesday, 25th May 2005, 15:11

There`s a definite difference/improvement on my plasma when I set the setting to RGB over Video; haven`t got a scart terminal board but all the advice is that component DOES give the best pic (then RGB Scart, then Scart, then RF).

In theory component is better than RGB scart, but it also depends on the quality of the lead & the DVD player.

So component is probably (but not definately) going to be better.

If you get a good picture with a scart then I`d stick with it (the improvement won`t be that big) but if you`re not happy with the Scart picture then give it a try.

Sound words...however I`d add that big screens, plasmas, LCDs (and I`m assuming RP) do benefit from a good signal...they`re less forgiving than CRT. I notice a big improvement from video scart to RGB scart (then channelled to the plasma via component leads) so I`d give it a go. If you really don`t notice a difference, you could always take them back if you`ve bought them from somewhere like Maplins).

Hi, a digital connection (HDMI) will be the best connection, following that it should be component especially if you later get a progressive scan DVD player, that would look exceptional with a big screen. The next best should be RGB scart.
I bought some component cables from CPC and it made a big difference to my current setup of good quality RGB Scart, if I try to describe the improvement I`d say the picture has more depth, colours and images are purer.
Remember if you go the component cable route you`ll need an audio feed from your DVD player.
Dunno if they`re the best cables but they`re excellent with my old DVD player and TV (Sony 725 DVD player and Toshiba Picture frame TV), have a look here:

http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/endecaSearch/partDetail.jsp?SKU=AV04398&N=411

Cheers
Dave

This item was edited on Thursday, 26th May 2005, 11:38

Thanks for the info/advice. I think I`ll have a go with the component leads. If the picture quality is the same or better I`ll use my current RGB Scart for the SKY Digibox.

I`ll let you know how it works out.

Thanks again,

DSM

I use a component cable when watching movies/playing games via my Panasonic projector - the picture quality is a definite improvement over Scart. It`s probably worth it if you don`t mind investing in the best quality cable you can afford... otherwise I wouldn`t bother.

I have some barely used profigold component leads if you want them.
Tried component/progressive but couldn`t get it to work,so the cables were shoved back in their packaging and shoved in a cupboard.
I bought them from www.beyondhifi.com and they cost me around £20 all in.
I`ll take a tenner for them and p+p will be free,once your cheque cashes.