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i'm kinda cluless w/tvs so i could use some advice...

i got a 65" lcd rear projection that displays up to 1080i....the cable people are coming tomorrow 2 put in an hdtv receiver...i need 2 know what s-video cable is what else i should buy...i plan on getting an xbox 360 or ps3 for my dvd player
so just looking 4 ideas on getting the best usage out of my tv....thanks

Scrib

You should be using an HDMI cable for your video signal, NOT S-Video. HDMI will also carry your audio signal too.

Check with your cable company and make sure the HD set top box has an HDMI port. Then head over to monoprice.com and buy an HDMI cable. Don't pay the insane markup for a Monster cable.

juniorbean

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Definitely do NOT use S-Video. HDMI or DVI all the way (depending on what connections your TV and set-top box supports).

If you get a PS3 you'll want to buy another HDMI cable. If you get an XBOX360, get the premium which comes with the component cables for HD.

If you have a good receiver you'll also want to buy some good optical or coax audio cables...

ou sig

the only way to transmit the HD signal is through an HDMI cable (digital signal that carries audio and video) or component video cable and a seperate audio cable. like others here, I would recommend a good HDMI cable. you can always go to Ebay and buy good cables - that is where I got all of my cables

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ok guys...i dont see any hdmi or dvi slot on my tv...here is a link to the specs on my TV:

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-h07GKS3...=15865XBR2#Tab

i think i have to go w/sep. component video and audio cables...please advise

CLSter

Looks like you have no choice... I think we missed it was a closeout, older model TV.

ou sig

that is pretty much the TV I have - I got mine about 2.5 years ago and it still looks great. I use the Monster Video® 2 Component Video Cable for all the video signals. (I got them off Ebay like I said). I just run the video from the satilite box, xbox and dvd player through my receiver and have 1 cable going to the TV.

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just 2 clarify i got it as a gift so it was used....now in regards to the cables...which ones should i use for sound?

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u have a pic of the setup? all i have is an hdtv receiver cable box....so i'm tryna figure out how 2 connect it....

juniorbean

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If that's all you have it should be pretty straightforward. Just run the component video from the box to the TV. Then run the RCA audio from the box to the TV. The audio and video should be in the same cluster on the back of the TV to ensure you get sound with your video.

DISRUPTV

Quik ?, do they make component audio cables as well? Also, my friend was recommending that i use fiber optic cables for the audio do they make fiber optic cables that work in the inputs made for component cables?


thanks 4 all the help everyone....

cazzy

unsure:

Just to let you know, your TV is a CRT Rear Projection, not an LCD Rear Projection. Still a good TV none the less, especially since it is an XBR.

FYI, some of the units of this model have some type of flicker problem: http://esupport.sony.com/perl/news-i...W40&news_id=24

juniorbean

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Personally I would only go with an optical audio cable if you're hooking up the audio to a receiver. If you're just going from your cable box to your TV just use regular stereo RCA cables for the audio for now...

ou sig

like juniorbean said, if you are going to run the audio though your TV, then just the regular RCA type audio cable is the only way you can go w/ your TV.

eezeekial

Monster MKII

2001AudiS4

Please, no Monster. There is not a single item that Monster sells that you cannot get considerably cheaper new, from a reputable retailer that is of the same quality OR better. Monster is all about OBSCENE amounts of markup. I have had people tell me about this GREAT cable they bought for like $400 or $500 that will clear up all their image problems. SUUUUUUURRRREEE. Please, just do yourself a favor and refer to www.monoprice.com for all your cabling needs.

Did the OP get his cabling issue resolved? If all you were planning on is your hd cable box hooked directly to your tv, then your cable company should have installed it with the proper cables when they came to install it.

eezeekial

I would never spend X amount on Monster Cables, I agree that they are way overpriced. I was talking about the HTS MKII Power Center, I have a 5100 and and extremely satisfied with it.