hdmi cables vs. s-video?
i just bought a panasonic dvd home theater and 42' lcd tv. they both are hdmi and s-video compatiable and i already have an hdmi cable. should i buy an s-video also or should this do the job by itself?
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If you've got HDMI, stick with it. It's the best there is.
HDMI = High Definition Media Interface
This is the only cable that will transmit HD signals and digital video/sound...
S-Video is old and obsolete!!!! Think VCRs... LOL
an s video cable would be a downgrade stay with the hdmi cable it the best cable out right now.
You don't mention make or model of your HD TV, but most... have separate input selects for DVI/HDMI. When the TV remote is set for "AV" the yellow red & white wires will act as the input. When you switch to "DVI/HDMI" on the remote, then (and only then) will you see any HD inputs.
Don't bother with the s-video. You don't need it if you have HDMI; it takes care of everything, video & audio and is the best quality.
No, HDMI are for the hd setup while s video wont give you an hd image although theyare more expensive they are worth it
S-video will not display hi-def