HD STB to RPTV 3030 to HDTV?

Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?)

On Thu, 23 Sep 2004 11:40:02 -0400, "Bob" <bobs711X@comcast.net>
wrote:

>Just got a new Panny PT-50LC14 HDTV and cable guy (Comcast) is coming today
>to install HD STB. Install will be with Component cable. Since my RPTV 3030
>does not have Component inputs or outputs will I be able to keep the 3030 in
>my setup and still retain HD capabilities while watching HD programs? I
>understand that recording in HD will not be possible.
>I'd hate to give up RTV to watch HD and vice versa. Any workarounds other
>than upgrading to a new RPTV?
>

Your HDTV should have composite video / S-video inputs also. You could
connect the Replay to those and switch between them.

The cable box should have composite / S-video outputs, although many
will not allow you to use then at the same time as the component
outputs. You wouldn't want to do this anyway, since there would be a
conflict between when you want to watch HD and when the Replay tries
to record SD (the box will get only one channel at a time). Consider
getting 2 cable boxes if you want the Replay to have access to digital
channels.

>Thanks...Bob
>

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