I just got a Panasonic dmr-ez27, and as this is my first recorder, I'd like some advice on the best connection for highest quality
TV: new Samsung t5054 (50" plasma, 720p)
STB: Time Warner Motorola non-DVR HD (don't know the model #)

Here are my choices as I see it:
1) run the S-video from the STB to the Panny, HDMI out to the TV
2) run the co-ax out from the STB into the Panny, HDMI out to the TV
3) "Split" the coax from the wall & run 1 lead to the STB and the other to the
Panny DVR. Then I could watch 1 channel and record another, right?
Would this be a "better" picture than #1?. And could I forego the Motorola STB
and use the Panny as the STB? I seem to be reading that there is a question as
to weather the Panny will directly output a 720p HD signal to the TV.

Hope someone on this forum can help. My main issue is best PQ.

2 and 3 are the same if the coax out on the STB is just a pass thru - with this setup you'll only be able to record clear analog and clear QAM chs. You'd have to use setup 1 if you want to record all the chs available via STB - that choice will also be more difficult since you'll have to synch the STB and DVDr coming recording time.

For best PQ (clear QAM HD) by pass all equipment and plug the coax straight in to the TV.