I currently have the following:

HR21-700 (Direct TV PVR)
Toshiba A2 (HD DVD)
Sony PS3 (Blu Ray)

Panasonic 50PZ77U 1080P TV

I have a Denon AVR that has 2 HDMI inputs, 1 HDMI output. What do people recommend using the HDMI inputs on the Denon for? I'm thinking the DVD players, but the PS3 will pass 1080P using component. Any suggestions welcome?

I have a Monoprice 4 port HDMI switch. Cheap, comes with a remote, no problems at all whatsoever.

got mine from mono price...works awesome...


remote, and cheap

If you don't buy a switch, I'd say use the DVD players for HDMI. Your DirecTV only puts out 1080i, so you can use component for that.

That's what I do with my TV. DirecTV component, Toshiba A2 and Oppo 980H HDMI.

I'm using a Radiient HDMI switch, 4 in ,1 out...not as cheap as the monoprice but I think it's built better...just personal opinion. And yes I've tried the monoprice...

If you don't buy a switch, I'd say use the DVD players for HDMI. Your DirecTV only puts out 1080i, so you can use component for that.

That's what I do with my TV. DirecTV component, Toshiba A2 and Oppo 980H HDMI.


Ditto. I have a VERY similar setup to the OP (Denon receiver with 2 HDMI inputs, an XA2, a PS3, and an HR21). I use component video and digital coax for audio for the HR21 and use the HDMI inputs for the XA2/PS3 since advanced audio is not an option on DirecTV at this point.

Once HBO and other premium channels start enforcing DRM on the satellite providers, you will no longer be able to get 1080i over component. I'd use it for now but have a plan ready for when only 480i is allowed over component on your DirecTV or Dish Network receivers.

Once HBO and other premium channels start enforcing DRM on the satellite providers, you will no longer be able to get 1080i over component. I'd use it for now but have a plan ready for when only 480i is allowed over component on your DirecTV or Dish Network receivers.I guess when that happens, I'll have to drop HBO, Shotime, and whatever does that. I'm realy hoping that Starz doesn't do that :(

j

I guess when that happens, I'll have to drop HBO, Shotime, and whatever does that. I'm realy hoping that Starz doesn't do that :(

j

It wlll happen eventually and likely at some point will affect everything except OTA and basic cable.

I doubt it will happen anytime soon. Until 2005 many millions of HDTV were sold with no HDCP capable input. I think the average lifespan for a TV is 5-7 years so we can expect to see a push for analog downrez around 2012 after that first wave of buyers upgrade. In 2012 likely the number of users affected will be <1% so they can push DRM because the majority will not care.

Soon (2-3 years) after ICT Image Constraint Token we will see DOT (Digital Only Token) being pushed. This will be even quieter as many of those affected by ICT will have upgraded. After DOT goes live on one source it will quickly go live on all sources. By 2015ish expect a 100% digital system (source, transmission, interconnects, display).

I wouldn't worry about it too much because by 2015 you likely will be able to buy a larger HDTV with better PQ and spend less than you did on your HDTV with analog inputs. Receiver's will grow from 2-4 HDMI inputs being common to 3-8 as HDMI replaces the large number of useless composite & s-video jacks on back of receiver. My Onkyo 705 has 3 HDMI, 1 component, 8 S-Video, and 8 Composite inputs. I use the 3 HDMI and 1 component. What I wouldn't give for 5 HDMI inputs..... well I could get it today but I am not paying $2K for a receiver. :D

i might suggest hooking your 2 players up the receiver i have the denon 2807 so i only have 2 HDMI Inputs and 1 Output as well. I hook my A2 and PS3 up to my receiver and if you are anything like me i almost never turn my surround sound on when watching tv even sports or on demand stuff these days. since your tv has 2 HDMI inputs you can just hook your directv receiver up to the second HDMI input on your tv. then you still have the option of hooking up your directv receiver via a digital connection for audio as well

that still allows you to hook everything up for the best quality and you don't have to buy a HDMI switch

It wlll happen eventually and likely at some point will affect everything except OTA and basic cable.

I doubt it will happen anytime soon. Until 2005 many millions of HDTV were sold with no HDCP capable input. I think the average lifespan for a TV is 5-7 years so we can expect to see a push for analog downrez around 2012 after that first wave of buyers upgrade. In 2012 likely the number of users affected will be <1% so they can push DRM because the majority will not care.

Soon (2-3 years) after ICT Image Constraint Token we will see DOT (Digital Only Token) being pushed. This will be even quieter as many of those affected by ICT will have upgraded. After DOT goes live on one source it will quickly go live on all sources. By 2015ish expect a 100% digital system (source, transmission, interconnects, display).

I wouldn't worry about it too much because by 2015 you likely will be able to buy a larger HDTV with better PQ and spend less than you did on your HDTV with analog inputs. Receiver's will grow from 2-4 HDMI inputs being common to 3-8 as HDMI replaces the large number of useless composite & s-video jacks on back of receiver. My Onkyo 705 has 3 HDMI, 1 component, 8 S-Video, and 8 Composite inputs. I use the 3 HDMI and 1 component. What I wouldn't give for 5 HDMI inputs..... well I could get it today but I am not paying $2K for a receiver. :D

It will happen sooner than you think - Dish Network is now instructing installers to make sure to use HDMI instead of component for hooking up new customers because DRM is coming soon.

It will happen sooner than you think - Dish Network is now instructing installers to make sure to use HDMI instead of component for hooking up new customers because DRM is coming soon.

Think about it, if that happens: How many subscriber would actually be able to watch premium channels = loss revenue.

Think about it, if that happens: How many subscriber would actually be able to watch premium channels = loss revenue.


I just thought about it. A large number of people already watch HD at 480p or less since they are using a composite cable or s-video cable to watch their tv. They have no idea and will never notice.