PLEASE HELP! Looking for S-Video advice

nittanylionden · 01-09-07, 11:18 PM

I'm desparately trying to get an S-Video signal from my cable source to my projector so I can watch TV programs in my home theatre. My projector, Benq 6200, supports component, S-video, and composite. I would like to purchase a VCR, hook it up to my cable connection, and project TV programs in my home theatre. I've tried two VCR's with no luck. The best I can do is project in composite mode, but the image is horrible. Can someone recommend a machine (Super VHS?) that would allow me to do this? THANK YOU.

Rammitinski · 01-10-07, 01:51 AM

Why not just use a DVD recorder with an analog tuner? Then you can hook it up to the projector through component, which is even better (although it will also have s-video out). At least then you can also use it to watch DVD's.

Or better yet, just wait a couple of months until DVD recorders with digital tuners start coming out. That way, you'll be able to receive and project the local HD and SD digitals (you won't have to pay anything extra for them because you should already be getting those through your basic cable feed).

John Mason · 01-10-07, 08:26 AM

Not entirely clear what the problem is. I'd first determine that the projector's S-video works. Hook a working (not shorted, etc.) S-video cable from the STB to the projector and switch the projector to that input. If there's no image, try a variety of cable channels. If there's still no image that implies the projector or STB is malfunctioning.

Any VCR should provide a S-video out signal. If a VCR connected to the projector also doesn't provide S-video images, that's a strong indication the projector's S-video input isn't working. You'll need two stereo audio cables since S-video is only for video. -- John

hometheaterguy · 01-11-07, 08:45 PM

S-video source is EDTV (enhanced def) which is 480P. You projector should have S-video source enabled (I always set projectors to auto-source and enabled all source inputs). You get a better picture using a cable box or satellite receiver S-video out to projector S-video in then a VCR will do. The reason I bring this up is your composite yelloe RCA connection gives you an image, but your S-video does not.

Ratman · 01-12-07, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by hometheaterguy

S-video source is EDTV (enhanced def) which is 480P..

I don't think so... composite and S-video are both 480i only.
You are correct though... 480p is denoted as EDTV.

nittanylionden,
Do you have both the S-Video and composite video cables connected at the same time? If so, it's quite probable that you are limited to use one or the other. On many devices, that how it works. YOu cannot have both connected at the same time.

To test that theory, unlug the composite video cable and see if the S-Video fires up.

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nittanylionden New Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 14	PLEASE HELP! Looking for S-Video advice I'm desparately trying to get an S-Video signal from my cable source to my projector so I can watch TV programs in my home theatre. My projector, Benq 6200, supports component, S-video, and composite. I would like to purchase a VCR, hook it up to my cable connection, and project TV programs in my home theatre. I've tried two VCR's with no luck. The best I can do is project in composite mode, but the image is horrible. Can someone recommend a machine (Super VHS?) that would allow me to do this? THANK YOU.

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Rammitinski AVS Addicted Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 13,072	Why not just use a DVD recorder with an analog tuner? Then you can hook it up to the projector through component, which is even better (although it will also have s-video out). At least then you can also use it to watch DVD's. Or better yet, just wait a couple of months until DVD recorders with digital tuners start coming out. That way, you'll be able to receive and project the local HD and SD digitals (you won't have to pay anything extra for them because you should already be getting those through your basic cable feed). Last edited by Rammitinski; 01-10-07 at 01:57 AM..

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John Mason AVS Special Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: New York, NY Posts: 9,668	Not entirely clear what the problem is. I'd first determine that the projector's S-video works. Hook a working (not shorted, etc.) S-video cable from the STB to the projector and switch the projector to that input. If there's no image, try a variety of cable channels. If there's still no image that implies the projector or STB is malfunctioning. Any VCR should provide a S-video out signal. If a VCR connected to the projector also doesn't provide S-video images, that's a strong indication the projector's S-video input isn't working. You'll need two stereo audio cables since S-video is only for video. -- John

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hometheaterguy AVS Special Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: latitude: 33° 26' N longitude: 112° 1' W Posts: 5,553	S-video source is EDTV (enhanced def) which is 480P. You projector should have S-video source enabled (I always set projectors to auto-source and enabled all source inputs). You get a better picture using a cable box or satellite receiver S-video out to projector S-video in then a VCR will do. The reason I bring this up is your composite yelloe RCA connection gives you an image, but your S-video does not.