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post #1 of 7
8/22/07 at 6:30am
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I'm setting up an HD70 in my basement and have around a 20 foot cable run. I will be connecting an HD OTA tuner and DVD player to the projector. Should I go component or HDMI? Note that cost is an issue but not if it sacrifices a lot of quality. I'm kind of confused how to send multiple sources to the projector with 1 cable.

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post #2 of 7
8/22/07 at 7:24am
Go HDMI. No question.
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post #3 of 7
8/22/07 at 7:54am
If both sources support HDMI, I would go with that by using a switcher that allows you to send multiple sources over a single cable. Not only is HDMI less suceptible to RF interference, but it is a smaller cable and looks neater. It will also transfer 1080p if you upgrade components,
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post #4 of 7
8/22/07 at 11:02am
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I just found out my Reciever has component switching after some research. I think I might start out this way and then switch to HDMI when I have some extra money.

Thanks for the input!

Does anyone know of a good low cost OTR HD tuner that I can use with the HD70?

Thanks!

Oh, I just got my FocuPix (HTdepot) HDvio screen and it looks great!
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post #5 of 7
8/22/07 at 11:27am
Remember a CL2 25' HDMI cable cost about $30.00. The componet cable (RG6) is going to be about the same price. Cost is not in this equation.

NEVER BUY MONSTER CABLE CABLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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post #6 of 7
8/22/07 at 8:02pm
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If I had to buy a switching box it would increase the cost correct?
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post #7 of 7
8/23/07 at 6:27am
Yes.

If you have a receiver then check it for video out. If your receiver is old and needing to be replaced, then look for a replacement before buying a switch.

I got my receiver for about $300 bucks with HDMI switching and DTS.
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