[Huskies]

Since the Phillips DVDR75 and DVDR80 recorders have component video inputs, I'm wondering if these units will allow HDTV (720p or 1080i) signals to "pass through" so I can continue to enjoy HDTV programming while using a single component input on my TV (i.e., digital/HD cable box with component-out connected to Phillips unit connected to TV via component-out).


I know recording will not be in HD, but will HD just pass through to my TV or get scaled down to 480p?

 

[mattro]

Only your interlaced output will be recordable, I beleive. Component outputs can put out non-progressive video- its the same as s-vid or composite jujst broken down into its' COMPONENT parts!!

 

[Huskies]

My cable company (Comcast in Danbury, CT) outputs HD programming at 1080i...I should be able to record that since it's interlaced, right (albeit I can't record at that resolution).


I guess my main concern is that I don't want any degredation of the HD signal as it goes through the dvd recorder into my TV.


I sent an e-mail to the guys/gals at Onecall.com. They sent a note back after reading the product manual and calling Phillips and could not give me an answer.


Anyone have any input on this?

 

[sastimac]

If had and R985 and now an R80. I know for certain the R985 digitized ALL signals. There was no passive pass through. I set my default state to the HQ setting. I assume the R80 is the same.