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Does "S" video really make a differance?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by ROXRAN, Dec 27, 2002.

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  1. ROXRAN

    ROXRAN Member

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    I know, I know ...you can do better than S-video, but I have the basic hookup on my DVD, but I recently (Christmas) got a new T.V. that has the S-video connection and I wanted to know if it really is worth it to reach behind the T.V. and strain yourself for a minute to rearrange the video picture connection?
     
    #1 ROXRAN, Dec 27, 2002
  2. RiceRocket1

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    Yeah, you can definitely tell a difference IMO. I'd go for it.
     
    #2 RiceRocket1, Dec 27, 2002
  3. R0ckets03

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    No doubt it makes a difference. Quit playing with your guns for a minute and take your lazy ass behind that tv.
     
    #3 R0ckets03, Dec 27, 2002
  4. rockHEAD

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    hey rox, it's probably more of a pain to mess with all them tangled up wires... eh forget it about it...

    go shoot some squirrels instead.
     
    #4 rockHEAD, Dec 27, 2002
  5. codell

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    IMO, S-Video is much better than a regular coxial connection.

    However, the superior connection for DVD (if you have it) is Component Input. Very clear. I have a Sony 200 disc DVD player and a 55" HD TV and when I play DVDs, it is absolutely, perfectly, crystal clear.

    :D
     
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  6. drapg

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    The difference between composite and S-video is somewhat negligible and can only be seen by the trained eye.

    However the difference from S-video to component is remarkable.
     
    #6 drapg, Dec 27, 2002
  7. DallasThomas

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    Am I r****ded or something? What is "S" video? Those yellow-red-white plug-ins?
     
    #7 DallasThomas, Dec 27, 2002
  8. Htownhero

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    No kidding, I thought I was the only idiot on here. :confused:
     
    #8 Htownhero, Dec 27, 2002
  9. StupidMoniker

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    It is the red-yellow-white deal, only the yellow plug is bigger than the others.
     
    #9 StupidMoniker, Dec 27, 2002
  10. FrancisFan

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    I thought that S-Video has only one plug (typically yellow) and resembles a PS/2 (Mouse/Keyboard) plug.
     
    #10 FrancisFan, Dec 28, 2002
  11. Vengeance

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    It seems to me that the biggest advantage to S-video over composite video is the sharpness of the picture. The color is not much better, but the picture is noticably sharper than the composite video.

    But Component video rocks the crap out of s-video. The picture is razor sharp and the colors are gorgeous!!
     
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  12. Bailey

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    This could get confusing! Vengeance, I'm guessing you meant "...biggest advantage to S-video over composite video..."
     
    #12 Bailey, Dec 28, 2002
  13. Dr of Dunk

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    S-video is one cable that carries a video signal - there is no red/yellow/white.
     
    #13 Dr of Dunk, Dec 28, 2002
  14. Dr of Dunk

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    Wow... some early morning geek reading. :D

    Let's clear some stuff up.

    In order of "betterness" :

    composite video ---> S-video ---> component video

    S-video is usually much better looking than composite video.
    Component video is a bit better looking than s-video.

    If you're talking about DVD's, they store data in component video format - it's their native format. When you use s-video or composite, your player has to "convert" or "downgrade" that component signal. That's why component is better - it's the native format of the signal itself.
     
    #14 Dr of Dunk, Dec 28, 2002
  15. Zac D

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    :confused: composite video < S-video < component video?
     
    #15 Zac D, Dec 28, 2002
  16. Dr of Dunk

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    Zac... I probably shouldn't have used the "greater than" signs. They were supposed to be like arrows. That's why I said "in order of betterness". I changed it. :)
     
    #16 Dr of Dunk, Dec 28, 2002
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