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ArieS · 06-04-2008, 07:03 PM

I'm about to buy a PS3 and I have some questions for the setup.
My HDTV doesn't have HDMI so I'll need to plug the PS3 thru Component.
Since my ports are already in use I need to use a component switch like this one (unless you know of something better?): http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2
Will I be able to watch the movies in 1080p?

Does Monoprice sells a good/affordable component cable that you would recommend?
Same thing for optical cord?
Thanks.

MacDaddyOJack · 06-04-2008, 07:16 PM

If your tv doesnt have an HDMI input, then I doubt it will be able to display a 1080p signal either. I think that the most you can get with component cables is 1080i anyways. I don't know much about switches, can't help you there.

Pelican170 · 06-04-2008, 07:24 PM

Components do send 1080P signals, but many tv's dont accept a 1080p signal through the components, so you might have to check what resolution you are getting...

Beta Man · 06-04-2008, 07:42 PM

what's your T.V. Model?

un4gvn94538 · 06-04-2008, 08:10 PM

what about dvi? if it has one then use a hdmi to dvi cable.

kpkelley · 06-04-2008, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by un4gvn94538

what about dvi? if it has one then use a hdmi to dvi cable.

+1

ArieS · 06-04-2008, 09:03 PM

The TV is a SD-533 HD5
I called Pioneer and they told me I can't use the DVI, it won't work, for some reason.

06-04-2008, 07:03 PM	#1
ArieS Special Member Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Portland, OR 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:33	Question on setup I'm about to buy a PS3 and I have some questions for the setup. My HDTV doesn't have HDMI so I'll need to plug the PS3 thru Component. Since my ports are already in use I need to use a component switch like this one (unless you know of something better?): http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2 Will I be able to watch the movies in 1080p? Does Monoprice sells a good/affordable component cable that you would recommend? Same thing for optical cord? Thanks.

06-04-2008, 09:03 PM	#7
ArieS Special Member Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Portland, OR 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:33	The TV is a SD-533 HD5 I called Pioneer and they told me I can't use the DVI, it won't work, for some reason. Last edited by ArieS; 06-04-2008 at 09:06 PM.

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06-04-2008, 07:16 PM	#2
MacDaddyOJack Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Richmond, VA PSNetwork: MacDaddyOJack Trophy Level: 12(4%) Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:71 Blu-ray reviews:23 Trading Score:4	If your tv doesnt have an HDMI input, then I doubt it will be able to display a 1080p signal either. I think that the most you can get with component cables is 1080i anyways. I don't know much about switches, can't help you there.

06-04-2008, 07:24 PM	#3
Pelican170 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Newtown, CT 4K collection:127 Blu-ray collection:735 DVD collection:256 Trading Score:13	Components do send 1080P signals, but many tv's dont accept a 1080p signal through the components, so you might have to check what resolution you are getting...

06-04-2008, 07:42 PM	#4
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	what's your T.V. Model?

06-04-2008, 08:10 PM	#5
un4gvn94538 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Limbo (Bakersfield, Ca.) 4K collection:143 Blu-ray collection:811 DVD collection:54 Digital collection:1494 Trading Score:277	what about dvi? if it has one then use a hdmi to dvi cable.

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